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acetaminophen

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analgesic that reduces pain and fever but does not relieve inflammation (tylenol)

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acupuncture

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traditional Chinese medical practice using very thin acupuncture needles inserted into specific points of the body to restore the flow of qi

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adherence

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patient’s consistency and accuracy in following the regime prescribed by a physician or other health care professional

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albuminuria

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presence of the protein albumin in urine

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analgesic

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refers to the class of drugs that relieves pain without affecting consciousness

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antipyretic

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medication administered to prevent or reduce fever

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arthrocentesis

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surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid for analysis to determine the cause of pain or swelling in a joint

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auscultation

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listening for sounds within the body, usually performed with a stethoscope

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Bacteriuria

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presence of bacteria in the urine

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bruit

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abnormal sound or murmur heard during auscultation of an artery. usually due to partially blocked narrowed or diseased artery

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calciuria

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presence of calcium in urine

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computed tomography

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CAT scan, scan uses a thin fan shaped xray beam that rotates around the patient to produce multiple cross-sectional views of the body

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contraindication

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a factor in the patients condition that makes the use of a medication or specific treatment dangerous or ill advised

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creatinuria

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increased concentration of creatinine in urine

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echocardiography

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ultrasonic diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart

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endoscope

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visual examination of the interior of a body cavity

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fluoroscopy

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visualization of body parts in motion by projecting xray images on a luminous fluorescent screen

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glycosuria

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presence of glucose in the urine

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hematocrit

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percentage by volume of a blood sample occupied by red cells

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hematuria

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presence of blood in the urine

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hyperthermia

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extremely high body temperature

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hypothermia

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abnormally low body temperature

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idiosyncratic reaction

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unexpected reaction to a drug that is peculiar to the individual

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interventional radiology

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use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure such as a biopsy

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intradermal injection

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made into the middle layers of the skin

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intramuscular injection

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made directly into muscle tissue

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intravenous injection

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made directly into a vein

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ketonuria

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presence of ketones in the urine

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laparascopy

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visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of laparascope that is passed through a small incision in the abdominal wall

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lithotomy position

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patient is lying on the back, face up, feet and legs raised and supported in stirrups

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magnetic resonance imaging

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combination of radio waves and a strong magnetic field to create signals that are sent to a computer and converted into images

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opthalmascope

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instrument used to examine interior of the eye

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otoscope

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instrument used to visually examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane

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palliative

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substance that eases the pain or severity of the symptoms of a disease but does not cure it

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parenteral

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taken into the body or administered in a manner other than through the digestive tract

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percussion

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diagnostic procedure designed to determine density of a body part by the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers

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perfusion

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flow of blood through an organ

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pericardiocentesis

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puncture of the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid

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phlebotomy

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puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood

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placebo

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an inactive substance such as a sugar pill or liquid that is administered only for its suggestive effects

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positron emission tomography

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PET scan, combines computed tomography with radionuclide tracers usually inserted into a vein to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas

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prone position

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patient is lying on abdomen, face down

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poteinuria

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presence of protein in the urine

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pyuria

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presence of pus in urine

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radiolucent

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allows xrays to pass through, appears black or dark gray on resulting film

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radiopaque

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substance does NOT allow xrays to pass through, appears white or light gray on the resulting film

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Rales

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“crackles” abnormal crackle-like lung sounds heard through a stethoscope during inspiration

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recumbent

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any position in which the patient is lying down

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Rhonchi

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coarse rattling sounds somewhat like snoring, usually caused by secretions in bronchial airways

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Sim’s position

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patient lying on left side with R knee and thigh drawn up and L arm placed along the back

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single photon emission computed tomography

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type of nuclear imaging test that produces 3D computer reconstructed images showing perfusion through tissues and organs

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speculum

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instrument used to enlarge the opening of any canal or cavity, especially the vagina

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sphygmomanometer

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device used to measure blood pressure

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stethoscope

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instrument used to listen to sounds within the body

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Stridor

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abnormal high pitched musical breathing sound caused by blockage in throat or larynx

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subcutaneous injection

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made into the fatty layer just below the skin

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transdermal

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medication administered from a patch that is applied to unbroken skin

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transesophageal echocardiography

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ultrasonic imaging technique used to evaluate heart structures

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ultrasonography

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ultrasound, imaging of deep body structures by recording the echoes of sound wave pulses that are above the range of human hearing

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urinalysis

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examination of physical and chemical properties of urine

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albumin/o

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albumin, protein

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calc/i

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calcium, lime, the heel

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-centesis

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surgical puncture to remove fluid

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creatin/o

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creatinine

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fluor/o

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glowing

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glycos/o

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glucose, sugar

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lapar/o

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abdomen, abdominal wall

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lingu/o

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tongue

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-otomy

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cutting, surgical incision

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pyret/o

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fever

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radi/o

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radiation, x-rays

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-scope

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instrument for visual examination

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-scopy

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visual examination

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son/o

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sound

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ultra-

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beyond

Medical Terminology (15 decks)

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