Medical Terminology & Drug Classifications
This class of medication is used to relieve pain.
What are analgesics?
This vitamin promotes bone health.
What is vitamin D?
This treatment is commonly prescribed for a sprained ankle.
What is ice?
This department is responsible for blood typing.
What is immunohematology?
This cold-based tool is used to remove skin cancers.
What is a cryoprobe?
This class of medication is used to treat nausea and vomiting.
What are antiemetics?
This nutrient helps reduce the risk of constipation.
What is fiber?
This piece of equipment used for mobility is considered durable medical equipment.
What are crutches?
This department studies bacteria, fungi, and yeast.
What is microbiology?
This tool is used to cauterize or burn tissue during surgery.
What is an electrosurgical unit?
This class of drugs treats cancer.
What are antineoplastics?
This nutrient is essential in treating anemia.
What is iron?
How often is the tetanus vaccine recommended by the CDC?
Every 10 years.
This department analyzes the morphology of blood cells.
What is hematology?
This tool is used to examine inside a body cavity.
Endoscope
This class of drugs reduces coughing.
What are antitussives?
What supplement might interfere with blood clotting and should be stopped before surgery? Hint* It also improves IQ in the child when taken during pregnancy.
Fish Oils
Which vaccine is recommended once after age 60?
Zoster (Shingles)
This department analyzes chemicals in blood and body fluids.
What is chemistry?
What is the proper time period to collect a newborn screening card?
screening card?Within 24 to 48 hours after birth
Name the acronym that helps remember the first four stages of grief.
What is DABDA? — Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
Which herbal supplement is commonly used for depression but can interfere with many prescription medications?
St. Johns Wort
What does the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine prevent?
Pneumonia and related infections
What is the name of the additive in the lavender-top blood collection tube, and what is it used for?
EDTA; it prevents blood from clotting and is used for hematology tests like CBC.
This diagnostic test may require IV contrast and the patient to be NPO for 4–6 hours.
What is a CT scan?