NUR 1055 Intro to Nursing Medical Terminology Part 2

NUR 1055 Intro to Nursing Medical Terminology Part 2
1. ADHD
Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder - Behavior / psychological disor- der marked by the
appearance by age 7 of one or more of three key symptoms
Answer
extreme inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
2. AFIB
Answer
Atrial Fibrillation - Disturbance of the rhythm of the heart.
3. AIDS
Answer
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - Infection caused by the human immunodeficiency
virus.
4. ALS
Answer
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (AKA Lou Gehrig's Disease) - Degeneration of motor neurons
in both upper and lower motor neuron systems.
5. AMD
Answer
Age-related MacularDegeneration - An eye disease that can blurthe sharp, central vision you
need for activities like reading and driving.