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IPC Terms part 2 Flashcards

1
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Elavil

A

amitriptyline

Depression, neuropathic pain, migraine prevention

Tricyclic Antidepressant

PO

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Pamelor

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Nortriptyline

Depression, neuropathic pain, migraine prevention

Tricyclic Antidepressant

PO

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Celexa

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Citalopram

Depression, anxiety

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

PO

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Lexapro

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Escitalopram

Depression, anxiety

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

once daily

PO

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Paxil

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PARoxetine

Depression, anxiety

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

once daily

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Prozac

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FLUoxetine

Depression, anxiety

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

once daily

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Zoloft

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Sertraline

Depression, anxiety

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

PO

once daily

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Cymbalta

A

DULoxetine

Depression

Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)

PO

once daily

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Effexor XR

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Venlafaxine

Depression

Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)

PO

once daily

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Pristiq

A

desvenlafaxine

Depression

Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)

PO

once daily

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Desyrel

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trazodone

Depression/ insomnia

Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor/Antagonist

PO

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Remeron

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Mirtazapine

Depression

Antidepressant

PO

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Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban

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bupropion

Depression/Smoking cessation

Dopamine/Norepinephrine-Reuptake Inhibitor

PO

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Chantix

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varenicline

Smoking Cessation

Partial Nicotine Agonist

PO

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Abilify

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ARIPiprazole

Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotic

PO, IM

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Risperdal

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RisperiDONE

Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotic

PO, IM, SC

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“Seroquel,
Seroquel XR”

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QUEtiapine

Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotic

PO

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Zyprexa

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OLANZapine

Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotic

PO, IM

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Lithobid

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Lithium

Bipolar Disorder

Antimanic agent

PO

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CNS

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Central Nervous System

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COPD

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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CPAP

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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

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CPR

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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CSF

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Cerebrospinal Fluid, Colony Stimulating Factor

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CV

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Cardiovascular

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CVA

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Cerebrovascular Accident

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DKA

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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DM

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Diabetes Mellitus

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DVT

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Deep Vein Thrombosis

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ED

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Emergency Department, Erectile Dysfunction

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EPS

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Extrapyramidal Symptoms

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ESRD

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End Stage Renal Disease

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GAD

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General Anxiety Disorder

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GERD

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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GI

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Gastrointestinal

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HA

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Headache

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HAP

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Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

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phren-

A

Diaphragm
Phrenospasm - spasm of the diaphragm

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-plasia

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Formation
Hyperplasia - an increase (formation) in the number of cells in an organ or body tissue

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-plasty

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Surgical repair, reconstruction

“Angioplasty - a procedure to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels that supply blood to the heart
Rhinoplasty - surgery that changes the shape of the nose (plastic surgery of nose)”

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-plegia

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Paralysis

“Paraplegia - describes the inability to voluntarily move the lower parts of the body
Also see hemiplegia”

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pleur-

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Rib, side

Pleural effusion - a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity

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-pnea

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Breathing

Tachypnea -rapid and shallow breathing

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pneum/o

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Air or lung

Pneumonia - an infection that inflams one or both lungs

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pod-

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Foot

Podiatrist - doctors who diagnose and treat disorders, diseases, and injuries of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities

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poly-

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Many, much, excessive

“Polydipsia - extreme thirst
Polyuria - increased urination
Also see polyphagia”

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post-

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After, behind

Anosmia - loss or decreased of sense of smell

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pre-

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Before

Preprandia - before a meal

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presby-

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Old

Presbyopia - a refractive error that makes it hard for middle-aged and older adults to see things up close.

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proct(o)-

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Pertaining to the rectum

Proctologist - doctors who specialize in colon and rectal issues

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prosop-

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Face

Prosopoplegia - facial paralysis

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52
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prostat/o

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Prostate

Prostatitis - inflammation of the prostate

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proto-

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First

Protoplasia - primary formation of tissue

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pseudo-

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False

Pseudotremor cerebri - “false brain tumor” occurs when the pressure inside skull (intracranial pressure) increases for no obvious reason

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psych/o

A

Mind

Psychosis - mental health disorder that causes people to perceive or interpret things differently from those around them (may involve hallucinations or delusions)

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-ptosis

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Drooping

blepharoptosis - a drooping of the upper eyelid that may affect one or both eyes

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ptyal-

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Saliva

Ptyalectasis - dilation of a salivary duct

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pur/i-, py/o-

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Pus

“Pyoderma - cutaneous (skin) infection with pyogenic (pus-forming) bacteria
Purulent - a condition or state, that results in pus formation or is filled with pus or that produces/releases pus”

