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1
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List the four vital signs

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temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure

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CT

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computed tomography

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computed tomography

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large number of x-rays used to create a computerized transverse image of dense and soft tissues alike

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fluoroscopy

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x-rays cast a real-time shadow of dense tissues on a fluorescent screen after passing through the body’s soft tissues

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MRI

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magnetic resonance imaging

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magnetic resonance imaging

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transverse images produced by radio waves and magnetic field to view dense and soft tissues alike

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radiography

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x-rays cast a shadow of dense tissues onto sensitized film after passing through the body’s soft tissues

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positron emission tomography

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computerized images produced by tracking intentionally “tagged” molecular isotopes as they are distributed within the body by its various functions (used for analysis of blood flow and metabolic activities)

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PET

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positron emission tomography

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scintigraphy

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computerized images produced by tracking specific radioactive molecular isotopes as they are distributed by the body’s various functions within a specific tissue

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SPECT

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single photon emission computed tomography

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single photon emission computed tomography

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scintigraphic technique that produces a single cross-sectional image

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ultrasonography

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motion picture of successive images produced by high-frequency sound waves which echo back after contacting various tissues

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ultrasonography, aka

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sonography, echography

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echography, aka

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sonography, ultrasonography

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sonography, aka

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ultrasonography, echography

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treatment, aka

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therapy

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therapy, aka

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treatment

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anesthesia

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drug providing loss of ability to feel pain

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auscultation

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listening for sounds within the body

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biopsy

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removal of a sample of tissue for microscopic evaluation

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cautery

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destruction of tissue by a damaging agent (heat, chemical, electrical)

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chemotherapy

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use of chemicals to treat disease

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diagnosis

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determining the cause and nature of an illness

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endoscope

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instrument for viewing from within the body

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excision

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removal by cutting

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fixation

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holding or fastening a structure in a fixed position

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grading

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evaluating severity of a tumor by microscopic examination

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immunotherapy

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treatment involving stimulation or suppression of the immune system

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incision

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cut

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inspection

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visual examination

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laser

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a device that converts light into a beam of heat and power

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opthalmoscope

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instrument for viewing inside the eye

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otoscope

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instrument for viewing inside the ear

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palliative

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treatment that provides relief but no cure

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palpation

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examining the body by touch

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percussion

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examining the body by tapping and listening for the sound produced

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prognosis

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prediction of the course and outcome of the disease

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sign

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objective evidence of disease by testing or observation

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sphygmomanomater

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blood pressure apparatus or cuff

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staging

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evaluating severity of carcinoma metastases

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stethoscope

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instrument for hearing sounds from within the body

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surgery

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treatment of disease by manual operation

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suture

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thread used to stitch tissue together; process of uniting tissue by stitching it together

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symptom

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subjective evidence of disease by patient testimony

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vital signs

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measurements of basic bodily functions required to maintain life

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47
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acupuncture

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ancient Chinese method of inserting needles into the body at specific points to treat disease or promote healing

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biofeedback

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method for learning control of involuntary physiologic responses by using electronic devices to monitor bodily changes and feeding it back to the body

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chiropractic

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manipulation of misalignments in the spine, focus on the condition of the nervous system in diagnosis and treatment of disease

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holistic health care

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comprehensive treatment of the whole patient, including maintenance of good health encompassing physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs.

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homeopathy

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administration of drugs in highly diluted forms to elicit the desired response from the body

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massage

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manipulation of the body to relieve tension, increase circulation, and stimulate muscle

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meditation

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concentrating on the inner self and clearing the mind using controlled breathing

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naturopathy

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holistic therapy focussing on healthy lifestyles as well as some conventional medicine to help patients heal themselves

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osteopathy

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holistic therapy using manual manipulation and nutrition to treat, as well as conventional diagnostics

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aer/o

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air, gas

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bar/o

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pressure

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chrom/o, chromat/o

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colour, stain

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chron/o

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time

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cry/o

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cold

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electr/o

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electricity

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erg/o

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work

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phon/o

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sound, voice

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phot/o

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light

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radi/o

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radiation, x-ray

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son/o

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sound

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therm/o

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heat, temperature

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-graph

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instrument for recording or record of data

