R.A.A.S.
A critical regulator of blood volume, electrolyte balance, systemic vascular resistance, and BP
Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System
Superior and Inferior "Hollow Veins"
Vena Cava
This element that plays a vital role in the formation of bones and teeth. It is also the ca+ion responsible for increased inotropy during the depolarization phase of the cardiac conduction cycle
Calcium
Antagonist medication named from the Greek "to make numb" or "deep sleep". You use this often to wake your patients up.
Narcan
Medical term for a female's number of pregnancies
+
Medical term for a female's number of live births
NOT a springtime Italian dish
Gravida/Para
A.C.E.
Created in the surface of pulmonary and renal endothelium, it converts the hormone angiotensin I to the active vasoconstrictor angiotensin II.
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
Right and Left "Courtyard Entry Ways"
Atrium = Singular
Atria = Plural
A sticky bacterium covering the teeth
Plaque
Analgesic named for "the god of dreams"
Morphine
Amenorrhea + Vaginal Bleeding + UNILATERAL lower abdominal pain. A fertilized egg may be implanted outside of the uterus
Ectopic Pregnancy
Laparoscopic view, looking down at the uterus (marked by blue arrows). In the left fallopian tube, there is an ectopic pregnancy and bleeding (marked by red arrows).
S.I.R.S.
This Systematic Infectious Reactionary Symptom follows infection and precedes the onset of sepsis
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
"Heart Muscle"
Myo-cardium
Current scientific studies show a strong correlation between oral health and health risks regarding this organ
The Heart
"All Flesh"
HINT: Silver Bismuth
Pan-Kreas
Post partum stimulation of the nipple can result in the production of this Posterior pituitary gland hormone, causing uterine contraction and subsequent delivery of the placenta. Also responsible for making you love your kids.
Oxytocin "Quick Birth"
D.I.C.
A cardiovascular pathological state in which there is simultaneous coagulation within the vasculature, as well as microhemorrhage from a depletion of clotting factors.
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
"Inflammation within the Heart"
Endo-card-itis
nifeDIPINE, amlopDIPINE, feloDIPINE, nicarDIPINE
Calcium Channel Blockers
Anti-hyperglycemic prescription medication that translates into "to consume/devour/swallow sugar
(C6 H12 O6)"
Gluco-phage
The number of vessels located in an umbilical cord,
How many of each type
M.O.D.S.
The final potential stage of the Sepsis Spectrum, precedes death
Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
Tendinous Chords or Heart Strings
Inelastic cords of fibrous connective tissue that connect the papillary muscles to the tricuspid valve and the mitral valve in the heart.
Chordae Tendinae
This peptide hormone is secreted by the parathyroid and acts to reduce blood levels of calcium, transferring a TON-IN to the bones
CalciTON-IN
Phenothiazine related to the name of the Titan who stole fire from the gods due to its burning sensation during injection. An ingredient in the street drug combo called "lean" or "purple drink"
Hint: Formally carried by the SFFD
Hint: Ridley Scott film
Hint: Nickname for Oppenheimer
Promethazine
A disorder in which the tissue similar to the inner lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. This results in pelvic pain and irregular menstrual cycle.
Endo-metri-osis
Endo = Within
Metra/Mater = Mother
Osis = Abnormality, disease