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pulm(o)-

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Pertaining to the lung

Pulmonary embolism - a blood clot (embolism) that develops in a blood vessel elsewhere in the body (often the leg), travels to an artery in the lung, and suddenly forms a blockage of the artery

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pyel(o)-

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Pertaining to the kidney or pelvis

Pyelonephritis - a type of urinary infection where one or both kidneys become infected

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purpur-

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Purple

Purpura - any rash in which the blood cells leak into the skin or mucus membrane - results in a purple discoloration on the skin

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pyr/o-

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Fever, heat, fire

Pyrexia - fever

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63
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how many Tricyclic Antidepressant for Depression, neuropathic pain, migraine prevention are there

A

2- Elavil & pamelor

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64
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how many SSRIs are there

A

4
- Celexa = citalopram
- Lexapro = escitalopram
- Paxil = paroxetine
- Prozac = fluoxetine
- Zoloft = sertraline

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65
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how many SNRI are there

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3
- Cymbalta - duloxetine
- Effexor XR = venalafaxine
- Pristiq = desvenlafaxine

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66
Q

how many Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor/Antagonist are there

A

1
desyrel = trazodone

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67
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how many Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotic for Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder are there

A

4
- Abilify = aripiprazole
- risperidal = RisperiDONE
- “Seroquel, Seroquel XR” = QUEtiapine
- Zyprexa = OLANZapine

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radio-

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Ray

Radiography - visualization of the internal parts of the body using x-ray techniques

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rect/o

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Rectum

Rectocele - type of prolapse where the supportive wall of tissue between a woman’s rectum and vaginal wall weakens

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re-

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Again

Reactive - to make active again

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71
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ren-

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Kidney

combine with nephro

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retr/o-

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Backward or behind

Retrograde Ejaculation - semen enters the bladder instead of exiting through the penis during orgasm

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rhin/o

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Nose

“Rhinitis - inflammation and swelling in the nose
Rhinorrhea - runny nose, with a thin mucus nasal discharge”

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-rrhage, -rrhagia

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Abnormal or excessive flow or discharge

“Hemorrhage - bleeding
Menorrhagia - heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding / flow”

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-rrhea

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Discharge

“Sialorrhea - excessive salivation or drooling
Also see rhinorrhea”

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salping/o-

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Pertaining to a tube

Salpingectomy - the surgical removal of one or both of a woman’s fallopian tubes

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sangui/n-

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Blood

Sanguinous drainage - the leakage of fresh blood produced by an open wound

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schisto-

A

Divide, split

Schistoglossia - a fissure or cleft (split) tongue

79
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sclero-

A

Hard

“Sclerosis - a condition of hardness
Scleroderma - “hard skin”; tightening and thickening of the skin “

80
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scoli-

A

Crooked, curved

Scoliosis - lateral curvature of the spine

81
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-scope

A

Instrument for examination

Endoscope - a medical device with a light attached. It is used to look inside a body cavity or organ. The scope is inserted through a natural opening, such as the mouth during a bronchoscopy, or the rectum for a colonoscopy

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-scopy

A

Examination with an instrument

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

83
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sect-

A

Cut

Cesarean section, C-section - the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the abdomen and uterus.

84
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sept-

A

Wall, divider, also seven

Nasal septum - the wall between the nostrils

85
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som/a-

A

Body

Macrosomia - big body

86
Q

somn/i-

A

Sleep

“Somnambulism - sleepwalking
Somnolence - sleepiness or drowsiness”

87
Q

-spasm

A

Involuntary condition

Vasospasm - narrowing of the blood vessels caused by a persistent contraction of the blood vessels

88
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spir/o

A

Breathing

Spirometry - a pulmonary function test that measures the volume of air someone can inhale, the volume they can exhale, and how fast they can exhale

88
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sphygmo-

A

Pulse

Sphygmomanometer - an instrument for measuring arterial pressure indirectly (blood pressure cuff)

89
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splen/o

A

Spleen

Splenectomy - surgical removal of spleen

90
Q

stear, steat-

A

Fat

“Steatorrhea - excess fat in the feces due to decreased intestinal fat absorption
Steatosis - abnormal fat accumulation”

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-stasis

A

Stop or stand

“Bacteriostasis - the slowing down of bacterial growth
Cholestasis - an abnormal condition in which the flow of bile from the liver to the small intestines is obstructed”

