Definitions Quiz Flashcards
Hypopnea
shallow respirations
Asthma
tubes of bronchial tree become obstructed
Peak Flow Meter
used to monitor the amount of air breath in and out of the lungs
Urinalysis
process to study urine
Hematology
the study of conditions or diseases concerning blood
Microbiology
study of microorganisms
Arrhythmia
irregular heart activity resulting in loss of rhythm.
Catheterization
the process of placing a catheter in a major artery.
Reagent
chemically treated substance used in testing
Apnea
without breath
Tachycardia
Rapid but regular heart rate
Bradycardia
heart rate under 60 bpm
Pharmacology
study of drugs
Buccal
between the cheeks and the gums
Sublingual
under the tongue
Topical
direct application to the skin
Intramuscular
in the muscle
Intradermal
under the skin
subcutaneous
in the fatty layer in between the skin and muscle
Anaphylaxis
severe adverse reaction
