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The Physical Exam
Pharmacology
Preparing and administering medications
Emergencies
Skin diseases
100
Neurological reflexes are tested with this special tool. And we're not playing the drums.
What is a percussion hammer?
100
DAW on a prescription bottle means this.
What is dispense as written?
100
The abbreviation NPO stands for this.
What is nothing by mouth?
100
Pale, greyish skin can be a symptom of this.
What is shock?
100
Shingles is associated with the same virus as this common childhood disease.
What is chicken pox?
200
When listening to the intestine, it can be heard easier when using this device.
What is a stethoscope?
200
Drugs that prevent the formation of, or dissolve clots are referred to as this.
What is an anti-coagulant?
200
Transdermal medications are the most effective when applied this way.
What is applying and pressing from the center of the patch, working your out to the edges?
200
The most serious heat emergency is referred to as this.
What is heat stroke?
200
This develops when an infection spreads from a wound to surrounding tissue.
What is a cellulitis?
300
An occult-blood test is usually ordered after this type of exam.
What is a rectal exam?
300
Drugs that destroy or interrupt the growth of micro-bacteria are known as this.
What are anti-biotics?
300
5 grams equals this many milligrams.
What is 5000?
300
Hypovolemic shock is caused by this main factor.
What is an excess loss of blood or other body fluids?
300
Male pattern baldness is referred to as this medical term.
What is alopecia?
400
When examining the back, this position is used.
What is prone?
400
The 3 factors that influence drug action.
What are weight, gender, and age?
400
The abbreviation for take as necessary, or as needed, is this.
What is PRN?
400
Diaphoresis is the term that relates to this symptom.
What is profuse, or excessive sweating?
400
Surgical asepsis should be practiced when performing this procedure.
What is applying a dressing to an open wound?
500
Inequality of size and shape is referred to as this.
What is asymmetry?
500
This hormone, derived from animal proteins, helps patients with a pancreatic failure.
What is insulin?
500
The needle gauge refers to this portion of the needle.
What is the inside of the lumen?
500
When a patient is breathing, but has no pulse; this action should be taken.
What is chest-compressions?
500
This is the medical term used for inflammation of the skin.
What is dermatitis?