Ultimate Medical Terminology Challenge: Test Your Expertise in 20 Questions!

Ultimate Medical Terminology Challenge: Test Your Expertise in 20 Questions!

If a patient’s medical record notes "tachycardia," what condition does this refer to?

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Correct Incorrect The prefix tachy- means "rapid," and -cardia refers to the heart. Tachycardia indicates an abnormally fast heart rate (>100 bpm in adults).

If a patient’s medical record notes "tachycardia," what condition does this refer to?

  • High blood pressure
  • Slow heart rate
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Low blood pressure
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