Med Terms

Question 1

Anemia

Answer 1

Low hemoglobin or iron

Question 2

Anorexia

Answer 2

Decrease in appetite

Question 3

Cellulitis

Answer 3

Bacterial infection of the skin usually red and painful

Question 4

Crepitus

Answer 4

A grating sound found in joints or a finding indicative of free air under the skin AKA: Subcutaneous emphysema (sub-Q air)

Question 5

Diaphoresis

Answer 5

Sweating

Question 6

Diplopia

Answer 6

Double vision

Question 7

Dyspnea

Answer 7

Difficult/labored breathing

Question 8

Dysuria

Answer 8

Painful urination

Question 9

Ecchymosis

Answer 9

Bleeding under the skin AKA: bruising

Question 10

Edema

Answer 10

Swelling due to fluid collection

Question 11

Emesis

Answer 11

Vomit

Question 12

Erythema

Answer 12

Superficial redness of the skin

Question 13

Hematemsis

Answer 13

Blood in vomit

Question 14

Hematochezia

Answer 14

Bright red blood in stool

Question 15

Hematuria

Answer 15

Blood in urine

Question 16

Hemoptysis

Answer 16

Coughing blood/blood in sputum

Question 17

Hemorrhage

Answer 17

Sudden bleeding event

Question 18

Hyperglycemia

Answer 18

Elevated blood sugar / ***hypo = low

Question 19

Hyperkalemia

Answer 19

Elevated potassium

Question 20

Hyperlipidemia

Answer 20

Elevated cholesterol

Question 21

Ischemia

Answer 21

Condition resulting from depriving tissue of oxygen

Question 22

Jaundice

Answer 22

Yellowing of the skin

Question 23

Malaise

Answer 23

General feeling of discomfort/illness

Question 24

Melena

Answer 24

Dark, tarry appearing stools

Question 25

Myalgia

Answer 25

Diffuse body aches/pain

Question 26

Orthopnea

Answer 26

Increased SOA when lying flat

Question 27

Ostomy

Answer 27

A surgically created opening

Question 28

Phonophobia

Answer 28

Sensitive to loud noises

Question 29

Photophobia

Answer 29

Sensitivity to light

Question 30

Rhinorrhea

Answer 30

Runny nose

Question 31

Tachypneic

Answer 31

Rapid respiratory rate

Question 32

Tinnitus

Answer 32

Ringing ears