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Antibiotics
Medications used to treat bacterial infections.
Hypertension
High blood pressure, a common risk factor for various diseases.
Auscultation
A medical procedure involving listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a
stethoscope.
Palpation
A technique where a physician uses their hands to examine the body, particularly useful for
feeling the size and consistency of organs.
Insulin
A hormone that regulates blood glucose levels; essential in the treatment of diabetes.
Beta-blockers
Medications that reduce blood pressure and are used in heart conditions.
Comorbidity
The presence of one or more additional conditions co-occurring with a primary condition.
Diabetes Mellitus
A group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose).
Serum Electrolytes
Minerals in the blood that affect fluid balance and other physiological functions.
Apical Pulse
The pulse felt over the apex of the heart, typically assessed with a stethoscope.
Creatinine
A waste product from the muscles, typically measured to assess kidney function.
Lactated Ringer's Solution
An intravenous fluid composed of water, electrolytes, and lactate, used for fluid
replenishment.
Sepsis
A life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to infection.
Thrombus
A blood clot formed within a blood vessel.
Anemia
A condition marked by a lack of healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the
body's tissues.
Pneumonia
An inflammatory condition of the lung affecting the tiny air sacs (alveoli).
Cardiac Catheterization
, A procedure used to diagnose and treat certain cardiovascular conditions.
Endotracheal Intubation
The placement of a tube into the trachea to maintain an open airway.
Suctioning
The process of removing secretions from the airway.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
A blood clot that forms in a deep vein, commonly in the legs.
Oxygen Saturation
A percentage measure of how much oxygen is present in the blood.
Cholecystectomy
Surgical removal of the gallbladder.
Intravenous Piggyback (IVPB)
A method of administering medications through an existing IV line.
Therapeutic Communication
An interactive process that involves using communication to promote the well-being of an
individual.
Patient-Centered Care
An approach in which the patient is actively involved in their own care.
Transfusion Reaction
An adverse reaction that may occur after a blood transfusion.
Hypoglycemia
A condition characterized by abnormally low blood glucose levels.
Hemoglobin A1C
A measure of average blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months.
Acute Renal Failure
A rapid decrease in kidney function.
Peritoneal Dialysis
A treatment for kidney failure that uses the lining of your abdomen to filter waste from your
blood.
Neurovascular Checks
Assessments performed to evaluate blood circulation and nerve function.
Informed Consent
A process for getting permission before conducting a healthcare intervention.
Physical Assessment
A systematic approach to examining a patient's body for signs of disease.
Diagnostic Tests
Medical tests performed to aid in the diagnosis of a condition.
Respiratory Rate
The number of breaths taken in a minute.
Vital Signs