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-graphy

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act of recording data & sometimes evaluating and interpreting data

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-gram

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record of data using a specialized technique for a specific area of the body

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-meter

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instrument for measuring

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-metry

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act of measuring

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-scope

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instrument for viewing or examining

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-scopy

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act of examining

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-centesis

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puncture

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-desis

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fusion, binding

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-ectomy

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excision, removal

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-pexy

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surgical fixation

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-plasty

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reconstruction, repair by plastic surgery

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-rhaphy

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suturing, repair

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-stomy

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creation of an opening

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-tome

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instrument for cutting

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-tomy

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cutting

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-tripsy

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crushing

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clubbing

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enlargement of the fingertips or toes due to overgrowth of soft tissue under the nails

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colic

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acute abd. pain associate with smooth-muscle spasms

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cyanosis

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bluish discoloration of skin due to lack of oxygen

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diaphoresis

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profuse swelling

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malaise

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feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness indicative of infection

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nocturnal

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occuring at night

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pallor

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paleness, lacking color in the skin

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prodrome

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any symptom indicating an impending disease

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sequela

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lasting effect of a disease

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syncope

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fainting, temporary loss of consciousness due to lack of blood to the brain

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alpha-fetoprotein

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fetal protein that appears in the blood of cancer-inflicted adults

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bruit

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abnormal sound heard during auscultation

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facies

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expression or appearance of the face

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febrile

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pertaining to fever

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nuclear medicine

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use of radioactive substances for diagnosis or therapy

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radiology

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use of various types of radiation to diagnose and treat disease

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radioisotope

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radioactive substance used to diagnose and treat disease

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radioisotope, aka

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radionuclide

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speculum

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instrument for examining a canal

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syndrome

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group of signs and symptoms that characterize a disease

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catheter

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thin tube inserted into a body cavity to remove or introduce fluids

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clysis

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introduction of fluid into the body, other than orally

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irrigation

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flushing of a tube, cavity or other fluid-filled area

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lavage, aka

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irrigation

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lavage

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flushing of a tube, cavity or other fluid-filled area

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radioisotope

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radioactive substance used to diagnose and treat disease

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normal saline solution

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sodium chloride solution compatible with live cells

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physiologic saline solution

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sodium chloride solution compatible with live cells

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normal saline solution, aka

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physiologic saline solution

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paracentesis

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puncture of a cavity for removal of fluid

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prophylaxis

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disease prevention

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ligature

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tie or bandage

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ligation

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tying or binding a wound

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resection

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partial excision of a structure

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ADL

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activities of daily living

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BP

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blood pressure

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bpm

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beats per minute

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C

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celcius, centigrade

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CC

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chief complaint

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c/o

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complains of

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EOMI

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extraocular membrane intact

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ETOH

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ethyl alcohol

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HEENT

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head, eyes, eyes, nose, throat

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h/o

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history of

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129
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H&P

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history and phsyical

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HPI

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history of present illness

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HR

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heart rate

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Hx

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history

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I&O

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intake & output

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IPPA

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inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation

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IVDA

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intravenous drug abuse

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mmHg

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millimetres of mercury (units for blood pressure)

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137
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NAD

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no apparent distress

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NKDA

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no known drug allergies

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P

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pulse

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PE

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physical examination

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PE(R)RLA

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pupils equal (regular) react to light and accommodation

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142
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PMH

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past medical history

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143
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pt

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patient

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R

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respiration

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R/O

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rule out

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ROS

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review of systems

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T

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temperature

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TPR

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temperature, pulse, respiration

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VS

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vital signs

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WD

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well developed

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WNL

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within normal limits

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w/o

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without

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ABC

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aspiration biopsy cytology

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AFP

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alpha-fetoprotein

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BS

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bowel sounds

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bx

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biopsy

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CAM

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complementary & alternative medicine

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Ci

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Curie

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C&S

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culture & sensitivity (of bacteria to drugs)

