Med Terms #8

Question 0

What is Dilantin

Answer 0

An anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy

Question 1

What is an aneurysm?

Answer 1

Bubble or sac on a blood vessel caused by a weak spot on the vessel wall that balloons over time
Can leak or rupture causing bleeding into the brain

Question 2

What is dilaudid?

Answer 2

A narcotic pain medication

Question 3

What is exotropia?

Answer 3

Form of strabismus where the eyes are deviated outward

Question 4

What is a gastronomy tube?

Answer 4

G tube

A tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrients to the stomach

Question 5

What is Kay-Ceil?

Answer 5

Electrolyte replacement solution (potassium chloride) used to prevent low blood levels of potassium (hypokalemia)

Question 6

What is keppra?

Answer 6

Anticonvulsant used to treat partial onset seizures

Question 7

What is lidocaine?

Answer 7

A synthetic compound used as a local anasthetic
Dental surgery
Treating abnormal heart rate

Question 8

What is ptosis?

Answer 8

Dropping of the upper eyelid due to paralysis or disease

Question 9

What is vertigo?

Answer 9

Dizziness or loss of balance caused by a disease affecting the inner ear or the vestibular nerve