Subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and marks the onset of a paroxysmal attack, such as an epileptic attack

Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs)

Device used for application of external electrical shock to restore normal cardiac rhythm and rate

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Artificial substitution of heart and lung action as indicated for cardiac arrest or apparent sudden death resulting from electric shock, drowning, respiratory arrest, and other causes

Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke or Brain Attack)

Condition with sudden onset caused by acute vascular lesions of the brain; often followed by permanent neurologic damage

Nosebleed; hemorrhage from the nose

Redness of the skin; typically caused by irritation or injury

Escape of blood from the vessels; bleeding

Abnormally increased concentration of glucose in the blood

Abnormally diminished concentration of glucose in the blood

Paleness; absence of skin coloration

Temporary suspension of consciousness as a result of generalized cerebral ischemia; faint or swoon

Vascular reaction, usually transient, involving the upper dermis, representing localized edema caused by dilatation and increased permeability of the capillaries and marked by the development of wheals; also called hives

Illusion of movement; sensation as if the external world were revolving around the patient or as if the patient were revolving in space

Separation of the layers of a surgical wound; may be partial, superficial only, or complete, with disruption of all layers

Catheter inserted directly into the vein for drug administration

Concentrated mass of pharmaceutical preparation

Pertaining to the inside of the cheek

Within the gastrointestinal tract

Parenteral or Parenterally

Drug administration by a route other than the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, typically by injection through the skin

Small glass bottle containing multiple doses of a drug

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RAD 105 Exam 3

Part 2 (terms)

Term	Definition
Aura	Subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and marks the onset of a paroxysmal attack, such as an epileptic attack
Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs)	Device used for application of external electrical shock to restore normal cardiac rhythm and rate
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)	Artificial substitution of heart and lung action as indicated for cardiac arrest or apparent sudden death resulting from electric shock, drowning, respiratory arrest, and other causes
Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke or Brain Attack)	Condition with sudden onset caused by acute vascular lesions of the brain; often followed by permanent neurologic damage
Epistaxis	Nosebleed; hemorrhage from the nose
Erythema	Redness of the skin; typically caused by irritation or injury
Hemorrhage	Escape of blood from the vessels; bleeding
Hyperglycemia	Abnormally increased concentration of glucose in the blood
Hypoglycemia	Abnormally diminished concentration of glucose in the blood
Pallor	Paleness; absence of skin coloration
Syncope	Temporary suspension of consciousness as a result of generalized cerebral ischemia; faint or swoon
Urticaria	Vascular reaction, usually transient, involving the upper dermis, representing localized edema caused by dilatation and increased permeability of the capillaries and marked by the development of wheals; also called hives
Ventricular Fibrillation	Disorganized cardiac rhythm
Vertigo	Illusion of movement; sensation as if the external world were revolving around the patient or as if the patient were revolving in space
Wound Dehiscence	Separation of the layers of a surgical wound; may be partial, superficial only, or complete, with disruption of all layers
Angiocath	Catheter inserted directly into the vein for drug administration
Bolus	Concentrated mass of pharmaceutical preparation
Buccal	Pertaining to the inside of the cheek
Enteral	Within the gastrointestinal tract
Parenteral or Parenterally	Drug administration by a route other than the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, typically by injection through the skin
Subcutaneous	Beneath the skin
Transdermal	Entering through the skin
Vial	Small glass bottle containing multiple doses of a drug

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