MT #4

hypotension

low blood pressure

humectant

substance that is found in lotions, shampoos, and cosmetic products - used to keep products moisturized

incontinence (urinary)

loss of bladder control

induration

thickening and hardening of soft tissues/skin

inpatient

a patient who stays in a hospital while under treatment

inspection

A form of observing a patient without physically touching them via palpations/auscultation

idiopathic

a disease with no identifiable cause

infarction

blood supply is cut off in a specific region which results in tissue death.

infusion

Introduce fluids/drugs into the body through a vein. usually done continuously over a period of time

intubation

inserting a tube through a person's mouth/nose, then down into their trachea. The tube keeps the trachea open so that air can get through.

insomnia

difficulty sleeping

intradermal

within layers of skin

intranasal

administering something through nasal passage

intraocular

within eyeball

intrathecal

administering medications into the spinal cord

intravenous

within veins

intramuscular

medicines injected into the muscle are known as__

inflammation

first part of the process by which the immune system defends the body from harmful agents, such as bacteria and viruses

ischemia

decreased supply of Oxygen to a particular body part (e.g. brain or heart) due to an obstruction of arterial blood flow

invasive

the introduction of instruments or other objects into the body or body cavities.

jaundice

yellowing of skin due to liver complications

keratolytic

compounds that break down the outer layers of the skin and can decrease the thickness of psoriatic plaques

ketones

alternative fuels for the body that are made when glucose is in short supply

lactation

breastmilk production

lesion

region in an organ or tissue that has an injured/diseased area clearly marked off from healthy tissue around it

lethargy

A condition marked by drowsiness and an unusual lack of energy and mental alertness

leukocytopenia

when the levels of WBCs in your blood are lower than average

leukocytosis

high white blood cell count - usually occurs when you are sick

lozenge

cough drops

malaise

general feeling of discomfort, illness, or lack of well-being

malignant

diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues.

menopause

the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It's diagnosed after you've gone 12 months without a menstrual period

menstruation

regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina

metastasis

cancer cells spreading to other parts of the body

micturition

urination

miotic

pupil constriction

morbidity

when you have a specific illness or condition. ex. diabetes, heart failure

mortality

the number of deaths that occur in a population, or just death in general

murmur

An abnormal sound or extra beat heard when listening to the heart or neighboring large blood vessels

myalgia

muscle aches and pain

mydriatic

pupil dilation

narcolepsy

chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep

necrosis

death of body tissue

nephropathy

the deterioration of kidney function

neuropathy

damage to the peripheral nerves (not brain or spinal cord), and signs may include a prickling, burning, or numb sensation

neuralgia

sharp, shocking pain that follows the path of a nerve and is due to irritation or damage to the nerve

neutropenia

lower-than-normal levels of neutrophils

nocturia

needing to wake up at night in order to urinate

normocephalic

normal sized head

nosocomial

any disease contracted by a patient while at a hospital

necrosis

the death of body tissue.

neuromuscular

relates to a systemic relationship between nerves and muscles

nystagmus

a vision condition in which the eyes make repetitive, uncontrolled movements

occlusive

a property of emollients that create a barrier over the skin to trap moisture. ex. petroleum

orifice

an opening in the body. ex. nostrils

orthostatic hypotension

low blood pressure that happens when standing after sitting or lying down

orthostasis

the named CONDITION defined by orthostatic hypotension

otitis externa

inflammation/infection of the external ear canal

otitis media

inflammation/ infection located in the middle ear (behind ear drum)

outpatient

a patient who receives medical treatment without being admitted to a hospital

ovulation

the process where a mature egg is released from the ovary

palliative

specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness; can include end of life care

pallor

unusually pale skin

palpation

Examination style by pressing on the surface of the body with fingers/hand

palpitation

feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing

paraplegia

paralysis that affects your legs, but not your arms

parenteral

any non-oral means of drug administration (ex. IM, subcut, IV)

paresthesia

the “pins and needles” feeling that occurs primarily on limbs