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| JCAHO stands for | Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization |
| HIPAA | The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Assure that individuals' health information is properly protected, to provide and promote high quality health care and give a degree of control to patients about who accesses their records, patients must give specific authorization for the use and dissemination of the information contained in the medical record. |
| IF IT IS NOT WRITTEN DOWN OR DOCUMENTED | IT DID NOT HAPPEN |
| The seven Rights | Right patient, right time, right dose, right route, right technique, right documentation, right drug |
| FIVE TYPES OF SHOCK | CARDIOGENIC, HYPOVOLEMIC, NEUROGENIC, ANAPHYLACTIC, (SEPTIC, SEPTICEMIA) |
| Doctors when they graduate from medical school swear on | The OATH of Hippocrates |
| OSHA stands for | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| MSDS stands for | Material Safety Data Sheet |
| Five vital Signs | Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure, Pain |
| Buccal (site of absorption) | tablet is placed between the cheek and the gums quickly absorbed by the oral capillaries. |
| Sublingual (SL) | tablets are place under the tongue, where they are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. Sublingual absorption is systemic |
| List the eitght pulses sites | 1. Temporal, 2. Carotid, 3. Apical, 4. Brachial, 5. Radial, 6. Femoral, 7. Popliteal, 8. Dorsalis Pedis |
| Lifestyle Factors you can change or treated | Smoking, High blood cholesterol, Hypertension, sedentary lifestyle, obesity and overweight, diabetes mellitus |
| Universal Standards (precautions) | When we treat everybody as if they have potentially infectious diseases. Is treating blood and body fluids as if they were all infected with potentially hazardous diseases. |
| The Five Stages of Grieve | 1. Denial, 2. Bargaining, 3. Anger, 4. Depression, 5. Acceptance |
| acetaminophen (g) | Tylenol (b) is an Analgesic, a pain reliever and a fever reducer. |
| Motrin (b) | ibuprofen (g) is an Analgesic, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). works by reducing inflammation and pain, also reduce fever. |
| Viagra (b) | sildenafil citrate (g) relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body, is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. |
| Benadryl (b) | diphenhydramine (g) is an antihistamine, block the action of the chemical histamine during an allergic reaction to an irritant (allergen), relief of allergies; prevention of gastric ulcers. |
| List 5 types of NCHS Statistics | 1. Teenage Pregnancy, 2. Alcohol and Drug Use, 3. Deaths, 4. (STD) Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 5. Suicide |
| Fowler's position | It is used for examinations and treatments of the head, neck, and chest or for patients who find it difficult to breathe lying down. The patient sits on the examination table with the head of the table elevated 90 degrees or simply sits at the edge of the table. The drape will vary according to the exposure of the patient. |
| Semi-Fowler's position | It is used for postsurgical examinations, with patients with breathing disorders, or elevated temperatures or head trauma or pain.is a modification of Fowler's position, the head of the table is at 45-degree angle. The drape and/or gown should cover the entire patient from the nipple line down. |
| Supine (Horizontal Recumbent) | This position is used for the examination of the frontal portion of the body, including the heart, breasts, and abdominal organs. The patient lies flat, with the face upward and the lower legs supported by the table extension. The patient's gown should be open down the front, and the drape placed over any exposed area that is not being examined. |
| Dorsal Recumbent | It is used for digital examination and/or inspection of the rectal, vaginal, and perineal areas. The patient lies face upward, flexing the knees so that the feet are flat on the table. |
| Lithotomy position | It is used for vaginal examinations that requires the use of a speculum and for Pap Smears. Place the patient on the back, with the knees sharply flexed, the arms placed at the sides and the buttocks at the bottom edge of the table. Support the feet in stirrups placed wide apart and away from the table. The patient should not be placed into this position until the physician is in the examination room and is ready for the examination. |
