Clinical Knowledge & Medical Terminology Flashcards
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The medical abbreviation 'Dx' stands for:
Answer: Diagnosis
Dx is a common clinical shorthand for diagnosis, while Rx means prescription and Tx means treatment.
Which term correctly describes inflammation of the liver?
Answer: Hepatitis
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver; 'hepato-' refers to the liver and '-itis' means inflammation.
When a physician orders medications 'QHS,' when should the medication be administered?
Answer: At bedtime every night
QHS stands for 'quaque hora somni,' meaning every night at bedtime or hour of sleep.
The term 'contraindication' in pharmacology means:
Answer: A reason NOT to use a particular treatment or drug
A contraindication is a specific situation or condition that makes a particular treatment or drug inadvisable.
The anatomical plane that divides the body into left and right halves is the:
Answer: Sagittal plane
The sagittal (midsagittal or median) plane divides the body into left and right portions.
A patient's record notes 'pallor.' This clinical sign indicates:
Answer: Abnormal paleness of the skin
Pallor refers to an abnormal paleness of the skin, mucous membranes, or conjunctiva, often indicating anemia or poor perfusion.
The suffix '-plasty' in medical terminology refers to:
Answer: Surgical repair or reconstruction
The suffix '-plasty' means surgical repair, reconstruction, or reshaping, as in rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) or angioplasty.