IPC terms Flashcards

1
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crestor

A

generic: Rosuvastatin
prim. indic: Dyslipidemia
pharm. cate: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
(statin)
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily

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Lipitor

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generic: atorvastatin
prim. indic: Dyslipidemia
pharm. cate: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (statin)
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily

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Altoprev; Mevacor

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generic: lovastatin
prim. indic: Dyslipidemia
pharm. cate: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (statin)
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily

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Pravachol

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generic: pravastatin
prim. indic: Dyslipidemia
pharm. cate: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (statin)
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily

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zocor

A

generic: Simvastatin
prim. indic: Dyslipidemia
pharm. cate: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (statin)
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily

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Zetia

A

generic: Ezetimibe
prim. indic: Dyslipidemia
pharm. cate: Antilipemic
Route of admin: PO

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Antara, Tricor, Triglide, Trilipix

A

generic: fenofibrate
prim. indic: Dyslipidemia
pharm. cate: Fibric Acid Antilipemic
Route of admin: PO

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Coumadin, Jantoven

A

generic: warfarin
prim. indic: Anticoagulation
pharm. cate: Anticoagulant, Vitamin K Antagonist
Route of admin: PO
dosing freq: once daily

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Xarelto

A

generic: Rivaroxaban
prim. indic: Anticoagulation
pharm. cate: Anticoagulant, Factor Xa Inhibitor
Route of admin: PO

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Plavix

A

generic: Clopidogrel
prim. indic: Thromboembolic Disorders
pharm. cate: Antiplatelet Agent
Route of admin: PO

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Lanoxin

A

generic: Digoxin
prim. indic: Heart Failure
pharm. cate: Cardiac Glycoside
Route of admin: PO, IV

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NitroStat

A

generic: Nitroglycerin
prim. indic: angina
pharm. cate: Nitrate, vasodilator
Route of admin: PO, SL, IV, transdermal, rectal, translingual

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Imdur

A

generic: isosorbide mononitrate
prim. indic: angina
pharm. cate: Nitrate, vasodilator
Route of admin: PO

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Klor-Con, K-Tab

A

generic: potassium chloride
prim. indic: Hypokalemia
pharm. cate: Potassium supplement
Route of admin: PO, IV

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Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid, Tirosint

A

Generic: Levothyroxine
prim. indic: Hypothyroidism
pharm. cate: Thyroid Product
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily

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Armour Thyroid

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Generic: Desiccated Thyroid
prim. indic: Hypothyroidism
pharm. cate: Thyroid Product
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily

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Tapazole

A

Generic: Methimazole
prim. indic: Hyperthyroidism
pharm. cate: Anti-thyroid Agent
Route of admin: PO, rectal

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Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Fortamet, Riomet

A

Generic: metformin
prim. indic: Type-2 Diabetes
pharm. cate: Biguanide
Route of admin: PO
Dosing freq: Immediate Release: Once daily or BID
Extended Release: once daily

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19
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Januvia

A

Generic: SITagliptin
prim. indic: Type-2 Diabetes
pharm. cate: Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor
Route of admin: PO

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Invokana

A

Generic: Canagliflozin
prim. indic: Type-2 Diabetes
pharm. cate: Sodium-Glucose Contransporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitor
Route of admin: PO

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Jardiance

A

Generic: Empagliflozin
prim. indic: Type-2 Diabetes
pharm. cate: Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitor
Route of admin: PO

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Actos

A

Generic: Pioglitazone
prim. indic: Type-2 Diabetes
pharm. cate: Thiazolidinedione
Route of admin: PO

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23
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PR

A

Per Rectum
Prescription abbreviation

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24
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PRN

A

As Needed
Prescription abbreviation

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25
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PV

A

Per Vagina
Prescription abbreviation

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26
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Q

A

Every
Prescription abbreviation

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27
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QD

A

Every Day
Prescription abbreviation

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28
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Q_H

A

Every hours
Prescription

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29
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QID

A

4 times a day
Prescription

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30
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QOD

A

Every other day
Prescription

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31
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QS

A

Sufficient quantity
Prescription

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32
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QS AD

A

Sufficient quantity to make
Prescription

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33
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Rx

A

Prescription
Prescription

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34
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s or w/o

A

without
Prescription

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35
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SC, SQ, Subc, subq

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subcutaneous
Prescription

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36
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SL

A

sublingual
Prescription

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37
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ss

A

one half
Prescription

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38
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STAT

A

immediately
Prescription

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39
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supp, sup

A

suppository
Prescription

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40
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TID

A

3 times a day
Prescription

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41
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TIW

A

3 times a week
Prescription

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42
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TOP

A

Topically
Prescription

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43
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U

A

units
Prescription

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44
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UD

A

As directed
Prescription

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45
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Ung

A

ointment
Prescription

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46
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WA

A

While awake
Prescription

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47
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WK

A

week
Prescription

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48
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cathar/o-, cathart/o-

Cathartic -

A

Cleansing, purging

Cathartic - a substance that accelerates defecation

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-cele

Cardiocele

A

Pertaining to a tumor or swelling, or hernia

Cardiocele - hernia in heart

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50
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-centesis

Amniocentesis

A

Procedure in which a body cavity is punctured often to drain fluid or collect a sample

Amniocentesis - a procedure used to take out a small sample of the amniotic fluid for testing

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51
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cephal/o-

“Cephaloplegia

A

head

“Cephaloplegia -a condition characterized by paralysis that occurs in the muscles of the head or neck
Also see cephalgia”

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52
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cerebr/o-

Intracerebral hemorrhage

A

Cerebrum

Intracerebral hemorrhage - bleeding into the brain tissue

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cervico-

Cervicodynia

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Pertaining to the neck or cervix (neck of uterus)

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cheil/o-

Cheilitis

A

Lip

Cheilitis - inflammation of the lips

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chir-

Chiroplasty

A

Hand

Chiroplasty - plastic surgery of the hand

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chlor, verdin-

Chlorosis

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green

Chlorosis - an iron-deficienc anemia / causes a greenish tint to the skin

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chole-

Cholangiohepatitis -

A

bile

Cholangiohepatitis - inflammation of the liver and bile ducts

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cholecyst/o-

“Cholecystectomy -

Cholecystitis -

Cholelithiasis

A

Gallbladder

“Cholecystectomy - surgical removal of the gallbladder

Cholecystitis - inflammation of the gallbladder

Cholelithiasis - the formation of stones (calculi) in the gallbladder”

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chondr/o-

Chondrocarcoma -

A

Pertaining to cartilage

Chondrocarcoma - cartilaginous tumors

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-cidal, -cide

fungicide

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Pertaining to killing

Fungicide - a substance that kills fungi

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cili-

Ciliary muscle

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Cilia, ciliary, eyelashes

Ciliary muscle - an intrinsic muscle of the eye

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circum, peri-

“Circumvascular -

Pericardium

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Around

“Circumvascular - around a vessel

Pericardium - saclike tissue surrounding the heart”

