After a high PSA a prostate biopsy was performed on Mr. White which reveled prostate Ca. Mr. White was surprised because he did not have any symptoms of Prostate Ca. His Prostate Ca can therefore be described as this.
What is asymptomatic?
100
John was stressed about his Med Term Final and when he gets stressed he develops cold sores on his mouth, this is a result of this infection.
What is herpes simplex 1 infection?
100
Type of herpes that usually causes genital lesions.
What is herpes simplex virus type 2?
100
Sever dehydration can cause the skin to lose elasticity and cause it to tent when pinched. This is referred to as poor skin _________.
What is turgor?
100
Term for an excessive amount of urea in the blood because of renal failure.
What is uremia?
200
Abbreviation found in the medical record of all patient usually at the beginning as it states the reason the patient is seeking medical care.
What is CC? (Chief Complaint)
200
Bertha's heart is enlarged and cannot pump sufficient amounts of oxygenated blood to the body. This chronic condition is termed __________.
What is congestive heart failure?
200
Plural form for the Latin word testis.
What is testes?
200
Type of drug that is given to suppress the immune response and decrease inflammation.
What is a corticosteroid drug?
200
Cancer of the white blood cells.
What is leukemia?
300
The medical term for a slow heart rate.
What is bradycardia?
300
Freckles or age spots are considered this type of flat skin lesion that is pigmented brown or black.
What is a macule?
300
Type of drug that can break apart a blood clot and restore circulation.
What is a thrombolytic drug?
300
Tests reveal that Mrs. Ford's mitral valve does not close properly, allowing a back flow of blood through it. The medical word to describe this valve problem is.
What is regurgitation?
300
Condition that accompanies left-sided heart failure and is characterized by noninfectious fluid build up in the alveoli and lung tissues.
What is pulmonary edema?
400
Nuchal rigidity is an important sign of this serious infection.
What is meningitis?
400
This type of blood cell is the most numerous in the body.
What is erythrocyte?
400
A head cold is an example of this type of respiratory infection that just affects the upper respiratory tract.
What is a URI?
400
Postural drainage, bronchodilator drugs, and daily percussion are some of the treatments used to treat this chronic hereditary disorder that primarily affects the lungs (and the digestive system).
What is cystic fibrosis?
400
Mild to severe chest pain caused by ischemia of the myocardium.
What is angina pectoris?
500
Process that occurs in the red marrow of long or flat bones by which all blood cells are formed.
What is hematopoiesis?
500
Chad had his colostomy reversed in this procedure in which two ends of the intestine are rejoined.
What is anastomosis?
500
Term for any disease condition involving the blood cells.
What is a blood dyscrasia?
500
Term for incomplete expansion or collapse of part or all of a lung.
What is atelectasis?
500
An abnormal condition in which the arteries become hard.