Medical Terminology Flashcards
Anuria
Absence of urine formation
Anasarca
General edema
Hematuria
Blood in the urine
Transaminitis
Elevated liver enzymes
Epitaxis
Nosebleed
Melena
Black tarry stools
Cellulitis
Infection of the skin
Ecchymosis
Bruising
Hepatomegaly
Enlarged liver
Cirrhosis
Scarring of the liver
Polycythemia Vera
Too many RBC’s, thick blood, r/f stroke, give fluids
Pheocromocytoma
Benign tumor of adrenal medulla
Thyroid storm
Life threatening, s/s hyperpyrexia, tachycardia, systolic hypertension, give beta blockers,
Trigeminal neuralgia
Face pain
Guillian barre
Ascending paralysis. Sensitive to pain, monitor breathing!
Autonomy
The right to self determination
Beneficence
Taking positive actions to help others
Nonmaleficence
Avoidance of harm or hurt
Pancytopenia
Widespread, checks in all CBC, hgb, platelets, wbc
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Immature, dysfunctional WBC
Leukocytosis
Increase WBC
Leukopenia
Decreased WBC
Disseminated intravascular coagulation-DIC-
You clot and bleed
Ascites
Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Pneumothorax
Air in the pleural cavity resulting in lung collapse
-prils
Ace inhibitors ex:lisinopril, enalapril
-sartans
Angiotensin receptor blockers ex: losartan, valsartan
Triptans
Treatment of acute migraine headaches
-statins
Lower LDL cholesterol ex:simvastatin, rosuvastatin
-dipines
Calcium channel blockers ex: amlodipine, nifedipine
-prazoles
Proton pump inhibitors ex:omeprazole
-azole
Antifungals ex: miconazole
Hematochezia
Bright red blood from rectum
Asthenia
Lack of strength
Torsades de pointes
Irregular life threatening heart rhythm
Hyperalgesia
Increase sensitivity to pain
Dyspepsia
Indigestion
Pruritus
Itching
Tinnitus
Ringing in the ears
Hyperpyrexia
Elevated temperature
Akathisia
Inner restlessness
Eructation
Belching
Xerostomia
Dry mouth
Lith
Stone
Bacterialcidal
Kills all bacteria
Bronchiolotis
Infection of the bronchioles-usually viral
Pertussis
Whooping cough
Bacterial
Tx with antibiotics
Pertussis
Whooping cough
Bacterial
Tx with antibiotics
Pertussis
Whooping cough
Bacterial
Tx with antibiotics