Question

f. construct terms using word elements. the roots/combining forms are important when describing the effects of cardiac medications. given the definition, provide the missing combining form element. enter it as one term, for example: sclero lo 6.1 and 6.7

1. a medication that affects the heart rate: —— /tropic
2. a medication that affects the contractility of the heart: —— /tropic
3. a medication that is placed under the tongue: sub/ —— /al
4. a medication that increases urine output: di/ —— /ic

Explanation:

1. Tachyotropic: The root "tachy - " means fast, and combined with "tropic" (which relates to affecting), it forms a term for a medication affecting heart rate.
2. Inotropic: "Ino - " can be associated with muscle (here heart muscle), so combined with "tropic" it's for a medication affecting heart contractility.
3. Sublingual: "Sub - " means under, and "lingual" relates to the tongue, so it's a medication placed under the tongue.
4. Diuretic: "Di - " can imply through (in terms of excretion), and combined with the context of increasing urine output, it forms the term.

Answer:

1. Tachyotropic
2. Inotropic
3. Sublingual
4. Diuretic