WCUI MT-200 Final Test Review (Ch. 1-15)

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and definitions from the lecture notes on the WCUI MT-200 final exam review.

Tamponade

Condition in which the heart muscle cannot contract and expand normally due to fluid collection in the pericardium.

Arteriosclerosis

Hardening of the arteries with loss of elasticity, often leading to narrowing due to conditions like diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obesity, and aging.

Atherosclerosis

A plaque build-up of fat in the arteries; the most common form of arteriosclerosis.

Angina pectoris

Chest pain on exertion, relating to the pectoralis major muscle.

Primary or essential hypertension

Higher than normal blood pressure with unknown risk factors.

Secondary hypertension

High blood pressure resulting from diseases such as kidney disease and hyperthyroidism.

Malignant hypertension

A rapid onset of life-threatening hypertension, often associated with kidney disease.

Congestive heart failure

The inability of the heart to supply enough cardiac output to meet the body’s metabolic needs due to weakness of the heart muscle.

Nephrolithiasis

Presence of a kidney stone.

Hematuria

Blood in the urine.

Nephrotic syndrome

Involves the excretion of large amounts of protein in urine, treated with reduced sodium intake and medications.

Dysuria

Painful or difficult urination.

Hypoxia

Condition of insufficient oxygen supply to tissues.

Infertility

Inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse.

Amenorrhea

Absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age.

Prostatectomy

Surgical removal of the prostate gland.

Sphygmomanometer

Instrument for measuring blood pressure.

Electrocardiogram

Recording of electrical activity of the heart.

Glycogen

Stored form of glucose in the liver and muscles.

Nephron

Functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtration.

Hydronephrosis

Dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces due to obstruction of urine flow.

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing.

Myosarcoma

A malignant tumor originating in muscle tissue.