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Exam 1 Terms & Acronyms Flashcards

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ADA

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Americans with Disabilities Act

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ADC

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Adult day care

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ADL

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Activities of daily living

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ADN

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Associates degree nurse

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AFDC

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Aid to Families with Dependent Children

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AHA

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American Hospital Association

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AHRQ

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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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AIDS

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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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ALF

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Assisted living facility

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ALOS

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Average length of stay

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AMA

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American Medical Association

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APC’s

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Ambulatory payment classifications

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BBA

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Balanced Budget Act

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BSN

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Baccalaureate degree nurse

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CAH

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Critical access hospital

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CAM

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Complementary and alternative medicine

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CBO

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Congressional Budget Office

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CDC

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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CEO

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Chief executive officer

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CHAMPUS

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Tricare program

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CHC

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Community health center

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CMS

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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CNA

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Certified nursing assistant

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COBRA

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Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985

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CON

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Certificate of need

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COPD

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPI

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Consumer price index

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CPOE

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Computerized physician order entry

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CPT

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Current procedural terminology

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CRNA

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Certified registered nurse anesthetist

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CT

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Computed tomography

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CVA

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Cardiovascular accident

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DHHS

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Department of Health and Human Services

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DMD

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Doctor of dental medice

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DME

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Durable medical equipment

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DoD

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Department of Defense

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DOs

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Doctor of osteopathy

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DPM

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Doctor of podiatric medicine

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DRGs

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Diagnostic related groups

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DSM-IV

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

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DTP

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Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis

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ECG

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Electrocardiogram

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ED

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Emergency department

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EEG

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Electroencephalogram

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EHRs

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Electronic health records

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EMT

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Emergency medical technician

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EMTALA

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Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act

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EPA

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Environmental Protection Agency

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ESRD

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End-stage renal disease

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Affective disorders

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Group of disorders characterized by severe mood changes, often accompanied by a manic or depressive syndrome.

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Allied health

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Broad category that includes services and professionals in many health related technical areas. Ex: techs, assistants, therapist, and technologists.

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Allopathy

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Philosophy of medicine that views medical treatment as active intervention to counteract the effects of disease through medical and surgical procedures that produce effects opposite those of the disease.

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Alternative medicine

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Complementary medicine that uses nontraditional remedies

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Anesthesiology

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Administration of drugs for the prevention or relief of pain during surgery.

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Angioplasty

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Reconstruction or restructuring of a blood vessel by operative means or nonsurgical techniques. Ex: ballon dialation or laser.

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Anorexia nervosa

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Mental disturbance characterized by self-imposed starvation because the patient may feel full even when emaciated.

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Atherosclerosis

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A form of hardening of the arteries caused by accumulation of substances such as fatty deposits.

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Bulimia

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Mental disturbance that leads to bouts of overheating followed by induced vomiting.

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

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Medical procedure used to restart a patient’s heart and breathing when the patient has suffered a heart failure.

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Chiropractor

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Doctor of Chiropractor, must licensed to practice, complete accredited program and pass examination given by state board.

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Comorbidity

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Presence of more than one health problem in an individual.

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Dementia

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Brain disorder characterized by progressive mental deterioration with loss of memory. Alzheimer’s disease is one disorder that leads to severe dementia.

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Dental assistant

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Usually work for dentist in preparation, examination, and treatment of patients.

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Dermatology

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Medical science pertaining to the study of the skin and its diseases.

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Dyspnea

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Difficult or labored respiration, shortness of breath.

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Emergent condition

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Acute medical condition that requires immediate medical attention.

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Encephalitis

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Inflammation of the brain.

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Encephalogragphy

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X-ray examination of the brain.

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Enteral

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Within or by way of the intestine.

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Epidemiology

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The study of the distribution and determinants of health, health-related behavior, disease, disorder, and death in a population group.

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Etiology

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Study of causes of disease or dysfunction.

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Gatekeeper

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Primary care physician who functions as the provider of first contact to deliver primary care services and to make referrals for specialty care.

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Geriatrics

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A branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases that accompany aging.

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Gerontology

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Study of the aging process and the special problems associated with aging.

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Hemiplegia

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Paralysis of one-half of the body.

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Holistic medicine

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A philosophy of health that emphasizes the well-being of every aspect of a person, including the physical, mental, social, and spiritual aspects of health.

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Homeopathy

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A system of medicine based on theory that “like cures like”, meaning large doses of substances that produce symptoms of a disease in healthy people can be administered in small and diluted doses to cure the same illness. Founded in 18th century. By Samuel Hahnemann a German physician

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Hospitalist

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Physician who specializes in care of hospital patients.

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Hypertension

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High blood pressure

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Iatrogenic illness (injury)

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Illness or injury caused by the process of medical care.

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Low birth weight

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Less than 2500 grams at birth

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Mammography

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Use of breast X-ray to detect unsuspected breast cancer in a symptomatic women.

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Neonatal

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First 28 days after birth

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Neurology

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Branch of medicine that specializes in the nervous system and its diseases.

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Nosocomial infection

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Infections acquired while receiving healthcare

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Obesity

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Calculated by dividing body weight in kg by height in meters. 30 or higher for adults.

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Oncology

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Medical specialty dealing with cancers and tumors

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Optometrist

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Provides vision care, has Doctor of Optometry degree and passes written and clinical board.

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Orthopedics

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Branch of medicine dealing with skeletal system (bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and cartilage).

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Osteopathy

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Based in holistic approach. Uses traditional methods and supplements them by advocating treatment that involves correction of the position of the joints or tissues and emphasizes diet and environment as factors that might destroy natural resistance.

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Osteoporosis

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Loss of bone density

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Ostomy

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Surgically formed artificial opening for bowel discharge

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Otitis media

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Inflammation of the middle ear

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Parental nutrition

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TNP Total parental nutrition

Infuses nutrients and water into veins through a catheter, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract

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Pathology

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Study of the nature and cause of disease that involves changes in structure and function.

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Perinatal

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Time period from the 28th week of pregnancy to 28 days after birth

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Pharmacology

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Body of science dealing with drugs, their nature, properties, and effects.

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Phlebotomy

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Drawing blood by using a syringe and needle

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Physician extenders

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Non physician practitioners NPP

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Physician assistant

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Work in a dependent relationship with a supervising physician to provide comprehensive medical care. Evaluation, monitoring, diagnostics, therapeutics, counseling, and referral.

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Podiatrist

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Professionals who treat foot disease and deformities.

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Postpartum

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Occurring after childbirth

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Prosthesis

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Artificial device used to enhance lost functioning

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Telemedicine

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Use of telecommunications device to conduct two-way, interactive video consultations or transmit digital images

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Telemetry

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Remote monitoring, cardiac function from central station

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Triage

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System of prioritizing treatment when demand exceeds supply.

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Ventilator

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Mechanical device for artificial breathing..

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