-itis
Cystitis
Inflammation of the Bladder
Medication that is used to relieve pain AND fever
Acetaminophen/Tylenol
DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Longest bone in your body
Femur
Your patient states they cannot urinate, what piece of equipment should you use to assess this pt?
Inflammation of the Gall Bladder
Cholecystitis
Common Blood thinner- poke in your belly
Tinzaparin
ABG
Arterial Blood Gas
Organ responsible for filtering blood and producing urine
Kidneys
A 3-way catheter is used for what?
Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
Osteomylitis
Degenerative joint disease, often involving inflammation of the joints
Ceftriaxone
Antibiotic
HCTZ
Hydrochlorothiazide
Hormone produced by the pancreas
Insulin
Which device is used for deep breathing exercises to improve lung expansion, often used post-surgery?
Incentive Spirometer
Inflammation of inner lining of the heart
Endocarditis
What class of drugs is commonly used to lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels?
ACE inhibitors (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme inhibitors)
SIRS
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
Part of the brain that is responsible for regulating balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
What device is used to measure blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer (Blood Pressure Cuff)
Sialadenitis
Inflammation of the salivary glands.
Side effect of large doses of Lasix- Furosemide
Hypokalemia
ARDS
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
What structure in the heart conducts the electrical impulse to regulate heartbeats?
Sinoatrial (SA) Node
What tool is used to measure the range of motion in joints?
Goniometer