Ingles

A bacterial infection caused by streptococci. Strep virus. Influenza. Herpes.

A throat infection caused by streptococcal bacteria. Tonsillitis. Strep throat. Laryngitis.

An infection of the inner lining of the heart. Myocarditis. Endocarditis. Pericarditis.

The soft tissue that surrounds the teeth. Tongue. Gum. Palate.

Complete or partial loss of vision. Deafness. Blindness. Numbness.

Lacking sensation or feeling. Painful. Numb. Swollen.

A cancer treatment using drugs to destroy cancer cells. Radiotherapy. Chemotherapy. Immunization.

A patient kept apart from others to prevent the spread of a virus or infection. Isolate. Isolation. Isolated.

A cancer treatment that uses the immune system. Chemotherapy. Immunotherapy. Antibiotic therapy.

Accumulation of bacterial deposits on teeth. Tooth decay. Plaque buildup. Gum disease.

A surgical procedure replacing a diseased heart. Heart bypass. Heart transplant. Valve repair.

The part of the face above the eyes. Chin. Forehead. Temple.

The possibility of harm or danger. Benefit. Risk. Safety.

A solution with lower concentration than body fluids. Hypertonic. Isotonic. Hypotonic.

A solution with higher concentration than body fluids. Hypotonic. Hypertonic. Isotonic.

A saline solution with the same concentration as body fluids. Hypertonic saline. Hypotonic saline. Isotonic saline.

A device that controls the rate of IV fluids. Syringe. IV pump. Catheter.

Official authorization for surgery. Diagnosis. Operative permit (informed consent). Prescription.

A person who observes an event. Victim. Witness. Patient.

A medical test that records the electrical activity of the heart. Ultrasound. ECG (electrocardiogram). Pacemaker.

Permission given before anesthesia. Treatment plan. Anesthesia permit (consent). Medical order.

A cleansing bath using an antiseptic solution. Soap bath. Chlorhexidine bath. Alcohol rinse.

An emergency cart with resuscitation equipment. Medication trolley. Crash cart. Supply cart.

A patient’s belongings. Medical records. Personal effects. Equipment.

Substances used to add color, especially in medical tests. Dyes. Steroids. Solutions.

A written interpretation of an electrocardiogram. Lab result. EKG report. Imaging scan.

Living organisms that transmit disease. Hosts. Vectors. Antibodies.

Containing alcohol as the main component. Water-based. Alcohol-based. Oil-based.

Products used to reduce germs on hands or surfaces. Antibiotics. Sanitizers. Vaccines.

The transition period before menopause. Menopause. Perimenopause. Puberty.

A female sex hormone. Testosterone. Estrogen. Insulin.

A hormone involved in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. Progesterone. Estrogen. Prolactin.

The monthly hormonal cycle in women. Ovulation. Menstrual cycle. Fertilization.

A severe mental disorder affecting thought and perception. Depression. Schizophrenia. Anxiety.

A mood disorder with extreme mood swings. Schizophrenia. Bipolar disorder. PTSD.

Disorders related to abnormal eating behaviors. Digestive diseases. Eating disorders. Metabolic disorders.

Care focused on comfort for terminally ill patients. Acute care. Hospice care. Emergency care.

Care provided during the final stage of life. Preventive care. End of life care. Rehabilitation.

To feel deep sorrow after a loss. Celebrate. Grieve. Recover.

A medical imaging test using magnetic fields and radio waves. CT scan. X-ray. MRI scan.