CCMA A&P Priority Terms

-plasty

Surgical repair or reconstruction

-otomy

Surgical incision

-ectomy

Surgical removal of a body part

-itis

Inflammation

LMP

Last menstrual period

QD

Every day

BID

Twice a day

TID

Three times a day

ML

Milliliter

Nephro

Pertaining to the kidney

Cardio

Pertaining to the heart

Hepato

Pertaining to the liver

Cysto

Pertaining to the bladder or a cyst

Pulmo

Pertaining to the lungs

Renal

Relating to the kidneys

Fowler's

A standard patient position where the head of the bed is elevated 45-60 degrees

Supine

Lying horizontally with the face and torso facing up

Prone

Lying horizontally with the face and torso facing down

Lithotomy

A supine position with the hips and knees flexed and the thighs apart

Sims

A position on the left side with the right leg and thigh drawn up

Osteoporosis-Dexa

A diagnostic test for osteoporosis that measures bone mineral density

Etiology

The cause or origin of a disease or condition

Pruritus

Severe itching of the skin

Eczema

A skin condition causing inflammation, itching, and dryness

Calculi

Hardened masses or stones, often found in the kidneys, gallbladder, or urinary tract

Homeostasis

The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment

Prognosis

The likely course or outcome of a disease

Manifestation

A sign or symptom of a disease

Kubler-Ross Stages of Grief

A model of five stages of grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance

Defense Mech

Unconscious psychological strategies used to protect a person from anxiety