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Final Review Flashcards

1
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NKDA

A

no known dental allergies

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2
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HS

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at bedtime

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3
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Dx

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diagnosis

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4
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Hx

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history

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5
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N/A

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next appointment, not applicable

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6
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FM

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full moth

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7
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HBV

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hep v virus

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8
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Prn

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as needed

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9
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bid

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twice a day

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10
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tid

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three times a day

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11
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qid

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four times a day

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12
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pt

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patient

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13
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rx

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prescription

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14
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TB

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tuberculosis

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15
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PO

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by mouth

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16
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IM

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intramuscular

17
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Q4H

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every four hours

18
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TIA

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transient ischemic attack

19
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signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure

A 
fatigue and weakness 
ankle swelling (edema)
clubbing of digits 
syncope 
angina 
breathing difficulty
increased urination at night
20
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A1C

A

monitors long-term glucose control over 30-90 days
ideal for diabetic: under 6.5%
at risk goal: 6.0%
insulin shock: excessive insulin
diabetic ketoacidosis: not enough insulin (uncommon in type 2)

21
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signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia

A 
polyuria 
polyphagia 
dry, warm skin
weak, rapid pulse 
fruity breaths 
kusmalls respirations 
altered level of consciousness
22
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signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia

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pale, moist skin 
weakness dizziness 
shallow respirations 
headache 
altered level of consciousness
sudden onset
blood glucose <50 mg/ 100 mL
23
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kussmauls respirations are a sign of

A

diabetic ketoacidosis

hyperglycemia

24
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most common medication for angina

A

nitroglycerin

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