Medical-surgical Nursing Demystified

(^588) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified
CA 125:A cancer marker for ovarian cancer.
Dyspareunia:Painful intercourse.
Dysplasia:Noncancerous abnormal cells.
I&O:Intake and output of fluids.
Laparoscopically:A surgical procedure, using a camera transmitting images to a
video monitor, performed through small incisions in the abdominal wall.
Myomectomy:A surgical procedure to remove fibroids from the uterus.
MMR: Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine.
Nulliparity:Never pregnant.
Peritonitis:Inflammation of the peritoneum.
RhoGAM:Rh immunoglobulin prevents an Rh-negative mother’s antibodies from
attacking the fetus’s Rh-positive cells.
Rapid Plasma Reagin Test (RPR):A new test to diagnose Syphillis.
Salpingitis: Inflammation of the fallopian tubes.
Venereal Disease Reference Laboratory (VDRL):Older test to diagnose Syphillis.
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Adjutant modalities:Additional methods of treatments given in addition to the primary
treatment
Epistaxis:Nosebleed.