Abbreviations
NPO
What is "nothing by mouth"
thin layer that contains sebaceous glands
What is "dermis"
Inflammation of the colon
What is "colitis"
Hematology
What is the study of "blood"
This blood vessel carries "unoxygenated" blood to the lungs
What is the "pulmonary artery"
a.c.
What is "before meals"
This level of burns has red, painful blisters
What is "a Second degree burn"
This prevent backflow of gastric juices into the esophogus
What is the "cardiac sphincter"
Endocarditis
What is inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
The blood vessels that feed the heart
What are the coronary blood vessels
PRN
What is "as needed'
Inflammation of the veins
What is "phlebitis'
Process of moving food from oral cavity to stomach
"What is peristalsis"
Hypoxemia
What is low levels of oxygen in blood
The muscular wall that separates the left and right side of the heart
What is the septum
MRI
What is "Magnetic Resonance Imaging"
Infection/inflammation of the skin
What is "dermatitis"
This is the first loop of the small intestine where absorption begins
What is "duodenum"
Hyperemesis
What is excessive vomiting
name the 4 valves of the heart
What is the tricuspid, mitral, pulmonic and aortic valves
KUB
What is xray of kidneys, ureters and bladder
This part of the skin keeps us warm and insulates us
What is "adipose tissue"
This is what G.E.R.D. stands for?
What is "Gastric Esophogeal Reflux Ddisease"
Osteoporosis
What is weakening of the bones, porous bones
The outer membrane of the heart
What is the pericardium