Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Course 21 Unit 2
Spelling and Terminology
30
Health Care
Undergraduate 1
10/19/2011

Additional Health Care Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
CNS
Definition
Central Nervous System
Term
Inferior
Definition
the lower of two parts
Term
Superior
Definition
the upper of two parts
Term
Middle Superior Alveolar Nerve
Definition
serves the maxillary bicuspids and the mesiobuccal root of the frst molar
Term
Intraosseous
Definition
an injection into the bone
Term
Local Anesthesia
Definition
AA drug injected into the nerve to produce complete loss of feeling and sensation to an area
Term
Epinephrine
Definition
a vasoconstrictor used in local anesthetics
Term
Asperating Syringe
Definition
A metal apparatus which holds carpules and needles used for injecting anesthetic
Term
Analgesia
Definition
A calm state of mind due to chemically induced substance to reduce fear or pain
Term
Tidal Flow
Definition
Amount of air needed for the patient to breathe normally
Term
PNS
Definition
Peripheral Nervous system
Term
Maxillary Branch
Definition
This nerve supplies the upper teeth, periosteum, maxillary sinuses, soft palate and the muscous membrane
Term
Trigeminal Nerve
Definition
This is the 5th cranial nerve and the only one pertaining to dentistry
Term
Posterior Superior Alveolar Nerve
Definition
Serves maxillary molars
Term
Neurons
Definition
the basic cells of the nervous system
Term
Aspirate
Definition
to draw back, suction out
Term
Lumen
Definition
the hollow part of a needle
Term
Oral
Definition
taken through the mouth
Term
Baseline
Definition
A measurement in liters, referring to nitrous oxide, when the patient first begins to feel sensation of calm
Term
Nitrous Oxide
Definition
a colorless sweet gas used along with oxygen to produce a conscious sedation
Term
ANS
Definition
Autonomic Nervous system
Term
Cranial Nerves
Definition
These are nerves pertaining to the skull
Term
Anterior Superior Alveolar Nerve
Definition
Serves the maxillary antirior teeth
Term
Anesthesia
Definition
The loss of feeling or sensation
Term
Carpule
Definition
A sealed glass vial containing a sterile solution for the purpose of injecting
Term
Vasoconstrictor
Definition
A medication that constricts the blood vessels, used in local anesthetics for prolonged anesthesia and less bleeding
Term
Intravenous
Definition
taken through the vein
Term
inhalation
Definition
breathing in
Term
Antianxiety Drugs
Definition
Drugs that are administered for the relef of anxiety
Term
Anesthetic
Definition
Drugs administered which produce a deadened or pain free area during a dental procedure
Supporting users have an ad free experience!