| Sim's position (called lateral position) | It is used for rectal examinations, instillation of rectal medications, and perineal and some pelvic examinatios. Patient is on left side with right knee flexed against abdomen and left knee slightly flexed and the buttocks are pulled to the edge of the table. Left arm is behind body; right arm is placed comfortably. |
| Prone position | It is used for examinations of the back and spine and for certain surgical procedures. The patient lies face down on the abdomen, Arms may be above head or alongside body. |
| Knee-Chest position | It is used for rectal examination. Patient is on knees with chest and elbows resting on bed or arms above head. Head is turned to one side. Thighs are straight and slightly separated, the buttocks extends up to the air and lower legs are flat on bed. The gown should open in the back. |
| Nasal Speculum | is a stainless-steel instrument used to inspect the lining of the nose, nasall membranes and internal septum |
| Vaginal Speculum | An instrument used to widen the opening of the vagina so that the cervix is more easily visible. |
| Tums (b) | calcium carbonate (g) is an Antacids, decrease the acidity in the stomach |
| escitalopram (g) | Lexapro (b) Antidepressant, treats depression, mood elevator |
| BETA BLOCKERS | Antihypertensive category. SLOW THE HEART RATE AND LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE HAS --LOL AT THE END OF THE GENERIC NAME LIKE PROPANOLOL, ATENOLOL, |
| SSRI | serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitor, antidepressants, treats depression, anxiety disorders, and some personality disorders. |
| Nosocomial | Infection is acquired during hospitalization, or in a healthcare facility. |
| BLOOD FLOW IN THE HEART | DEOXYGENATED BLOOD FROM THE INFERIOR AND SUPERIOR VENAE CAVAE ENTERS THE RIGHT ATRIUM, THE ATRIA CONTRACT, AND BLOOD PASSES THROUGH THE TRICUSPID VALVE INTO THE RIGHT VENTRICLE; THE VENTRICLES CONTRACT, AND THE BLOOD PASSES TO THE LUNGS VIA THE PULMONARY ARTERY. OXYGENATION OCCURS IN THE LUNGS, AND THE BLOOD RETURNS TO THE LEFT ATRIA THROUGH THE PULMONARY VEINS; THE ANTRIA CONTRACT, AND BLOOD PASSES THROUGH THE MITRAL (BISCUPID) VALVE INTO THE LEFT VENTRICLE; THE VENTRICLES CONTRACT, AND OXYGEN-RICH BLOOD IS SENT OUT TO THE BODY THROUGH THE AORTA. |
| CARDIAC CYCLE | ATRIAL CONTRACTION, VENTRICULAR CONTRACTION, RECOVERY, HEART REST |
| CHF stands for | CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE |
| CAD stnads sfor | CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| HS | bedtime |
| Basic Units for measuring length | Is Meter |
| Basic Units for measuring weight | Gram |
| Basic Units for measuring liquid (volume) | Liter |
| Procrastinate | To intentionally put off doing something that should be done |
| Open-ended questions | requires more than a "yes" or "no" answer. It forces the patient to provide more detail and expand on his or her thoughts. like How are you feeling today?, Would you tell me about your past surgeries? |
| Closed-ended questions | can be answered with "yes" or "no" and compels the medical assistant to spend more time obtaining the answers needed to accurately document the patient's needs. (Are you allergic to aspirin?, do you smoke? |
| characteristics of Professionalism | loyalty, dependability, courtesy, intiative, flexibility, credibility, confidentiality, attitude |
| Nonfeasance | Is the failure to perform some act that should have been performed. |
| Malfeasance | is performng and act that is completely wrong or unlawful. Is hostile, aggressive action taken to injure the client's interests. |
| Schedule I | No accepted for medical use (heroin, LSD, Quaalude, amphetamines) |
| Schedule II | severe restrictions, high potential for abuse (morphine, cocaine, cannabis, percodan) |
| Schedule III | accepted use, moderate to low dependence (tylenol with codeine, paregoric, anabolic, steroids) |
| Schedule IV | accepted for use, low potential for abuse (Librium, valium, darvon, tranxene, xanax) |
| Schedule V | accepted for use, low potential for abuse, contain limited amounts of narcotics. |
| DEA stands for | Drug Enforcement Administration, monitors controlled substances and the writing of the prescriptions that are done. |
