medical (nursing) terms 2 Flashcards
1
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hyperglycemia
A
high blood glucose.
2
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hypoglycemia
A
low blood glucose.
3
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thrombosis
A
blood clot
4
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atelectasis
A
collapsed lung.
5
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hemorrhage
A
excusive bleeding.
6
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sepsis
A
blood infection.
7
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ischemia
A
lack of blood.
8
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aspiration
A
when food, drink, or foreign objects inter the lungs.
9
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myocardial infarction
A
heart attack
9
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q2 hours
A
every 2 hours.
9
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q HS
A
each or every bedtime.
9
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AC
A
before a meal.
10
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PO
A
by mouth.
11
Q
cerebrovascular accident
A
stroke.
12
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dysuria
A
painful urination.
