Medical Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Emesis
A
The act of vomiting
2
Q
Feces
A
Poop/Stool
3
Q
Hr
A
Hours
4
Q
Ft
A
Foot/Feet
5
Q
Sputum
A
Mucuse
6
Q
Edema
A
Swelling in the tissues due to too much body fluid
7
Q
Epistaxis
A
Bleeding in the ears, nose or throat that requires emergency care
8
Q
Cyanosis
A
A blueish coloration due to the lack of oxygen
8
Q
Auscultate
A
A way to examine the patient by heart beat or breathing rate
8
Q
Palpate
A
To examine the patient with physical touch
9
Q
Bx,bx
A
Biopsy
10
Q
cc/mL
A
Cubic centimeters
11
Q
q4h
A
Every four hours
12
Q
q3h
A
Every three hours
13
Q
URI
A
Upper respiratory infection
