Identify and Define the Prefix in the Term Heminephrectomy

question 62

Multiple Choice

Identify and define the prefix in the term heminephrectomy.

• A) hemi- half
• B) hemi- out
• C) nephr- kidney
• D) tomy- incision
• E) y- condition, procedure

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Definitions:

Daily Aspirin

The routine intake of a low-dose aspirin, often prescribed to prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Metoprolol

A medication used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain, and heart failure, belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers which work by slowing the heart rate.

Alert and Oriented

A term used in healthcare to describe a patient's state of consciousness and awareness of their environment, time, and identity.

Medication Errors

Mistakes in the prescribing, dispensing, or administration of drugs, potentially leading to harmful effects for the patient.