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Med Term Important Stuff Flashcards

1
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an examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements that may indicate various pathologic conditions

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urinalysis

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2
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inflammation of the glomeruli within the kidney

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glomerulonephritis

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3
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kidney stones

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nephrolithiasis

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4
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multiple fluid filled sacs within and on the kidney

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PKD… polycystic kidney disease

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5
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inflammation of the lining of the renal pelvis and renal parenchyma

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pyelonephritis

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6
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high blood pressure resulting from kidney disease

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renal hypertension

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7
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antidiuretic hormone is not secreted adequately, or the kidney is resistant to its effect

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diabetes insipidus

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8
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insulin is not secreted adequately or not used properly in the body

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diabetes mellitus

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9
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x ray imaging of the renal pelvis and ureters after injection of contrast through a urinary catheter into the ureters from the bladder

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retrograde pyelogram (RP)

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10
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direct visualization of the urethra and urinary bladder with and endoscope

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cytoscopy

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11
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process of separating nitrogenous waste materials from the blood

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dialysis

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12
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passage of a flexible, tubular instrument through the urethra into the urinary bladder

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urinary catheterization

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13
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arf means

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acute renal failure

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14
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rp means

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retrograde pyelogram

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15
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bun means

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blood urea nitrogen

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16
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endometrial tissue located outside the uterus

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endometriosis

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17
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malignant tumor of the ovary

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ovarian carcinoma

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18
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inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis

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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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19
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malignant tumor of the breast arising from milk glands and ducts

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carcinoma of the breast

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20
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premature separation of the implanted placenta

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abruptio placentae

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21
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implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location

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ectopic pregnancy

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22
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implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus

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placenta previa

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23
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a system of scoring an infant’s physical condition one and five minutes after birth

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APGAR score

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24
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choromosomal abnormality results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, low set ears, slanted eyes

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down syndrome

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25
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hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group incompatibility between the mother and the fetus

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erythroblastosis fetalis

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26
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accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain

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hydrocephalus

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27
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x ray imaging of the breast

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mammography

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28
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test for cervical or vaginal cancer

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pap smear

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29
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afp means

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alpha fetoprotein

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30
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d&c means

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dilation and curettage

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31
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ob

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obstetrics

32
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para 2-0-1-2

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a womans reproductive history… full term infants, preterm infants, abortions, living children

33
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malignant tumor of the testicles

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testicular cancer

34
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twisting of the spermatic cord

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testicular torsion

35
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inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with gonococci

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gonorrhea

36
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chronic std caused by a spirochete

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syphilis

37
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microscopic examination of ejaculated fluid

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semen analysis

38
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finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland

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digital rectal examination

39
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excision of benign prostatic hyperplasia using a resectoscope through the urethra

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transurethral resection of the prostate

40
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bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens

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vasectomy

41
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dre means

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digital rectal examination

42
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sti means

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sexually transmitted infection

43
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turp means

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transurethral resection of the prostate

44
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abnormal accumulation of fluid in the brain

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hydrocephalus

45
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congenital defects in the lumbar spinal column caused by imperfect union of vertebral parts

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spina bifida

46
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brain disorder marked by gradual and progressive mental deterioration, personality changes, and impairment of daily functioning

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alzheimer disease

47
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degenerative disorder of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

48
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chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity

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epilepsy

49
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hereditary disorder marked by degenerative changes in the cerebrum leading to abrupt involuntary movements and mental deterioration

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huntington disease

50
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destruction of the myelin sheath on neurons in the cns and its replacement by plaques of sclerotic tissue

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multiple sclerosis

51
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autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by weakness of voluntary muscles

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myasthenia gravis

52
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paralysis

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palsy

53
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degeneration of neurons in the basal ganglia, occurring in later life and leading to tremors, weakness of muscles, and slowness of movement

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parkinson disease

54
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inflammation of the meninges

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meningitis

55
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viral infection affecting peripheral nerves

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herpres zoster (shingles)

56
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abnormal growth of brain tissue and meninges

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brain tumor

57
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temporary brain dysfunctions after injury usually clearing within 24 hours

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cerebral concussion

58
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bruising of brain tissue as a result of direct trauma to the head; lasts longer than 24 hours

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cerebral contusion

59
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disruption in the normal blood supply to the brain; stroke

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cerebrovascular accident

60
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samples of cerebrospinal fluid are examined

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csf analysis

61
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x ray imaging of the arterial blood vessel in the brain after injection of contrast material

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cerebral angiography

62
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x ray technique that generates computerized multiple images of the brain and spinal cord

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computed tomography of the brain

63
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x ray imaging of the spinal canal after injection of contrast medium into the subarachnoid space

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myelography

64
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magnetic field and pulses of radiowave energy create images of the brain and spinal cord

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mri

65
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radioactive glucose is injected and then detected in the brain to image the metabolic activity of cells

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positron emission tomography PET

66
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recording of the electrical activity of the brain

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electroencephalography

67
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csf is withdrawn from between two lumbar vertebrae for analysis

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lumbar puncture

68
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use of specialized instrument to locate and treat targets in the brain

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stereotactic radiosurgery

69
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afp means

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alpha fetoprotein

70
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avm means

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arteriovenous malformation

71
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cns means

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central nervous system

72
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csf means

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cerebrospinal fluid

73
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icp means

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intracranial pressure

74
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tens means

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transcutaneous electral nerve stimulation

75
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tia

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transient ischemic attack

pt 201 (16 decks)

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