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dc

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discontinue

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D/C

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discontinue

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Dx

A

diagnosis

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EBL

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estimated blood loss

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ICU

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intensive care unit

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I&D

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incision & drainage

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MET

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metastasis

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NS

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normal saline

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N/S

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normal saline

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NSS

A

normal saline solution

170
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PCA

A

patient-controlled analgesia

171
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PICC

A

peripherally inserted central catheter

172
Q

PSS

A

physiologic saline solution

173
Q

RATx

A

radiation therapy

174
Q

TNM

A

tumor, nodes, metastases

175
Q

UV

A

ultraviolet

176
Q

AP

A

anteroposterior

177
Q

LL

A

left lateral

178
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PA

A

posteroanterior

179
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RL

A

right lateral

180
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AMA

A

against medical advice

181
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AMB

A

ambulatory

182
Q

BRP

A

bathroom privileges

183
Q

CBR

A

complete bed rest

184
Q

DNR

A

do not resuscitate

185
Q

KVO

A

keep vein open

186
Q

NPO

A

“non par os”(latin, nothing by mouth)

187
Q

OOB

A

out of bed

188
Q

QNS

A

quantity not sufficient

189
Q

QS

A

quantity sufficient

190
Q

STAT

A

immediately

191
Q

TKO

A

to keep open

192
Q

Components are temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure

A

vital signs

193
Q

motion picture of successive images appearing on a fluoroscopic screen

A

cineradiography

194
Q

large number of x-rays used to create a computerized transverse image of dense and soft tissues alike

A

computed tomography

195
Q

x-rays cast a real-time shadow of dense tissues on a fluorescent screen after passing through the body’s soft tissues

A

fluoroscopy

196
Q

transverse images produced by radio waves and magnetic field to view dense and soft tissues alike

A

magnetic resonance imaging

197
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x-rays cast a shadow of dense tissues onto sensitized film after passing through the body’s soft tissues

A

radiography

198
Q

computerized images produced by tracking intentionally “tagged” molecular isotopes as they are distributed within the body by its various functions (used for analysis of blood flow and metabolic activities)

A

positron emission tomography

199
Q

computerized images produced by tracking specific radioactive molecular isotopes as they are distributed by the body’s various functions within a specific tissue

A

scintigraphy

200
Q

scintigraphic technique that produces a single cross-sectional image

A

single photon emission computed tomography

201
Q

motion picture of successive images produced by high-frequency sound waves which echo back after contacting various tissues

A

ultrasonography

202
Q

treatment, aka

A

therapy

203
Q

drug providing loss of ability to feel pain

A

anesthesia

204
Q

listening for sounds within the body

A

auscultation

205
Q

removal of a sample of tissue for microscopic evaluation

A

biopsy

206
Q

destruction of tissue by a damaging agent (heat, chemical, electrical)

A

cautery

207
Q

determining the cause and nature of an illness

A

diagnosis

208
Q

instrument for viewing from within the body

A

endoscope

209
Q

removal by cutting

A

excision

210
Q

holding or fastening a structure in a fixed position

A

fixation

211
Q

evaluating severity of a tumor by microscopic examination

A

grading

212
Q

treatment involving stimulation or suppression of the immune system

A

immunotherapy

213
Q

Medical term for cut

A

incision

214
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Medical term for visual examination

A

inspection

215
Q

a device that converts light into a beam of heat and power

A

laser

216
Q

instrument for viewing inside the eye

A

opthalmoscope

217
Q

instrument for viewing inside the ear

A

otoscope

218
Q

treatment that provides relief but no cure

A

palliative

219
Q

examining the body by touch

A

palpation

220
Q

examining the body by tapping and listening for the sound produced

A

percussion

221
Q

prediction of the course and outcome of the disease

A

prognosis

222
Q

objective evidence of disease by testing or observation

A

sign

223
Q

blood pressure apparatus or cuff

A

sphygmomanomater

224
Q

evaluating severity of carcinoma metastases

A

staging

225
Q

instrument for hearing sounds from within the body

A

stethoscope

226
Q

treatment of disease by manual operation

A

surgery

227
Q

thread used to stitch tissue together; process of uniting tissue by stitching it together

A

suture

228
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subjective evidence of disease by patient testimony

A

symptom

229
Q

measurements of basic bodily functions required to maintain life

A

vital signs

230
Q

ancient Chinese method of inserting needles into the body at specific points to treat disease or promote healing

A

acupuncture

231
Q

method for learning control of involuntary physiologic responses by using electronic devices to monitor bodily changes and feeding it back to the body

A

biofeedback

232
Q

manipulation of misalignments in the spine, focus on the condition of the nervous system in diagnosis and treatment of disease

A

chiropractic

233
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comprehensive treatment of the whole patient, including maintenance of good health encompassing physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs.