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cirrh, glav, lute, xanth-

“Cirrhosis-=

Xanthoderma -

A

Yellow

“Cirrhosis-advanced, irreversible fibrosis (scarring) of the liver leads to yellowness of the liver and of the skin
Xanthoderma - yellowness of the skin”

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clas-, -clasis, -clast

“Odontoclasis -

Osteoclast -

A

Break, smash

“Odontoclasis - breaking of a tooth

Osteoclast - a cell that breaks down bone and is responsible for bone resorption”

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-cle, cule, culun, culuc, et, ium, ole, olum, olus

“Vessicle -

Arteriole -

A

Small

“Vessicle - small fluid filled sac (blister)

Arteriole - very small blood vessel that branches off of an artery”

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co, com, con, sym, syn-

Synathrosis -

A

together, with

Synathrosis -articulation in which the bones are rigidly joined by fibrous tissue

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67
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colon/o-

Colonoscopy

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Colon (large intestines)

Colonoscopy - an exam used to look in the large intestine (colon) and rectum

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68
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colp/o-

Colposcopy

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Vagina

Colposcopy - a procedure to examine cervix, vagina and vulva

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69
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conjunctiv/o-

Conjunctivitis

A

Conjunctiva (mucous membrane that lines inner surface of eyelids)

Conjunctivitis - inflammation of the conjunctiva

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70
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contra-

Contrafissure =

A

Against or opposed

Contrafissure - a fracture in a part opposite the site of the blow

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71
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corpor/o-

tinea corporus

A

Body

Tinea corporus - superficial fungal infection of the body

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cost/o-

'’Costochondritis

A

Pertaining to a rib

Costochondritis - inflammation of the cartilage that joins ribs to breastbone

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73
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lopressor

A

generic: metoprolol tartrate
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: beta blocker
Route of admin: PO, IV
Dosing Freq: BID

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74
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Cardizem, cardizem CD, Cartia XR, Tiazac

A

generic: diltiazem
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: calcium channel blocker
Route of admin: PO, IV

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75
Q

MDI

A

Meter dose inhaler
prescription

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76
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brady
bradycardia
bradykinesia

A

slow
slow heart rate
slow movement

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77
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IVP

A

Intervenous push
pres.

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78
Q

auto
autoimmune

A

self
immune system attack self

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79
Q

aneurym/o-
aneurysm

A

localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel

ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel

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80
Q

avapro

A

generic: irbestartan
prim. indic: Hypertension
pharm. cate: ARB
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: Once daily

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81
Q

athero/o-
atherosclerosis

A

plaque

build-up of plaque within the arterial wall which leads to a narrowing of the arterial space

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82
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catapres

A

generic: Clonidine
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: alpha 2 antagonist
Route of admin: PO, transdermal
Dosing Freq:

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83
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hytrin

A

generic: terasozin
prim. indic: hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia
pharm. cate: alpha 1 antagonist
Route of admin: PO

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84
Q

ID

A

Intradermal, infectious disease
pres.

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85
Q

Inj

A

injection
pres.

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86
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auscult/o-
auscultation

A

to listen
Listen to organs using a stethoscope

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Q

zebeta

A

generic: bisoprolol
prim. indic: hypertension and heart failure
pharm. cate: beta blocker
Route of admin: PO

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88
Q

mL

A

milliliter

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89
Q

IVPB

A

intravenous piggyback
pres

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90
Q

norvasc

A

generic: amlodipine
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: Ca+ channel blocker
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq:

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91
Q

cozaar

A

generic: losartan
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: ARB
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: Once daily

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Q

adren/o-
adrenal/o
adrenopathy

A

adrenal gland
any disease ofo the adrenal gland

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diovan

A

generic: valsartan
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: ARB
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: Once daily

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94
Q

aphth/o
aphthous stomatitis

A

ulcer
mouth ulcer

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95
Q

EC

A

enteric coated
pres.

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96
Q

Ad
adhesion

A

to, toward, near
to stick to

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97
Q

arthr/o-, articul/o
arthralgia, arthritis

A

joint
joint pian
joint inflammation

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98
Q

aerlo, aero
aerobic

A

air, gas

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99
Q

PO

A

by mouth

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100
Q

OS

A

Left eye

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101
Q

ODT

A

orally disintegrating tablet

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102
Q

OD

A

right eye

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103
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Apresoline

A

generic: hydralazine
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: vasodilator
Route of admin: PO, IV, IM

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104
Q

HS

A

at bedtime
pres

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105
Q

Cardura

A

generic: doxasozin
prim. indic: hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia
pharm. cate: alpha 1 antagonist
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq:

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106
Q

OTC

A

over the counter
pres

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107
Q

atri/o
atrioventricular

A

upper heart chamber
atria and the ventricles

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108
Q

aur/o, auricul/o-
auriculotherapy

A

ear
any acupressure or acupuncture treatment that is limited to the ears

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109
Q

axill/o
auxiliary

A

armpit

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110
Q

PC

A

after meals

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111
Q

asthen/o-
-asthen/o
athenia

A

weak weakness

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IU

A

international units

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113
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brachy
brevi
brachydactyly
brachyglossal

A

short
short finger
short tongue

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114
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bacteri/o
bacteriocidal

A

bacteria

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115
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bi, bin, di, diplo, dis
bilateral

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two
two sides

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116
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procardia
procardia XL
Adalat CC

A

generic: NIFEDIPINE
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: Ca2+ channel blocker
Route of admin: PO

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117
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NR

A

no refills

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118
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DDI

A

drug-drug interaction

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119
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alge-, alges
algesia

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pain
pain sensitive

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120
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audi/o-
audiology

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hearing
study of hearing

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121
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Toprol xl

A

generic: metroprolol succinate
prim. indic: hypertension/heart failure
pharm. cate: beta blocker
Route of admin: PO

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122
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cata-
catatropia

A

down
both eyes are turned downward

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123
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balan/o-
balanitis
balanorrhea

A

glans penis
balanitis: inflamed glans penis
balanorrhea: discharge from the glans penis

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124
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ante-, fore-, pro-, pre-,
antepartum

A

before, forward
antepartum: before labor

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125
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angio-, vas(o)
angioedema

A

vessel
angioedema: blood vessel leak fluid into tissues causing swelling

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126
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AS

A

Left ear

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127
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anti, contra, counter
anticoagulant

A

against
against clotting

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128
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DPI

A

Dry powder inhaler

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129
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D/C

A

discontinue

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130
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AU

A

both ears

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131
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carpus, carp/o, carpometacarp,
carpal tunnel. syndrome

A

wrist (carpals)
carpometacarpal;: wrist, bonnes, and metacarpal
Carpal tunnel: squeezed median nerve

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132
Q

inderal, inderal LA

A

generic: Propanolol
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: beta blocker
Route of admin: PO

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133
Q

Adip/o
adiposis

A

fat
abnormal fat condition

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134
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tenormin

A

generic: atenolol
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: beta blocker
Route of admin: PO

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135
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coreg, coreg CR

A

generic: carvedilol
prim. indic: Hypertension and heart failure
pharm. cate: beta blocker
Route of admin: PO

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136
Q

Bucc/o
buccal

A

cheek
cheek swab

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137
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bursa-
bursae bursitis

A

pouch or sac
small fluid-filled sacs that reduce joint friction

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138
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caco-
cacogeusia

A

bad, ill
bad taste

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139
Q

calc
renal calculi

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stone, also heel
kidney stone

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140
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calori-
calorie

A

heat
unit of heat

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141
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carcin/o-
carcinoma

A

tumor
cancer

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142
Q

ankyl-
ankylosinng spondylitis

A

attached, crooked, fixed
spine bending lower

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143
Q

zestoretic

A

generic: lisinopril + hydrochlorothiazide
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: ACE inhibitor + Thiazide diuretic
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily

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144
Q

C-I, C-II, C-III, C-IV, C-V

A

Controlled substance schedule

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145
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an/o
anorectal

A

anus
both anus + rectum

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146
Q

hyzaar

A

generic: losartan + hydrocholorthiazide
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: ARB + Thiazide diuretic
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily

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147
Q

thalitone

A

generic: chorothalidone
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: thiazide diuretic
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily

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148
Q

a/an
akinesia, anuria, aphasia

A

without
no movement, no urination, lack of speech

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149
Q

Altace

A

generic: ramipril
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: ACE inhibitor
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily

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150
Q

accupril

A

generic: quinapril
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: ACE inhibitor
Route of admin: PO
Dosing Freq: once daily

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151
Q

algia, dynia
cephalgia, neuralgia, glossodynia

A

pain
headache, nerve pain, tongue pain

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152
Q

anteri/o
arterigram

A

artery
artery imaging technique

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153
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bronch/i bronch/o
bronchitis

A

bronchus (airway)
bronchitis: inflamed bronchial tubes in lungs

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154
Q

IM

A

intramuscular

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155
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IV

A

intravenous

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156
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OU

A

each eye

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157
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blephar/o-
blepharitis

A

pertaining to eyelid
inflamed eyelid

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158
Q

calan, calan SR, veralan

A

generic: verapamil
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: calcium channel blocker
Route of admin: PO, IV

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159
Q

lasix

A

generic: furosemide
prim. indic: hypertension and edema
pharm. cate: loop diuretic
Route of admin: PO, IV

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160
Q

LOTENSIN

A

generic: benazepril
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: ACE inhibitor
Route of admin: PO
dosing freq: once daily

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161
Q

microzide

A

generic: hydrochlorothiazide
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: thiazide diuretic
route of admin: PO
Route of admin: once daily

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162
Q

AD

A

right ear

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163
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ATC

A

around the clock

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164
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ambi, amphi, ampho
ambidextrous

A

both
write with both hands

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165
Q

ambulo
ambulatory

A

walk
able to walk

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166
Q

c/w

A

with

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167
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EN

A

each nostril

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168
Q

dtd

A

of such doses

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169
Q

BID

A

twice a day

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170
Q

gtt, gtts

A

drop, drops

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171
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alb, album, leuko
leukocyte

A

white
white blood cell

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172
Q

BIW

A

twice a week

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173
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aldactone

A

generic: spironolactone
prim. indic: hypertension/ edema
pharm. cate: potassium-sparing diuretic/aldosterone diuretic
Route of admin: PO

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174
Q

allo
allophasis

A

not normal
abnormal speech

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175
Q

vasotec

A

generic: enalapril
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: ACE inhibitor
Route of admin: PO
Dosing freq: once daily

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176
Q

acr/o-
acromegaly

A

extremity of the body
produce too much growth hormone causing body tissues to grow quickly

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177
Q

abdomin-
abdominal

A

abdomen

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178
Q

zestril/prinivil

A

generic: lisinopril
prim. indic: hypertension
pharm. cate: ACE inhibitor
Route of admin: PO
dosing freq: once daily

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179
Q

arche
menarche

A

beginning
first period

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180
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andr-
androgen

A

male
male hormone ex: testosterone

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181
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anter/o-
anterograde

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in front of
moving forward

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182
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diazide, maxzide, maxzide-25

A

generic: triamterene + hydrochlorothiazide
prim. indic: hypertension/edema
pharm. cate: potassium sparing diuretic/thiazide diuretic combo.
Route of admin: PO
dosing freq: once daily

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183
Q

cardio-
cardiomegaly

A

heart
enlarged heart

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184
Q

AC

A

before meals

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185
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Amaryl

A

generic: Glimepiride
prim. indic: DM2
pharm. cate: Sulfonylurea
Route of admin: PO

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186
Q

Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL

A

generic: glipizide
prim. indic: DM2
pharm. cate: Sulfonylurea
Route of admin: PO

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187
Q

Glynase, Diabeta

A

generic: glyburide
prim. indic: DM2
pharm. cate: Sulfonylurea
Route of admin: PO

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188
Q

Trulicity

A

generic: dulaglutide
prim. indic: DM2
pharm. cate: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist
Route of admin: SC
Dosing freq: once weekly

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189
Q

Victoza

A

generic: Liraglutide
prim. indic: DM2
pharm. cate: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist
Route of admin: SC
Dosing freq: once daily

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190
Q

Lantus, toupee, basaglar

A

generic: insulin glargine
prim. indic: Diabetes (type 1 or 2)
pharm. cate: insulin (long acting)
Route of admin: SC
Dosing freq: once daily

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191
Q

levemir

A

generic: insulin detemir
prim. indic: diabetes (type 1 or 2)
pharm. cate: insulin (long acting)
Route of admin: SC
dosing freq: once daily

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192
Q

tresiba

A

generic: insulin degludec
prim. indic: diabetes type 1 or 2
pharm. cate: insulin (long acting)
Route of admin: SC
dosing freq: once daily

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193
Q

Humalog

A

generic: insulin lispro
prim. indic: diabetes type 1 or 2
pharm. cate: insulin (rapid acting)
Route of admin: SC
dosing freq: TID AC

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194
Q

Novolog

A

generic: insulin aspart
prim. indic: diabetes type 1 or 2
pharm. cate: insulin (rapid acting)
Route of admin: SC
Dosing freq: TID AC

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195
Q

protonix

A

generic: pantoprazole
prim. indic: heartburn, GERD, PUD
pharm. cate: proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Route of admin: PO, IV

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196
Q

Nexium

A

generic: esomeprazole
prim. indic: Heartburn, GERD, PUD
pharm. cate: PPI
Route of admin: PO, IV

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197
Q

Prilosec

A

generic: omeprazole
prim. indic: heartburn, GERD, PUD
pharm. cate: PPI
Route of admin: PO

