Gastroenterology/Urology
Name the 6 main parts of the digestive system.
Mouth, pharnyx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine.
What is diagnosis?
The identification of an illness or condition.
How many educational levels are available for a student to become an RN?
There are many entry points to becomin and RN.
BSN
ADN
Diploma
How long does a pharmacist have to go to school?
6 years
What is GERD?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
What is emesis?
Vomiting
What is a residency?
Period of training under the supervion of qualified healthcare practioners.
What type of degree would and APRN (Advanced Practice RN) have to complete?
Masters
Doctorate
What type of Pharmacist was Mark who came to talk to us in class?
Hospital Pharmacist
What is IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome
What is the watery substance of partially digested food called when it leaves the stomach?
Chyme
What is the training a DO (Doctor of Osteopathy) gets that an MD (Medical Doctor) does not?
DOs receive 200 hours of training on manipulation techniques of the musculoskeletal system , or osteopathic manipulation techniques.
AN LPN does not work directly under the supervision of an RN or physician. True or False
False
What is the most common type of pharmacy?
Community or Retail pharmacy
What is N&V?
Nausea and vomiting
What is the part of the urinary system called when urine flows from the body?
Urethra
What is a PA?
PAs are medical professional who diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medicaiton, and often serve as a patient's primary healthcare provider.
What does ADLs mean?
Activities of daily living
What is a controlled substance?
A medication regulated by law due to the potential of causing physical and mental dependence.
What is hemodialysis (HD)?
Treatment for renal failure using artificial kidney machine to filter waste from blood.
What is a new opening to the surface of the body called?
Stoma
What is a medical assistant?
MAs see the patient before the healthcare provider. Take vital signs, record pt. information, administer medication and injections, and collect and prepare specimens for the lab. They instruct on special diets and medications, authorize drug refills, telephone prescriptions to the pharmacy, draw blood, prepare patients for x-rays, take EKGs, remove sutures and change dressings. The facilitate communication with other health professionals, schdule patients, answer phones, and code and bill for services.
What type of care do NAs (nurses aides) assist the patient with?
ADLs
What is polypharmacy?
The use of multiple medications concurrently to manage conditions and diseases.
What is a U/A?
Urinalysis Laboratory test that consists of physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine.