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ALL Medical Terminology Flashcards

Includes Medical Abbreviations, Medical Specialties/ Services, Medical Terminology, and Anatomical Positions

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Aerophagia

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Swallowing air

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Alopecia

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Sudden increase in hair loss

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Anthropometric

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Used to asses the size, shape, and composition of the human body (BMI or growth chart)

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Chief Complaint (CC)

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The primary symptom that the patient states as the reason for seeking medical care

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Cirrhosis

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Chronic Liver Disease

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Cholecystectomy

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Removal of gallbladder

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Dysuria

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Painful or difficult urination

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Dextrocardia

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The heart points to the right side instead of the left

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Electronic Health Record (EHR)

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Electronic record of patients’ health related information and can be created, managed, and accessed from multiple health care organizations

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Hemostasis

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Promotes coagulation and stops bleeding

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Hypoglycemia

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Low blood sugar that can be helped by giving the patient orange juice

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Ischemia

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Restrction of oxygen-rich blood to a portion of the body

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Parathyroid Hormone

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Hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland that is important in bone growth

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Patient Centered Care

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Requires the inclusion of bth family and patient regarding the patient’s care

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Pericarditis

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Inflammation of the pericardium (surrounding lining of the heart)

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Equipment that protects the wearer from bodily injury or infection

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Petechiae

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Broken capillaries due to bleeding under the skin

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What is one reason that Petechiae might happen?

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Too tight of a tourniquet

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What is Parathyroid Hormone associated with?

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Regulation of calcium in the body

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Pyelonephritis

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Inflammation of the kidney which can cause pain in the lower and mid-back

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Retinopathy

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Disease of the retina that results in impairment or loss of vision and can be a complication of diabetes mellitus

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Vertigo

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Episodes of dizziness and a sensation of spinning with certain head movements

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What causes vertigo?

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Inner Ear DIsorder; Performing an ear irrigation on a patient

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SOAP Notes

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A format for communicating important patient info in a chart in an organized manner

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Subjective in SOAP Notes

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Info the patient conveys

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Objective in SOAP Notes

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Measurable info about the patient (vitals, diagnostic findings, etc.)

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Assessment in SOAP Notes

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A detailed examination by the provider to determine health status

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28
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Plan in SOAP Notes

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A series of proposed interventions to improve health or treat disease

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Spirometry

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Common office test used to access how well your lungs work by measuring how much air you inhale, exhale and how quickly exhale

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Syncope

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Fainting, which can exhibit dizziness, lightheadedness, and ringing in ears

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Transition of Care

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Refers to the coordination and continuity of health care during a movement of a patient from one hc setting to another or home

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ABG’s

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Arterial Blood Gases

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CBC

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Complete Blood COunt

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CC

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Chief Complaint

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Dys

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Difficult, painful

36
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-ectomy

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Surgical removal

37
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-itis

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Inflammation

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Nephr/o

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Kidneys

39
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-ology

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Study of

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Ophth

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Eye

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Oto

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Ear

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PE

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Physical Examination

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ROM

A

Range of Motion

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STI

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Sexually Transmitted Infection

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UA

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Urinalysis

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BP

A

Blood Pressure

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CXR

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Chest X-ray

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Derm

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Skin

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CABG

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

50
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I & O

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Intake & Output

51
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K

A

Potassium

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NS

A

No Show

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O2

A

Oxygen

54
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OTC

A

Over the Counter

55
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-plasty

A

Surgical rconstruction

56
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PO

A

By mouth

57
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STAT

A

Immediately

58
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TB

A

Tuberculosis

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UTI

A

Urinary Tract Infection

60
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Cardiologist

A

Diagnosis and treats diseases of the heart

61
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Doctors of Osteopathy (DO)

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Similar to medical doctors, but have a holistic approach

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Endocrinologist

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Treats patients who suffer from hormonal imbalances

63
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Give examples of what Endocrinologists treat.

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Diabetes, thyroid disorders, pituitary disorders, and other hormonal diseases

64
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Nurse Practitioners (NP)

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Advanced academic training beyond the registered nurse (RN)

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Orthopedics

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Concerned with correction deformties or functional impairments of the skeletal system

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Pathologist

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Study causes and effects of diseases, performs autopsies, and analyzes tissue samples

67
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Physician’s Assistant

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Practice medicine under the direction and supervision of a licensed medical doctor (MD)

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Radiology

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The science dealing with x-rays and other high energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases

69
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Dorsal Recumbent

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Lying flat on the back with knees bent

70
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Fowler’s

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Upright sitting position with the exam table raised to a 90 degree angle

71
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When is it best to use the Fowler’s position?

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When the patient has a hard time breathing

72
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Lithotomy

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Lying flat on the table with butt at the end of the table and feet resting in stirrups

73
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When is it best to use the Lithotomy position?

A

Vaginal Exam

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Prone

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Lying flat on the abdomen with the arms above the head

75
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Supine

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Lying flat on the back with the arms down to the side

76
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When is it best to use the Supine position?

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Used for doing EKG, measuring an infant, and any procedure that requires patient to be lying on their back

77
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Sim’s (lateral)

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Lying on left side with the left leg slighty flexed and the right leg flexed at a 90 degree angle

78
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When is it best to use the Sim’s position?

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Exams involving the rectum and administering enemas

79
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Trendelenburg

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Legs elevated above the head to force circulation to vital organs

80
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When is the Trendelenburg effective?

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In raising a patient’s low blood pressure

81
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Coronl/ Frontal

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Divides the body into anterior and posterior sections

82
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Sagittal

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Divides the body into left and right

83
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Equipment that protects the wearer from bodily injury or infection

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