Final Flashcards
1
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What is inflammation of the skin ?
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Dermatitis
2
Q
Study of illness of the stomach
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Gastrology
3
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Surgical incision into the stomach
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Gastronomy
4
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Removal of the stomach
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Gastrectomy
5
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Tumor in the stomach
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Gastrinoma
6
Q
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach
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Gastritis
7
Q
Examination of the inside of the stomach
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Gastroscopy
8
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B.I.d
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Twice a day
9
Q
Noct or hs
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At night
10
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p.c
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After meals
11
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P.r.n
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As needed
12
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Q.I.d
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Four times a day
13
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NPO
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Nothing by mouth
14
Q
Stat
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Immediately
15
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vs
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Vital signs
16
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P
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Pulse
17
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R
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Respiratory rate
18
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T
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Temperature
19
Q
BP
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Blood pressure
20
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PT
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Physical therapy
21
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HX
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History
22
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SX
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Symptoms
23
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DX
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Diagnosis
24
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TX
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Treatment
25
OZ
Ounce
26
WBC
White blood cell
27
What is panarthritis
Inflammation of all joints
28
What is semiconscious?
Partially conscious
29
What is incision of heart wall?
Cardiotomy
30
What is the condition of having a blood clot?
Thrombosis
31
Slow hear rate/pulse
Bradycardia
32
Fast respiratory rate
Tachypnea
33
Hypotension
Low blood pressure
34
Myalgia
Muscle pain/aches
35
What is homeostasis?
A state of equilibrium
36
Systemic
Pertaining to body as a whole
37
What is chronic mean?
Referring to a persistent disease or illness
38
Idiopathic etiology
Unknown cause of disease
39
Necrosis
Pathological, death of cells or tissues
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Exacerbation
An increase in severity of disease or symptoms
41
Thoracentesis
Removal of fluid from space around the lungs
42
Cervical
Pertaining to Neck
43
Lumbar
Pertaining to lower back
44
Thoracic cavity
Space within chest occupied by lungs, heart, and other organs
45
Dorsal
Back
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Inferior
Below
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Superficial
Near the surface
48
Ventral
Pertaining to belly/front
49
Supine
Lying on back
50
Prone
Lying on stomach
51
Lateral recumbant
Lying on the side with knees flexed
52
Posterior
Toward the back(opposite of anterior)
53
Fowler
Lying on back with head of bed, raise 45 degrees
54
Leukocyte
White blood cell
55
Melanocyte
Black/dark cell
56
Cyanosis
Bluish discoloration
57
Erythrocyte
Red blood cell
58
Melanoma
Tumor characterized by dark appearance
59
Xanthoderma
Yellow discoloration
60
Erythema
Reddish discoloration
61
Supraclavicular
Above clavicle
62
Organomegaly
Enlarged Organ
63
What does infection may be systemic mean
It may be getting worse
64
What does acute mean?
It is persistent
65
Suprapubic
Above pelvis
66
Sub
Below
67
Hypotension
Low blood pressure
68
Superficial
Answer if it’s not deep
69
Epi
Around
70
Polyarthritis
Inflammation of the joints
71
Toxemia
Toxins in blood
72
Hypoxemia
Low oxygen in blood
73
Supine
Lying Face up
74
Dorsal recumbent
Lying on the back with legs bent and feet flat
75
Tachycardia
High heart rate
76
Hyperglycemia
High blood sugar in blood
77
Prone
Lying face down
78
Cystitis
Inflammation of the bladder
79
Bradypnea
Slow respiratory rate
