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Medical conditions/ surgical terms Flashcards

1
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Appendectomy

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Surgical removal of the appendix

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Asthma

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swelling and constriction of airways

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CA (Cancer)

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Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells

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CABG

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Surgery to improve blood flow to the heart

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CAD

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Coronary artery disease (heart disease)

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Congestive heart failure

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Condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to the rest of the body

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Cholestectomy

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surgical removal of the gallbladder

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COPD

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Emphysema

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CVA

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stroke

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DM

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Condition in which person has an abnormally high level of glucose due to insulin deficiency

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DVT

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blood clot in extremities

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G#P#A#

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Gravida= number of time a woman has been pregnant; Para= number of live births; Abortions= number of unsuccessful pregnancies

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GERD

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Acid reflux

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14
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Hernia repair

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Surgical correction of a hernia

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Hysterectomy

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Surgical removal of uterus

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Lithotripsy

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Procedure in which sound waves are used to break apart stones in the kidney bladder or uterus

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LNMP

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Describes the first day of a woman’s last period

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MI

A

Heart attack

19
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Oophorectomy

A

surgical removal of the ovaries

20
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Pacemaker placement

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Surgical placement of device to control abnormal heart rhythms

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PE

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Blood clot in the lung

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Stent Placement

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procedure to open blocked heart arteries

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TIA (transient Ischemic Attack)

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“mini” stroke

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Tubal ligation

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Surgical sterilization in females

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TURP

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Partial removal of prostate

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