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PTA 140: Professional Issues > Concepts Of Medical Terminology 5 > Flashcards

Concepts Of Medical Terminology 5 Flashcards

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CVA

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Cerebrovascular Accident

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SCI

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Spinal Cord Injury

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COPD

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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MI

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Myocardial Infarction

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CA

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Cancer

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MS

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Multiple Sclerosis

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MD

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Muscular Dystrophy

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CHF

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Congestive Heart Failure

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RA

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

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ALS

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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ASHD

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Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease

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OBS

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Organic Brain Syndrome

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PNI

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Peripheral Nerve Injury

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GI

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Gastrointestinal

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GSW

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Gunshot Wound

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TUR

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Transurethral Resection

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Fx

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Fracture

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CP

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Cerebral Palsy

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SOB

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Shortness of Breath

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<

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Decrease or less than

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>

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Increase or greater than

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NPO

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Nothing by mouth

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VO

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Verbal Order

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C

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With

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S

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Without

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BID

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Twice a Day

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TID

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Three times a day

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QID

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Four times a day

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qh

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Every hour

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qd

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Every day

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PRN

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When necessary

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STAT

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Immediately

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D/C

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Discontinue

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W/C

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Wheelchair

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2x’s

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Two times

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Rx

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Therapy, Drug, prescription

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Tx

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Treatment

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Sx

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Symptoms

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c/o

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Complains of

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BP

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Blood Pressure

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TPR

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Temperature, Pulse, Respiration

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HEENT

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Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose Throat

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Dx

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Diagnosis

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ORIF

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Open Reduction Internal Fixation

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MVA

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Motor Vehicle Accident

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BM

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Bowel Movement

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DTR

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Deep Tendon Reflexes

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EEG

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Electroencephalogram

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EKG

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Electrocardiogram

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EMG

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Electromyography

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ICU

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Intensive Care Unit

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CCU

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Coronary Care Unit

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BRP

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Bathroom Privileges

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CNS

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Central Nervous System

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PNS

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Peripheral Nervous System

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TEDS

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Elastic Stockings

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WNL

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Within Normal Limits

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pt

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IV

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Intravenous

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Hx

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PT

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Physical Therapist

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Ex

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WP

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UV

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Ultraviolet

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US

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Ultrasound

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ES

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Electrical Stimulation

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HP

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HEP

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Home Exercise Program

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STM

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Soft Tissue Mobilization

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ROM

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Range of Motion

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PROM

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Passive Range of Motion

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AROM

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Active Range of Motion

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AAROM

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Active Assisted Range of Motion

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PRE

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Progressive Resistance Exercise

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WB

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Weight Bearing

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PWB

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Partial Weight Bearing

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NWB

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Non-weight Bearing

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SLR

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Straight Leg Raise

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KTC

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Knee to Chest

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ADL

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Activities of Daily Living

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IADL

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Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

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Med.

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Lat.

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Ant.

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Post.

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Abd.

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Add.

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Flex.

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Ext.

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Int. Rot.

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Internal Rotation

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Ext. Rot.

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External Rotation

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IR

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Internal Rotation/Medial Rotation

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ER

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External Rotation/Lateral Rotation

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Ft.

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Yds.

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Min.

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Max.

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Mod.

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Pathologist

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Medical doctor(MD) who specializes in treating the essentials of disease, changes in tissue and organs which cause or are caused by disease.

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Pathologist

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Medical doctor(MD) who specializes in treating the essentials of disease, changes in tissue and organs which cause or are caused by disease.

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Dermatologist

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MD concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disease.

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Neurologist

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MD specializes in treating the nervous system, both normal and in disease.

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Gynecologist

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MD specializes in treating diseases of the genital tract in women.

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Urologist

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MD specializes in treating the urinary system in the female and the genitourinary system in the
male.

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Oncologist

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MD specializes in the study of tumors.

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Cardiologist

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MD specializes in diagnosing and treating the heart and its functions.

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Ophthalmologist

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MD specializes in treating defects, injuries and diseases of the eye.

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Otorhinolaryngologist

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MD specializes in treating disease of the ear, nose and throat.

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Obstetrician

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MD specializes in pregnancy and labor.

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Pediatrician

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MD specializes in treating the child through development and treating diseases of children.

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Gerontologist

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MD specializes in treating problems of aging.

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Orthopedist

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MD specializes in the restoration of the skeletal system, joints and associated structure.

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Psychiatrist

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MD specializes in the treatment and prevention of mental disorders.

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Podiatrist

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MD specializes in the care of the foot, including pathology and surgical treatment of the foot.

PTA 140: Professional Issues (5 decks)

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