Colon resection - AnswerSurgical removal of a portion of the colon.
Hemorrhaging - AnswerExcessive bleeding.
Diabetes insipidus - AnswerCondition characterized by decreased production of
antidiuretic hormone (ADH), resulting in excessive urination.
Desmopressin - AnswerMedication used to treat diabetes insipidus by increasing
ADH production.
Arthritic pain - AnswerPain caused by inflammation of the joints.
Ibuprofen - AnswerNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain
and reduce inflammation.
Gastric pH - AnswerMeasurement of the acidity or alkalinity of the stomach.
Emergency department - AnswerMedical facility that provides immediate care for
acute illnesses and injuries.
Breakthrough pain - AnswerSudden and intense pain that occurs despite ongoing
pain management.
Transmucosal fentanyl - AnswerShort-acting opioid medication used to treat
breakthrough pain.
Telemetry monitor - AnswerDevice used to monitor and record a patient's heart
activity.
Myocardial infarction - AnswerHeart attack, caused by a blockage in the blood supply
to the heart muscle.
ST segment - AnswerPortion of an electrocardiogram (ECG) that represents the time
between ventricular depolarization and repolarization.
Ovarian cancer - AnswerCancer that forms in the ovaries, the female reproductive
organs that produce eggs.
, Radiation treatment - AnswerTherapeutic use of high-energy radiation to destroy
cancer cells.
Blood transfusion - AnswerProcess of transferring blood or blood components from
one person (donor) to another (recipient).
Furosemide - AnswerDiuretic medication used to treat fluid retention and high blood
pressure.
Magnesium sulfate - AnswerMedication used to treat magnesium deficiency and
prevent seizures in pregnant women with preeclampsia.
ABG results - AnswerArterial blood gas test that measures the levels of oxygen,
carbon dioxide, and pH in the blood.
Metabolic alkalosis - AnswerCondition characterized by an increase in blood pH and
bicarbonate levels.
Burns - AnswerInjuries to the skin caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation.
Deep partial thickness burns - AnswerBurns that damage the outer and middle layers
of the skin.
Dumping syndrome - AnswerCondition that occurs after eating, especially following
certain types of stomach surgeries, causing a constellation of symptoms such as
vertigo, tachycardia, and syncope.
Compartment syndrome - AnswerCondition characterized by increased pressure
within a muscle compartment, leading to decreased blood flow and potential tissue
damage.
Hearing loss - AnswerPartial or complete inability to hear sounds.
Fresh frozen plasma - AnswerBlood product that contains clotting factors and is used
to treat bleeding disorders or replace blood volume.
Trousseau sign - AnswerMuscle spasm that occurs when a blood pressure cuff is
inflated above systolic pressure for a few minutes, indicating hypocalcemia.
Peripherally central catheter - AnswerLong-term intravenous catheter that is inserted
into a peripheral vein and threaded into a central vein.