A

holistic health care

234
Q

administration of drugs in highly diluted forms to elicit the desired response from the body

A

homeopathy

235
Q

manipulation of the body to relieve tension, increase circulation, and stimulate muscle

A

massage

236
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concentrating on the inner self and clearing the mind using controlled breathing

A

meditation

237
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holistic therapy focussing on healthy lifestyles as well as some conventional medicine to help patients heal themselves

A

naturopathy

238
Q

holistic therapy using manual manipulation and nutrition to treat, as well as conventional diagnostics

A

osteopathy

239
Q

Root Word: air, gas

A

aer/o

240
Q

Root Word: pressure

A

bar/o

241
Q

Root Word: colour, stain

A

chrom/o, chromat/o

242
Q

Root Word: time

A

chron/o

243
Q

Root Word: cold

A

cry/o

244
Q

Root Word: electricity

A

electr/o

245
Q

Root Word: work

A

erg/o

246
Q

Root Word: sound, voice

A

phon/o, son/o

247
Q

Root Word: light

A

phot/o

248
Q

Root Word: radiation, x-ray

A

radi/o

249
Q

Root Word: heat, temperature

A

therm/o

250
Q

Suffix: instrument for recording or record of data

A

-graph

251
Q

Suffix: act of recording data & sometimes evaluating and interpreting data

A

-graphy

252
Q

Suffix: record of data using a specialized technique for a specific area of the body

A

-gram

253
Q

Suffix: instrument for measuring

A

-meter

254
Q

Suffix: act of measuring

A

-metry

255
Q

Suffix: instrument for viewing or examining

A

-scope

256
Q

Suffix: act of examining

A

-scopy

257
Q

Suffix: puncture

A

-centesis

258
Q

Suffix: fusion, binding

A

-desis

259
Q

Suffix: excision, removal

A

-ectomy

260
Q

Suffix: surgical fixation

A

-pexy

261
Q

Suffix: reconstruction, repair by plastic surgery

A

-plasty

262
Q

Suffix: suturing, repair

A

-rhaphy

263
Q

Suffix: creation of an opening

A

-stomy

264
Q

Suffix: instrument for cutting

A

-tome

265
Q

Suffix: cutting

A

-tomy

266
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Suffix: crushing

A

-tripsy

267
Q

enlargement of the fingertips or toes due to overgrowth of soft tissue under the nails

A

clubbing

268
Q

acute abd. pain associate with smooth-muscle spasms

A

colic

269
Q

bluish discoloration of skin due to lack of oxygen

A

cyanosis

270
Q

profuse swelling

A

diaphoresis

271
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feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness indicative of infection

A

malaise

272
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occuring at night

A

nocturnal

273
Q

paleness, lacking color in the skin

A

pallor

274
Q

any symptom indicating an impending disease

A

prodome

275
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lasting effect of a disease

A

sequela

276
Q

fainting, temporary loss of consciousness due to lack of blood to the brain

A

syncope

277
Q

fetal protein that appears in the blood of cancer-inflicted adults

A

alpha-fetoprotein

278
Q

abnormal sound heard during auscultation

A

bruit

279
Q

expression or appearance of the face

A

facies

280
Q

pertaining to fever

A

febrile

281
Q

use of radioactive substances for diagnosis or therapy

A

nuclear medicine

282
Q

use of various types of radiation to diagnose and treat disease

A

radiology

283
Q

radioactive substance used to diagnose and treat disease

A

radioisotope

284
Q

radionuclide, aka

A

radioisotope

285
Q

instrument for examining a canal

A

speculum

286
Q

group of signs and symptoms that characterize a disease

A

syndrome

287
Q

thin tube inserted into a body cavity to remove or introduce fluids

A

catheter

288
Q

introduction of fluid into the body, other than orally

A

clysis

289
Q

flushing of a tube, cavity or other fluid-filled area

A

irrigation

290
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irrigation

A

lavage, aka

291
Q

flushing of a tube, cavity or other fluid-filled area

A

lavage

292
Q

radioactive substance used to diagnose and treat disease

A

radioisotope

293
Q

sodium chloride solution compatible with live cells

A

normal saline solution

294
Q

sodium chloride solution compatible with live cells

A

physiologic saline solution

295
Q

physiologic saline solution

A

normal saline solution, aka

296
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puncture of a cavity for removal of fluid

