Advanced deck A Flashcards
azotemia
condxn of too much nitrogen, creatinine, and other waste products in blood. Symptoms may include chest pain, low extremity swelling, lack of urination, fatigue.
Babinski sign
stimulation of the lateral plantar aspect of the foot leads to dorsiflexion of the big toe.
biphasic
having two phases
blepharoplasty
surgical cosmetic correction to improve the appearance of eyelids
Cardiolite / thallium scan
uses radioactive tracer to see how much blood is reaching different parts of the heart.
bupivacaine (Marcaine)
local anesthetic used in surgical procedures for regional anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, spinal, local infiltration
cauda equina
sack of nerve roots ( nerves leaving spinal cord b/t spaces in bones of the spine to reach other body parts) at the lower end of the spinal cord. Provide sensation in the legs and the bladder.
coagulopathy
any derangement of hemostasis resulting in excessive bleeding or clotting/impaired clot formation.
dermatochalasis
presence of loose skin and redundant eyelid skin. Common sign of periocular aging.
ecchymosis
bruises; blood pooling under skin caused by blood vessel breakage.
EIA antigen test
Enzyme immunoassays detect the virus antigen in patient stool specimens. Detects presence of infection such as salmonella
erythropoietin EPO
glycoprotein hormone, naturally produced by peritubular cells in the kidney to stimulate rbc produxn.
glioblastoma multiforme GBM
grade IV astrocytoma; fast-growing aggressive brain tumor. Invades nearby brain tissue but does not spread to distant organs.
granulomatosis with polyangiitis GPA
rare disorder of blood vessel (granulomatous tissue) inflammation , respiratory tract, and kidneys leading to damage of major body organs.
herniorrhaphy
surgical repair of a hernia; pushing the bulging tissue back into place and repairing weakened connective tissue + muscle known as the hernia defect
hyperaldosteronism
adrenal glands released too much aldosterone, often caused by benign tumor. Can cause excess water and salt retention raising blood pressure and decreased K levels; cramps, weakness.
hyperplastic
type of serrated polyp in the colon; low risk for turning cancerous. Generally removed to ensure they aren’t malignant
hyper serotonergic
excessive accumulation of serotonin causing serotonin syndrome usually due to medication; confusion, edginess, restlessness, headache, etc
hypopharynx
bottom part of the pharynx ending at the top of the trachea and esophagus
hypopnea
slowed, shallow restricted breathing occurring in 10 s or longer episodes repeatedly during sleep. Often occurs with sleep apnea.
Langerhans cell hisiocytosis LCH
rare disease of LCH cells excess; normally helps fight infection; swollen lymph nodes, abdominal pain, delayed puberty, seizures, irritability, deteriorating neuro function
levator aponeurosis
transmits the force of the levator muscle to life the upper eyelid. Dehiscence, disinsertion, or stretching can lead to ptosis
lumbosacral spine
supports majority of body’s weight and protects primary nerves arising from spinal cord.
macrocytosis
enlarged rbcs; decrease in oxygen delivered to main tissues.