Medical Vocabulary for Dummies (like me)

Question 1

Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Answer 1

Heart attack

Question 2

Necrosis

ex: tissue necrosis

Answer 2

death

Question 3

CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)

Answer 3

stroke

Question 4

Decongestants can worsen insomnia in the older adult

true or false

Answer 4

true

Question 5

What is IV Infiltration?

Answer 5

IV infiltration results when the IV catheter is dislodged and fluid infuses into the surrounding tissue

Question 6

define dysphagia

Answer 6

difficulty swallowing

Question 7

define ketosis

Answer 7

accumulation of ketones and ketone bodies in the blood

Question 8

define acidosis

Answer 8

increased acidity of the blood

Question 9

define polyuria

Answer 9

frequent urination

Question 10

what is DKA?

Answer 10

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Question 11

What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

Answer 11

life-threatening condition that develops when cells in the body are unable to get the sugar (glucose) they need for energy because there’s not enough insulin

Question 12

Define alkalosis

Answer 12

increased alkalinity of the blood and tissues that may cause weakness or cramps

Question 13

define hyperthyroidism

Answer 13

over-activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in a rapid heartbeat and an increased rate of metabolism

Question 14

define oxidation-reduction (reaction)

Answer 14

a chemical reaction between two substances where one substance is oxidized and the other reduced

Question 15

define VLDL

Answer 15

very low-density lipoprotein

made by the liver

Question 16

Define Arterial hemorrhage

Answer 16

loss of blood from artery, bright red blood
(commonly caused by vessel trauma)
(ex: someone slits their wrist)

Question 17

define Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)

Answer 17

most common type of arrhythmia

Question 18

What is Rickets?

Answer 18

weak, soft bones
childhood condition
due to inadequate levels of Vit. D

Question 19

What is Tetany?

Answer 19

a state marked by severe, intermittent tonic contractions and muscular pain, due to abnormal calcium metabolism

Question 20

Define Osteomalacia

Answer 20

softening of the bones due to impaired bone metabolism from inadequate levels of phosphate, calcium, and vitamin D

Question 21

What is a catalyst?

Answer 21

a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being changed chemically itself

Question 22

What is tryptophan?

Answer 22

an amino acid used to biosynthesize proteins
(found in turkey and other foods)
body does not produce it

Question 23

What word is used for the passage of fluid through the circulatory system or lymphatic system to an organ or tissue?
this is also used as a method of diagnosing heart problems

Answer 23

perfusion

Question 24

define hyperplasia

Answer 24

increased cell production in a normal tissue or organ

Question 25

define metaplasia

Answer 25

cause precursor cells to change their cell fate.

A reversible change in which one adult cell (epithelial or mesenchymal) is replaced by another adult cell type

Question 26

peptic ulcer

Answer 26

erosion in your stomach