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Abbreviations Units 12 & 13 Flashcards

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ad lib

A

As desired

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ADL

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Activities of daily living

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BR

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Bed rest

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BRP

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Bathroom privileges

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W/C, WC

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Wheel chair

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PDR

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Physicians’ Desk Reference

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AMA

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American Medical Association

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CDC

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Center of Disease Control

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ENT

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Ears,nose, throat specialist (otorhinolaryngologist)

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Kg

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Kilogram

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L

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Liter

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LB, #

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Pound

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ml, mL

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milliliter

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OTC

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Over-the-counter (no prescription required)

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oz

A

Ounce

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DTap

A

Diptheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis

usually given to children younger than 7 years old

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HepA

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Hepatitis A vaccine

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HepB

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Hepatitis B vaccine

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Hib

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Haemophilus Influenza B vaccine

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IPV

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Polio vaccine (inactivated polio vaccine)

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MMR

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Measles, mumps, rubella (vaccine)

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Tdap

A

Tetanus-diphtheria - acellular pertussis

Usually given to children over 7 years old

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VAR

A

Varicella

Chicken pox vaccine

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Diphtheria

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A serious disease caused by a toxin (poison) made by bacteria that causes a thick coating in the back of the nose or throat that makes it hard to breath or swallow.
Can be deadly

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Tetanus (Lockjaw)

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Causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body which can lead to “locking” of the jaw so the victim cannot open his mouth or swallow. Tetanus leads to death in up to 2 out of 10 cases.

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Acellular

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Vaccines that contain inactivated cells

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Pertussis (Whooping cough)

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A high contagious respiratory disease known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. After fits of many coughs, someone with pertussis often needs to take deep breaths which result in a “whooping” sounds. Pertussis most commonly affects infants and young children and can be fatal, especially in babies less than 1 year of age.

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Hepatitis A

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A serious liver disease caused by hepatitis A virus. Children with the virus often have no symptoms, but they can pass it on to their parents or caregivers, who can get very sick.

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Hepatitis B

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A liver disease that results from infection with Hepatitis B virus. It can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious , lifelong illness. Hepatitis B is usually spread when blood, semen, or another body fluid from a person infected with Hepatitis B virus enters the body through sexual contact with an infected person or sharing needles, syringes , or other drug-injection equipment. Hepatitis B can also be passed from an infected mother to her baby at birth.

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Haemophilus

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A bacterium that can cause a severe infection, occurring mostly in infants and children younger than five years of age that can cause lifelong disability and be deadly. It may affect the spinal cord causing muscle weakness and paralysis.

31
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Measles

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A highly contagious viral disease that can be very serious or even fatal. It begins with a fever that lasts for a couple of days, followed by a cough, runny nose, and conjunctivitis (pink eye). A rash starts on the face and upper neck, spreads down the back and trunk, then extends to the arms and hands, as well as the legs and feet. After about five days, the rash fades in the same order it appeared. Serious complications of measles include pneumonia and encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).

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Mumps

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A contagious disease that leads to painful swelling of the salivary glands. Mumps is an illness caused by mumps virus. It starts with a fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness and loss of appetite. After that, the salivary glands under the ears or jaw become swollen and tender. The swelling can be on one or both sides of the face with symptoms lasting 7 to 10 days. Serious complications are rare.

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Rubella (German Measles)

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Or Three-day measles. is a contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash that primarily affects the skin and lymph nodes. Rubella is usually transmitted by droplets from the nose or throat that others can breathe in, but can also pass through a pregnant woman’s bloodstream to infect her unborn child; the primary medical danger of rubella is the infection of pregnant women because it can cause congenital rubella syndrome in developing babies.

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Varicella (Chicken pox)

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A common childhood disease that is usually mild, but it can be serious, especially in young infants and adults. The chickenpox virus can be spread from person to person through the air, or by contact with fluid from chickenpox blisters. It can lead to severe skin infections, scary, pneumonia, brain damage, or death.

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Eye(s) or Vision

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opt/o, optic/o, ophthalm/o

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Cornea

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corne/o & kerat/o

Transparent, outer layer that protects the eye and maintains its shape.

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Pupil

A

cor/o & pupill/o

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Iris

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ir/o

colored portion of your eye, surrounds your pupil

39
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Retina

A

retin/o

Converts images into electrical impulses and transmits images to the brain.

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Eyelid

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blephar/o

Protects the eye from foreign objects, excessive impact, and impact.

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Conjunctiva

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conjunctiv/o

Refers to mucous membrane lining of the eyelid and sclera.

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Sclera

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scler/o

White of the eye.

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Tear, Tear Duct

A

dacry/o

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Cataract

A

The clouding of the lens of the eye.

45
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Glaucoma

A

Loss of peripheral vision.

46
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Strabismus

A

Crossing of the eyes

Disorder where someone cannot direct their eyes in the same direction.

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Astigmatism

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Unequal curvature of the cornea.

Causes eye to not focus properly.

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Hyperopia

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Farsightedness, most common after the age of 40.

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Myopia

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Nearsightedness, commonly detected in school-age children.

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Diplopia

A

Double vision

51
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Monochromatism

A

Color blindness

52
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Nyctalopia

A

Night blindness

53
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Cryoretinopexy

A

Cry/o = cold
Retin/o = retina
Pexy = surgical fixation
Surgical fixation of the retina by using extreme cold. (CO2)

54
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Photophobia

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Phot/o = light

Abnormal fear or sensitivity to light.

55
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Ophthalmoplegia

A

Opthalm/o = eye
Plegia = paralysis
Paralysis of the eye muscle.

56
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Conjunctivitis

A

Pink Eye

57
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PERRLA

A

Pupils are equal, round, responsive to light and accommodation.

58
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Ears

A

Aur/o
Aur/i
Ot/o

59
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Hearing

A

Acous/o

Audi/o

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Tympanic Membrane

A

Tympan/o = Eardrum

Transmits sound vibrations.

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Cochlea

A

Cochle/o

Snail-shaped portion that contains organ of hearing.

62
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Otitis media

A

Inflammation of the middle ear.

63
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Vertigo

A

Dizziness, whirling, loss of balance

64
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Tinnitus

A

Ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in the ear.

65
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Presbycusis

A

A progressive hearing loss occurring in old age.

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