Quiz 4

Question 1

Bronchitis

Answer 1

Inflamation of the bronchi, usually infectious

Question 2

Cellulitis

Answer 2

Inflamation of the subcutaneous, loose connectivity tissue; skin infection.

Question 3

Contusion

Answer 3

A mechanical injury causing hemorrhages beneath unbroken skin; bruise

Question 4

Etiology

Answer 4

Cause of disease and their mode of operation

Question 5

Hyperkalemia

Answer 5

An abnormal high concentration of potassium ion in the blood; high potassium

Question 6

Hyponatremia

Answer 6

This electrolyte disturbance exist when the sodium concentration in the plasma falls below 135 mmol/L.

Question 7

Nystagmus

Answer 7

Involuntary eye movements

Question 8

Occiput

Answer 8

Back part of the skull

Question 9

Olecranon

Answer 9

large ,bony projection of the ulema forming the elbow joint

Question 10

Pallor

Answer 10

Paleness to the skin

Question 11

Palpable

Answer 11

Able to be touched or easily perceive

Question 12

Paresthesia

Answer 12

Abnormal tactile sensation often described as creeping, burning, tingling, or numbness.

Question 13

Paronychia

Answer 13

Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the nail.

Question 14

Paroxysmal

Answer 14

Describe a sudden recurrence or intensification of symptoms

Question 15

Petechia

Answer 15

Tiny red spot occurring On the skin caused by a small amount of escaping blood

Question 16

Photophobia

Answer 16

Abnormal intolerance to the light

Question 17

Pleurisy

Answer 17

Painful inflammation of the pleura

Question 18

Purulent

Answer 18

Consisting of matter or pus; resembling pus

Question 19

Rale

Answer 19

Abnormal respiration sound heard on auscultation

Question 20

Rhonchi

Answer 20

A whistling or snoring sound heard on auscultation of the chest when air channels are partially obstructed;the plural of rhonchus

Question 21

Sciatic

Answer 21

Pertaining to the ischium or hip

Question 22

Syncope

Answer 22

Loss of consciousness; to faint

Question 23

Trismus

Answer 23

Spasm of the masticatory muscles; difficulty opening mouth

Question 24

Urticaria

Answer 24

Hives or wheals which are either redder or paler than the surrounding area and are often attended by itchin

Question 25

Dorsiflexion

Answer 25

Backward flexion, as in bending backward either a hand or foot

Question 26

Fluorescein

Answer 26

Red, crystaline substance used in examination of the eye to detect corneal lesion, abrasion, or foreign bodies

Question 27

Fontanel

Answer 27

Any of the spaces closed by membranous structures between the uncomplete angles of the parietal bones and the neighboring bones of a fetal or young skull

Question 28

Infarct

Answer 28

Necrotic area of tissue following cessation of the bloody supply

Question 29

Infiltrate

Answer 29

To penetrate the interstices of a tissue or substance

Question 30

Inguinal

Answer 30

Pertaining to the groin area

Question 31

Mastectomy

Answer 31

Surgical excision of the breast

Question 32

Menorrhagia

Answer 32

Excessively heavy menstrual flow with cycles of normal length (hypermenorrhea)

Question 33

Sclera

Answer 33

Dense fibrous opaque outer coat enclosing the eyeball except the part covered by the cornea

Question 34

Shaft

Answer 34

Long, slende portion of long bone

Question 35

Turgor

Answer 35

Condition of being distended or swollen; normal fullness

Question 36

Vein

Answer 36

Vessels carrying deoxygenated blood to the heart, excluding pulmonary veins

Question 37

BTL

Answer 37

Bilateral Tubal Ligation

Question 38

CVAT

Answer 38

Costovertebral angle tenderness

Question 39

DIP

Answer 39

Distal interphalangeal ( joint)

Question 40

DJD

Answer 40

Degenerative Joint Disease

Question 41

Dx

Answer 41

Diagnosis

Question 42

f/u

Answer 42

Follow up

Question 43

IDDM

Answer 43

Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

Question 44

Inf

Answer 44

Inferior

Question 45

Lac

Answer 45

Laceration

Question 46

Lat

Answer 46

Lateral

Question 47

LLQ

Answer 47

Left Lower Quadrant

Question 48

LUQ

Answer 48

Left a upper Quandrant

Question 49

MCP

Answer 49

Metacarpophalangeal (joint)

