In medical terminology, the ending of the term that alters the meaning of the word root is the 

A. prefix.
B. gerund.
C. suffix.
D. combining vowel.


C. suffix.

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A. double booking B. wave C. modified wave D. specified time

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A pregnant patient who tells you that she is having pain during urination or in the kidney area may be experiencing ____. 

A. a urinary infection or kidney stones B. preeclampsia C. diabetes mellitus D. weak bladder muscles E. alkalosis

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Diagnostic testing shows acute duodenal ulcer with hemorrhage and perforation. This would be reported with code(s) _____

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What is the nozzle reaction in pounds from a 1" nozzle discharging a stream at 80 psi nozzle pressure?

A. 100 lbs B. 120 lbs C. 240 lbs D. 270 lbs

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