ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
This gland is often called the "master gland" because it controls many other endocrine glands.
What is the pituitary gland?
The route of medication administration commonly abbreviated as "PO."
What is oral (by mouth)?
The first thing you should do when discovering an unresponsive patient.
What is assess responsiveness and activate emergency services/get help?
This document outlines procedures to follow during disasters or emergencies.
What is an emergency response plan?
The prefix "hyper-" means this.
What is excessive or above normal?
This hormone lowers blood glucose levels.
What is insulin?
Before administering medication, a medical assistant should verify the patient's identity using at least these two items.
What are two patient identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth)?
This emergency occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked.
What is a heart attack (myocardial infarction)?
The acronym PASS is used when operating this safety device.
What is a fire extinguisher?
The suffix "-itis" means this.
What is inflammation?
The butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck produces hormones that regulate metabolism.
What is the thyroid gland?
This term describes an unwanted or harmful effect caused by a medication.
What is an adverse effect (or side effect)?
The abbreviation AED stands for this lifesaving device.
What is an Automated External Defibrillator?
The "R" in the RACE fire response acronym stands for this action.
What is Rescue?
The term "bradycardia" refers to this heart condition.
What is an abnormally slow heart rate?
What are the adrenal glands?
What are the adrenal glands?
The "right dose" is one of these medication administration principles.
What are the Rights of Medication Administration?
Signs of this condition may include facial drooping, arm weakness, and speech difficulty.
What is a stroke?
This emergency preparedness system provides a standardized approach to incident management.
What is the Incident Command System (ICS)?
The word root "hepat-" refers to this organ.
What is the liver?
This endocrine disorder results from insufficient insulin production or ineffective insulin use.
What is diabetes mellitus?
This federal agency approves medications for use in the United States.
What is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
During anaphylaxis, this medication is commonly administered immediately to reverse severe allergic reactions.
What is epinephrine?
During a disaster, maintaining this process ensures all staff know their responsibilities and communication channels.
What is chain of command?
The term "cyanosis" describes this clinical finding.
What is a bluish discoloration of the skin due to inadequate oxygenation?