Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The combining form bi/o means life.
2. The combining form gynec/o means beginning.
3. The combining form hemat/o means blood.
4. The combining form nephr/o means nerve.
5. The combining form cardi/o means heart.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
The combining form gynec/o means female.
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
The combining form nephr/o means kidney; the combining form neur/o means nerve.
5. TRUE

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Fill in the blank with the right word.

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a. Ask the physician to prescribe a generic or less-expensive alternative if the cost of the medicine is prohibitive. b. Ask the client if he has a credit card that he can use to purchase the medication. c. Ask the client if he has any family or friends that he can borrow the money from. d. Instruct the client to take the medicine every other day to save money.

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A. Liver B. Jejunum C. Ileum D. Mouth

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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