MCI Flashcards

(54 cards)

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PU

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PREGNANCY UTERINE

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CIL

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CEPHALIC IN LABOR

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LSLF

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LOW SALT LOW FAT

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RUQ

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RIGHT UPPER QUADRANT

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EDD

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ESTIMATED DATE OF DELIVERY

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PPROM

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PRETERM PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANE

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LTCS

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LOW TRANSVERSE CESAREAN SECTION

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AGA

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APPROPRIATE FOR GESTATIONAL AGE

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~A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including menstrual

~works by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX)

~ Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps

~ increases the risk of ulcers and bleeding.

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Mefenamic Acid

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~ cephalosporin antibiotic commonly used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections.

~ works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis

~ Pain, swelling, or inflammation, especially with IM injections.

~ Should be used cautiously in patients with pre-existing gallbladder or biliary tract diseases

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Ceftriaxone

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AUB

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ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING

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IFC

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INDWELLING FOLEY CATHETER

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OAE

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OTOACOUSTIC EMISSION

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14
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OPD

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OUT PATIENT DEPARTMENT

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15
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URTI

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UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION

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BCG

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BLOOD CAPILLARY GLUCOSE

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17
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NBS

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NEWBORN SCREENING

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~ a widely used analgesic and antipyretic medication. It is primarily used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain and fever.

~ Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system (CNS)

~ Elevated liver enzymes

~ Malnourished patients may have reduced glutathione stores, making them more vulnerable to NAPQI-induced liver damage.

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Paracetamol

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~ opioid analgesic used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain.

~ binds to the mu-opioid receptors, producing analgesia similar to other opioids

~ Due to its CNS effects, tramadol can cause sedation and drowsiness.

~ Should be used cautiously or avoided in patients with epilepsy or a history of seizures.

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Tramadol

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~ An antifibrinolytic agent widely used to prevent and treat excessive bleeding in various medical settings

~ works by inhibiting the activation of plasminogen to plasmin

~ Rapid IV administration of TXA can cause hypotension

~ TXA should not be used in patients with a history of or current thromboembolic disorders

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Tranexamic Acid

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20
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~ a well-established role in treating chronic respiratory conditions, acetaminophen overdose, and as a supportive therapy

~ NAC breaks down disulfide bonds in mucoproteins, reducing mucus viscosity and improving clearance from the respiratory tract

~ but may cause symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal distress.

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Fluimucil

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21
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AKA

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ABOVE THE KNEE AMPUTATION

22
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AG

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ACUTE GASTRITIS

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UTI

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URINARY TRACT INFECTION

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BPPV
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
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ROD
RENAL OSTEODYSTHROPHY
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IDA
IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA
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~ a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) commonly used to treat acid-related gastrointestinal conditions ~ Suppresses the final step in gastric acid production ~ but may cause confusion, drowsiness, blurred vision
Omeprazole
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~ a histamine analog commonly used to treat Ménière's disease and vertigo ~ acts as a partial histamine H1 receptor agonist and a strong antagonist at the H3 receptors ~ Side effects: Asthma and Peptic Ulcer
Betahistine
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~ Commonly used as an electrolyte replenisher to treat or prevent low blood levels of potassium ~ works by replenishing the body’s potassium levels. ~ Side effects: Gastrointestinal Irritation and Hyperkalemia
Potassium Chloride
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DKA
DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS
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DM DIET
DIABETES MELLITUS DIET
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AS
APGAR SCORE
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LBB
LIVE BABY BOY
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Given for PT's with high glucose levels (SQ)
Insulin R
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SOB
SHORTNESS OF BREATH
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CBC
COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT
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NKA
NO KNOWN ALLERGIES
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G
GRAVIDA
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Used for exact small number of IV Fluid
Soluset
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VSS
VITAL SIGNS SPARE STABLE
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CD
CESAREAN DELIVERY
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INR
INTERNATIONAL NORMALIZED RATIO
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LRT
LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT
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~ oral cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections and is particularly effective against certain gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. ~ works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis ~ contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or penicillins.
Cefuroxime Axetil
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~ a lincosamide antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections ~ inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit ~ Caution is advised in patients with a history of colitis, particularly antibiotic-associated colitis.
Clindamycin
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a xanthine derivative primarily used as a bronchodilator for the treatment of respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ~ It inhibits adenosine receptors, which are involved in bronchoconstriction ~ Side effects: GI Disturbances and Nervous system effects
Doxofylline
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a non-pathogenic, spore-forming bacterium commonly used as a probiotic. ~ It helps restore the balance of gut microbiota ~ Side Effects: GI Disturbances, bloating
Bacillus Clausii
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CHOLELITHIASIS
GALLSTONES
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~ a derivative of the amino acid cysteine and is widely used as a mucolytic agent and a precursor to the antioxidant glutathione ~ replenishes intracellular levels of glutathione ~ Side Effects: Nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain
NAC
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REMOVING OF AIR FROM IV TUBE
PRIMING
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ABNORMALLY HIGH OR LOW LIPIDS OR LIPOPROTEINS
DYSLIPIDEMIA
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AIDS IN RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY
ABDOMINAL BINDER
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ADMINISTRATION OF SYSTEMIC ANTIBIOTIC BEFORE OR DURING SURGICAL PROCEDURE
PERIOPERATIVE PROPHYLAXIS