Abbreviations
H & P
What is history and physical?
polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphasia
What is Diabetes Mellitus?
most common hernia locations
What is umbilical and inguinal region?
systolic above 140 mmHg and diastolic above 90 mmHg
What is hypertension?
bent and partially broken bone
What is greenstick fracture?
TUR
What is transurethral resection?
hardening or thickening of the arterial walls
What is arteriosclerosis?
largest hollow space in the body
> 100 bpm
What is tachycardia?
wave-like motion pushing a substance along
What is peristalsis?
TPN
What is Total Parenteral Nutrition?
blockage in the coronary arteries of the heart
What is myocardial infarction?
send out electrical impulses through atrial muscles
What is the sinoatrial node?
difference between the rate of an apical pulse and rate of a radial pulse
What is pulse deficit?
dilated,swollen veins w/o elasticity
What is varicose veins?
ESR
What is erythrocyte sedimentation rate?
A weakened heart condition that causes fluid buildup in the body
What is congestive heart failure?
membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord
What is meninges?
periods of dyspnea followed by apea commonly seen in dying patients
What is cheyne-stokes?
platelets
What is thrombocyte?
TCDB
What is turn, cough, and deep breath?
an inherited inability to metabolize phenylalanine that causes brain and nerve damage if untreated
What is Phenylketonuria?
two large tubes that carry air from your windpipe to your lungs
What is bronchi?
abnormally deep and rapid respirations
What is Kussmaul?
a position to avoid with a patient with a head injury
What is trendelenburg?