Across
- 4. sulfonamide loop diuretic
- 9. a suspension of attenuated or killed microorganisms, administered for prevention , amelioration, or treatment of infectious diseases
- 10. incision through the abdominal wall
- 12. a 0.9% sterile solution of sodium chloride in water
- 13. medicine used to relieve pain and reduce fever
- 15. a disabling degenerative disease of the nervous system characterized by dementia and failure of memory
- 18. neuromuscular blocking agents, induction of skeletal muscle paralysis
- 19. Bacterial infection in the bloodstream or body tissues
Down
- 1. the large, dark red gland located in the upper right portion of the abdomen, just beneath the diaphragm
- 2. a chronic metabolic disorder marked by hyperglycemia
- 3. a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life
- 5. a chemical element, atomic number 20
- 6. a medical emergency in which the organs and tissues of the body are not receiving an adequate flow of blood
- 7. a pathologic condition of late pregnancy characterized by edema, proteinuria, and hypertension
- 8. a persistent or intermittent elevation of the systolic BP above 140mmHg or diastolic BP 90mmHg
- 11. derivative intended to reduce stress and anxiety
- 12. a side to side-to-side curvature of the spine
- 14. a vessel through which blood passes from various organs or parts back to the heart
- 16. removal and examination, usually microscopic, of tissue from the living body, to determine whether a tumor is malignant or benign
- 17. intermittent, reversible, obstructive disease of the lungs characterized by bronchospasm and hyper-activity