Match Each Term with Its Definition

question 79

Multiple Choice

Match each term with its definition.
-Substance or object that becomes lodged in any part of the human body

• A)foreign body
• B)forceps
• C)nipper pliers
• D)strain
• E)sprain
• F)compression
• G)superficial burn
• H)partial-thickness burn
• I)full thickness burn
• J)abrasion
• K)avulsion
• L)incision
• M)laceration
• N)puncture wound
• O)cravat

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Definitions:

PO

An abbreviation for "per os," a Latin term meaning "by mouth," indicating that medication should be taken orally.

Nitrostat

A brand name for nitroglycerin, a medication used to treat chest pain (angina) by widening blood vessels.

Apothecary Equivalent

A term used to describe the conversion of measurements used in the apothecary system to those used in the metric system.

Chest Pain

An uncomfortable sensation in the chest that can vary significantly in intensity and can be a symptom of various health conditions, ranging from indigestion to heart attack.