Medical Terminology Flashcards for DTR-IBS

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What does DTR stand for?

Diagnosis

Deep Tendon Reflexes (correct)

Deep Venous Thrombosis

Electrocardiogram

What is the meaning of DVT?

Deep Venous Thrombosis

What does DX stand for?

Diagnosis

What is EBV an abbreviation for?

Epstein-Barr Virus Signup and view all the answers

What does ECF refer to?

Extra Cellular Fluid Signup and view all the answers

What does ECG stand for?

Electrocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

What is ECT?

Electroconvulsive Therapy Signup and view all the answers

EENT stands for Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does EMV refer to in the Glasgow Coma Scale?

Eyes, Motor, Verbal Response Signup and view all the answers

What does EMG stand for?

Electromyogram Signup and view all the answers

What does ENT refer to?

Ears, Nose and Throat Signup and view all the answers

What does EOM refer to?

Extraocular Muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is ESR an abbreviation for?

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Signup and view all the answers

What does ET stand for in a medical context?

Endotracheal Signup and view all the answers

What does ETT refer to?

Endotracheal Tube Signup and view all the answers

What does ERCP stand for?

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Signup and view all the answers

What does ETOH refer to?

Ethanol Signup and view all the answers

What does FA stand for?

Fatty Acid Signup and view all the answers

What does FBS stand for?

Fasting Blood Sugar Signup and view all the answers

What does FEV refer to?

Forced Expiratory Volume Signup and view all the answers

What does FFP refer to?

French Frozen Plasma Signup and view all the answers

What does FRC stand for?

Functional Residual Capacity Signup and view all the answers

What does FTT stand for?

Failure To Thrive Signup and view all the answers

What does FUO stand for?

Fever of Unknown Origin Signup and view all the answers

What does FVC mean?

Forced Vital Capacity Signup and view all the answers

What does FVD refer to?

Fluid Volume Deficit Signup and view all the answers

What does Fx refer to?

Fracture Signup and view all the answers

What does GB stand for?

Gall Bladder Signup and view all the answers

What does GC stand for?

Gonorrhea Signup and view all the answers

What does GERD stand for?

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Signup and view all the answers

What does GETT stand for?

General by Endotracheal Tube Signup and view all the answers

What does GFR stand for?

Glomerular Filtration Rate Signup and view all the answers

What does GGT mean?

Glucose Tolerance Test Signup and view all the answers

What does Gl stand for?

Gastrointestinal Signup and view all the answers

What does gr stand for?

Grain Signup and view all the answers

What does gt or gtt refer to?

Drops Signup and view all the answers

What does GU stand for?

Genitourinary Signup and view all the answers

What does HAA refer to?

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of HAV?

Hepatitis A Virus Signup and view all the answers

What does Hb stand for?

Hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

What does HCG stand for?

Human Chronic Gonadotropin Signup and view all the answers

What does HCO3 refer to?

Bicarbonate Signup and view all the answers

What does HCT mean?

Hematocrit Signup and view all the answers

What does HD refer to?

Hemodialysis Signup and view all the answers

What does HDL stand for?

High Density Lipoprotein Signup and view all the answers

What does HEENT refer to?

Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat Signup and view all the answers

What does HgB refer to?

Hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

What does H/H stand for?

Henderson-Hasselbach Equation or Hemoglobin/Hematocrit Signup and view all the answers

What does HIV stand for?

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Signup and view all the answers

What does HLA refer to?

Histocompatibility Locus Antigen Signup and view all the answers

What does HPF stand for?

High Power Field Signup and view all the answers

What does HPI stand for?

History of Present Illness Signup and view all the answers

What does HR stand for?

Heart Rate Signup and view all the answers

What does HS refer to?

At Bedtime Signup and view all the answers

What does HTLV-III refer to?

Human Lymphotropic Virus, Type III (AIDS agent, HIV) Signup and view all the answers

What does HSV stand for?

Herpes Simplex Virus Signup and view all the answers

What does HTN stand for?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What does Hx refer to?

History Signup and view all the answers

What does I&D stand for?

Incision and Drainage Signup and view all the answers

What does I&O refer to?

Intake and Output Signup and view all the answers

What does IBC stand for?

Iron Binding Capacity Signup and view all the answers

What does IBD stand for?

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Signup and view all the answers

What does IBS stand for?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology (DTR-IBS)

DTR: Acronym for Deep Tendon Reflexes, a key component in neurologic examinations to assess reflexes.
DVT: Deep Venous Thrombosis indicates blood clots forming in deep veins, commonly in the legs, and is a significant health concern.
DX: Stands for Diagnosis, a crucial step in determining medical conditions based on patient assessments.
EBV: Refers to Epstein-Barr Virus, a herpes virus linked to infectious mononucleosis and certain cancers.
ECF: Can signify Extra Cellular Fluid, crucial for cellular functions, or Extended Care Facility, providing long-term patient care.
ECG: Electrocardiogram, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart, vital for diagnosing heart disease.
ECT: Electroconvulsive Therapy, a psychiatric treatment for severe depression, involving controlled electrical stimulation of the brain.
EENT: Refers to Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat, areas often evaluated in ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) medical practices.
EMV: Eyes, Motor, Verbal Response, components measured in the Glasgow Coma Scale to assess consciousness level post-injury.
EMG: Electromyogram is a diagnostic procedure that assesses the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them.
ENT: Ears, Nose, and Throat, the branch of medicine specializing in these areas.
EOM: Extraocular Muscles, responsible for eye movements; assessing these is crucial in neurological examinations.
ESR: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, a blood test that can indicate inflammation or infection within the body.
ET: Endotracheal, a term often used in anesthesia and respiratory care referring to tube placement in the trachea.
ETT: Endotracheal Tube, a critical device used to maintain an open airway during medical procedures.
ERCP: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, a procedure for diagnosing and treating biliary or pancreatic duct conditions.
ETOH: Refers to Ethanol, the type of alcohol found in beverages, significant in discussions about alcohol use and effects.
FA: Fatty Acid, a key component of lipids, important for cellular structure and energy.
FBS: Fasting Blood Sugar, a test measuring blood sugar levels after fasting; crucial for diabetes diagnosis.
FEV: Forced Expiratory Volume, a measurement used in pulmonary function tests to evaluate lung function.
FFP: French Frozen Plasma, a blood product used in various transfusion therapies.
FRC: Functional Residual Capacity, the volume of air remaining in the lungs after normal expiration, important in assessing respiratory health.
FTT: Failure To Thrive, a term used in pediatrics and geriatrics to describe individuals who are not growing or gaining weight as expected.
FUO: Fever of Unknown Origin, a clinical term used for prolonged fevers without an identified cause.
FVC: Forced Vital Capacity, a measure of lung capacity and function, often used in respiratory therapies.
FVD: Fluid Volume Deficit, a state where fluids are lost, impacting hydration and electrolyte balance.
Fx: Abbreviation for Fracture, indicating a break in the continuity of a bone.
GB: Gall Bladder, an organ that stores bile used for digestion.
GC: Gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
GERD: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, a chronic digestive condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus.
GETT: General by Endotracheal Tube, indicating anesthesia administration through an endotracheal tube.
GFR: Glomerular Filtration Rate, a test assessing kidney function by measuring blood filtrate through the glomeruli.
GGT: Glucose Tolerance Test, assessing the body’s response to glucose and diagnosing diabetes.
Gl: Gastrointestinal, a term encompassing the stomach and intestines' health and function.
gr: Grain, a unit of measure often used in pharmacology.
gt or gtt: Refers to Drops, often used in medication dispensing.
GU: Genitourinary, relating to the organs of the urinary and reproductive systems.
HAA: Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, a marker for Hepatitis B infection.
HAV: Hepatitis A Virus, a virus causing liver infection, typically transmitted via contaminated food and water.
Hb: Hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells responsible for oxygen transport.
HCG: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, a hormone detected in pregnancy tests.
HCO3: Bicarbonate, a buffer in the blood that helps maintain acid-base balance.
HCT: Hematocrit, measuring the proportion of blood volume occupied by red blood cells.
HD: Hemodialysis, a medical procedure to filter waste from the blood, commonly used in kidney failure.
HDL: High-Density Lipoprotein, often referred to as "good" cholesterol, helps reduce heart disease risk.
HEENT: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat, a comprehensive examination area for various conditions.
HgB: Alternate term for Hemoglobin, essential for oxygen transport in the body.
H/H: Henderson-Hasselbach Equation or Hemoglobin/Hematocrit, used in medical assessments of acid-base status and blood volume.
HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the virus leading to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
HLA: Histocompatibility Locus Antigen, essential for immune system compatibility in organ transplants.
HPF: High Power Field, a term used in microscopy to describe the field of view at high magnification.
HPI: History of Present Illness, detailing a patient’s current health issues for diagnosis.
HR: Heart Rate, a vital sign that indicates the number of heartbeats per minute.
HS: At Bedtime, commonly noted in medication administration instructions.
HTLV-III: Human Lymphotropic Virus, Type III, the earlier identifier for HIV, associated with AIDS.
HSV: Herpes Simplex Virus, responsible for causing oral and genital herpes infections.
HTN: Hypertension, high blood pressure, a common cardiovascular condition needing management.
Hx: History, referring to a patient’s medical background and conditions.
I&D: Incision and Drainage, a surgical procedure to treat abscesses or fluid collections.
I&O: Intake and Output, a measure monitoring fluid balance in patients.
IBC: Iron Binding Capacity, a blood test reflecting iron levels and status.
IBD: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, chronic conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis affecting the digestive tract.
IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a common gastrointestinal disorder causing abdominal pain and altered bowel habits.

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