A

paracentesis

297
Q

disease prevention

A

prophylaxis

298
Q

device for allowing drainage of a wound or cavity

A

drain

299
Q

tie or bandage

A

ligature

300
Q

tying or binding a wound

A

ligation

301
Q

partial excision of a structure

A

resection

302
Q

Abbrev: activities of daily living

A

ADL

303
Q

Abbrev: blood pressure

A

BP

304
Q

Abbrev: beats per minute

A

bpm

305
Q

Abbrev: chief complaint

A

CC

306
Q

Abbrev: complains of

A

c/o

307
Q

Abbrev: extraocular membrane intact

A

EOMI

308
Q

Abbrev: ethyl alcohol

A

ETOH

309
Q

Abbrev: head, eyes, eyes, nose, throat

A

HEENT

310
Q

Abbrev: history of

A

h/o

311
Q

Abbrev: history and phsyical

A

H&P

312
Q

Abbrev: history of present illness

A

HPI

313
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Abbrev: heart rate

A

HR

314
Q

Abbrev: history

A

Hx

315
Q

Abbrev: intake & output

A

I&O

316
Q

Abbrev: inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation

A

IPPA

317
Q

Abbrev: intravenous drug abuse

A

IVDA

318
Q

Abbrev: millimetres of mercury (units for blood pressure)

A

mmHg

319
Q

Abbrev: no apparent distress

A

NAD

320
Q

Abbrev: no known drug allergies

A

NKDA

321
Q

Abbrev: pulse

A

P

322
Q

Abbrev: physical examination

A

PE

323
Q

Abbrev: pupils equal (regular) react to light and accommodation

A

PE(R)RLA

324
Q

Abbrev: past medical history

A

PMH

325
Q

Abbrev: patient

A

pt

326
Q

Abbrev: respiration

A

R

327
Q

Abbrev: rule out

A

R/O

328
Q

Abbrev: review of systems

A

ROS

329
Q

Abbrev: temperature

A

T

330
Q

Abbrev: temperature, pulse, respiration

A

TPR

331
Q

Abbrev: vital signs

A

VS

332
Q

Abbrev: well developed

A

WD

333
Q

Abbrev: within normal limits

A

WNL

334
Q

Abbrev: without

A

w/o

335
Q

Abbrev: aspiration biopsy cytology

A

ABC

336
Q

Abbrev: alpha-fetoprotein

A

AFP

337
Q

Abbrev: bowel sounds

A

BS

338
Q

Abbrev: biopsy

A

bx

339
Q

Abbrev: complementary & alternative medicine

A

CAM

340
Q

Abbrev: Curie

A

Ci

341
Q

Abbrev: culture & sensitivity (of bacteria to drugs)

A

C&S

342
Q

Abbrev: discontinue

A

dc, D/C

343
Q

Abbrev: diagnosis

A

Dx

344
Q

Abbrev: estimated blood loss

A

EBL

345
Q

Abbrev: intensive care unit

A

ICU

346
Q

Abbrev: incision & drainage

A

I&D

347
Q

Abbrev: metastasis

A

MET

348
Q

Abbrev: normal saline

A

NS, N/S

349
Q

Abbrev: normal saline solution

A

NSS

350
Q

Abbrev: patient-controlled analgesia

A

PCA

351
Q

Abbrev: peripherally inserted central catheter

A

PICC

352
Q

Abbrev: postoperative

A

postop

353
Q

Abbrev: preoperative

A

preop

354
Q

Abbrev: physiologic saline solution

A

PSS

355
Q

Abbrev: radiation therapy

A

RATx

356
Q

Abbrev: prescription drug or therapy

A

Rx

357
Q

Abbrev: tumor, nodes, metastases

A

TNM

358
Q

Abbrev: anteroposterior

A

AP

359
Q

Abbrev: left lateral

A

LL

360
Q

Abbrev: posteroanterior

A

PA

361
Q

Abbrev: right lateral

A

RL

362
Q

Abbrev: against medical advice

A

AMA

363
Q

Abbrev: ambulatory

A

AMB

364
Q

Abbrev: bathroom privileges

A

BRP

365
Q

Abbrev: complete bed rest

A

CBR

366
Q

Abbrev: do not resuscitate

A

DNR

367
Q

Abbrev: keep vein open

A

KVO

368
Q

Abbrev: nothing by mouth

A

NPO (“non par os,” latin)

