Assessment 1 Med Terms PHM 518 Flashcards

1
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a-

A

without, away from

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an-

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without

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3
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anaphylaxis

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A severe allergic reaction, an acutehypersensitivityreaction

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4
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anosmia

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A partial or complete loss of sense of smell

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5
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ant

A

Anterior

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ante-

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Before, in front of

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7
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anti-

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Against

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8
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anticholinergic

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Inhibiting the action of acetylcholine

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9
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aplasia

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Failure of organ or tissue to develop properly

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10
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apoptosis

A

Cell death

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11
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asplenia

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The condition of being without a spleen

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12
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asthenia

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The condition of being without strength or energy

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13
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attenuated

A

Weakened

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14
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atypical

A

unusual

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15
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ausculation

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Listening to internal organs with a stethoscope

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16
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auto-

A

Self

17
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axillary

A

armpit

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bi-

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two

19
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bilateral

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on both sides of the body

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brady-

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slow

21
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BSA

A

body surface area

22
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BUD

A

Beyond Use Date

23
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bx

A

biopsy

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c/o

A

complaining of

25
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CC or C/C

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chief complaint

26
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cerumen

A

Ear wax

27
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cholinergic

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Pertaining to cells in which acetylcholine is released or produced

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contra-

A

Against

29
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CPAP

A

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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-cyte

A

cell

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Cyto-

A

cell

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de-

A

without

34
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dento-

A

teeth

35
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desiccant

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a substance that preserves something by removing moisture and keeping it dry

36
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DON

A

director of nursing

37
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DOS

A

dead on scene

38
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Dx

A

diagnosis

39
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dysphonia

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Difficulty speaking