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anion

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A negatively charged ion (e.g. chloride)

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anuria

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A failure to produce urine (<50mL urine output per day)

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Aq

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water

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ascites

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Abnormal fluid accumulation in the abdomen

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atrophy

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Wasting away

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azotemia

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A buildup of urea in the blood

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Beyond Use Date

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An expiration date applied to a compound product, beyond which the drug should not be used

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bioavailability

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the proportion (Expressed as a percentage) of a drug that enters into the systemic circulation and is avaiable to exert its biological action

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bolus

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A single intravenous dose of a medication administeredall at once over a short period of time

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bulimia

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An eating disorder characterized by distorted body image, and a cycle of overeating followed by purging

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Ca

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calcium

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cachexia

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Extreme weight loss and muscle wasting due to a chronic illness

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cation

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A positively charged ion (e.g. sodium)

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cc

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cubic centimeter

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central line

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A long catheter inserted into a neck, upper chest or groin vein and guided into a large central vein (superior vena cava) to administer intravenous medications or fluids

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chelation

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the process by which ions and molecules (i.e. drugs) bine to metal ions, forming a non-absorbable complex

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Cl

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chloride

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CO2

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carbon dioxide

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crystalluria

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The presence of crystals in the urine caused by metabolic disorders or drugs

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cystitis

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inflammation of the bladder

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

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a life-threatening hyperglycemic crisis characterized by high blood glucose, anion gap metabolic acidosis, and ketones in the blood or urine

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enteral

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involving the intestines

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enuresis

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involving urination

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etiology

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the cause (i.e. disease)

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ETOH
ethyl alcohol
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exacerbation
an increase or worsening (i.e. severity of disease)
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extravasation
The leakage of fluid from a blood vessel to the surrounding tissue
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Fe
iron
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fl, fld
fluid
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gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach
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gastroparesis
Partial paralysis of the stomach
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Hematuria
blood in the urine
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hepatotoxicity
Damage to the liver
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hydro-
water
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hyperammonemia
Excess levels of ammonia in the blood
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hyperbilirubinemia
Excess levels of bilirubin in the blood
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hypercalcemia
Excess levels of calcium in the blood
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hypercalciuria
Excess levels of calcium in the urine
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hypercapnia
Excessive level of carbon dioxide in the blood
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hyperkalemia
Above normal levels of potassium in the blood
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hyperlipidemia
Above normal levels of lipids in the blood
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hypermagnesemia
Higher than normal levels of magnesium in the blood
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hypernatremia
Above normal levels of sodium in the blood
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Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)
a hyperglycemic crisis characterized by very high blood glucose, severe dehydration, and confusion
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hyperphosphatemia
Above normal levels of phosphate in the blood
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hyperuricemia
Above normal levels of uric acid in the blood
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hypervolemia
Excess fluid in the blood, or fluid overload
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hypocalcemia
Lower than normal levels of calcium (Ca++) in the blood
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hypoglycemia
Low blood glucose
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hypokalemia
Below normal levels of potassium (K+) in the blood
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hypolipidemia
Below normal levels of lipids in the blood
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hypomagnesemia
Lower than normal levels of magnesium in the blood
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hyponatremia
A low amount of sodium in the blood below normally acceptable levels
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hypophosphatemia
Low number of phosphates in the blood
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hypovolemia
A low amount of blood in the body
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IV
intravenous
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mucositis
Inflammation of the mucous membrane
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NS
normal saline
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oligohidrosis
reduced sweat production; also called hypohidrosis
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peripheral line
a short catheter inserted into a peripheral vein, usually in the hand or the lower part of the arm/foot, to administer intravenous medications and fluids
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peripherally inserted central line (PICC)
a central line inserted peripherally (in a vein in the arm) and advanced through the vein until the tip reaches a large vessel (often the superior vena cava)
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peristalsis
wave-like muscle movements of the gastrointestinal tract that help digest food and push the contents forward
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pH
hydrogen ion concentration
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phlebitis
inflammation of the vein
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polydipsia
Excessive thirst
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polyphagia
Excessive eating and increased appetite
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polyuria
Increased frequency of urine
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PVC
polyvinyl chloride
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pyelonephritis
Inflammation of the kidney and pelvic area secondary to infection
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rales
an abnormal rattling or crackling sound hear when examining the lungs with a stethoscope
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sepsis
a life-threatening immune response to infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ dysfunction, and death
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shock
a medical emergency (with high mortality), most often characterized by severe hypotension and hypoperfusion of vital organs
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stenosis
the narrowing of a body space
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stricture
an abnormal narrowing of a body passage
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troph/o
nutrition
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-trophy
nourishment, development
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unilateral
on one side of the body
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uremia
a buildup of urea (a nitrogen waste product normally eliminated by the kidneys) in the blood; also called azotemia
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vesicant
a drug that can cause severe tissue damage or blistering
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dys-
difficult, abnormal, or painful
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atypical
unusual
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ausculation
Listening to internal organs with a stethoscope
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bilateral
on both sides of the body
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BUD
Beyond Use Date
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hyper-
high, above normal, or excessive
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hypo-
low or below normal
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ischemia
Condition related to lack of blood flow, often described to various organs
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malaise
General feeling of weakness
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morbidity
illness or disease
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mortality
death
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oligo-
too little or too few
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prophylaxis
Prevention

IPC Medical Terminology (11 decks)

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