Definition:

Dexamethasone is a potent synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid hormones. It acts as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant.

Usage:

He was perscribed some Dex after the removal of his wisdom teeth. That should go well with the Dairy Queen he's planning on having.

Synonyms:

Dexamethasone

Created Jul 07, 2009

Definition:

A slow continuous IV infusion of a certain medication, often adjusted according to frequently monitored lab results. It's often insulin or heparin.

Usage:

The patient is on a heparin drip.

Created Jul 07, 2009

Definition:

Acronym: Little old lady in no acute distress.

Usage:

There's a LOL NAD in room 7. Have a nice visit.

Created Jul 07, 2009

Definition:

Furosemide. It's a loop diuretic used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and edema.

Usage:

I found some vitamin P in you urine ... so either you a 19-year-old kid with late-stage heart failure or your using it as a masking agent to hide the other drugs you're on.

Synonyms:

frusemide, Lasix

Created Dec 02, 2009

Definition:

An abnormally low position of the patella, which may be seen in Osgood Schlatter disease after excessive displacement of the tibial tuberosity during development. Complete tears of the quadriceps tendon may occur in association with an inferior position of the patella or patella baja.

Usage:

He's riding a little low, what do you think? Patella baja?

Synonyms:

patella infera, baja patella

Created Mar 31, 2010