Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

MTED101 > Chapter 10 Nervous System Abbreviations > Flashcards

Chapter 10 Nervous System Abbreviations Flashcards

1
Q

AD

A

Alzheimer disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

AFP

A

alpha-fetoprotein
Elevated levels in amniotic fluid and maternal blood are associated with congenital malformations of the nervous system, such as ANECEPHALY And SPINA BIFIDA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

ALS

A

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

LOU GEHRIG Disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

AMV

A

arteriovenous malformation

Congenital tangle of arteries and veins in the cerebrum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

BBB

A

Blood-brain barrier

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

CNS

A

Central nervous system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

CSF

A

Cerebrospinal fluid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

CTE

A

Chronic traumatic enecephalopathy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

CVA

A

Cerebrovascular accident

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

EEG

A

electroencephalography

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

GABA

A

Gamma-aminobutyric acid

Neurotransmitter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

ICP

A

Intracranial pressure
(Normal is 5-15mm Hg)
Hg-mercury

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

LP

A

Lumbar puncture

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

MAC

A

Monitored anesthetic care

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

MG

A

Myasthenia gravis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

MRA

A

Magnetic resonance angiography

17
Q

MRI

A

Magnetic resonance imaging

18
Q

MS

A

Multiple sclerosis

19
Q

1/2 P

A

Hemiparesis

20
Q

PCA

A

patient-controlled analgesia

21
Q

PET

A

positron emission tomography

22
Q

PNS

A

peripheral nervous system

23
Q

PSRA

A

proton stereotactic radiosurgery

24
Q

Sz

A

Seizure

25
Q

TBI

A

traumatic brain injury

26
Q

TENS

A

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

Technique using a battery powered device to relieve acute and chronic pain

27
Q

TIA

A

transient ischemic attack;

Temporary interference with the blood supply to the brain

28
Q

TLE

A

Temporary lobe epilepsy

29
Q

tPA

A

tissue plasminogen activator;

A clot dissolving drug used as therapy for stroke

MTED101 (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions