Medical Terminology Flashcards
questions from the blue packet
The abbreviation for eye, ear, nose, and throat is?
EENT
The abbreviation for oncology is?
Onc
The abbreviation for obstetrics is?
OB
“Heme” stands for?
hematology
BICU stands for?
burn intensive care unit
“ABG” stands for
arterial blood gas
“Hgb” stands for
hemoglobin
The abbreviation for creatinine is
creat or cr
“HCT” stands for
hematocrit
VS is the abbreviation for
vital signs
“AAS” is the abbreviation for
acute abdominal series
Are ECG and EKG the same?
yes
“SBFT” stands for
small bowel follow through
“Mcg” stands for
microgram
The cephalic vein is located in the…?
arm
The subclavian vein is located in the..?
chest
The dorsal metacarpal veins are located in the….?
hands
Tachycardia is?
excessively fast heart rate
Diastole and Systole takes place in the…?
Heart
Tiny vessels that connect the arteries and veins are called?
capillaries
Cancer which has moved from the primary site to other sites has….?
metastasized
Oil glands are called?
sebaceous glands
Area between the vulva and anus in the female and between the scrotum and anus in the male is called the….?
perineum
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines causing discomfort is called…?
gastroenteritis
gastro-stomach, enter-intestines) (itis-inflammation
Inflammation of the large intestine is termed..?
colitis
A disease caused by loss of bone tissue is..?
osteoporosis
Inflammation of the nerves that causes numbness and tingling in the extremities is called?
neuropathy
neuro- nerves
The iliac crest is part of the…?
pelvis
When skin does not receive enough blood or oxygen, what is the result?
cyanosis
blue
Oversecretion of the hormones from the parathyroid glands is called?
hyperparathyroidism
What produces these following functions?
- produces enzymes that digest food
- regulates metabolism of sugars, fats, and proteins
- regulates body’s blood sugar levels
Pancreas
Protrusion of the eyes, typically seen in persons with hyperthyroidism is termed….?
exopthalmos
An artificial opening of the colon is called?
A stoma
What are some intestinal disorders?
Appendicitis, Diverticulitis, and Crohn’s Disease
- Appendicitis- appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus, causing pain
- Diverticulitis- inflammation or infection in one or more small pouches(diverticula) in the digestive tract
- Crohns disease- inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract
The jejunum is located in the…?
intestines
The part of the body that provides a passageway for food, air, and swallowing is called the..?
pharynx (throat)
What can be a cause of urinary tract obstructions?
- Scar tissue
- kinks
Is the cervix a part of the male renal system?
no
Refers to death of tissue?
necrosis
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen is called?
ascites
What is the esophagus?
canal that connects the throat to the stomach
