NCLEX Review

Useful Prefixes and Suffixes that will help you on the nursing NCLEX

Root words help you understand concepts- cholescytectomy = removal of gall bladder; Cholestyramine medication that lowers cholesterol by excreting bile.. “hyperemesis gravidarum” = hyper means a lot; emsis means to vomit; gravidarum means pregnancy Pancrealipase Ase = enzyme What is an enzyme; used to break down foods Pancrelipase is a medication containing lipase, protease, and […]