Medical Terminology
-algia
pain
-osis
Abnormal condition, disease
fight-or-flight response
state of readiness
Malnutrition
poor dietary practice from lack of essential nutrients or failure to use available foods
What is the basic dosage calculation formula
(desired dose ÷ amount on hand) × volume = dose [units/mL]
Hyper-
Excessive, increased
-itis
Inflammation
Health maintenance focuses on
prevention and then need for early diagnosis and treatment.
Health restoration
tertiary disease prevention; rehabilitating and restoring person
IV drop rate formula?
(volume[mL] ÷ time[min]) × drop factor [gtts/ml] = flow rate [gtts/min]
Hypo-
Deficient, decreased
-otomy
Cutting, surgical incision
Health promotion
health care directed toward increasing optimal level of wellness
Change in lifestyle or personal habits is necessary to
promote maximal health.
Formula for IV mL rate formula?
(volume[mL] ÷ time[hr]) = flow rate [mL/hr]
Dys-
Bad,difficult, painful
-plasty
Surgical repair
Health restoration begins after
the disease process is stabilized.
What is health?
state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing
Formula for required dosage calculation by weight?
Weight (kg) × Dosage (kg) = Required dosage
-ectomy
Surgical removal, cutting out
-ostomy
The surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface
General adaption syndrome (GAS)
alarm, resistance, exhaustion
An important goal on the national level is to
expand health care opportunities and eliminate disparities.
What is the Body Surface Area (BSA) calculation metric
(height [cm] × weight [kg]) ÷ 3600