Cardiovascular
This is the abbreviation for hypertension.
What is HTN?
This abbreviation stands for the different types of blood groups
What is ABO?
This acronym chronic lung disease that commonly includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis
What is COPD?
This acronym refers to the range of diseased kidney function
What is CKD?
Acronym for the test that measures glucose levels in the blood while fasting.
What is FBG?
This test evaluates the electrical activity of the heart. It produces a rhythm strip that shows the polarization and depolarization phases of the heart.
This lab test uses a sample of bone marrow to diagnose blood-related conditions.
What is bone marrow aspiration?
Procedure that visually exams the bronchi; often also includes the larynx and trachea
What is bronchoscopy?
This test measures creatinine clearance and overall kidney function
What is glomerular filtration rate or GFR?
This blood test is used to diagnose diabetes; looks at blood glucose averages over the past 2-3 months
What is hemoglobin A1C? or A1C?
This class of medications causes contraction of the muscles of the capillaries and arteries, which results in an elevation of blood pressure.
What are vasopressors?
These two types of medications prevent blood clots from forming. Name both.
What are anticoagulants and antiplatelet medications?
This medication improves pulmonary airflow by dilating air passages.
What are bronchodilators?
This class of medications reduce fluid retained by the body.
What are diuretics?
These medications are used to increase blood sugar. Glucagon is an example
What are hyperglycemic agents?
This instrument is used along with a stethoscope to measure blood pressure.
What is a sphygmomanometer?
This is the medical term for a nosebleed.
What is epistaxis?
This is a small, handheld instrument is used to measure lung function. The literal translation is 'instrument used to measure the breathe'.
What is spirometer?
The medical term for crushing of a kidney stone.
What is the lithotripsy?
This term literally means a 'poisonous condition of the thyroid gland'; caused by an acute oversecretion of thyroid hormones
What is thyrotoxicosis?
This medical condition refers to an excessive amount of fatty substance in the blood.
What is hyperlipidemia?
What is lymphedema?
This term literally means 'imperfect dilation or expansion' and often refers to a collapsed lung.
What is atelectasis?
This medical term refers to the presence of bacteria in urine.
What is bacteriuria?
This medical term translates to 'hairy condition' and refers to abnormal hair growth, commonly due to endocrine dysfunction in women.
What is hirsutism?