Medical Acronyms and Terminology Quiz

Measure of the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.

Medical imaging technique using strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed images of the body's internal structures.

Emergency life-saving procedure involving chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain blood circulation and oxygenation.

Recording of the heart's electrical activity, displaying patterns of contractions and identifying irregularities.

Administration of fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a vein for rapid absorption.

Numeric value of a person's weight in relation to their height, indicating body fat percentage.

Medications available without a prescription, directly accessible to consumers.

Cellular component responsible for oxygen transport in the blood.

Blood test measuring glucose levels after a period of fasting, used to diagnose diabetes.

Crucial component of the immune system, involved in fighting infections and foreign substances.

Assessment of liver health through various blood tests.

Condition where blood flow to the heart muscle is obstructed by a buildup of plaque in coronary arteries.

Hemoglobin A1c, a blood test indicating average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months.

Severe lung condition causing rapid breathing, difficulty getting enough oxygen, and lung failure.

Tests assessing lung function and capacity, helping diagnose respiratory conditions.

Progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy.

Imaging technique using radioactive substances to visualize metabolic processes in the body.

Heart condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to fluid buildup.

Temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain, causing stroke-like symptoms that resolve within 24 hours.

Laboratory technique amplifying DNA, crucial for various genetic and infectious disease analyses.

Surgical intervention rerouting blood flow around blocked or narrowed coronary arteries.

Formation of blood clots in deep veins, commonly in the legs, posing a risk of embolism.

System for describing the extent of cancer, considering tumor size, lymph node involvement, and metastasis.

Anticoagulant medication preventing blood clots with lower molecular weight than standard heparin.

Microorganisms resistant to multiple antimicrobial drugs, limiting treatment options.