Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Desiree Padilla
Medical Terminology
20
Medical
Not Applicable
04/08/2016

Additional Medical Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
G-tube
Definition
a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach
Term
Bilateral
Definition
having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides
Term
Pleural effusion
Definition
A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest
Term
edema
Definition
a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body
Term
delirium
Definition
an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders
Term
dementia
Definition
a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders
Term
NAS
Definition
neonatal abstinence syndrome
Term
CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
Term
dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
Term
prn
Definition

latin word Pro re nata

meaning "when necessary"

Term
DysPNEA
Definition
shortness of breath, difficulty or distress in breathing
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection , which air sacsĀ fill with pus and may become solid
Term
EKG
Definition
"electrocardiogram" a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
Term
LOA
Definition
abbreviation for left occipitoanterior position
Term
BM
Definition
means bowel movement
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
Term
PT
Definition
means Physical therapy
Term
UA
Definition
Abbreviation for urinalysis
Term
N/G
Definition
abbreviation for nasogastric tube
Supporting users have an ad free experience!