Med Terms #3 Flashcards
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What is cyanosis?
A
Blue discoloration of the skin due to lack of blood flow (oxygen)
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What is bradycardia?
A
Slow heart rate
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What is cytopenia?
A
Reduction in the number of blood cells
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What is hyperkalemia?
A
High blood potassium levels
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What is Lipitor
A
An oral drug that is effective in lowering triglycerides- helps to reduce blood cholesterol levels
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What is lovenox?
A
An anticoagulant to help prevent clots
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What is Percocet?
A
Prescription painkiller containing oxycodone and acetaminophen
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What is a pulmonary emboli?
A
When one or more pulmonary arteries are blocked due to traveling clots -can move to other parts and become a DVT
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What is Prophylaxis?
A
Action taken to prevent disease
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What is tachycardia?
A
Fast heart rate
