NUR 2207 Terms – Complete Study Guide
Anuria Right Ans - absence of urine
Dysuria Right Ans - painful urination
Emesis Right Ans - vomiting
Enuresis Right Ans - bed wetting
Flatulence Right Ans - the passage of gas out of the body through the
rectum
Nocturia Right Ans - urination at night
Neurogenic Bladder Right Ans - impairment of bladder control due to brain
or nerve conduction
Oliguria Right Ans - Decreased urine output
Polyuria Right Ans - excessive urination
Stool Right Ans - feces
What is an anaphylactic reaction? Right Ans - It is the most serious allergic
reaction that can be life-threatening
What are the symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction? Right Ans -
Respiratory distress, sudden severe bronchospasm, and cardiovascular
collapse
Contraindicated Right Ans - Not recommended to be used under current
circumstances
Intramuscular Injection Right Ans - injection of a drug into a muscle
Intravenous Route Right Ans - injection of a drug into a vein
Parenteral Right Ans - Injecting drug into the body
, Subcutaneous Injection Right Ans - injection into the subcutaneous tissue
that lies between the epidermis and the muscle
What is Cheilosis? Right Ans - An ulceration and dry scaling of the lips with
fissures at the angles of the mouth
What are some causes of Cheilosis? Right Ans - Infections of the oral cavity
(e.g., strep bacteria), a lack of iron or B vitamin deficiencies (especially
riboflavin), and skin irritation (e.g., eczema)
Gingivitis Right Ans - An inflammation of the gingiva, the tissue that
surrounds the teeth
What is Glossitis? Right Ans - An inflammation of the tongue
What deficiencies can cause Glossitis? Right Ans - Vitamin B12, folic acid,
and iron
Pediculosis Right Ans - lice infestation; eggs laid by lice are called nits and
cling tightly to hair
What is Stomatitis? Right Ans - An inflammation of the oral mucosa.
What are the causes of Stomatitis? Right Ans - Causes include bacteria,
virus, mechanical trauma, irritants, nutritional deficiencies, and systemic
infection.
What are the symptoms of Stomatitis? Right Ans - Symptoms may include
heat, pain, increased flow of saliva, and halitosis.
Abduction Right Ans - Lateral movement of a body part away from the
midline of the body.
Adduction Right Ans - Lateral movement of a body part toward the midline
of the body.
Atrophy Right Ans - Muscle size decrease
Anuria Right Ans - absence of urine
Dysuria Right Ans - painful urination
Emesis Right Ans - vomiting
Enuresis Right Ans - bed wetting
Flatulence Right Ans - the passage of gas out of the body through the
rectum
Nocturia Right Ans - urination at night
Neurogenic Bladder Right Ans - impairment of bladder control due to brain
or nerve conduction
Oliguria Right Ans - Decreased urine output
Polyuria Right Ans - excessive urination
Stool Right Ans - feces
What is an anaphylactic reaction? Right Ans - It is the most serious allergic
reaction that can be life-threatening
What are the symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction? Right Ans -
Respiratory distress, sudden severe bronchospasm, and cardiovascular
collapse
Contraindicated Right Ans - Not recommended to be used under current
circumstances
Intramuscular Injection Right Ans - injection of a drug into a muscle
Intravenous Route Right Ans - injection of a drug into a vein
Parenteral Right Ans - Injecting drug into the body
, Subcutaneous Injection Right Ans - injection into the subcutaneous tissue
that lies between the epidermis and the muscle
What is Cheilosis? Right Ans - An ulceration and dry scaling of the lips with
fissures at the angles of the mouth
What are some causes of Cheilosis? Right Ans - Infections of the oral cavity
(e.g., strep bacteria), a lack of iron or B vitamin deficiencies (especially
riboflavin), and skin irritation (e.g., eczema)
Gingivitis Right Ans - An inflammation of the gingiva, the tissue that
surrounds the teeth
What is Glossitis? Right Ans - An inflammation of the tongue
What deficiencies can cause Glossitis? Right Ans - Vitamin B12, folic acid,
and iron
Pediculosis Right Ans - lice infestation; eggs laid by lice are called nits and
cling tightly to hair
What is Stomatitis? Right Ans - An inflammation of the oral mucosa.
What are the causes of Stomatitis? Right Ans - Causes include bacteria,
virus, mechanical trauma, irritants, nutritional deficiencies, and systemic
infection.
What are the symptoms of Stomatitis? Right Ans - Symptoms may include
heat, pain, increased flow of saliva, and halitosis.
Abduction Right Ans - Lateral movement of a body part away from the
midline of the body.
Adduction Right Ans - Lateral movement of a body part toward the midline
of the body.
Atrophy Right Ans - Muscle size decrease
