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Defintions Flashcards

1
Q

Agranulocytosis

A

A lack of WBC (granulocytes) produced by the bone marrow

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2
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Akinesia

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Lack of body movement

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3
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Akathisia

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inability to stay still without constant movement

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4
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Alogia / Aphasia

A

lack of speech

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5
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Arthralgia

A

Joint pain

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6
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Asthenia

A

Lack of strength or engery

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7
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Blepharitis

A

Eyelid inflammation

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8
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Bradykinesia

A

slow body movement

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9
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Cachexia

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extreme weight loss and muscle wasting

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10
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Cardiomegaly

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enlarged heart

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11
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Cerumen

A

Ear wax

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12
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Chancre

A

A painless ulcer associated with syphilis

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13
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Cholecystectomy

A

removal of the gallbladder

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14
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Chloelithiasis

A

Gallbladder Stones

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15
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Diplopia

A

double vision

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16
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Dysentery

A

infection in GI characterized by severe, bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain

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17
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dysgeusia

A

altered taste

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18
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Dyskinesia

A

abnormal involuntary movement

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19
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Dyspepsia

A

Indigestion

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20
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Dysphagia

A

difficulty swallowing

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21
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Dysphonia

A

difficulty speaking

22
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Enuresis

A

involuntary urination

23
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epistaxis

A

nose bleed

24
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eructation

A

burping

25
Q

galactorrhea

A

male production of breast milk

26
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gingival hyperplasia

A

gum overgrowth

27
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Hematemesis

A

vomiting blood

28
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Malaise

A

general discomfort

29
Q

myalgia

A

muscle pain

30
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mydriasis

A

pupil dilation

31
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myoclonus

A

involuntary and abnormal muscle contraction

32
Q

Nosocomial

A

originating in the hopistal

33
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Oligohidrosis

A

reduced sweat production

34
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Osteomalacia

A

softening of the bones

35
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Otalgia

A

ear pain

36
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Pallor

A

Pale skin

37
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Paresthesia

A

buring or “pins and needles” sensation

38
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Pediculosis

A

Lice infestation

39
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Peristalsis

A

GI tract movement to push contents out

40
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Pharyngitis

A

sore throat

41
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Phlebitis

A

inflammation of the vein

42
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Polydipsia

A

extreme thirst

43
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Polyphagia

A

extreme hunger

44
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Polyuria

A

excessive urination

45
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Priapism

A

painful, prolonged erection

46
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Pyrexia

A

fever

47
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Sialorrhea

A

Excessive salivation

48
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Somnolence

A

Sleepiness

49
Q

Tachyphylaxis

A

diminshed response to success doses of drug

50
Q

Torsades de Pointes (TdP)

A

a life threatening arrhthymia (ventricular tachycardia) characterized by QRS changes and prolonged QT interval

51
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Urolithiasis

A

Kidney stone

52
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Xerostomia

A

dry mouth

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