Mef Terms #7

Question 0

What is atorvastatin (Lipitor)?

Answer 0

A drug used to lower cholesterol

Prevent the production of cholesterol from the liver

Question 1

What is adenopathy?

Answer 1

Large or swollen lymph nodes- usually a result of inflammatory diseases infection or cancer

Question 2

What is fragmin?

Answer 2

Used for prophylaxis or treatment of DVT and pulmonary embolism
An anticoagulant

Question 3

What is hemiparesis?

Answer 3

Weakness or inability to effectively move on one side of the body

Question 4

What is an infarction?

Answer 4

Obstruction or blockage of blood supply to an organ or tissue
Typically by a thrombus or embolism
Resulting in local death of tissue

Question 5

What is perforation?

Answer 5

A hole or aperture passing through or into something

Question 6

What is stenosis?

Answer 6

Abnormal narrowing of a passage in the body

Question 7

What is a thrombus?

Answer 7

Blood clot

Impedes blood flow and circulation