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198
Q

Prevacid, Prevacid solutab

A

generic: lansoprazole
prim. indic: heartburn, GERD, PUD
pharm. cate: PPI
Route of admin: PO

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199
Q

Dexliant

A

generic: dexlansoprazole
prim. indic: heartburn, GERD, PUD
pharm. cate: PPI
Route of admin: PO

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200
Q

Pepacid

A

generic: Famotidine
prim. indic: heartburn, GERD, PUD
pharm. cate: Histamine-2 receptor antagonist (H2RA)
Route of admin: PO, IV

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201
Q

A & O

A

Alert and oriented

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202
Q

ABG

A

arterial blood gas

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Q

ADL

A

activity of daily living

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204
Q

ADR

A

adverse drug rxn

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205
Q

ALT

A

alanine aminotransferase

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206
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ANC

A

Absolute neutrophil count

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207
Q

aPTT, PTT

A

activated partial. thromboplastin time

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Q

AST

A

aspartate aminotransferase

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209
Q

BG

A

blood glucose

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210
Q

BMD

A

bone mineral density

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BMI

A

body mass index

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Q

-cubitus/ cubital

Antecubital - the area of depression anterior to the elbow joint (inside of elbow

A

elbow

Antecubital - the area of depression anterior to the elbow joint (inside of elbow)

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Q

cutane/o-

“Cutaneous

Subcutaneous

A

Skin

“Cutaneous - relating to or affecting the skin

Subcutaneous - under the skin”

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cyano-

“Cyanosis

Cyanopsia

A

Blue

“Cyanosis - a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood

Cyanopsia - seeing everything tinted with blue”

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Q

cyst/o

Cystitis

A

Pertaining to the bladder or any fluid-containing sac

Cystitis - bladder inflammation (usually due to a bacterial infection)

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216
Q

cyt-, -cyte

Erythrocyte

A

cell

Erythrocyte - red blood cell

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217
Q

demi, hemi, semi-

Hemiplegia

A

Half

Hemiplegia - paralyss/is of one side of the body

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218
Q

dent/I-

Dentifrice

A

Tooth

Dentifrice - powder, paste, or liquid for cleaning the teeth

219
Q

derm, dermo, dermato-

Dermatologist

A

Skin

Dermatologist - a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders

220
Q

dextro-

Dextrocardia

A

To the right

Dextrocardia - condition of the heart on the right side

221
Q

di-

Diplopia

A

Twice or double

Diplopia - double vision

222
Q

dia, per, trans-

“Percutaneous

Transdermal

A

Across, through

“Percutaneous - a route that penetrates the skin taken by medications, injection needles or other medical devices

Transdermal - relating to or denoting the application of a medicine or drug through the skin, typically by using an adhesive patch, so that it is absorbed slowly into the body”

223
Q

diaphor/o

Diaphoresis

A

Profuse sweating

Diaphoresis - excessive or abnormal sweating not explained by enviromental temperature or a person’s activity level

224
Q

digit

Interdigital

A

Finger or toe

Interdigital - between the fingers or toes

225
Q

dips/o

Polydipsia

A

Thirst

Polydipsia - extreme thirst

226
Q

dis-

Disinfect

A

Apart from

Disinfect - to free from infection

227
Q

dorsi, dorso-

Dorsodynia

A

Back

Dorsodynia - pain in the upper back

228
Q

duoden/o-

Duodenal ulcer

A

Duodenum

Duodenal ulcer - an ulcer in the duodenum

229
Q

dys-

“Dyskinesia

Dysmenorrhea -

Dyspepsia

Dysphagia

Dysphonia

Dyspnea

Dystonia -

A

Difficult, painful, abnormal

“Dyskinesia - abnormal, involuntary movements

Dysmenorrhea - discomfort and pain during menses

Dyspepsia - indigesion (difficulty digesting)

Dysphagia - difficulty swallowing

Dysphonia - difficulty speaking (hoarseness/ impairment of voice

Dyspnea - difficult or labored breathing; shortness of breath

Dystonia - involuntary movement and prolonged contractions of muscles that result in twisting body motions and absnormal posture”

230
Q

-e, er, icing, ist, or

Gastroenterologist

A

Agent or noun maker or one who specializs in

Gastroenterologist - a physician who specializes in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

231
Q

-ectasia, -ectasis

Telangiectasia

A

Dilation; dilatation; widening

Telangiectasia - small, widened blood vessels on the skin

232
Q

ecto, extra, extro-

Ectopic

A

Outside

Ectopic - in an abnormal place or position (an ectopic pregnancy occurs outside the uterus)

233
Q

-ectomy

Hysterectomy - surgical removal of the uterus

A

Excision, removal

Hysterectomy - surgical removal of the uterus

234
Q

-edema

angioedema

A

Swelling

the swelling of the deeper layers of the skin, caused by a build-up of fluid

235
Q

em, en, im, in-

Encapsulate

A

In

Encapsulate - keep within a little box/ small space

236
Q

Carafate

A

generic: sucralfate
prim. indic: GI ulcers
pharm. cate: GI protectant
Route of admin: PO, rectal
dosing freq:

237
Q

Zofran, Zofran ODT

A

ondansetron

Nausea/Vomiting

5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist (Antiemetic)

PO, IV, IM

238
Q

Phenergan

A

Promethazine

Nausea/Vomiting

First Generation Histamine H1 Antagonist (Antihistamine)

PO, IM, IV, Rectal

239
Q

Reglan

A

Metoclopramide

Nausea/ Vomiting, GI motility stimulant

Dopamine Antagonist (Antiemetic/ Prokinetic)

PO, IV, IM, SC

240
Q

Bentyl

A

Dicyclomine

IBS associated pain

Anticholinergic antispasmodic

PO, IM

241
Q

Adipex-P; Lomaira

A

phentermine

Weight management

Anorexiant

PO

242
Q

Valtrex

A

valacyclovir

Viral Infection

Antiviral

PO

243
Q

Zovirax

A

acyclovir

Viral Infection

Antiviral

PO, IV, topical

244
Q

Truvada

A

emtricitabine (FTC) and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)

HIV infection

Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitior (NRTI)

PO

245
Q

Diflucan

A

Fluconazole

Fungal Infection

Antifungal

PO, IV

246
Q

Nizoral, Nizoral A-D

A

ketoconazole

Fungal Infection

Antifungal

PO, Topical

247
Q

BMP

A

Basic Metabolic Panel

248
Q

BP

A

Blood Pressure

249
Q

BPM

A

Beats Per Minute, Breaths Per Minute

250
Q

BSA

A

Body Surface Area

251
Q

BUN

A

Blood Urea Nitrogen

252
Q

C & S

A

Culture and Susceptibility

253
Q

c/o

A

Complaining of

254
Q

CBC

A

Complete Blood Count

255
Q

CC

A

Chief Complaint

256
Q

CI

A

Cardiac Index, Contraindicated

257
Q

CK

A

Creatine Kinase (same as CPK)

