MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY STUDY GUIDE
RNSG 1125 WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Abduction - ANSWER-Movement away from the midline of the body
Abscess - ANSWER-localized collection of pus
Abrasion - ANSWER-Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
Acute - ANSWER-New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic
Adduction - ANSWER-Movement toward the midline of the body
Adverse Reaction - ANSWER-A properly administered drug dosage that has an
unintended or harmful effect on the patient is the definition of which of the following
terms?
any noxious, unintended, and undesired result of taking a drug in appropriate doses;
also called an adverse effect; often used synonymously with side effect, but side effects
also include results that, although not the intended therapeutic effects, are harmless
and possibly helpful
Alkalosis - ANSWER-pH above 7.45
Allergic Reaction - ANSWER-occurs when the body's immune system reacts to a
harmless allergen such as pollen, food, or animal dander as if it were a dangerous
invader
a misdirected and excessive response by the immune system to a foreign substance or
an allergen
Alopecia - ANSWER-hair loss
Ampule - ANSWER-a glass container containing medication in either liquid or powder
form
Anaphylaxis - ANSWER-Severe allergic reaction
Antipyretic - ANSWER-reduces fever
RNSG 1125 WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Abduction - ANSWER-Movement away from the midline of the body
Abscess - ANSWER-localized collection of pus
Abrasion - ANSWER-Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
Acute - ANSWER-New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic
Adduction - ANSWER-Movement toward the midline of the body
Adverse Reaction - ANSWER-A properly administered drug dosage that has an
unintended or harmful effect on the patient is the definition of which of the following
terms?
any noxious, unintended, and undesired result of taking a drug in appropriate doses;
also called an adverse effect; often used synonymously with side effect, but side effects
also include results that, although not the intended therapeutic effects, are harmless
and possibly helpful
Alkalosis - ANSWER-pH above 7.45
Allergic Reaction - ANSWER-occurs when the body's immune system reacts to a
harmless allergen such as pollen, food, or animal dander as if it were a dangerous
invader
a misdirected and excessive response by the immune system to a foreign substance or
an allergen
Alopecia - ANSWER-hair loss
Ampule - ANSWER-a glass container containing medication in either liquid or powder
form
Anaphylaxis - ANSWER-Severe allergic reaction
Antipyretic - ANSWER-reduces fever
