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q for abbreviation meaning (ex. qh, q4h)

every

Ischemia

Restriction of oxygen rich blood to a part of the body

Necrosis vs Ischemia

Ischemia can lead to necrosis, but ischemia is a condition & necrosis is an outcome

CABG acronym

coronary artery bypass graft

Pharmacokinetics

The body’s absorption, distribution, metabolism & excretion of drugs

Pharmacotheraputics

Effects of drugs in treating disease

Pharmacogenomics

Genetic impact on response to drugs

Pharmacodynamics

Effects of drugs on the body and mechanism of action

Vitamin A deficiency symptoms

Night blindness, dry skin, impaired immune function

Vitamin B deficiency

Anemia, nerve problems, skin and mucous membrane problemssuch as dermatitis and sores.

Vitamin C deficiency

Scruvy, lower immunity

Vitamin D deficiency

rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults

Vitamin E deficiency

Nerve & muscle problems

Vitamin K deficiency

Inc risk of bleeding, easy bruising

Chole-

Gall / bile

Whats a CT scan

Individual cross sectional X ray images that create a 3D perspective of the body

Preparations for CT scan

• Fast patient 4-6 hours

  • Use of intravenous contrast dye

Preparations for MRI Scan

Remove metal objectsand inform the technician of any implants or devices.

DM abbreviation

Diabetes mellitus

f/u abbreviation

follow up

normal heart rate

60-100 bpm

petechiae

tiny red/purple dots on skin, capillary breakage

purpura

skin discolorations medium size, blood vessel damage

ecchymosis

(a bruise)

larger, bruise-like skin discoloration, extensive blood vessel damage

NS

no show

patch testing purpose

identifies delayed allergic reactions

skin prick testing purpose

identifies immediate allergic reactions

enteric coated tablet

only dissolves in small intestine

GTT abbreviation

gluclose tolerance test

menarche

age of first menstrual period

varicella what diseases does it cause

a virus causing chickenpox and shingles

protozoa

single celled organisms that can be free-living or parasitic

CHF acronym

congestive heart failure

UA abbreviation

urinalysis

ac abbreviation

before meals

pc abbreviation

after meals

prn abbreviation

as needed

hs abbreviation

at bedtime

CVA abbreviation

cerebral vascular accident (stroke)

DVT abbreviation

Deep vein thrombosis

LMP abbreviation

last menstrual period

triage

sorting patients according to urgency of need for care

assessment

patient evaluation to determine nature of disease & course of treatment

DDx abbreviation

Differential diagnosis (disease diagnosed by differentiating between potential conditions causing a patient’s symptoms)

FUO abbreviation

Fever of unknown origin

PT abbreviation

physical therapist

PTT abbreviation

Partial thromboplastin time

QID abbreviation

four times a day

-pepsia

digestion

RUQ anatomy

• right lobe of liver

• gallbladder

• duodenum

• head of pancreas

• right kidney & adrenal gland

• hepatic flexure of colon

LUQ anatomy

• stomach

• spleen

• left lobe of liver

• pancrease body

• left kdiney and adrenal gland

• splenic flexure of colon

• part of transverse and descending colon

RLQ anatomy

• Cecum

• appendix

• ascending colon

• right ovary and fallopian tube (women)

• right ureter

LLQ anatomy

• small intestine

• descending colon

• left ovary and fallopian tube (women

• left ureter

Peripheral artery disease (PAD)

narrowed arteries cause reduced blood flow to arms/legs

thrombophlebitis

clot formation in a vein

Cilia purpoes

found on surface of some cells to move substances along passageways in body

antibodies aka

immunoglobulin

cytokines

signaling molecules that facilitate communication between cells in the immune response

Hematocrit

% of rbcs in blood

normal hematocrit values

men : 41-53%

women : 36 - 46%

Hemoglobin A1C test (HbA1c)

measure average blood sugar levels over past 2-3 months (diabetes)

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test

how quick rbcs settle at bottom of test tube (inflammation)

C-Reactive protein (CRP)

level of C reactive protein in the blood (inflammation)

Warfarin

anticoagulant

Aspirin

Antiplatelet

Iburpofen

NSAID

Acetaminophen

analgesic & antipyretic

Zoloft

depression

Lipitor

lower cholesterol lvls

Prinivil

high bp & heart failure

Xanax

anxiety / panic discorders

ribosome

makes new proteins

lysosome

digestive enzymes to break down waste materials

influenza aka

flu

Carotid artery disease

narrowing of carotid arteries which supple blood directly to brain, inc risk of stroke/ TIA

normal FBS level in a healthy patient

70 - 99 md/dL

normal FBS levels in a diabetes patient

70-126 mg/dL

what happens to body during hypoglycemia

body releases adrenaline to inc blood glucose leading to inc blood pressure

BAC abbreviation

blood alcohol content

universal recipient blood type

AB

malaise

feel bad feeling sick

oflactory cortex functino

smell

medulla oblongata function

breathign

oral medicaations are mostly absorbed in which sites

small intestine

parathyroid hormone (PTH) function

increase calcium levels in body

Calcitonin function

lower calcium levels in body

3 p’s of diabetes

polyphagia, polydipsia, polyuria

lorazepam

anxiety

narcotic medications (4)

hydrocodone, morphine, codeine, oxycodone

Schedule 1 drug

cant use

Schedule V drug`

lowest potential for abuse

sign vs symptom

symptom could be made up

fat soluble vitamins

ADEK

transdermal patch

rotate location, avoid exercising, may shower

Iron function

producing hemoglobin in RBCs

gram staining

shows gram positive or gram negative bacteria (for right antibiotic selection)

calories / gram of 1. fat 2. protein 3. carbohydrate

1. fat: 9 cal/gram

2. protein: 4 cal/gram

3. carb: 4 cal/gram

TSH abbreviation

thyroid stimulating hormone

MI abbevaition

myocardial infarction

HTN abbreviation

hypertension