258
Q

CPK

A

Creatine Phosphokinase (same as CK)

259
Q

CrCl

A

Creatinine Clearance

260
Q

CRP

A

C-reactive Protein

261
Q

CT, CAT

A

Computerized (or Computed) Tomography

262
Q

CXR

A

Chest X-Ray

263
Q

Dx

A

Diagnosis

264
Q

ECG, EKG

A

Electrocardiogram

265
Q

-emesis

Hematemesis

A

Vomiting

Hematemesis - vomiting blood

266
Q

-emia

Anemia

A

Blood condition

Anemia - lack of blood

267
Q

encephal/o-

A

Brain

“Encephalitis - inflammation of the brain
Encephalopathy - brain disease, damage or malfunction”

268
Q

encephal/o-

A

Brain

“Encephalitis - inflammation of the brain
Encephalopathy - brain disease, damage or malfunction”

269
Q

endo, ento, intra-

A

WITHIN
Endocarditis - inflammation within the heart (in the heart valves or lining of the heart chambers)

270
Q

enter(o)

Enteral - involving the intestines

A

Pertaining to intestines

Enteral - involving the intestines

271
Q

epi-

Epidermal - upon the skin

A

Over, upon

272
Q

erythr, rube-

A

Red

Erythema - skin redness

273
Q

eso-

A

Inward

Esophoria - inward turning of the eye

274
Q

esophag/o

A

Esophagus

Esophagitis - inflammation of the esophagus

275
Q

-esthesi(o)

A

Pertaining to sensation or perception

276
Q

eu-

A

Good, well, normal

“Euphoria - feeling of happiness; elevated mood
Euthyroid - normal thyroid gland function”

277
Q

ex/o-

A

Outside

Exophthalmos - bulging (protruding) eyeballs

278
Q

extra, hyper, per, pleo, super-

A

Outside of, excessive, more

279
Q

febri-

A

Fever

“Febrifacient - producing a fever
Febrile - having a fever”

280
Q

follicul/o-

A

Pertaining to follicle, small sac

Folliculitis - hair follicle inflmmation, usually caused by infection

281
Q

fract-

A

Break

Fracture - break a bone

282
Q

galact/o-

A

Milk

Galactorrhea - the production of milk in men or women who are not breastfeeding

283
Q

-gastr/o, gastr/o-

A

Stomach

“Gastritis - inflammation, irritation or erosion of the lining of the stomach

Gatroparesis - delayed gastric emptying”

284
Q

-genic

A

Causing

Carcinogenic - a substance that has the potential to cause cancer

285
Q

gero-

A

Aged

Gerontology - scientific study of the effects of agin

286
Q

gest-

A

To carry, produce, congestion

Gestation - the length of time (in days or weeks) that a baby is carried in the uterus.

287
Q

gingiv/o

A

gum

“Gingivitis - inflammation of the gums
Gingival hyperplasia - gum overgrowth”

288
Q

gloss/o

A

Tongue

Glossitis - tongue inflammation

289
Q

gluco-, glyco-

A

Sugar

Glucagon - a hormone that is made in the pancreas that help regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels.

290
Q

-gram

A

Record, or something written or recorded

Angiogram - a type of x-ray used to examine or record blood vessels

291
Q

Augmentin

A

Amoxicillin and Clavulanate

Bacterial Infection

Penicillin Antibiotic

PO

292
Q

Pen VK

A

penicillin

Bacterial Infection

Penicillin Antibiotic

PO

293
Q

Amoxil, Moxatag

A

amoxicillin

Bacterial Infection

Penicillin Antibiotic

PO

294
Q

Keflex

A

cephalexin

Bacterial Infection

Cephalosporin Antibiotic

PO

295
Q

Omnicef

A

cefdinir

Bacterial Infection

Cephalosporin Antibiotic

PO

296
Q

Ceftin

A

cefuroxime

Bacterial Infection

Cephalosporin Antibiotic

PO, IV

297
Q

Cipro, Cipro XR

A

ciprofloxacin

Bacterial Infection

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic

PO, IV, otic, ophthalmic

298
Q

Levaquin

A

LevoFLOXacin

Bacterial Infection

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic

PO, IV

299
Q

Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Septra

A

sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim

Bacterial Infection

Sulfonamide Antibiotic

PO, IV

300
Q

Zithromax, Z-Pak

A

Azithromycin (Systemic)

Bacterial Infection

Antibiotic, Macroli

PO, IV

301
Q

Vibramycin

A

Doxycycline

Bacterial Infection

Tetracycline Antibiotic

PO, IV

302
Q

Minocin

A

Minocycline (Systemic)

Bacterial Infection

Tetracycline Antibiotic

PO, IV, topical

303
Q

Cleocin

A

clindamycin

Bacterial Infection

Lincosamide antibiotic

PO, IV, IM, topical

304
Q

Flagyl, Metrogel

A

metronidazole

Bacterial Infection

Antibiotic

PO, IV, Topical, Vaginal

305
Q

Macrobid

A

nitrofurantoin

Urinary Tract Infections

Antibiotic

PO

306
Q

Bactroban

A

mupirocin

Bacterial Skin Infections

Topical Antibiotic

topical

307
Q

EF

A

Ejection Fraction

308
Q

ESR

A

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

309
Q

f/u

A

Follow-Up

310
Q

FBS

A

Fasting Blood Sugar

311
Q

FEV1

A

Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second

312
Q

FPG

A

Fasting Plasma Glucose

313
Q

GFR

A

Glomerular Filtration Rate

314
Q

h/o

A

History of

315
Q

hCG

A

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

316
Q

Hct

A

Hematocrit

317
Q

HDL, HDL-C

A

High Density Lipoprotein

318
Q

HEENT

A

Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat

319
Q

Hgb

A

Hemoglobin

320
Q

HPI

A

History of Present Illness

321
Q

HR

A

Heart Rate

322
Q

Hx

A

History

323
Q

I & O

A

Intake and Output, Input and Output

324
Q

IBW

A

Ideal Body Weight

325
Q

-graph

A

A record or the intrument used to create the record

Radiography - an imaging technique using X-rays, gamma rays, or similar ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation to record / review the internal form of an object

326
Q

gust-

A

Taste

Dysgeusia - an altered sense of taste

327
Q

gynec(o)-

A

Pertaing to the females or female reproductive organs

Gynecologist - a physician that diagnoses and treats issues with female reproductive organs

328
Q

haplo-

A

Single, simple

Haplopia - single vision

329
Q

Haplo-
halpogia

hema
hematologic
hematoma
hematuria
hemolysis
hemoptysis

A

single, simple

Blood

“Hematologic - having to do with blood or blood disorders
Hematoma - a collection of blood within an organ or localized body tissue
Hematuria - blood in the urine
Hemolysis - the destruction of red blood cells (RBCs)
Hemoptysis - coughing or spitting up blood from the respiratory tract
Also see hematemesis”

330
Q

hepat/o, hepatic

A

Liver

“Hepatitis - inflammation of the liver
Hepatotoxicity - liver damage”

331
Q

heter-

A

Different, other

Heterochromia - having differently colored eyes or eyes that have more than one color.