92
Q

HBV

A

Hepatitis B Virus

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HCV

A

Hepatitis C Virus

94
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HF

A

Heart Failure

95
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HIV

A

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

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HPA

A

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal

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HSV

A

Herpes Simplex Virus

98
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HTN

A

Hypertension

99
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IBD

A

Irritable Bowel Disease

100
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IBS

A

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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ICU

A

Intensive Care Unit

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IUD

A

Intrauterine Device

103
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MI

A

Myocardial Infarction

104
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MIC

A

Minimum Inhibitory Concentration

105
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MRSA

A

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

106
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MS

A

Multiple Sclerosis (Do not use this abbreviation for Morphine Sulfate - potential med error)

107
Q

MSSA

A

Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus

108
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N/V, N&V

A

Nausea and Vomiting

109
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N/V/D

A

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

110
Q

Ambien, Intermezzo

A

Zolpidem

Insomnia

Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic

PO, SL

CIV

111
Q

Restoril

A

temazepam

Insomnia

Benzodiazepine

PO

C-IV

112
Q

Ativan

A

LORazepam

Anxiety

Benzodiazepine

PO, IV

CIV

113
Q

Klonopin

A

ClonazePAM

Anxiety

Benzodiazepine

PO

CIV

114
Q

Valium

A

DiazePAM

Anxiety

Benzodiazepine

PO, IM, IV, rectal

CIV

115
Q

Xanax

A

ALPRAZolam

Anxiety

Benzodiazepine

PO

CIV

116
Q

BuSpar

A

buspirone

Anxiety

Antianxiety

PO

117
Q

Vistaril

A

hydroxyzine pamoate

Anxiety, Itching

First Generation Histamine H1 Antagonist (Antihistamine)

PO, IM

Also available in as hydroxyzine hydrochloride (brand name Atarax)

118
Q

Aricept

A

Donepezil

Alzheimer’s Disease/ Dementia

Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor

PO, transdermal

119
Q

Namenda, Namenda XR

A

Memantine

Alzheimer’s Disease/ Dementia

NMDA-Receptor Antagonist

PO

120
Q

Adderall, Adderall XR

A

dextroamphetamine and amphetamine

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Stimulant

PO

CII

121
Q

Concerta, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Daytrana

A

methylphenidate

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Stimulant

PO, transdermal

C

122
Q

Focalin, Focalin XR

A

Dexmethylphenidate

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Stimulant

PO

CII

123
Q

Vyvanse

A

Lisdexamfetamine

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Stimulant

PO

CII

124
Q

Strattera

A

Atomoxetine

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor

PO

125
Q

Intuniv

A

guanfacine

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Alpha-2 Agonist

PO

126
Q

Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent, Fluarix Quadrivalent

A

influenza virus vaccine

Influenza prevention

Vaccine

IM

annually

127
Q

Tamiflu

A

Oseltamivir

Influenza

Neuraminidase Inhibitor

PO

128
Q

Tessalon Perles

A

Benzonatate

Cough

Antitussive

PO

129
Q

Pulmicort

A

budesonide

Asthma, COPD

Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS)

PO (inhalation)

130
Q

Flovent

A

fluticasone

Asthma, COPD

Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS)

PO (inhalation)

131
Q

Breo

A

fluticasone and vilanterol

Asthma, COPD

Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) & Long-acting Beta2 Agonist (LABA) Combination

PO (inhalation)

131
Q

Advair

A

fluticasone and salmeterol

Asthma, COPD

Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) & Long-acting Beta2 Agonist (LABA) Combination

PO (inhalation)

131
Q

Symbicort

A

budesonide and formoterol

Asthma, COPD

Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) & Long-acting Beta2 Agonist (LABA) Combination

PO (inhalation)

132
Q

ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil

A

Albuterol

Asthma, COPD

Short Acting Beta2 Agonist (SABA)

PO (inhalation)

132
Q

Combivent

A

Ipratropium and Albuterol

COPD, Asthma

Short Acting Muscarinic Antagonist (SAMA) & Short Acting Beta2 Agonist (SABA) Combination

PO (inhalation)

133
Q

Spiriva

A

Tiotropium

COPD, Asthma

Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist (LAMA)

PO (inhalation)

134
Q

Singulair

A

Montelukast

Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist (LTRA)

