Medical Terminology Flashcards

Flashcards for review of medical terminology and concepts.

What do BUN, Creatinine, and GFR represent?

Tests to assess kidney function.

What is albuminuria?

Protein in the urine.

What is edema?

Swelling caused by fluid accumulation in body tissues.

What is a cystoscopy?

Visual examination of the bladder.

What is anuria?

Absence of urine output.

What does UTI stand for?

Infection in the bladder, ureter, or kidney.

What is syncope?

Fainting.

What is paresthesia?

Abnormal sensation.

What is quadriplegia?

Paralysis of all four limbs.

What is euphoria?

Exaggerated feeling of well-being.

What does EEG do?

Records the brain's electrical activity.

What is hemolysis?

Breakdown of red blood cells.

What is thrombocytopenia?

Low platelet count.

What is neutropenia?

Low white blood cell count.

What is anemia?

Low red blood cell count or hemoglobin.

What is bilirubin?

Pigment resulting from the breakdown of red blood cells.

What is leukocytosis?

Elevated white blood cell count.

What is MRSA?

Antibiotic-resistant bacterium.

What is PPD?

Tuberculosis screening test (intradermal).

What does ABG measure?

Measures oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH in the blood.

What is orthopnea?

Breathing is easier when in an upright position.

What is hypoxemia?

Low oxygen levels in the blood.

What is hypercapnia?

High carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

What is hemoptysis?

Coughing up blood.

What is bronchoscopy?

Endoscopic lung procedure.

What is the apex of the lung?

Upper portion of the lung.

What is the mediastinum?

Area between the lungs.

What is diaphoresis?

Profuse sweating.

What is albinism?

Lack of skin pigment.

What is cutane/o?

Root word for skin.

What is the dermis?

Middle layer of the skin.

What is a gastrectomy?

Removal of the stomach.

What is the esophagus?

Tube connecting the throat to the stomach.

What are the duodenum and ileum?

Parts of the small intestine.

What does the pancreas do?

Makes insulin and enzymes.

What does the gallbladder do?

Stores bile.

What are the colon and cecum?

Parts of the large intestine.

How are rectal drugs administered?

Administered via suppositories.

How are oral medications absorbed?

Absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract.

How are Topical medications applied?

Applied directly to the skin.

How are intradermal medications injected?

Injected within the skin.

What does a sedative do?

Calming effect.

What does an antipyretic do?

Reduces fever.

What does an analgesic do?

Relieves pain.

What does an antacid do?

Neutralizes stomach acid.

What does an anesthetic do?

Eliminates sensation.

What does an ACE inhibitor do?

Lowers blood pressure.

What does an amphetamine do?

Central nervous system stimulant.

What is toxicology?

Study of harmful chemicals.

What is tolerance?

The need for an increased dose to achieve the same effect.

What is toxicity?

Harmful effect of a drug.

What are Polydipsia, Polyuria, Polyphagia, and Glycosuria associated with?

Excessive thirst, excessive urination, excessive eating, glucose in urine.

What does HbA1c measure?

3-month average blood glucose level.

What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

Between.

What does the prefix 'intra-' mean?

Within.

What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

Under.

What does the prefix 'contra-' mean?

Against.

What does the prefix 'pseudo-' mean?

False.

What does the prefix 'dys-' mean?

Difficult.

What does the prefix 'peri-' mean?

Surrounding.

What does the prefix 'pan-' mean?

All.

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

Before.

What does the suffix '-itis' mean?

Inflammation.

What does the suffix '-emia' mean?

Blood condition.

What does 'hepat/o' refer to?

Liver.

What is a craniotomy?

Incision into the skull.

What is psychiatry?

Mind treatment.

What does carcinogenic mean?

Cancer-causing.

What is hypoglycemia?

Low blood sugar.

What is the cranial cavity?

Location of the brain.