332
Q

hidro-

A

Sweat

Hyperhidrosis - excessive sweating

333
Q

histo-

A

Tissue

Histology - the study of the microscopic structure of tissues

334
Q

hom/o-

A

Same

homogeneous - of the same or a similar kind or nature (or niform structure or composition throughout)

335
Q

hydro-

A

Water, watery

Hydrocephalus - a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up within the fluid-containing cavities or ventricles of the brain

336
Q

hyper-

A

Above, over, excessive

“Hyperthermia - a body temperature well above normal
Hypertrichosis - excessive hair growth; can be all over the body or in patches
Hypertrophy - an enlargement of an ogan or tissue resulting from an increase in cell size
Also see hyperhidrosis”

337
Q

hypno-

A

Sleep

Hypnotic - a medication that induces sleep (treats insomnia)

338
Q

hypo-

A

Low or below normal

Hypothryoidism - a condition of low thyroid hormone production

339
Q

hyster(o)-

A

Pertaining to the uterus

Hysterectomy - surgical removal of the uterus

340
Q

-ia, iasis, id, ity, osis, tia, tion

A

Abnormal condition, state

“Halitosis - a condition of bad breath
Sclerosis - a condition of hardness “

341
Q

ictero-

A

Jaundice

Icterogenic - causing jaundice

342
Q

ile/o-, ili/o

A

Ileum

Ileostomy - a surgical opening in theabdominal wall (performed when the colon is no longer functioning properly)

343
Q

infra, sub-

A

Deficient, less, under

“Sublingual - under the tongue
Infraumbicical - under the naval”

344
Q

intra-

A

Within

Intraarticular - into the joint

345
Q

ipsi, iso-

A

Equal, same

“Ipsilateral - on the same side
Isotonic - a solution having the same osmotic pressure as some other solution, especially one in a cell or a body fluid”

346
Q

-ism

A

Condition of

Hypothryoidism - a condition of low thyroid hormone production

347
Q

-itis

A

Inflammation

“Keratitis - an inflammation of the cornea
See also arthritis, balanitis, blepharitis, gastritis, gingivitis, glossitis, hepatitis”

348
Q

juxta-

A

Near

Juxtaarticular - situated close to a joint

349
Q

kerat/o-

A

Cornea; hard, horny tissue

Keratolytic - compounds that break down the outer layers of the skin

350
Q

Cialis

A

Tadalafil

Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

Phosphodiesterase-5 Enzyme (PDE-5) Inhibitor

PO

351
Q

Viagra

A

Sildenafil

Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

Phosphodiesterase-5 Enzyme (PDE-5) Inhibitor

PO

352
Q

Androderm; AndroGel; Depo-Testosterone

A

testosterone

Hypogonadism

Androgen hormone

IM, SC, transdermal, implant

353
Q

Proscar

A

Finasteride

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor

PO

354
Q

Flomax

A

Tamsulosin

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Alpha 1 Blocker

PO

355
Q

Detrol, Detrol LA

A

Tolterodine

Urinary Incontinence

Anticholinergic agent

PO

356
Q

Ditropan, Ditropan XL, Oxytrol

A

oxybutynin

Urinary Incontinence

Anticholinergic agent

PO, transdermal

357
Q

Colcrys

A

Colchicine

Gout

Anti-gout agent

PO

358
Q

Aloprim, Zyloprim

A

Allopurinol

Gout

Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor

PO, IV

359
Q

Xalatan

A

Latanoprost

Glaucoma

Prostaglandin Derivative

Ophthalmic

360
Q

Isatol, Timoptic, Betimol

A

timolol

Glaucoma

Ophthalmic Beta-Blocker

Ophthalmic

361
Q

Restasis, Sandimmune, Neoral

A

cyclosporine

Dry eye, Immunosuppression

Calcineurin inhibitor

Opthalmic, PO, IV

362
Q

INR

A

International Normalized Ratio

363
Q

IOP

A

lntraocular Pressure

364
Q

LDL, LDL-C

A

Low-Density Lipoprotein

365
Q

LFT

A

Liver Function Test

366
Q

LVEF

A

Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction

367
Q

MAP

A

Mean Arterial Pressure

368
Q

MCV

A

Mean Corpuscular Volume

369
Q

MRI

A

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

370
Q

NKA, NKDA

A

No Known Allergies

371
Q

NPO

A

Nothing By Mouth

372
Q

PCP

A

Primary Care Physician (or Provider)

373
Q

PE

A

Pulmonary Embolus, Physical Exam

374
Q

PET

A

Positron Emission Tomography

375
Q

PFT

A

Pulmonary Function Test

376
Q

PMH

A

Past Medical History

377
Q

PSA

A

Prostate Specific Antigen

378
Q

PT

A

Prothrombin Time, Physical Therapy

379
Q

Pt

A

Patient

380
Q

kinesio-

A

Movement

“Kinesia - motion sickness
See also dyskinesia”

381
Q

lact/o

A

Milk
Lactose - sugar that is naturally found in milk and milk products

382
Q

levo, sinistro-

A

To the left
“Sinistromanual - left handed
Levocardia - location of the heart is in the left chest, in its normal condition”

383
Q

latero-

A

To the side
Lateroposition - displacement to one side

384
Q

lingu-

A

Tongue

385
Q

lip/o-

A

Fat

Lipodystrophy - a disorder of adipose (fatty) tissue characterized by a selective loss of body fat

386
Q

lith/o-

A

Stone
See cholelithiasis, nephrolithiasis

387
Q

-lytic, -lysis

A

Having to do with lysis (destruction, loosening, separation, or disintegration)

Hemolytic anemia - the excessive destruction of red blood cells leading to anemia

388
Q

macro

A

Large, long
Fetal Macrosomia - a newborn who’s much larger than average (greater than 4 kg or 4.5 kg = 8 pounds 13 ounces or 9 pounds, 15 ounces)

389
Q

mal-

A

Bad, ill, poor, abnormal

Malaise - a general feeling of discomfort or illness

390
Q

malaco-

A

Soft
“Malacosteon or Osteomalacia - softening of the bones
Malacia - abnormal softening of a biological tissue”

391
Q

mast-

A

breast

392
Q

medi, mes, mid-

A

In the middle

393
Q

mega, megalo-

A

Large
Megalencephaly - abnormally large brain

394
Q

megaly

A

Enlargement
“Splenomegaly - enlarged spleen
See also cardiomegaly”

395
Q

melan, nigr/o-

A

Black
Melasma - skin pigmentation, usually appearing as a dark spot on the cheeks of the face