369
Q

Abbrev: out of bed

A

OOB

370
Q

Abbrev: quantity not sufficient

A

QNS

371
Q

Abbrev: quantity sufficient

A

QS

372
Q

Abbrev: immediately

A

STAT

373
Q

Abbrev: to keep open

A

TKO

374
Q

bronchoscope

A

type of endoscope used to examine the bronchi

375
Q

type of endoscope used to examine the bronchi

A

bronchoscope

376
Q

bougie

A

slender, flexible instrument for exploring and dilating tubes

377
Q

slender, flexible instrument for exploring and dilating tubes

A

bougie

378
Q

cannula

A

tube enclosing a trocar that allows escape of fluid or air after removal of the trocar

379
Q

tube enclosing a trocar that allows escape of fluid or air after removal of the trocar

A

cannula

380
Q

clamp

A

instrument used to compress tissue

381
Q

instrument used to compress tissue

A

clamp

382
Q

curet/curette

A

spoon-shaped instrument for removing material from the wall of a cavity or other surface

383
Q

spoon-shaped instrument for removing material from the wall of a cavity or other surface

A

curet/curette

384
Q

elevator

A

instrument for lifting tissue or bone

385
Q

instrument for lifting tissue or bone

A

elevator

386
Q

forceps

A

instrument for holding or extracting

387
Q

instrument for holding or extracting

A

forceps

388
Q

Gigli saw

A

flexible wire saw

389
Q

flexible wire saw

A

Gigli saw

390
Q

hemostat

A

small clamp for stopping blood flow from a vessel

391
Q

small clamp for stopping blood flow from a vessel

A

hemostat

392
Q

rasp

A

surgical file

393
Q

surgical file

A

rasp

394
Q

retractor

A

instrument used to maintain exposure by separating a wound and holding back organs or tissues

395
Q

instrument used to maintain exposure by separating a wound and holding back organs or tissues

A

retractor

396
Q

rongeur

A

gouge forceps

397
Q

gouge forceps

A

rongeur

398
Q

scalpel

A

surgical knife

399
Q

surgical knife

A

scalpel

400
Q

scissors

A

cutting instrument with two opposing blades

401
Q

cutting instrument with two opposing blades

A

scissors

402
Q

sound

A

instrument for exploring a cavity or canal

403
Q

trocar

A

sharp, pointed instrument contained in a cannula, used to puncture a cavity

404
Q

sharp, pointed instrument contained in a cannula, used to puncture a cavity

A

trocar

405
Q

instrument for exploring a cavity or canal

A

sound

406
Q

Meaning of -gram vs -graph

A

record of data using a specialized technique for a specific area of the body vs instrument for recording or record of data

407
Q

spell the word for surgical repair of the bladder

A

cystorrhaphy

408
Q

surgical fixation of the bladder

A

cystopexy

409
Q

cystopexy

A

surgical fixation of the bladder

410
Q

cystorrhaphy

A

surgical repair of the bladder

411
Q

fusion of a joint

A

arthrodesis

412
Q

arthrodesis

A

fusion of a joint

413
Q

instrument for incising a joint

A

arthrotome

414
Q

arthrotome

A

instrument for incising a joint

415
Q

creation of an opening into the colon

A

colostomy

416
Q

colostomy

A

creation of an opening into the colon

417
Q

identify and define the root word of allergy

A

erg, work

418
Q

hepatorrhaphy

A

surgical repair of the liver

419
Q

surgical repair of the liver

A

hepatorrhaphy

420
Q

prediction of outcome of disease

A

prognosis

421
Q

prognosis

A

prediction of outcome of disease

Medical Terminology A (7 decks)

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