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Essential Medical Terminology: Clinical Vocabulary and Definitions

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ABSCESS

A collection of pus.

ACHE

Pain.

AGENCY NURSE

A nurse who works for an agency.

AGGRAVATE

To make worse.

AIRWAY

The trachea or an instrument used for ventilation.

ALLEVIATE

To relieve; to make better.

AMBULANT

Able to walk.

ANESTHETIC

A drug which produces a lack of feeling.

ANGIOGRAM

A type of X-ray procedure.

ANOXAEMIA

A condition characterized by a lack of oxygen in the blood.

ANTENATAL

Before birth.

In front of.

ANTIBIOTIC

A drug that destroys bacteria.

ANTIEMETIC

A drug that stops nausea.

ANURIA

A lack

Critical Care Protocols: MI, CHF, Shock, and IBD Management

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Condition	Signs and Symptoms (S&S)	Predisposing Factors	Assessment/Classification	Laboratory Findings	Diagnostic Tests	Medications/Initial Treatment	Ongoing Management/Interventions
Myocardial Infarction (MI)	Chest Pain (CP): Lasting > 20 minutes but < 12 hours. CP described as crushing, gripping, smothering. Feeling of impending doom.	Unstable Angina: CP with exertion, not resolved with rest, requiring Nitroglycerin (NTG). C-Reactive Protein (CRP): Indicates degree of atherosclerosis. B-type Natriuretic

Clinical Review: Bowel, Wound Care, and End-of-Life Nursing Skills

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Bowel and Bladder Care Fundamentals

Small Intestine Function and Anatomy

Primary site of digestion and nutrient absorption.
3 sections: Duodenum, Jejunum, and Ileum.
Absorbs 90% of nutrients and fluids.

Vagal Response

Manifestations: Bradycardia, dizziness, diaphoresis (sweating), and hypotension.
Causes: Rectal stimulation (digital removal of stool, enemas) or straining.

Assessing Bowel Sounds

Listen for 5 minutes total (1 minute per quadrant) before declaring sounds absent.
Hyperactive Sounds: Indicate

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: P&O Techniques and Disease Management

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as Physiatry, is a medical specialty focused on enhancing and restoring functional ability and quality of life to individuals with physical impairments or disabilities. It deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.

Physiatrists, the physicians who practice PM&R, aim

Essential Facts on Nasal Conditions: Sinusitis, Rhinitis, and Epistaxis

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Nasal Conditions: Furuncles, Anesthesia, and Epistaxis

Furuncle of the External Nose (5 Key Points)
- Definition: A deep bacterial infection of a hair follicle, commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
- Anatomical Risk: Located in the facial danger triangle, posing a risk of serious complications like Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.
- Clinical Features: Presents as a red, swollen, painful nodule. May involve pus formation and systemic symptoms (e.g., fever).
- Management:
  - ❌ Do not squeeze the lesion.
  - ✅ Requires

Essential Clinical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals