Quiz #2 things to definitely know Flashcards
What is the chronic brain disorder of abnormal accumulation of fluid in the brain?
What is the fluid?
hydrocephalus
CSF (cerebrospinal fluid)
What is the name for a kidney stone?
nephrolithiasis
What is inflammation of the kidney?
nephritis
inflammation of the glomeruli within the kidney is known as what?
glomerulonephritis
What is dialysis?
What is it used to treat?
process of separating nitrogenous waste materials from the blood
it is used to treat acute or chronic renal failure and some cases of drug use.
What are the two forms of dialysis?
Hemodialysis (uses an artificial kidney machines) and Peritoneal Dialysis (uses a catheter)
What is an EEG?
MRI?
CT?
electroencephalogram- recording of the electrical activity of the brain
magnetic resonance imaging:magnetic field and pulses of radiowave energy create images
computerized tomography - computerized x-ray technique the generates multiple images
visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope is known as what?
laparoscopy
a heart attack is known as a what?
myocardial infarction
abnormal heart rhythms is known as what?
Spell corrections with correct slashes
a/rrhythm/ia
inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
endocarditis
inflammation of the membrane (pericardium) surrounding the heart
pericarditis
