Intro to Med Key Terms/Abbreviations

Finals Study Guide

GERD

gastroesophageal reflux disease

ADHD

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

npo

nothing by mouth

UTI

urinary tract infection

HIV

human immunodeficiency virus

NKDA

no known drug allergies

stat

immediately

gtt

drop

CHF

congested heart failure

pc

after meals

STD

sexually transmitted disease

bp

blood pressure

ou

both eyes

as

left ear

tab

tablet

mEq

milliequivalent

ac

before meals

post

after

hyper

high, above

hypo

low, under

cardi

heart

gastro

stomach

path

diseases

peri

surrounding, around

intra

inside

hypoglycemia

low blood sugar

cardiology

study of the heart

postpartum

after birth

hemocytes

blood cells

cardiologist

doctor of the heart

AMP

accredited medical practitioner

aq

water

atc

around the clock

bucc

inside cheek

daw

dispense as written

hctz

hydrachlorothyazide

ID

intradermal

IM

intramuscular

IV

intravenous

NSAID

non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs

arthritis

inflammation of the joint

hepatitis

inflammation of the liver

dermatologist

skin doctor

cardiomegaly

enlargement of the heart

larynx

upper part of the voicebox

hypodermis

under the skin

invertebral

between the vertebrae

adrenaline

hormone, neurotransmitter, epinephrine

colonoscopy

examination of the colon

prenatal

before birth

hospice care

health care that focuses on the palliation of a terminal ill patient’s pain and symptoms (less than 6 months to live)

empathy

to understand and share the feelings of other

transformational leaders

change in individual and social systems

home health care

care provided by a professional caregiver

deductible

amount you pay for covered health care services before your insurance plan starts to pay

FDA

Food and Drug Association

HIPAA

Health Insurance and Accountability Act

criminal law

wrongs against person, property, society

breach of contract

when someone fails to meet a contractual obligation, communicates an intent to fail the obligation or cannot perform said obligation

consent form

information including possible risks and benefits, about a medical procedure or treatment, genetic testing, or a clinical trial

scope of practice

what each level of care a provider is legally able to perform

preexisting condition

medical conditions existing at a time when new insurance is applied for

abuse

the actions or inactions of an individual’s caregiver or parent inflicting physical, sexual, or emotional harm on the individual

growth

measurable physical changes throughout life

culture diversity

different cultures

effective communication

being able to relate to patients, families coworkers, etc.

nonverbal communication

facial expression, body language, gestures, eye contact, and touch

prejudice

strong feeling or belief about a person or subject without reviewing facts or information; often based on fear

BID

2 times a day

QID

4 times a day