verified answers.
1. Colon resection: Surgical removal of a portion of the colon.
2. Hemorrhaging: Excessive bleeding.
3. Diabetes insipidus: Condition characterized by decreased production of antidiuretic
hormone (ADH), resulting in excessive urination.
4. Desmopressin: Medication used to treat diabetes insipidus by increasing ADH
production.
5. Arthritic pain: Pain caused by inflammation of the joints.
6. Ibuprofen: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and
reduce inflammation.
7. Gastric pH: Measurement of the acidity or alkalinity of the stomach.
8. Emergency department: Medical facility that provides immediate care for acute
illnesses and injuries.
9. Breakthrough pain: Sudden and intense pain that occurs despite ongoing pain
management.
10. Transmucosal fentanyl: Short-acting opioid medication used to treat breakthrough
pain.
11. Telemetry monitor: Device used to monitor and record a patient's heart activity.
12. Myocardial infarction: Heart attack, caused by a blockage in the blood supply to
the heart muscle.
13. ST segment: Portion of an electrocardiogram (ECG) that represents the time
between ventricular depolarization and repolarization.
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