Chapter 5-Common Prefixes in EMS Flashcards by Jamelia Dingle | Brainscape

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hyper

A

over, excessive, high

Example: hyperventilation

(fast ventilations)

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hypo-

A

under, below normal

Example: hypoperfusion

(below-normal blood flow to the vital organs)

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tachy-

A

rapid, fast

Example: tachycardia

(fast heart rate)

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brady-

A

slow

Example: bradypnea

(slow breathing)

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pre-

A

before

Example: prenatal

(occurring before birth)

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post-

A

after, behind

Example: postsurgical

(occurring after surgery)

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