Question 50

N/V/D

Answer 50

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

Question 51

NH

Answer 51

Nursing Home

Question 52

NIDDM

Answer 52

Non-insulin dependent

Question 53

Post-op

Answer 53

Post operative

Question 54

prn

Answer 54

As needed

Question 55

RLQ

Answer 55

Right Lower Quadrant

Question 56

RTER

Answer 56

Return to Emergency Room

Question 57

RUQ

Answer 57

Right Upper Quadrant

Question 58

Rx

Answer 58

Prescription

Question 59

s/p

Answer 59

Status post

Question 60

SP

Answer 60

Suprapubic

Question 61

Supp

Answer 61

Suppository

Question 62

sx

Answer 62

Symptom

Question 63

Tx

Answer 63

Treatment

Question 64

URI

Answer 64

Upper Respiratory Infection

Question 65

US

Answer 65

Ultrasound

Question 66

CVA

Answer 66

Cerebrovascular accident

Question 67

DED

Answer 67

Died in E.D.

Question 68

DOA

Answer 68

Dead On Arrival

Question 69

DTs

Answer 69

Delirium tremens

Question 70

LVH

Answer 70

left ventricular hypertrophy

Question 71

meds

Answer 71

medication; medications

Question 72

NSR

Answer 72

Normal Sinus Rhythm

Question 73

NTG

Answer 73

Nitroglycerin

Question 74

PID

Answer 74

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Question 75

PVC

Answer 75

Premature Ventricular Contactions

Question 76

RBBB

Answer 76

Right Bundle Branch Block

Question 77

SC

Answer 77

Supraclavicular

Question 78

SEM

Answer 78

Systolic Ejection Murmur

Question 79

SVT

Answer 79

Supraventricular Tachycardia

Question 80

TOA

Answer 80

Tuboovarian Abscess

Question 81

Amoxicillin

Answer 81

Antibiotic

Question 82

Bactrim DS

Answer 82

Antibiotic (Sulfa drug)

Question 83

Clindamycin

Answer 83

Antibiotic

Question 84

Cipro/Ciprofloxacin

Answer 84

Antibiotic

Question 85

Flagyl

Answer 85

Antibiotic

Question 86

Reglan

Answer 86

Anti-emetic

Question 87

Vistaril

Answer 87

Abdominal Symptoms

Question 88

Zithromax (Z-pak)

Answer 88

Antibiotic

Question 89

Albuterol

Answer 89

Respiratory Updrafts and Treatment

Question 90

Compazine

Answer 90

Anti-emetic

Question 91

Dilaudid

Answer 91

Pain control/Sedation

Question 92

Ibuprofen

Answer 92

Pain control/Sedation

Question 93

What is Quantitative BHCG ordered for?

Answer 93

Pregnancy test that measures the amount of human chorionic gonadotropin present. Used to r/o fetal demise, threatened miscarriage

Question 94

What is KUB/ UP ABD ordered for?

Answer 94

R/o small bowel obstruction, ileus

Question 95

What is VQ (ventilation quotient) scan ordered for?

Answer 95

R/o pulmonary embolus

Question 96

What is liver panel ordered for?

Answer 96

R/o liver disease or damage, pancreatitis, and hepatitis

Question 97

What is right ankle XR ordered for?

Answer 97

R/o fracture, dislocation or foreign body

Question 98

What is venous doppler ordered for?

Answer 98

R/o DVT (deep vein thrombosis)

Question 99

What is pelvic sono ordered for?

Answer 99

R/o ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cyst, fetal demise, torsion, TOA (tuboovarian abscess)

Question 100

What is routine CSF ordered for?

Answer 100

Measures the glucose, protein and blood cells in the CSF. R/o meningitis

Question 101

What is ABG (arterial blood gasses) ordered for?

Answer 101

R/o hypoxia, acidosis, alkalosis

Question 102

What is gallbladder sono ordered for?

Answer 102

R/o cholecystitis

Question 103

What is amylase/lipase ordered for?

Answer 103

R/o pancreatitis

Question 104

What is EtOH ordered for?

Answer 104

R/o alcohol intoxication

Question 105

What is CT ABD/Pelvis ordered for?

Answer 105

R/o appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, pancreatitis, SBO

Question 106

What is PT/PTT/INR ordered for?

Answer 106

R/o coagulation disorders/problems, or sub therapeutic or toxic levels of blood thinning drugs such as ASA or Coumadin