396
Q

mening(o)-

A

Pertaining to a membrane; particularly the meninges

Meningitis - inflammation of the meninges (membrane that enclose the brain and spinal cord) caused by viral or bacterial infection

397
Q

men-

A

Month (usually in reference to menstration/ menses)

“Menorrhagia - heavy menstrual bleeding
Also see dysmenorrhea”

398
Q

meta-

A

After, changes, over

Metabolism - the chemical reactions in cells that change food into energy

399
Q

micro-

A

Small

400
Q

mis-

A

Bad, improper, wrong

Misinformation - wrong information

401
Q

mono, uni-

A

One

Unilateral - on one side of the body

402
Q

muco, myx-

A

Mucus

Mucositis - inflmmation or ulceratin of the mucous membranes in the digestive tract (often the mouth)

403
Q

multi, poly-

A

Many

404
Q

muscul/o, my/o

A

Muscle

“Myalgia - muscle pain
Myocardidis - inflammation of the myocardium (heart muscle)
Myoclonus - involuntary and abnormal muscle contractions
Myopathy - muscle weakness or any muscle disease”

405
Q

Dilantin

A

Phenytoin

Seizures

Anticonvulsant

PO, IV

406
Q

Keppra

A

LevETIRAcetam

Seizures

Anticonvulsant

PO, IV

407
Q

Trileptal

A

oxcarbazepine

Seizures

Anticonvulsant

PO, IV

408
Q

Tegretol

A

carbamazepine

Seizures

Anticonvulsant

PO

409
Q

Lamictal

A

LamoTRIgine

Seizures

Anticonvulsant

PO

410
Q

Topamax

A

Topiramate

“Seizures,
Migraine Prevention”

Anticonvulsant

PO

411
Q

Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakene

A

divalproex or valproic acid

Seizures, migraine prevention, bipolar disorder

Anticonvulsant

PO, IV

412
Q

Neurontin

A

Gabapentin

“Seizures,
Neuropathic Pain”

Anticonvulsant, GABA Analog

PO

413
Q

Lyrica, Lyrica CR

A

Pregabalin

Neuropathic Pain

GABA Analog

PO

CV drug

414
Q

Cogentin

A

Benztropine

Extrapyramidal Symptoms/Parkinson’s disease

Anticholinergic

PO, IM, IV

415
Q

Requip, Requip XL

A

ropinirole

Restless leg syndrome/Parkinson’s disease

Dopamine Agonist

PO

416
Q

Imitrex

A

SUMAtriptan

Migraines

Serotonin (5-HT) Receptor Agonist (Triptan)

PO, SC, intranasal

417
Q

Plaquenil

A

Hydroxychloroquine

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus

Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drug (DMARD)

PO

418
Q

Trexall

A

Methotrexate

Rheumatoid Arthritis; Cancer (leukemia, bladder cancer, breast cancer, etc)

Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drug (DMARD); Immunosuppressant

PO, IM, SC, IV, intrathecal

419
Q

Temovate

A

Clobetasol

Psoriasis, Inflammatory Skin Conditions/Pruritis

Topical Corticosteroid

Topical

420
Q

Kenalog

A

triamcinolone

Psoriasis, Inflammatory Skin Conditions/Pruritis

Topical Corticosteroid

IM

421
Q

RBC

A

Red Blood Cell

422
Q

r/o

A

rule out

423
Q

ROS

A

Review of Systems

424
Q

Rxn

A

Reaction

425
Q

s/p

A

Status Post

426
Q

SCr

A

Serum Creatinine

427
Q

SOAP

A

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

428
Q

SOB

A

Shortness of Breath

429
Q

S/Sx

A

Signs and Symptoms

430
Q

TC

A

Total Cholesterol

431
Q

TG

A

Triglycerides

432
Q

TSH

A

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

433
Q

Tx

A

Treatment

434
Q

UA

A

Urinalysis, Unstable Angina

435
Q

WBC

A

White Blood Cell

436
Q

WNL

A

Within Normal Limits

437
Q

y/o

A

Year Old

438
Q

yr

A

Year

439
Q

myco-

A

Fungi

Onycomycosis - a fungal infection of the nail

440
Q

myel/o

A

Bone marrow

441
Q

narc/o

A

Stupor, sleep

Narcosis - state of stupor or sleep

442
Q

nas/o

A

Nose

Nasolacrimal Duct - duct at the corner of the eye nearest your nose (also known as a tear duct)

443
Q

necro-

A

Death

Necrosis - cell or tissue death

444
Q

neo-

A

New

Gluconeogenesis - formation of (new) glucose

445
Q

nephr/o-, ren-

A

Kidney

“Nephrolithiasis - kidney stones
Nephrotoxicity - kidney (renal) toxicity or damage
Renal - related to the kidneys”

446
Q

neur/o

A

Nerve

Neuropathy - nerve damage

447
Q

noct-

A

Night

Nocturia - frequent urination at night (after going to bed)

448
Q

noso-

A

Disease

Nosocomial - disease originating in a hospital (usually an infection)

449
Q

ocul/o

A

Eye

Oculogyric Crises - spasmodic movements of the eyeballs into a fixed position, usually upwards

450
Q

oligo-

A

Few, little, or deficient

Oligohidrosis - reduced sweat production (also called hypohidrosis)

451
Q

-ology

A

Science of

Hematology - the study of the physiology of the blood

452
Q

-oma

A

A swelling or tumor

Fibroma - a non-cancerous tumor that often appears in the smooth muscle layer of the uterus (also known as a uterine fibroid)

453
Q

omo-

A

Shoulders

Omodynia - shoulder pain

454
Q

omphalo-

A

Umbilicus

Omphalocele - a birth defect of the abdominal (belly) wall where the infant’s intestines, liver, or other organs stick outside of the abdominal wall through the belly button (umbilicus)

455
Q

onych/o

A

Nail

456
Q

oophor/o-

A

Pertaing to the ovary

Oophorectomy - surgical removal or one or both ovaries

457
Q

ophthalm/o

A

Eye

Ophthalmic - related to the eye

458
Q

-opia

A

Condition of vision

Anopia - absence of vision

459
Q

opistho, poster, retro-

A

Backward, behind

“Opisthotonus - abnormal posture where the back becomes extremely arched due to muscle spasms
Posterior - further back in position”

460
Q

orchid/o-, orchi/o-

A

Pertaining to the testicles

Orchiditis - inflammation of one or both the testicles

461
Q

oro-

A

Mouth, pertaining to the mouth

Oropharpharyngeal candidiasis - candidiasis (fungal infection) of the mouth and throat (also called thrush)

461
Q

ortho-

A

Straight or normal

Orthopnea - shortness of breath when lying flat

462
Q

os

A

Opening

Per Os - by mouth (PO)

463
Q

Advil, Motrin

A

ibuprofen

Pain / Inflammation

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)

PO, IV

464
Q

Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan

A

naproxen

Pain / Inflammation

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)

