150 note cards Flashcards
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AD
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Right ear
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ABGS
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Blood gasses
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ADH
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Anti diuretic hormone
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AIDS
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Acquired immuno deficiency syndrome
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AS
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Aortic stenosis
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Bid
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2 times a day
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BM
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Bowel movement
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BP
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Blood pressure
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BPH
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy
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BSE
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Breast self exam
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BUN
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Blood urea nitrogen
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Bx
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Biopsy
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CABG
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Coronary bypass graph
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CAT
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Computerized axial tomography
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CHF
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Congestive heart failure
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COPD
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Chronic obstruction
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CPAP
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Continuous persistent atmospheric pressure
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CPR
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CSF
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Cerebrospinal fluid
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CT
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Computerized tomography
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CT SCAN
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Computerized tomography
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CTS
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Carpel tunnel syndrome
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CVA
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Cerebral vascular accident
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CXR
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Chest xray
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d&c
Dilation and curettage procedure
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DEA
Drug enforcement administration
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DOB
Date of birth
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DPT
Diphtheria, pertusa, tetnis
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ECG
Electrocardiograph
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EDC
Expected due of continent
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EEG
Electroencephalo gram
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EKG
Electrocardiogram
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ENT
Ear, nose, throat
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FBS
Fasting blood sugar
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FDA
Food and drug administration
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FSH
Follicle stimulating hormone
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Fx
Fracture
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GERD
Gastroesophogeal reflux disease
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GI
Gastrointestinal
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Gtts
Drops per minute
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Ha
Headache
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HCG
Human coreonic gonotropin
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HDL
High density lipoprotein
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HIV
Human immunodeficiency disease
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ICU
Where very ill patients are kept
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IDDM
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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IUD
Intrauterine device
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IV
Intravenous
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LDL
Low density lipoprotein
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LFT
Liver function test
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LMP
Last menstral period
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LP
Lumbar puncture
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MI
Myocardial infraction
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MMR
Measles, mumps, rubella
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MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging
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MS
Mitral stenosis
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NPO
Nothing by mouth
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NSAID
Non narcotic , non steroidal , anti inflammatory analgesic
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OBGYN
Obstetrics , gynecology, obstruction gynecology
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OCP
Oral contraceptive pill
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OD
Right eye
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OS
Left eye
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OTC
Over the counter
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Ou
Each eye
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PAP
Papanicolaoul smear
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PC
After meals
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PCP
Pneumocystis cavinii pneumonia
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PDR
Physicians desk reference
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PFT
Pulmonary function test
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pH
Degree of alkalinity and acidity
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PID
Pelvic immflamatory disease
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PMS
Pre menstral syndrome
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PRN
Per needed
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PSA
prostate specific antigen
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PVC
Premature ventricular contraction
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QHS
Every night f sleep
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QID
4 times a night
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QOD
Every other day
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ROM
Range of motion
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SAD
Seasonal affective disorder
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SOB
Shortness of breath
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STAT
Quick care
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STI
Sexually transmitted infection
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Sz
Seizer
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TIA
Transit ischemia attacks
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TID
Three times a day
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TMJ
Temporomandibular joint
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TPN
Total parenteral nutrition
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TPR
Temperature, pulse, respiration
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TURP
Trans urethral resection of the prostate
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Tx
Treatment
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UA
Urinalysis
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UTI
Urinary track infection
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Ad lib
As much as needed
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Amylase
Enzyme that breaks down sugar
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Analgesics
To achieve analgesia
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Androgen
Andregeinc hormone
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Anesthesia
Blocking the pain
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Aphasia
Disorder to speak
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Atrophy
Loss of muscle tissue
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Azotemia
High level of nitrogen
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Bronchi
Airway to the respiratory tract
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Bronchoscopy
Examination of the respiratory tract
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BUN
Blood urea nitrogen
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Cerebellum
Region of the brain
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Common bile duct
Stomach tract
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Cyanosis
Bluish skin
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Dysphagia
Difficult to swallow
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Ectopic
Ecysis
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Epididymis
Part of the male reproductive system
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Female gamate
Egg
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Female gonads
Ovary
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Fimbrae
Opening of the Fallopian tubes
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Gastroscope
Examination of the stomach
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Ileus
Hypo motility in the stomach
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Ischemia
Blood supply in the tissue
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Male gamate
Sperm
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Male gonads
Testes
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Myalgia
Muscle pain
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Myelogram
Special dye that are instered into the patient before x ray
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Pericardium
Double wall sac
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Petechia
Red or purple spot on body
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Phimosis
Foreskin can't be retract
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Phlebitis
Inflammation of the superficial veins
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Prepuce
Foreskin
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Pyria
Pus in the urine
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Scapula
Shoulder blade
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Scrotum
Sac that contains testes
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Stool guaiac
Blood in the stool
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Vas deferens
Duct deferens
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Vasectomy
Surgical procedure for male sterilization
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Cerebral
Brain
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Hemptysis
Coughing up blood
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Hoarseness
Difficult to make sound
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Lacto
Milk
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Mamm
Breast
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Mast
Mastoid process
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Murmur
Pathological heart sounds
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Nosebleed
Minor colds
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Oopho
Ovary
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Ovari
Ovary
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Slow heart rate
Brachyondria
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Orcaitis
Inflammation of the testes
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Oyshonie
Voice impairment
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Vascteomy
Sterilization procedure
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Cryogenic
Surgery treating tissue with cold temperature
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Episiotomy
Incision of the perinum during childbirth
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Cul de sac
Area between the uterus and the rectum
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Osteomalacia
Softening of the bone
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Myonerual
Pertaining to the muscles and the nerves
