Diagnosis Flashcards
1
Q
AFB
A
acid-fast bacillus
A type of bacteria that causes tuberculosis and other infections
symptoms may include chronic cough, weight loss, fever, chills, and weakness; when you are likely to be a carrier of TB although you do not have symptoms
2
Q
AIDS
A
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
a virus that attacks cells that help the body fight infection
3
Q
AKA
A
above knee amputation
4
Q
AMI
A
acute myocardial infarction
(heart attack)
blood flow to the muscle is abruptly cut off, causing tissue damage
result of a blockage in one or more of the coronary arteries
due to buildup of plaque, made of fat, cholesterol, and cellular waste products or sudden blood clot