| FDA stands for | The Food and Drug Administration, regulates the development and sale of new drugs over the counter (OTC) drugs. |
| FTC stands for | Federal Trade Commission, regulates advertising of over the counter drug preparations |
| Felony | Is a major crime, such as murder, rape, or burglary, and is punishable more than one (1) year in prison |
| Misdemeanor | A minor crime, is punishable by fine or imprisonment in a county or jail for one year or less. |
| ADA stands for | American with Disabilities Act |
| Ways to prevent infections | WET YOUR HANDS WITH RUNNING WATER, APPLY SOAP AND LATHER USING CIRCULAR MOTION WITH FRICTION, HOLDING YOUR FINGETIPS DOWNWARDS, RUB WELL BETWEEN YOUR FINGERS. |
| PR | per rectum |
| quetiapine (g) | Seroquel (b) is an antipsychotic medication (mood stabilizer). It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain. treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder |
| Epithelial | The type of cell that makes up the largest organ of the body |
| The largest organ in the body | The Skin |
| Myocardial Infraction (MIs) | Heart Attack, is the death of heart muscle due to the sudden blockage of a coronary artery by a blood clot. |
| SPHYGMOMANOMETER | An instrument for measuring blood pressure in the arteries, has a pressure gauge, rubber cuff that wraps around the upper arm and inflates to constrict the arteries. |
| Confidentiality is important because | patients trust medical professionals to keep their medical information confidential, laws protect the patient against breach of confidentiality, the patient has a right to privacy, |
| Are you a mandated reporter? | Because of my career as a MA, because I work in a healthcare facility |
| paroxetine (g) | Paxil (b) Antidepressant SSRI, treats depression, mood elevator |
| fluoxetine (g) | Prozac (b) Antidepressant, treats depression, mood elevator |
| Prevacid (b) | lansoprazole (g), proton pump inhibitors, decreases the acidity in the stomach, prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers, |
| Prilosec (b) | omeprazole (g), proton pump inhibitors. decreases the activity in the stomach, prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers. |
| Antipyretics drugs | Medications used to reduce fever |
| Analgesics drugs | Action: blocks pain receptors, use to treat pain relief |
| Anesthetics drugs | blocks nerves impulses to the brain, use for local or general anesthesia |
| Antacids drugs | Action: decrease the acidity in the stomach |
| Antianxiety drugs | Reduces anxiety and tension |
| Antibiotics drugs | Kills the growth of microorganisms, treats bacterial infections |
| Anticoagulants drugs | blocks the clotting of blood |
| Anticonvulsants drugs | prevents seizures, antiepileptic. |
| Antidepressants drugs | Treats depression, mood elevator |
| Antiemetics drugs | prevents and relieves nausea and vomiting |
| Antifungal drugs | retards the multiplication of fungi |
| Antihistamines drugs | block the action of the chemical histamine during an allergic reaction to an irritant (allergen), relief of allergies; prevention of gastric ulcers. |
| Antihypertensive drugs | blocks nerve impulses that cause arteries to constrict, slows heart rate. |
| Antiinflammatories drugs | Reduces inflammation |
| Antineoplastic drugs | Inhibits and destroys cancerous cells |
| Antipruritics drugs | Relieves itching, treats allergies |
| Antitussives drugs | Inhibits the cough, is a cough suppressant |
| Bronchodilators drugs | relaxes the muscle of the bronchi, treat asthma |
| Cathartics (laxative) | Increases peristaltic activity of the large intestine |
| Descongestants drugs | relief nasal and sinus congestion |
| Diuretics drugs | increases urinary output, decreases blood pressure |
| Expectorants drugs | increases secretions and mucus |
| Hematopoietic Agent | Promotes red blood cell production treats anemia (is expensive) |
| Hemostatic Agents | controls bleeding, blood coagulant |
| Hypnotics (sedatives) | induces sleep, treats insomnia |
| Lipid-lowering agents | decreases blood cholesterol levels (HDL) |
| Narcotics drugs | Pain relief (opium, codeine) |
| Oral Hypoglycemics | Decrease blood glucose levels (diabetes) |
| Osteoporosis treatment | promotes bone reabsorption |
| Schedule I (C-I) | no refill |
| Schedule II (C-II) | can not be refilled |
| Schedules III (C-III), IV (C-IV) and V (C-V) | may be refilled up to 5 times within 6 months of the original order |
