CCMA Week 8

PO

By Mouth

R

Right

PA

Physician Assistant/Posteroanterior

OTC

Over The Counter

PID

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

PRN

As Needed

RBC

Red Blood Cell

OT

Occupational Therapy/Therapist

pc

After Meals

PMS

Premenstrual Syndrome

pt

Patient

PT

Physical Therapy/Therapist

OP

Outpatient

PE

Physical Exam/Pulmonary Embolism

RA

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Appendicitis

Inflammation of the appendix

Sx: Pain in RLQ, nausea, vomiting, fever

Tx: Surgical removal

Colorectal Cancer

Cancer of the colon

Sx: No symptoms early, later fatigue, blood in stool, cramping, weight loss

Tx: Surgical removal, chemo

Celiac Disease

Immune response triggered by gluten, leads to damage damage in small intestines and inability to absorb nutrients

Sx: Diarrhea, gas, bloating

Tx: Avoid gluten

GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease-stomach contents back up into the esophagus due to sphincter muscle disfunction

Sx: Heartburn, nausea, difficulty swallowing

Tx: Lifestlye changes, diet changes

Diverticulosis

Pouchlike herniations through the muscular wall of the colon caused by high pressure

Sx: Pain in lower left abdomen, fever, chills, nausea

Tx: Antibiotic

Miconazole

Antifungals

Metoprolol

Antihypertensive

Clonazepam

Anxiolytics

Furosemide

Diuretic

Pioglitazone

Oral hypoglycemic