Diagnostics
What is an MRI
a medical imaging technique that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the body's internal structures
What is cardiovascular surgery?
Performed on the heart and blood vessels
What is Chemotherapy?
Uses drugs that travel through the blood to destroy fast-growing cancer cells.
What is DOB?
Date of Birth
What is a Computed Tommography?
a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body.
What is an X-ray?
a form of electromagnetic radiation used to produce images of the inside of the body.
What is Neurosurgery?
Performed on the brain and spinal cord.
What is Targeted Therapy?
Uses drugs that target specific molecules or pathways that help cancer cells grow. There are two main types: monoclonal antibodies and small molecule inhibitors.
Orally
What is Appendectomy
a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, a small, finger-shaped organ attached to the large intestine.
What is a CT scan?
a medical imaging procedure that uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body.
What is Thoracic Surgery?
Performed on organs in the chest, such as the lungs and heart.
What is Hormonal therapy?
Blocks hormones from helping cancer cells grow.
What is DNR?
What is Laser therapy?
The use of laser light waves to treat skin conditions. The number of tissue layers being treated determines the wavelength and power of the light beam. Commonly used to remove discolorations of the skin, including birthmarks, tattoos, and lesions.
What is an Ultra Sound?
a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create detailed images of internal organs, tissues, and blood vessels.
What is Radiation Therapy?
Using high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells.
What is Analgesics ?
Manage and treat pain, which can be over-the-counter or prescription.
What is CNS?
Central Nervous System
What is I&D?
Incision and drainage
What is a PET scan?
a medical imaging test that uses a radioactive substance called a tracer to create detailed images of organs and tissues in the body.
What is Dialysis?
Removing waste products and excess fluid from the blood.
What is Narcotics?
Opioid Pain Relivers
What is HTN?
Hyper Tension
What is Bradycardia?
Slow heart Rate