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peripheral vascular vocabulary Flashcards

1
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IDDM

A

insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

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NIDDM

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non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

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GTT

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glucose tolerance test

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MRI

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magnetic resonance imaging

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PET

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positron emission tomography

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US

A

ultrasound

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LOT

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length of treatment

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PTA

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prior to admit

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TO

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telephone order

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VO

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verbal order

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IVPB

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intravenous piggybag

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PICC

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percutaneous indwelling central catheter

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TKO

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to keep (vein) open - refers to a very slow IV fluid rate

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14
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Percutaneous

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through the skin

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15
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Perforation

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puncturing

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Diaphoresis

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profuse sweating

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Dermatitis

A

inflammation of the skin

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Cellulitis

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inflammation of the subcutaneous connective tissue

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Osteomyelitis

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inflammation of bone or bone marrow

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Erythema

A

redness, inflammation

21
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Angioedema

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swelling of the deep dermis, mucosal, or subcutaneous tissue that will often happen rapidly in response to an allergy and requires emergent attention. Usually presents first in the lips.

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Necrosis

A

dead tissue

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Necrotic

A

pertaining to necrosis

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Necrectomy

A

excision of dead tissue

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Pyogenic

A

pus forming

Winter 2017 Practce (8 decks)

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