Question

using knowledge of prefixes and suffixes, a medical assistant should identify the term for slow breathing as which of the following?
neuralgia
bradypnea
oximetry
tachycardia

Explanation:

The prefix "brady -" means slow, and "pnea" refers to breathing. Neuralgia is nerve - pain, oximetry is a measurement of oxygen, and tachycardia is a fast heart - rate.

Answer:

B. Bradypnea