PO

465
Q

Mobic

A

Meloxicam

Pain / Inflammation

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)

PO, IV

466
Q

Voltaren, Zipsor, Flector

A

diclofenac

Pain / Inflammation

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)

PO, topical, IV

467
Q

Celebrex

A

Celecoxib

Pain / Inflammation

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID), COX-2 Selective

PO

468
Q

Duragesic

A

FentaNYL

Pain

Opioid Analgesic

Transdermal, IM, IV

CII

469
Q

MS Contin, Kadian, Duramorph

A

‘morphine sulfate

Pain

Opioid Analgesic

PO, SC, IV, intrathecal, epidural, and rectal

CII

470
Q

Oxaydo, OxyContin, Roxicodone,

A

OxyCODONE

Pain

Opioid Analgesic

Oral, rectal

CII

471
Q

Ultram, Ultram ER

A

TraMADol

Pain

Opioid Analgesic

PO

CIV

472
Q

Tylenol with codeine #3, Tylenol with Codeine #4

A

acetaminophen and codeine

Pain

Opioid Analgesic Combination

PO

Liquid products: C-V; Tablet: C-III

473
Q

Percocet, Roxicet, Endocet

A

oxycodone and acetaminophen

Pain

Opioid Analgesic Combination

PO

CII

474
Q

Vicodin, Norco

A

hydrocodone and acetaminophen

Pain

Opioid Analgesic Combination

PO

CII

475
Q

Methadose, Dolophine

A

Methadone

Pain/ Opioid Use Disorder

Analgesic, Opioid

PO

CII

476
Q

Suboxone

A

Buprenorphine and Naloxone

Opioid Use Disorder

Opioid Partial Agonist

Sublingual

CIII

477
Q

Lidoderm Patch

A

Lidocaine (Topical)

Pain

Topical Analgesic/Anesthetic

topical

478
Q

Flexeril

A

cyclobenzaprine

Muscle Spasms

Muscle Relaxant

PO

479
Q

Robaxin

A

Methocarbamol

Muscle Spasms

Muscle Relaxant

PO, IM, IV

480
Q

Soma

A

carisoprodol

Muscle Spasms

Muscle Relaxant

PO

C-IV

481
Q

Zanaflex

A

TiZANidine

Muscle Spasms

Muscle Relaxant

PO

482
Q

Lioresal, Gablofen

A

Baclofen

Muscle Spasms

Muscle Relaxant

PO, intrathecal

483
Q

Orapred, Millipred, Pediapred

A

prednisolone

Inflammation

Corticosteroid, Systemic

PO

484
Q

Deltasone

A

prednisone

Inflammation

Corticosteroid, Systemic

PO

485
Q

Medrol

A

MethylPREDNISolone

Inflammation

Corticosteroid, Systemic

PO, IM, IV

486
Q

ACS

A

Acute Coronary Syndrome

487
Q

ADHD

A

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

488
Q

AF, AFib

A

Atrial Fibrillation

489
Q

AIDS

A

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

490
Q

AKI

A

Acute Kidney Injury

491
Q

AOM

A

Acute Otitis Media

492
Q

ARDS

A

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

493
Q

ARF

A

Acute Renal Failure

494
Q

ASCVD

A

Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

495
Q

BM

A

Bowel Movement

496
Q

BPH

A

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (or Hypertrophy)

497
Q

CA

A

Cancer, Cardiac Arrest

498
Q

CABG

A

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

499
Q

CAD

A

Coronary Artery Disease

500
Q

CAP

A

Community-Acquired Pneumonia

501
Q

CBT

A

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

502
Q

CHF

A

Chronic (or Congestive) Heart Failure

503
Q

CKD

A

Chronic Kidney Disease

504
Q

oste/o-

A

Pertaining to bone

“Osteomalacia - softening of the bones
Osteomyelitis - an infection inside the bone
Osteoporosis - low bone mass (density) resulting in porous and brittle bones”

505
Q

osmia

A

Sense of smell

Anosmia - loss or decreased of sense of smell

506
Q

-ostomy, -stomy

A

Surgical creation of an opening or a hole

Colostomy - a surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through an opening (stoma) made in the abdominal wall. Stools moving through the intestine drain through the stoma into a bag attached to the skin of the abdomen
Also, see ileostomy

507
Q

ot/o-

A

Pertaining to the ear

“Otalgia - ear pain
Otorrhea - drainage of liquid from the ear
Ototoxic - ear damage”

508
Q

Surgical incision

A

-otomy

Laparotomy - a cut in the abdomen to gain access to the peritoneal cavity

509
Q

ov-

A

Egg

Ovarian cyst - a sac filled with fluid that forms inside an ovary (ovaries produce eggs)

510
Q

pan-

A

All

Pancytopenia - deficiency of all three cellular components of the blood (red cells, white cells, and platelets)

511
Q

pancreat/o

A

Pancreas

Pancreatitis - inflammation of the pancreas

512
Q

papill/a-

A

A small protuberance or elevation

Papilloma - a small wartlike growth on the skin

513
Q

para-

A

Beside, near

Paramedic - a healthcare professional that works alongside medicine

514
Q

-paresis

A

Slight paralysis

Gastroparesis - also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder that slows or stops the movement of food from stomach to small intestine

515
Q

patho-

A

Disease

Pathology - the study of disease

516
Q

-pathy

A

Disease or system for treating a disease

Encephalopathy - brain disease, damage or malfunction

517
Q

pedia-

A

Child

Pediatrics - treatment of children

518
Q

pedo-, ped-

A

Foot

Pedal pulses - pulses in the feet

519
Q

-penia

A

Abnormal reduction

Osteopenia - a decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) below normal reference values (but not low enough to meet the diagnostic criteria to be considered osteoporotic)

520
Q

peri-

A

Around

Perinatal -time around birth (immediately before and after birth)

521
Q

phag/o-

A

Devour, eat

Phagophobia - fearful of eating/ swallowing

522
Q

-phagia

A

Pertaining to eating or swallowing

Polyphagia - excessive hunger or increased appetite

523
Q

pharyng/o

A

Pharynx (throat)

Pharyngitis - inflammation of the pharynx resulting in a sore throat

524
Q

-phasia

A

Pertaining to speech

Aphasia - absent or impaired ability to communicate by speech, writing, or signs

525
Q

-philia, philic

A

Attraction for

Hydrophilic - having a strong affinity for water

526
Q

phleb(o)-

A

Pertaining to a vein

Phlebitits - inflammation of a vein

527
Q

-phobia

A

Abnormal fear

Agoraphobic - an abnormal and persistent fear of public places

528
Q

photo-

A

Light

Photosensitivity - an oversensitivity of the skin to light

529
Q
A
529
Q
A
529
Q
A
530
Q
A
530
Q
A
530
Q
A
530
Q
A
530
Q
A
530
Q
A
530
Q
A
531
Q
A
532
Q
A
533
Q
A
534
Q
A
535
Q
A