CCMA Week 3 Quiz

cm

Centimeter

d

Day

CXR

Chest X-ray

DM

Diabetes Mellitus

CT

Computed Tomography

c/o

Complains of

CNS

Central Nervous System

DC, d/c

Discharge, Discontinue

CSF

Cerebrospinal Fluid

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Cellulitis

Common bacterial skin infection that causes redness, swelling, and pain in the infected area of the skin

Treatment: oral/topical antibiotics hospitalization for systemic infection (Stap)

Dermatitis

General term that describes inflammation of the skin-can be caused by chemicals, allergies, etc.

Treatment: based on cause, corticosteriod creams, oral steroids

Eczema

A condtion that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin-otherwise known as atopic dermatitis, this is not contagious

Treatment: topical or systemic steroids, NSAIDS for discomfort

Pediculosis

Lice

Treatment: chemical hair treatments, remove eggs/ice

Gout

Excessive accumulation of uric acid in a joint, forms crystals in the joint

Symptoms: pain, red, hot, swollen-most common in big toe

Tx: anti-inflammatory, diet changes

CV

Cardiovascular

CP

Chest pain

CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

CVA

Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)

D&C

Dilation and Curettage

Ibuprofen

Anti-inflammatory-decreases inflammation

Cetrizine

Antihistamine-relieves allergies

Fluconazole

Antifungal-treats fungal infections

Heparin

Anticoagulants-delay blood clotting

Gabapentin

Anticonvulsants-prevent or control seizures