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What does the abbreviation 'BMI' stand for?
Which condition is indicated by the abbreviation 'CPR'?
The term 'NPO' refers to which of the following instructions?
Which of the following accurately describes 'OCD'?
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What does the abbreviation 'MRI' stand for?
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Which condition is denoted by the acronym 'SIDS'?
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What does the abbreviation 'DNR' indicate in a medical setting?
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Which of the following most accurately describes an 'analgesic'?
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What is anaphylaxis primarily characterized by?
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Which statement accurately describes angina?
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What condition is characterized by discomfort, aches, or soreness in one or more of the body's joints?
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What does anorexia nervosa primarily involve?
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What is the primary function of hemoglobin in the body?
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What is the primary function of antibiotics?
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What does the term anomaly refer to?
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Which of the following conditions involves excessive or uncontrolled bleeding?
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What term refers to a chronic condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin?
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What is a characteristic of benign diseases?
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Which of the following describes a severe heat-related illness?
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What is the primary role of antioxidants?
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What does atrophy refer to?
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What is a common symptom of kidney stones?
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Which of the following is a condition where veins in the lower rectum or anus become swollen?
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What organ is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood?
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What characterizes rheumatoid arthritis?
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Which condition is commonly associated with weak and brittle bones?
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What is septic shock a result of?
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What is the primary function of salivary glands?
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What is a characteristic of scabies?
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Which condition can lead to a medical emergency known as peritonitis?
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What can result from taking an excessive amount of medication?
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What is a common method used in family planning?
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What is the primary characteristic of a hernia?
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Which procedure is aimed at removing a lump while conserving the breast?
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What is a common result of ingested gluten in individuals with celiac disease?
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What does chronic pain refer to?
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Which part of the body does the cervix relate to?
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What is one of the main functions of the descending colon?
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What condition is characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest?
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Medical Abbreviations
- ADD: Attention Deficit Disorder
- ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- IV: Intravenous
- L&D: Labor and Delivery
- AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
- MG: Milligram
- ML: Milliliter
- BM: Bowel Movement
- MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- BMI: Body Mass Index
- CPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- MS: Multiple Sclerosis
- NICU: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- CBC: Complete Blood Count
- COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- NPO: Nothing by Mouth
- OCD: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- CT Scan: Computed Tomography Scan
- D&C: Dilation and Curettage
- OR: Operating Room
- OT: Occupational Therapy
- DNR: Do Not Resuscitate
- PACU: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
- DNA: Deoxyribonucleic Acid
- PAP Test: Papanicolaou Test (for cervical cancer screening)
- DPT: Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus vaccine
- PCP: Primary Care Physician
- PMS: Premenstrual Syndrome
- EEG: Electroencephalogram
- PT: Physical Therapy
- EKG: Electrocardiogram
- PTSD: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- EMG: Electromyogram
- EMS: Emergency Medical Services
- Post-op: Postoperative
- Pre-op: Preoperative
- ENT: Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist
- SIDS: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- ER: Emergency Room
- G-tube: Gastric Tube
- STD: Sexually Transmitted Disease
- GERD: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- STREP: Streptococcus infection
- GI: Gastrointestinal
- T&A: Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- TB: Tuberculosis
- HPV: Human Papillomavirus
- UTI: Urinary Tract Infection
- ICU: Intensive Care Unit
Medical Terms
- Adenoids: a patch of tissue located high up in the throat, just behind the nose.
- Adenomas: noncancerous tumors that can grow along adrenal, parathyroid, or pituitary glands.
- Ache: pain
- Alzheimer's disease: a progressive disease that starts with mild memory loss and can lead to the inability to communicate or interact with the environment.
- Amniotic fluid: a clear, slightly yellowish liquid that surrounds a fetus during pregnancy.
- Analgesic: a drug that relieves pain.
- Anaphylactic shock: a life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause rapid drops in blood pressure and airway narrowing.
- Anesthesia: a medical procedure that prevents pain during procedures like surgery.
- Aneurysm: an abnormal bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel.
- Angina: chest pain or discomfort caused by insufficient oxygen-rich blood reaching the heart.
- Anomaly: something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
- Anorexia nervosa: an eating disorder where individuals restrict food intake, leading to significantly low body weight.
- Antibiotics: medicines that fight bacterial infections.
- Antibodies: proteins that protect the body from unwanted substances.
- Anticoagulants: medicines that prevent blood clots.
- Antioxidants: substances that may prevent or delay cell damage.
- Antiseptic: preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.
- Aorta: the largest artery in the body.
- Appendicitis: inflammation of the appendix.
- Appendix: a small finger-shaped tube that branches off from the large intestine.
- Arthritis: redness and swelling (inflammation) of a joint.
- Ascending colon: part of the large intestine that measures 10-20 centimeters and lies within the anterior pararenal space.
- Atrophy: decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue.
- Auditory nerve: runs from the cochlea to the brain stem.
- Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD): conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication.
- Axillary artery: a large blood vessel that brings oxygenated blood to the lateral aspect of the thorax, axilla, and upper limb.
- Axillary vein: a large blood vessel that carries blood from the lateral aspect of the thorax, axilla, and upper limb toward the heart.
- Baby blue: a feeling of sadness some women experience after giving birth.
- Back labor: intense lower back pain during labor.
- Benign: not harmful in effect (of a disease).
