Med Term
icter
jaundice
Cappilary blood test that shows diabetes control over an approx. 3 month period
What is metformin classified as?
A hypoglycemic
The lead V2, where is it placed?
Left side of the sternum, directly across from V1 at the 4th intercostal space.
What test is used to determine if someone is color blind? (What is the Chart called?)
Ishihara Test
xer
dry
What is a normal hemoglobin in the human body?
Males - 13-18
Females - 12-16
what is the meaning of ung?
ointment
Where does the lead V6, go?
Left side of the chest, 5th intercostal space, midaxillary line.
What is presbyopia?
Farsightedness
myring
eardrum, tympanic membrane
In the order of draw, what is the last tube to be drawn?
Gray
Whats the action for anticholinergics?
to reduce bronchospasms
What does an echocardiogram do?
It is to access the cardiac structures and their movement. Its like an ultrasound.
What is Peak Flow testing?
Can be used to monitor lung function at home. It measures the forced expiratory volume which indicates the effectiveness of airflow out of the lungs.
hist
tissue
What is a fecal occult blood test?
A test on feces that screens for the presence of blood, which can indicate a disease or process of gastrointestinal bleeding.
What does nr stand for?
no refills
What is a wandering baseline?
Poor electrode connection. Will wonder away from the center on the paper.
What does a tuning fork do?
Determine the patients ability to hear tones that are transmitted through the air and bone conduction
narc
numbness, stupor, sleep
In a lavender top tube, what is the additive that is already in the tube?
EDTA (anticoagulant)
What do antilipemics do?
lowers cholesterol
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
Also known as A-fib
It is when there is no organized contraction of the atria.
What is RAST?
Radioallergosorbent
Checks blood for specific antibodies that could indicate an allergy