quiz on terms

nutrition

thrombus

clot that forms in veins or arteries

Nephro-

kidney

hepato-

liver

Osteo-

bone

Embolism

blood clot or air bubble that has broken free and is blocking blood vessel

atrophy

wasting,gradual decline

renal

kidney

epistaxis

nose bleed

hydrocephalus

abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain

hematemesis

vomiting of blood

dyspnea

shortness of breath

PRN

as needed (pro re nata)

r/o

rule out

SOB

shortness of breath

WNL

within normal limits

Dx

diagnosis

CXR

chest x-ray

ADL

activities of daily living

NPO

Nil per os (nothing by mouth)

RLQ

right lower quadr

OTC

over the counter

PTA

prior to admission

C

with

S

without

AKA

above knee amputation

DNR

Do not resuscitate

MVA

motor vehicle accident