- Barrier methods: contraceptives that prevent pregnancy by blocking sperm from entering the uterus.
- Celiac Disease: an autoimmune disorder where gluten ingestion damages the small intestine, causing digestive problems.
- Cervix: the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.
- Chickenpox: a contagious viral infection that causes itchy red spots or blisters on the skin.
- Chills: a sensation of feeling cold, often accompanied by shivering.
- Cholesterol: a type of fat found in the blood that is necessary for building cells but can be harmful in excess.
- Chronic: a condition that lasts for a long time.
- Chronic Pain: pain that lasts for weeks, months, or years despite treatment.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it hard to breathe.
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): a blood test that measures different components in blood, such as red blood cells and white blood cells.
- Computed Tomography (CT) Scan: a medical imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of organs and bones.
- Dilation: the widening or opening of a hollow organ.
- Discharge: the release of fluid from the body.
- Diabetes: a chronic condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels.
- Digestion: the process by which the body breaks down food.
- Dilation and Curettage (D&C): a surgical procedure to remove tissue from the uterus.
- Do Not Resuscitate (DNR): a medical order that instructs medical professionals not to perform CPR if a patient's heart stops.
- Electrocardiogram (EKG): a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
- Electromyogram (EMG): a test that measures the electrical activity of muscles.
- Electroencephalogram (EEG): a test that records the electrical activity of the brain.
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS): healthcare professionals who provide emergency medical care.
- Emergency Room (ER): a hospital department that provides immediate care for patients with acute health concerns.
- Family Planning: methods and practices to control the number and timing of children.
- Fecal Transplant: a procedure where stool from a healthy donor is transplanted into a patient's digestive tract.
- Gastric Tube (G-tube): a tube inserted into the stomach to provide nutrition or medication.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): a condition where stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus.
- Gastrointestinal (GI): relating to the stomach and intestines.
- Genital Herpes: a sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
- Hearing Aid a device worn in or behind the ear to amplify sound.
- Hematoma: a collection of blood outside of blood vessels , often caused by injury.
- Hemoglobin: a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
- Hemorrhage: excessive bleeding from a ruptured blood vessel.
- Hemorrhoids: swollen veins in the lower rectum or anus.
- Hepatitis: inflammation of the liver, typically caused by a viral infection.
- Hernia: the protrusion of an organ through a weak spot in surrounding tissue.
- Herniated Discs: a condition where a disc in the spine ruptures, pressing on nerves.
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): a chronic condition where blood pressure is constantly elevated, potentially leading to heart disease and stroke.
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): a virus that weakens the immune system and can lead to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV): a group of viruses that can cause genital warts and cervical cancer.
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU): a hospital unit for critically ill patients.
- Joint Pain: discomfort or soreness in one or more joints.
- Juvenile Diabetes: another term for Type 1 diabetes, diagnosed in children or young adults.
- Kidney Disease: a condition where the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste from the blood.
- Kidney Stone: a hard deposit of minerals and salts that forms in the kidneys.
- Kidneys: organs that filter waste from the blood and produce urine.
- Lactation: the production of milk by a mother's mammary glands following childbirth.
- Leukemia: a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
- Lesion: any abnormal damage or change in tissue.
- Lump: a swelling or growth, often found under the skin.
- Lumbar: the lower part of the spine.
- Lumpectomy: a surgical procedure to remove a lump, often used in breast cancer treatment.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): a medical imaging test that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues.
- Milligram (MG): a unit of weight.
- Milliliter (ML): a unit of volume.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS): a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): a hospital unit for newborn babies requiring specialized medical care.
- Nothing by Mouth (NPO): an instruction for patients not to eat or drink anything.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): a mental health disorder that causes intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
- Operating Room (OR): a hospital room where surgical procedures are performed.
- Osteoarthritis: a degenerative joint disease caused by cartilage breakdown.
- Osteoporosis: a condition where bones become weak and brittle.
- Outpatient: a patient who receives medical treatment without being admitted to a hospital.
- Overdose: taking an excessive amount of a substance.
- Over-the-Counter Medication: medications that can be purchased without a prescription.
- Ovarian Cancer: cancer that originates in the ovaries.
- Pacemaker: a medical device implanted to regulate heart rhythm.
- Pain: an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience.
- Papanicolaou Test (PAP Test): a test for cervical cancer screening.
- Physical Therapy (PT): treatment that helps people improve their movement and function.
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU): a hospital area where patients recover after surgery.
- Postoperative (Post-op): referring to the period after surgery.
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): a group of symptoms that occurs before menstruation.
- Preoperative (Pre-op): referring to the period before surgery.
- Primary Care Physician (PCP): a doctor who provides general medical care.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): a mental health disorder that develops after a traumatic event.
- Rhinitis: inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes causing a runny nose or congestion.
- Ruptured Appendix: a medical emergency where the appendix bursts.
- Salivary glands: glands in the mouth that produce saliva.
- Scabies: a contagious skin condition caused by mites.
- Scrotum: the pouch of skin that contains the testicles.
- Septic Shock: a life-threatening condition caused by a severe infection.
- Seizure: a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain.
- Sharp pain: intense and sudden pain.
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD): an infection spread through sexual contact.
- Streptococcus infection (STREP): a bacterial infection.
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): the unexplained death of an infant under one year old.
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy (T&A): a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils and adenoids.
- Tuberculosis (TB): a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): an infection of the urinary tract.
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