Medical Terminology
What's does the prefix for blood
hema
What's a normal range for Blood Pressure
120/80
What month is breast cancer awareness?
October
Bones are connected by...
Ligaments
What are the adverse effects of ACE Inhibitors (hypertension)
hypotension, angioedema, dry cough, hyperkalemia
What does -edema mean?
swelling
What is syncope?
Loss of consciousness and muscle strength characterized by a fast onset, short duration, and spontaneous recovery.
What is the screening test done for breast cancer?
Mammogram
The ends of bones are covered in...
Cartilage
What drugs is given for diabetes?
Insulin
What does the prefix varic/o mean?
dialted vein
What's the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder where they don't produce endogenous insulin. Type 2 diabetes is related to diet and having insulin resistance.
How often should a woman get a mammogram?
every 1-2 years
The Epidermis
What's the drug used to reverse overdoses?
Narcan (Naloxone)
What's the suffix -lysis mean?
to destroy
Signs and Symptoms of heart attack
angina, radiating pain in the arms and shoulders, feelings weak or light-headed,
Besides the breast where else should you check for lumps?
under the armpit
What's the second cranial nerve?
What organ does acetaminophen effect?
Liver (hepatotoxic)
What's the prefix for kidneys?
nephro-
What are the signs of stroke?
dropping face, slurred speech, paralysis of face, arm or leg
What are the signs of cancer?
change in bowel or bladder habits, a sore that doesn't heal, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening/lump in the breast, indigestion, obvious change in mole/wart, nagging cough
What are the signs of infection?
dolor, calor, tumor, rubor, functio laesa
What is Vancomycin used for?
It's an antibiotic