Abbreviations
This abbreviation stands for a condition where a person has difficulty breathing.
What is SOB?
This medical term means "inflammation of the liver."
What is hepatitis?
This body system is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.
What is the circulatory system?
This healthcare professional assists with patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Who is a CNA
This common condition involves the body having a high amount of glucose in the blood, often due to insulin resistance.
What is diabetes?
This abbreviation refers to the total blood pressure reading.
What is BP?
This term refers to the removal of a part of the body, often performed in surgery.
What is ectomy?
This organ system includes the brain and spinal cord.
What is the nervous system?
This healthcare provider is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the skin.
Who is a dermatologist?
This condition involves difficulty breathing, especially during physical activity or while lying down.
What is asthma?
This term stands for "nothing by mouth."
What is NPO?
This term is used when the body has an abnormally high temperature, often a symptom of infection.
What is fever?
This system is responsible for absorbing nutrients from food.
What is the digestive system?
This medical professional specializes in the care and treatment of children.
Who is a pediatrician?
This medical condition involves inflammation of the joints, causing pain and stiffness.
What is arthritis?
This abbreviation means "as needed."
What is PRN?
This medical condition is caused by low blood sugar levels.
What is hypoglycemia?
This system is primarily responsible for protecting the body from infection and disease.
What is the immune system?
This health professional provides prescriptions and advice on medications.
Who is a pharmacist?
This disease causes the body’s immune system to attack its own cells and tissues.
What is autoimmune disease?
This term refers to the daily activities someone may need help with, such as eating or dressing.
What is ADL?
This term refers to a condition where the heart rate is abnormally fast.
What is tachycardia?
This system includes the kidneys, bladder, and urethra and is responsible for removing waste from the body.
What is the urinary system?
This healthcare worker assists patients with physical rehabilitation and movement therapy.
Who is a physical therapist?
This condition involves a reduction in bone density, making bones more fragile and prone to fractures.
What is osteoporosis?