Abbreviations
H&P
history and physical
pes-
foot
chest pain resulting from a lack of oxygen. Discomfort serves as a warning that a more serious condition may be developing.
Angina -
amenorrhea
absence of a mensural period
endo-
within
Cxr
chest xray
-pneo
breathing
an acute type of pneumonia caused by bacteria that grows in standing water of an air conditioning system
Legionnaire’s disease
What is the difference between cystitis and pyelonephritis
Pyelonephritis sometimes arises from cystitis and spreads to the kidneys. Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder
define sagittal
a plane a plane that divides the body into right and left portion
NSAID
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
-emisis
vomiting
an extreme form of hypothyroidism that is present prior to or soon after birth
Cretinism
what disorders causes the body to secrete too much cortisol.
Cushing syndrome
The top number of the blood pressure represents what? Provide the term and explanation
Ventricle Systole – the ventricles contract and either go to the aorta of pulmonary aorta
NV
nausea and vomiting
surgical fixation
is a disorder in in which a person develops antibodies that attack the thyroid gland, causing over secretion of hormones
Graves’ disease
list the water soluble vitamins
C and B
define vitamins
organic substances found in foods that are essential to good health and growth
I&D
incision and drainage
-ous
having
affects the lungs but can also spread to other parts of the body. The cause is bacteria but is also associated with HIV when the body's immune system is unable to fight the infection.
Tuberculosis (TB)
when a patient has a hard time swallowing what diet would be recommended for him?
Soft diet
list the main organs of the urinary system in order beginning with the kidneys
Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethr