Medical Terminology Quiz

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What does AIDS stand for?

Bone marrow transplant

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (correct)

Acute myeloid leukemia

What does ALL stand for?

Chronic myeloid leukemia

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (correct)

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

What does AML stand for?

Intravenous immunoglobulin

Acute myeloid leukemia (correct)

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

International normalized ratio

What does BMT stand for?

Bone marrow transplant Signup and view all the answers

What does CBC stand for?

Complete blood count Signup and view all the answers

What does CML stand for?

Chronic myeloid leukemia Signup and view all the answers

What does DIC stand for?

Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy Signup and view all the answers

What does EBV stand for?

Epstein-Barr virus Signup and view all the answers

What does ESR stand for?

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate Signup and view all the answers

What does Hct stand for?

Hematocrit Signup and view all the answers

What does Hgb stand for?

Hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

What does HIV stand for?

Human immunodeficiency virus Signup and view all the answers

What does HSM stand for?

Hepatosplenomegaly Signup and view all the answers

What does HUS stand for?

Hemolytic uremic syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What does INR stand for?

International normalized ratio Signup and view all the answers

What does ITP stand for?

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura Signup and view all the answers

What does IV stand for?

Intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What does IVIG stand for?

Intravenous immunoglobulin Signup and view all the answers

What does LAD stand for?

Lymphadenopathy Signup and view all the answers

What does NCAT stand for?

No cervical adenopathy or tenderness Signup and view all the answers

What does PLT stand for?

Platelet count Signup and view all the answers

What does PT stand for?

Prothrombin time Signup and view all the answers

What does PTT stand for?

Partial thromboplastin time Signup and view all the answers

What does RBC stand for?

Red blood count Signup and view all the answers

What does TTP stand for?

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura Signup and view all the answers

What does WBC stand for?

White blood count Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Acronyms and Definitions

AIDS: Stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a disease caused by the immune system's inability to fight off infections effectively due to HIV.
ALL: Refers to acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a type of cancer characterized by an overproduction of immature lymphocytes.
AML: Represents acute myeloid leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects myeloid cells.
BMT: Bone marrow transplant, a procedure to replace damaged or destroyed bone marrow with healthy bone marrow stem cells.

Laboratory Tests and Measurements

CBC: Complete blood count, a common blood test that evaluates overall health and detects a variety of disorders, such as anemia and infection.
ESR: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, a blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle at the bottom of a test tube, indicating inflammation.
Hct: Hematocrit, the proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells, expressed as a percentage.
Hgb: Hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.
PLT: Platelet count, a test that measures the number of platelets in the blood, important for clotting.
RBC: Red blood count, a test measuring the number of red blood cells in the blood, crucial for assessing oxygen delivery.
WBC: White blood count, a measure of the number of white blood cells, which are key to the immune response.

Coagulation Parameters

CML: Chronic myeloid leukemia, a slow-growing blood cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow involving the myeloid cells.
DIC: Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy, a serious disorder in which the proteins that control blood clotting become overactive.
HUS: Hemolytic uremic syndrome, a condition characterized by the destruction of red blood cells and acute kidney failure.
INR: International normalized ratio, a blood test measuring how long it takes for blood to clot, typically used for patients on anticoagulation therapy.
PT: Prothrombin time, a blood test that assesses the time it takes for blood to clot, indicating the presence of clotting factors.
PTT: Partial thromboplastin time, a test measuring the time it takes for blood to clot, particularly for evaluating intrinsic and common coagulation pathways.

Immunology Terms

HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus, a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS if untreated.
IV: Intravenous, a method of delivering fluids and medications directly into the bloodstream.
IVIG: Intravenous immunoglobulin, a therapy used to boost the immune system by providing antibodies from donors.

Other Relevant Terms

EBV: Epstein-Barr virus, a common virus that can cause infectious mononucleosis and is linked to certain cancers.
HSM: Hepatosplenomegaly, a medical condition characterized by the enlargement of both the liver and spleen.
ITP: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, an autoimmune condition leading to an abnormally low platelet count.
LAD: Lymphadenopathy, the enlargement of lymph nodes, often indicating infection or other pathology.
NCAT: No cervical adenopathy or tenderness, a clinical finding indicating a lack of swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
TTP: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a rare blood disorder causing small blood clots to form in the vessels, leading to low platelet counts and other complications.

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Test your knowledge of important medical acronyms and their definitions. This quiz covers terms related to blood disorders and treatments, essential for healthcare professionals. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand these crucial medical terms.