Final Review Flashcards
NKDA
no known dental allergies
HS
at bedtime
Dx
diagnosis
Hx
history
N/A
next appointment, not applicable
FM
full moth
HBV
hep v virus
Prn
as needed
bid
twice a day
tid
three times a day
qid
four times a day
pt
patient
rx
prescription
TB
tuberculosis
PO
by mouth
IM
intramuscular
Q4H
every four hours
TIA
transient ischemic attack
signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure
fatigue and weakness ankle swelling (edema) clubbing of digits syncope angina breathing difficulty increased urination at night
A1C
monitors long-term glucose control over 30-90 days
ideal for diabetic: under 6.5%
at risk goal: 6.0%
insulin shock: excessive insulin
diabetic ketoacidosis: not enough insulin (uncommon in type 2)
signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia
polyuria polyphagia dry, warm skin weak, rapid pulse fruity breaths kusmalls respirations altered level of consciousness
signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia
pale, moist skin weakness dizziness shallow respirations headache altered level of consciousness sudden onset blood glucose <50 mg/ 100 mL
kussmauls respirations are a sign of
diabetic ketoacidosis
hyperglycemia
most common medication for angina
nitroglycerin