NAHP NRCMA - Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

A mild hypnotic drug that is relaxing but doesn't necessarily produce sleep is called a sedative. Sedatives are used to calm patients, reduce anxiety, and induce relaxation. They are commonly used in medical settings to prepare patients for procedures or to alleviate stress and anxiety.

References:

Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions by Colbert and Woodrow

An inflamed condition of the tendon and tendon muscles is referred to as tendonitis. Tendonitis is the inflammation or irritation of a tendon, often caused by overuse or repetitive movements. It commonly affects the shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, and heels.

References:

Tendinopathy: From Basic Science to Clinical Management by Savio L-Y. Woo and Per A. F. H. Renström

Principles of Orthopedic Practice by Roger H. Michael

Poikilocytosis refers to the variation in the shape of red blood cells. This condition is usually detected through a blood smear examination and can indicate various types of anemia and other blood disorders. Poikilocytes are abnormally shaped red blood cells, and their presence can suggest underlying health issues that need further investigation.

References:

Robbins Basic Pathology, 10th Edition, Vinay Kumar, Abul K. Abbas, and Jon C. Aster

American Society of Hematology, Blood Disorders Overview

A patient’s financial account is referred to as aledger or ledger card. This document records all financial transactions related to a patient's care, including charges, payments, and adjustments. It serves as an essential tool for managing and tracking patient billing and ensuring accurate financial records.

References:

Kinn's The Administrative Medical Assistant (13th ed.). (2016). Elsevier.

Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Procedures (8th ed.). (2016). McGraw-Hill Education.

Glaucomais a condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure, which can damage the optic nerve and result in vision loss or blindness if not treated. The increased pressure is usually due to a buildup of aqueous humor in the eye, either from overproduction or blocked drainage channels.Reference:Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant study materials, ophthalmology textbooks.

Hyperglycemia refers to elevated levels of glucose in the blood, commonly associated with diabetes mellitus. It occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Symptoms of hyperglycemia include increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision. Chronic hyperglycemia can lead to serious complications such as cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, kidney failure, and retinopathy. Management of blood glucose levels is crucial for individuals with diabetes to prevent these complications.

The termintercostalrefers to the anatomical locationbetween the ribs. "Inter-" means between, and "costal" pertains to the ribs. The intercostal muscles, for example, are muscles located between the ribs that play a key role in the respiratory process by aiding in the expansion and contraction of the thoracic cavity.

References:

Moore, K. L., Dalley, A. F., & Agur, A. M. R. (2013). Clinically Oriented Anatomy (7th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.

Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. (2017).Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (15th ed.). Wiley.

For a patient to be entitled to 'paid in full' benefits under the Blue Shield program, their physician must be a participating physician. Participating physicians have agreements with Blue Shield to provide services at negotiated rates, ensuring that patients receive full coverage according to their insurance plans.

References:

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association - Participating Provider Information

Health Insurance and Managed Care - Policy and Practice Guidelines

When a small sample of tissue is taken from the body and sent to a clinical laboratory to be examined or studied, it is called a biopsy. Biopsies are performed to diagnose diseases, such as cancer, by analyzing tissue samples under a microscope. This procedure provides critical information about the presence and extent of diseases.

References:

Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease

The Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical Cytology

The termselfrefers toauto. This prefix is used in medical terminology to denote self or same, as seen in words like autoimmune (where the immune system attacks the body's own cells) and autopsy (self-examination of a body after death).

References:

Mosby's Medical Dictionary (10th ed.). (2017). Elsevier.

Stedman's Medical Dictionary (28th ed.). (2006). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.