Medical Terminology
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
hypertension
skin
What is the first step in CPR?
check for responsiveness
What is the common term for acetaminophen?
Tylonel
What does BP stand for?
blood pressure
What does the suffix "itis" mean?
inflammation
How many chambers does the heart have?
four
What do the ABCs in emergency medicine stand for?
airway, breathing, circulation
What class of drugs is used to treat bacterial infections?
antibiotics
What is a TIA?
transient ischemic attack (mini stroke)
What does the suffix "oma" mean?
denoting tumors or other abnormal growths
what part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
cerebellum
What type of shock is caused by a severe allergic reaction?
anaphylactic shock
What is warfarin's medication catagory?
anticoagulant
What does SOB stand for?
shortness of breath
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
myocardial infarction
What is the name of the small bone located in the knee, often refered to as the kneecap?
patella
In a trauma assessment the mnemonic DCAPBTLS is used. Name what three of these letters stand for.
deformities, contusions, abrasions, penetrations or perforations, burns, tenderness, lacerations, and swelling
What class of drugs does ibuprofen belong to?
NSAIDs
What does PRN mean in medical orders?
as needed (comes from Latin for pro re nata)
What is the medical term for palpable or audible grating or crunching sensation produced by motion
crepitus
What organ is capable of regenerating itself?
Liver
What is a pneumothorax?
a collapsed lung
What neurotransmitter does cacaine primarily affect?
dopamine
What does JVD stand for?
jugular vein distention