Musculoskeletal System
This autoimmune neuromuscular condition causes weakness and fatigue in voluntary muscles, improving with rest. It affects breathing, chewing, swallowing, and maintaining a steady gaze.
Myasthenia gravis
A hard, waterproof protein found in the stratum corneum is this.
keratin
Drugs that are applied directly on the skin are this type.
topical
This contains emergency supplies and needs to be checked monthly, but its supplies should not be used in nonemergency situations.
crash cart
The bones in the lower back are these vertebrae
lumbar vertebrae
The combining form for heart muscle is this.
myocardi/o
An area of destruction of the entire epidermis, like a pressure sore, is called this.
ulcer
This class of medication thins bronchial secretions, making it easier to cough up mucus.
expectorant
What should a medical assistant do for first aid procedures for a patient who is having a seizure?
Move the patient to the floor, place them in the recovery position, monitor breathing and pulse, and provide CPR if needed
The suffix for pain is this.
-algia
The loss or wasting of muscle tissue is called this
muscle atrophy
This inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicle causes pimples and can lead to scars.
acne vulgaris
This abbreviation means "twice a day."
bid
What signs and symptoms occur with heat exhaustion?
heavy sweating, muscle cramps, cool/moist skin, and a fast, weak pulse and shallow respirations
This medication increases the stimulation of the heart muscle, is a vasoconstrictor and a bronchial relaxant, and is used for anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, and severe asthma.
Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
The upper arm bone is this.
humerus
The healthcare term for "athlete's foot" is this.
tinea pedis
This medication is an antihistamine and is used for allergic reactions.
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
What is done in the ambulatory care center when a patient is having anaphylaxis?
notifying the provider immediately, giving epinephrine, and applying oxygen
What abbreviation means "as needed"?
prn
This procedure records the electrical activity of muscles
electromyography
This type of burn causes damage to the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue.
third-degree burn
This route of administration has the fastest absorption rate.
Intravenous
What is a symptom of a cerebrovascular accident (stroke)?
confusion or mental changes, speech difficulty, numbness of the face, arm, or leg, or problems seeing
This classification of medication is used for pain and fever and has the side effects of GI intolerance and ringing in the ear.
NSAIDs (like ibuprofen)