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IPC terms part 3 Flashcards

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5-HT

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Serotonin

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ACE

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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme

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AED

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Antiepileptic Drug, Automated External Defibrillator

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APAP

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acetaminophen

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ARB

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Angiotensin Receptor Blocker

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ART

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Antiretroviral Therapy

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ASA

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Aspirin

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CCB

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Calcium Channel Blocker

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D5W

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5% Dextrose in Water

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DMARD

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Disease-Modifying Anti Rheumatic Drug

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DOAC

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Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulant (same as NOAC)

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ETOH

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Ethanol

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HCTZ, HCT

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Hydrochlorothiazide

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ICS

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Inhaled Corticosteroid

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LABA

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Long-Acting Beta-2 Agonist

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LAMA

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Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist

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LR

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Lactated Ringer’s

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MAO-I

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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor

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NRT

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Nicotine Replacement Therapy

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NS

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Normal Saline

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NSAID

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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

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NTG

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Nitroglycerin

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PCN

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Penicillin

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PPI

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Proton Pump Inhibitor, Patient Package Insert

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PRBCs

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Packed Red Blood Cells

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SABA

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Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist

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SAMA

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Short-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist

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SNRI

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Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor

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SSRI

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

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TCA

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Tricyclic Antidepressant

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TPN

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Total Parenteral Nutrition

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UFH

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Unfractionated Heparin

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FDA

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Food and Drug Administration

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HIPAA

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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OB-GYN

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Parenteral

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Drug administration by other than the oral route, specifically by injection.

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Subcutaneous

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A drug route of administration in which it is injected just beneath the skin.

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Sublingual

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A drug therapy that is placed under the tongue. An example would be sublingual nitroglycerin used to manage chest pain.

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Transdermal

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A route of adimistration in which a medication is applied to the skin. Also, the term for a medication that is applied to the skin so that the drug can be absorbed through the skin. Examples would include nitroglycerin patches, clonidine patches, estrogen patches, and nicotine patches.

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Analgesic

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A medication that relieves pain. Acetaminophen (APAP; brand name Tylenol®), aspirin (ASA), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®), and narcotics are examples of analgesics

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Antibiotic

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A medication that inhibits growth or destroys microorganisms whose overgrowth causes infection. Penicillins, quinolones, β-lactams, and cephalosporins are all examples.

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Anticoagulant

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A medication that prevents or delays blood coagulation, for example warfarin sodium (Coumadin®) or dabagatrin (Pradaxa®). Also the term used for delaying or preventing blood coagulation.

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Antidepressant

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Any medicine or other mode of therapy that acts to prevent, cure, or alleviate mental depression.

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Antihistamine

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A medication that opposes the action of histamine. Although there are two classes of histamine-blocking drugs, the term antihistamine is typically used to describe agents that block the action of histamines on the H1 receptors. These agents are used to treat allergies, hives, etc.

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Anti-inflammatory

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A medication that counteracts inflammation.

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Contraceptive

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A medication or any process, device, or method that prevents conception. Categories of contraceptives include steroids, chemical, physical, or barrier or combinations of these.

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Corticosteroid

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Any of several steroid hormones secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland or manufactured synthetically for use as a drug. Examples would be prednisone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone.

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Decongestant

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Reducing congestion or swelling, or any agent that reduces congestion or swelling.

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Diuretic

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Increasing urine secretion, an agent that increases urine output.

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Expectorant

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An agent, such as guaifenesin, that promotes the clearance of mucus from the respiratory tract.

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Insulin

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A hormone secreted by the β-cells of the pancreas that controls the metabolism and cellular uptake of sugars, proteins, and fats. As a drug it is used principally to treat diabetes mellitus.

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Nitrates

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Salts of nitric acid. Agents in the class include isosorbide dinitrate or monohydrate and nitroglycerin. They are arteriovenous dilators and are used to treat angina, hypertension, and congestive heart failure.

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Adherence

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The patient taking the right drug as prescribed, including the prescribed dose of medication at the prescribed frequency for the prescribed length of time. (Formerly referred to as compliance.)

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Alopecia

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Hair loss

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Anaphylaxis

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A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction. Symptoms can include hypotension, swelling of the mouth and throat, and/or difficulty breathing

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Benign

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Not harmful, tumor - not cancerous

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Callus

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Hard thick skin

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Cerumen

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Ear wax

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Delirium

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An acute change in mental status characterized by incoherent thoughts and speech, disorientation, agitation, hallucinations, delusions and /or paranoia

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Enuresis

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Involuntary urination

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Epitaxis

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Nosebleed

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Hirsutism

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Male-pattern hair growth in women

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Ischemia

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An inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body

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Malignant

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Very virulent or infectious, tumor - not self limiting in growth; uncontrolled growth

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Miotic

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An agent that causes the pupil to contract, such as pilocarpine.

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Morbidity

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Illness or disease

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Mortality

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Death

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Mydriatic

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Causing pupillary dilation. A drug that dilates the pupil such as atropine, cocaine, and ephedrine.

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Nystagmus

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Repetitive, uncontrolled movements of the eye

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Orthostasis

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A drop in blood pressure that happens soon after standing

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Pallor

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Pale skin color

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Palpation

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Examination by application of the hands or fingers to the external surface of the body to detect evidence of disease or abnormalities in the internal organs (palpate - to examine by touch)

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percuss

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To examine by striking

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Prophylaxis

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Prevention (e.g., of a disease)

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Pruritus

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Itchy skin

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Retina

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Inner nerve-containing layer of the eye

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Sepsis

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The presence of microorganisms or their toxins in the blood; also the toxic condition caused by such presence

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Sinus

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Cavity, channel, or hollow space

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Stricture

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An abnormal narrowing of a body passage

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Stoma

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Any small opening on the surface of the body

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Syncope

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a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a drop in blood pressure and blood flow to the brain (also called fainting)

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Tachyphylaxis

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A diminished response to successive doses of a drug

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Teratogenic

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A drug that will cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy

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Tinnitus

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A ringing or buzzing in the ears

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Urticaria

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Hives (wheals or welts)

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