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Briana Long
Part 1 Course Project
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Medical
Post-Graduate
07/09/2016

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Term
Anasthesia
Definition
Temporary induced state with one or moree analgesia (relief fro or prevention of pain), paralysis (muscle relaxation), amnesia (loss of memory), and unconsciousness
Term
PO (Per Oral)
Definition
By Mouth
Term
Sacrum
Definition
Is at the bottom of the spine and lies between the fifth lumbar segment and the coccyx
Term
Congestive Heart failure (CHF)
Definition
A chronic condition in which the heart doesnt pump blood as well as it should
Term
Edema
Definition
A condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body
Term
Red Blood Cell (RBC)
Definition
Indices are part of the complete blood count (CBC) test. They are used help diagnose the cause of anemia
Term
HG (Hyperemesis Gravidarum)
Definition
Extreme,excessive, and persistent vomiting in early pregnancy that may lead to dehydration and malnutrition
Term
Antibiotics
Definition
A type of animicrobial drug used in he treatment and prevention of bacterial infection.
Term
Urinalysis
Definition
analysis of urine by physical, chemical, and microscopical means to test for the presence of disease, drugs, etc.
Term
SOB (Shortness of Breath)
Definition
Diffiult breathing
Term
psychotropic
Definition
a chemical substance that changes brain function and resultsin alterations n perception, mood, or consciousness
Term
Ambulate
Definition
Ability to walk
Term
Vertigo
Definition
A sensation of spinning (a specific kind of dizziness)
Term
Immunizations
Definition
Process whereby a person is made immune or resistant to an infctious disease, typically by the administration of a vaccine.
Term
Specimen
Definition
Samplings that are being gathered by the patiens tissue, fluid, or other material derived from the patient used for laboratory analysis to assist diffeential diagnosis or staging of a disease process
Term
Pressure Ulcer
Definition
A localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over bony prominence, as a result of pressure
Term
Therapeutic
Definition
The branch of medicine that is concerned specifically with the treatment of disease
Term
Bowel Movement (BM)
Definition
feces discharged in an act of defectaton
Term
Diarrhea
Definition
Loose, watery bowel movements that may occur frequently and with a sense of urgency
Term
Hip Musculature
Definition
the many muscles of the hip provide movement, strength, and stability to the hip joint and the bones of the hip and thigh
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