Oncology
The term for cancerous
What is Malignant
There are this many types of hypersensitivity disorders,
Low blood sugar is the definition of this condition.
What is hypoglycemia
The symptom describes as voluntary loss of urine
Also called urticaria, these itchy bumps often appear after exposure to an allergen.
What are hives?
Patients receiving radiation therapy often experience this side effect characterized by extreme tiredness that is not relieved by rest.
What is fatigue
A autoimmune disorder that has systemic effects including a butterfly rash on the face and fatigue
What is Lupus
This laboratory test reflects a person's average blood glucose level over the past 2 to 3 months, and a normal result is typically less than 5.7%.
What is Hemoglobin A1C
This symptom, commonly associated with urinary tract infections, refers to pain or burning during urination.
What is dysuria?
People with this eating disorder may binge on large amounts of food and then purge to avoid gaining weight.
What is bulimia nervosa?
This chronic condition, often caused by damage or removal of lymph nodes during cancer treatment, results in swelling of an arm or leg due to a buildup of lymph fluid.
What is lymphedema
This organ is critical for immune response in infants
What is the thymus
This hormone is released when blood calcium levels are low and works to raise them back to normal.
What is parathyroid hormone
Patients with end-stage renal disease often require this treatment, which may be performed through hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
What is dialysis?
This route of medication administration involves swallowing a pill, capsule, or liquid by mouth.
What is the oral route?
This cancer staging system uses three components: T for the size and extent of the primary tumor, N for lymph node involvement, and M for distant metastasis.
What is the TNM staging system?
Fatigue, pallor, shortness of breath, and decreased oxygen-carrying capacity are hallmark signs of this blood disorder.
What is anemia
Often seen in patients with hyperthyroidism, this eye manifestation occurs when tissues behind the eyeball become inflamed and swollen.
What is exophthalmos?
This diagnostic test of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder is commonly ordered to detect kidney stones, bowel obstruction, or urinary tract abnormalities.
What is a KUB (Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder) X-ray?
During the manic phase of this disorder, a patient may experience decreased need for sleep, grandiosity, and increased risk-taking behaviors.
What is bipolar disorder
This malignant plasma cell disorder is characterized by abnormal proliferation of plasma cells in the bone marrow and is commonly associated with bone pain, anemia, kidney damage, and elevated calcium levels.
What is multiple myeloma?
When caring for a patient with C. diff, healthcare workers should wash their hands with this instead of relying solely on alcohol-based hand sanitizer
What is soap and water
Addison's disease occurs when these glands do not produce enough cortisol and aldosterone.
What are the adrenal glands
Patients with a dialysis access site should avoid blood pressure measurements, venipunctures, and IV insertions in this extremity.
What is the arm with the AV fistula or graft?
This classification of medications commonly causes drowsiness, constipation, and respiratory depression
What is an Analgesic drug