PO

135
Q

Fosamax

A

Alendronate

Osteoporosis

Bisphosphonate derivative

PO

136
Q

Estrace, estring; vagifem; vivella dot, alora, climara

A

estradiol

Estrogen Deficiency/ Menopause

Estrogen

PO, transdermal, vaginal

137
Q

Premarin

A

conjugated/equine estrogen

Estrogen Deficiency/ Menopause

Estrogen

PO, IM, vaginal

138
Q

Prometrium

A

progesterone

Menopause

Progestin

PO, IM, vaginal

139
Q

Nuvaring

A

ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel

Contraception

Combined Hormonal Contraception

vaginal

140
Q

Aviane, Seasonique, Twirla

A

ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel

Contraception

Combined Hormonal Contraception

PO, transdermal

141
Q

“Necon, Junel,
Loestrin”

A

ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone

Contraception

Combined Hormonal Contraception

PO

142
Q

Yaz, Yasmin

A

ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone

Contraception

Combined Hormonal Contraception

PO

143
Q

steno-

A

Contracted, narrow

Stenosis - the narrowing of a body space

144
Q

stern/o-

A

Sternum (breastbone)
Sternocostal - situated between the sternum and rib

145
Q

stomat/o, stomia

A

Mouth
Stomatitis - inflamation and/or ulceration of the mouth

146
Q

sub-

A

Below or under
Subdermal - below the skin

147
Q

super, supra, ultra-

A

Above, excessive
Supraventricular - above the ventricles (of the heart)

148
Q

tachy-

A

Fast
“Tachycardia - fast heart rate
Also, see tachypnea”

149
Q

-taxia

A

Movement

Ataxia - a lack of muscle control and uncoordinated body movements

150
Q

tel,tele, telo-

A

Distance, end
Teleceptor - distance receptor

151
Q

ter, tri-

A

Three, third
Tertiary - third in order or stage

152
Q

thermo-

A

Heat
Thermotherapy - therapeutic application of heat

153
Q

thorac/o

A

Chest
Thoracic -pertaining to the thorax area of body (chest)

154
Q

thrombo-

A

Clot
“Thrombocyte - a platelet (causes a clot)
Thrombosis - local coagulation or clotting”

155
Q

thyr/o, thyroid/o

A

Thyroid gland
Thyroidectomy - surgical removal of the thyroid gland

156
Q

tox/o

A

Poison

Toxemia - blood poisoning (bacterial toxins disseminated from local source of infection)

157
Q

trich-

A

Hair
Hypertrichosis - excessive hair growth anywhere on the body in either males or females

158
Q

tympan/o-

A

Eardrum
“Tympanotomy -a surgical procedure in a small incision is made in the tympanic membrane (typically to drain out fluid).
Tympanoplasty - surgical repair of tympanic membrane”

159
Q

ur/o, urin/o, - uria

A

Urine
“Dysuria - difficult or painful urination
See also polyuria”

160
Q

varico-

A

Swollen, twisted
Varicose Veins - A distended superficial vein that is visible, dilated, and twisted (often associated with localized symptoms such as pain, limb heaviness, cramping, burning, swelling or itchiness).

161
Q

vas/o-

A

Vessel
Vasodialator - a medication that dialates the blood vessels

162
Q

viscer-

A

Organ
“Visceral fat - fat stored deep inside the belly, wrapped around the organs, including the liver and intestines (also known as ““hidden fat””)
Viscera - internal organs enclosed within a cavity”

163
Q

xen/o

A

Foreign, strange
Xenogenic - obtained from different species

164
Q

xer/o-

A

Dry
“Xerophthalmia - dry eyes
Xerostomia - dry mouth
Xerosis - dry skin”

165
Q

Intradermal

A

Drug route of administration by injection into the skin.

166
Q

Intramuscular

A

Drug route of administration by injection into a muscle.

167
Q

Intrathecal

A

Drug route of administration by injection into the meninges around the spinal cord.

168
Q

NG

A

Nasogastric

169
Q

NSTEMI

A

Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

170
Q

PAD

A

Peripheral Arterial Disease

171
Q

PCA

A

Patient-Controlled Analgesia (or Personal Care Advocate)

172
Q

PCI

A

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

173
Q

PICC

A

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

174
Q

PUD

A

Peptic Ulcer Disease

175
Q

RA

A

Rheumatoid Arthritis

176
Q

RSV

A

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

177
Q

SJS

A

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

178
Q

STD, STI

A

Sexually Transmitted Disease, Sexually Transmitted Infection

179
Q

STEMI

A

ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

180
Q

TB

A

Tuberculosis

181
Q

TIA

A

Transient lschemic Attack

182
Q

URTI

A

Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

183
Q

UTI

A

Urinary Tract Infection

184
Q

VF, VFib

A

Ventricular Fibrillation

185
Q

VRE

A

Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus

186
Q

VTE

A

Venous Thromboembolism

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