Medical Devices
Tests and Procedures
Medical Abbreviations
Disease States
Lab Values
100
This device analyzes the heart rhythm and delivers an electrical shock to restore the normal rhythm.
AED (automated external defibrillator)
100
A test to measure glycosylated hemoglobin on erythrocytes
A1C
100
UTI
Urinary tract infection
100
Low T4 and elevated TSH are commonly seen with this condition
Hypothyroidism
100
Normal sodium level (range)
135-145mEq/L
200
A device that use low-energy electrical impulse to maintain normal sinus rhythm
Pacemaker
200
A test that can detect nitrites, leukocyte esterase, or bacteria to diagnose infection
Urinalysis
200
CTA
clear to auscultation
200
Smoking tobacco is the #1 cause of this lung condition
COPD
200
Normal potassium level (range)
3.5-5mEq/L
300
A device that provides mechanical ventilation support using two levels of positive airway pressure.
BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure)
300
A test used to measure coagulation rate commonly used to monitor warfarin therapy
INR
300
PERRLA
Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accomodation
300
This condition, sometimes caused by iron deficiency, can cause sufferers to feel fatigued and weak
Anemia
300
Blood pH (range)
7.35-7.45
400
A medical imaging modality that uses radio waves and magnetic fields to produce detailed spatial images
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
400
A procedure that involves the removal of cells or tissue to determine the presence of a disease
Biopsy
400
DMARD
disease modifying antirheumatic drug
400
This blood-borne pathogen, commonly seen in IV drug users, may lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer
Hepatitis C
400
Chloride (range)
95-105mEq/L
500
A non-invasive device used to measure oxygen saturation, typically placed on the index finger
Pulse oximeter
500
A procedure commonly performed to terminate faulty electrical pathways that can lead to arrhythmias
Catheter ablation
500
NMS
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
500
A mutation in the delta-F508 gene is the most common cause of this condition
Cystic fibrosis
500
Platelets (range)
150,000 - 450,000/mm^3
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