bone softening
What is osteomalacia/
medical term for purple or blue bruise
What is ecchymosis?
shoulder blade
What is the clavicle?
Method of assessment using touch
What is palpation?
Common side effect of an antihistamine
What is drowsiness?
The possible outcome of a treatment plan
What is a prognosis?
Patient presents to the ED with c/o RLQ pain. MD suspects:
What is appendicitis?
Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar
What are parts of the spine?
Dr. orders 750 mg of a med. Your available dose is 250 mg tablets. You would give:
What is three tablets?
Function of TPA
What is a clot buster?
The hormone aka vasopressin
What is ADH?
TKR
What is a Total Knee Replacement?
Imaginary plane dividing the body into upper and lower
What is transverse?
Listening to internal sounds using a stethoscope
What is auscultation?
inner lining of the uterus
What is the endometrium?
The category of medication used as a fever reducer
What is an antipyretic?
Contraction of the heart as measured in blood pressure readings
What is systole
Chest pain at rest or chest pain of increasing frequency
What is unstable angina?
DUB
What is Dysfunctional uterine bleeding?
Absence of menses
What is amenorrhea?
Patient instructions should include site rotation and using an adjunct form of pain relief
What are instructions for a transdermal pain patch?
ROM
What is Range of Motion?
What is to analyze words by dividing them into parts, relating the term to structure and function of the human body and to be aware of spelling and pronunciation.
What are the objectives for studying Medical Language?
Avoid or eat green, leafy vegetables in moderation and get regular blood work to monitor drug lecels
What are patient instructions for someone who is taking Coumadin
Dr. Bean orders 7.5 mg of Ropinerole to be given before the patient leaves the office. You have 15 mg tablets available. You should give:
1/2 tablet