Abbreviations
Laryngotracheobronchitis
What is LTB
one part of the nasal cavity is smaller because of malformation or injury of the nasal septum
What is deviated septum
A flexible tube-like device for withdrawing or instilling fluids
Coughing of blood
What is Hemoptysis?
An agent that the formation and excretion of Urine.
What is a Diuretic?
TD
What is transdermal?
Spasmodic contractions of the larynx
What is laryngospasm?
A device that creates a mist is used to deliver medication for respiratory treatment.
What is a Nebulizer?
What is Aphonia?
An infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue composed of clusters of boils(furuncles)
What is a Carbuncle?
ARDS
What is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome?
Fungal infection of the skin.
Ex: ringworm or athlete's foot
What is Tinea
An instrument used to measure carbon dioxide
What is a Capnometer?
Diaphoresis
What is sweating?
Destruction of tissue with a hot or cold instrument.
What is Cauterization?
BUN
What is blood urea nitrogen?
Nephroptosis
What is a drooping(or floating) kidney?
A portable instrument used to measure airflow in forced exhalation.
What is a peak flow meter?
Abnormal condition of dryness of the skin eyes or mouth.
What is Xerosis?
A cancerous condition characterized by purple or brown bumps that spread through the skin to the lymph nodes and internal organs. Frequently seen with AIDS
What is Kaposi sarcoma?
OAB
What is overactive bladder?
Condition of stones in the kidney
What is Nephrolithiasis.
An instrument used for visual examination of the chest cavity.
What is a Thoracoscope?
Nitrogen in the blood. One of the main signs of Uremia.
What is Azotemia
A test performed via intradermal injection on individuals who may have been exposed to tuberculosis.
What is PPD or Purified Protein Derivative?