Spring 23' Med Term Quiz 7 Flashcards
Colostrum
Thick, yellow fluid is the precursor for milk. contains the same amount of protein and lactose but practically no fat. occurs at 4 months
Gynecomastia
temporary enlargement of the male breast
Lymphadenopathy
swelling of the lymph nodes
Menarche
menstruation
Ammenorrhea
no menstruation
Menopause
the cessation of menses
Dysuria
painful urination
Nocturia
nighttime peeing
Hematuria
blood in urine
Circumcision
An elective surgical procedure to remove all or part of the foreskin
Phimosis
Narrow opening of prepuce so cannot retract the foreskin
Paraphimosis
Painful restriction of glans by retracted foreskin
Hypospadias
ventral location of the meatus
Epispadias
Dorsal location of the meatus
Stricture
abnormal narrowing of an opening
Enuresis
inability to control urination
Dyschezia
Pain due to a local condition or constipation
Melena
black/tarry stool
Steatorrhea
is excessive fat in stool
Encopresis
is persistent passing of stool into clothing in a child over the age of 4
U/A
urinalysis
U/A c&s
Urinalysis, culture and sensitivity
ABX
Antibiotics
BRP
Bathroom privilages
CO2
Carbon dioxide
O2
Oxygen
vs
vital signs
GI
Gastrointestinal
GU
Genitourinary