Medical laboratory technician

Trained in performing laboratory testing on bodily fluids

Trained in the removal of blood from the body for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes

Trained to carry out basic administrative and clinical tasks under the guidance of a health care provider

Respiratory therapist

Specially trained in treating patient’s respiratory issues under the guidance of a health care provider

Emergency medical technician (EMT)

Specially trained in the emergency care of a patient before and/or during transport to medical facility

A neurodegenerative disorder that causes a progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. This disease is named after neuropathologist Alois Alzheimer.

An endocrine disorder where the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones. This disease is named after physician Thomas Addision.

A genetic disorder that causes intellectual disability and characteristic physical features. This disorder is named after physician John Langdon Down.

Hashimoto's thyroiditis

An autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to hypothyroidism. This disease is named after Hakaru Hashimoto.

A progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. This disease is named after physician James Parkinson.

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Unit 1 Discussion

Deciphering the Code

Term	Definition
Pt	Patient
h/o	History of
f/u	Follow up
AC	Before meal
TID	Every day
Medical laboratory technician	Trained in performing laboratory testing on bodily fluids
Phlebotomist	Trained in the removal of blood from the body for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
Medical assistant	Trained to carry out basic administrative and clinical tasks under the guidance of a health care provider
Respiratory therapist	Specially trained in treating patient’s respiratory issues under the guidance of a health care provider
Emergency medical technician (EMT)	Specially trained in the emergency care of a patient before and/or during transport to medical facility
BP	Blood Pressure
CPR	Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
IV	Intravenous
MRI	Magnetic resonance imaging
HR	Heart rate
Alzheimer's disease	A neurodegenerative disorder that causes a progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. This disease is named after neuropathologist Alois Alzheimer.
Addison disease	An endocrine disorder where the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones. This disease is named after physician Thomas Addision.
Down syndrome	A genetic disorder that causes intellectual disability and characteristic physical features. This disorder is named after physician John Langdon Down.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis	An autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to hypothyroidism. This disease is named after Hakaru Hashimoto.
Parkinson's disease	A progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. This disease is named after physician James Parkinson.

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