Quiz 2 Flashcards

1
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aneurysm

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a widening of a blood vessel due to pressure on weakened tissues causing formation of a sac of blood that may become clotted

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2
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anasarca

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extensive subcutaneous edema; an expression of a generalized edema such as occurs in congestive heart failure. There is diffuse subcutaneous swelling, which is cool to the touch and retains the imprint of a fingertip after pressure is released-hence”pitting edema”

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3
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aphasia

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condition characterized by either partial or total loss of the ability to communicate verbally or using written words. A person with aphasia may have difficulty speaking, reading, writing, recognizing the names of objects, or understanding what other people have said. Aphasia is caused b a brain injury, as may occur during a traumatic accident or when the brain is deprived of oxygen during a stroke

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4
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arrhythmia

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abnormal hearth rhythm

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5
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ascites

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accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity

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6
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atelectasis

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partial or total collapse of lung tissue

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7
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avulsion

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a forcible pulling away of a part or structure

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8
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bradycardia

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unusually slow heart beat

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9
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bruit

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a murmur or sound heard in auscultation

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10
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cachectic

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state of general ill appearance and malnutrition

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11
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cardiomegaly

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enlargement of the heart

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12
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cerumen

A

ear wax

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13
Q

cholecystectomy

A

surgical removal of the gallbladder

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14
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cholecystitis

A

inflammation of the gallbladder

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15
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cholelithiasis

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production of gallstones

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16
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cirrhosis

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inflammation of an organ by degenerative changes, especially the liver

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17
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colectomy

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Excision of part of the large intestine or colon

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18
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colostomy

A

surgical procedure that that provides an opening between the colon and the abdominal wall

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19
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cornea

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transparent coat of the eyeball covering the iris and pupil, allowing light into the eye

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20
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crepitance

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a crackling or grating sound, usually of bones

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21
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debridement

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removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound

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22
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dehiscence

A

a separation of layers, usually of a surgical incision

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23
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dentition

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the teeth in situ or in the dental arch

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24
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dermis

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true skin, beneath the epidermis

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25
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afebrile

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without fever

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26
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gigiva

A

gums

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27
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grand mal

A

severe epileptic attack characterized by convulsions, stupor, and temporary loss of consciousness (tonic-clonis seizures)

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28
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hemangioma

A

tumor consisting of blood vessels

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29
Q

hematemesis

A

vomiting of blood

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30
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lymphadenopathy

A

a chronic, abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes, usually associated with disease

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31
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macule

A

small colored spot on the skin

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32
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malaise

A

generalized discomfort or weakness

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33
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malleolus

A

projections on either side of the ankle joint from the lower leg bones

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34
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malocclusion

A

imperfect closure or meeting of opposing teeth

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35
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melena

A

black tarry stool

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36
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mottled

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marked by spots or blotches of different colors or shades

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37
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AAA

A

abdominal aortic aneurysm

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38
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Abx

A

antibiotic

39
Q

AMI

A

acute myocardial infarction

40
Q

AMA

A

agains medical advice

41
Q

Amb

A

ambulatory, ambulate

42
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AMS

A

altered mental status

43
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Amt

A

amount

44
Q

ant

A

anterior

45
Q

appy

A

appendectomy

46
Q

bid

A

twice daily

47
Q

bilat

A

bilateral

48
Q

trach

A

tracheotomy, tracheostomy

49
Q

epi

A

epinephrine

50
Q

ASA

A

acetylsalicylic acid

51
Q

BBS

A

bilateral breath sounds

52
Q

BKA

A

below knee amputation

53
Q

BLE

A

bilateral lower extremities

54
Q

BM

A

bowel movement

55
Q

BTL

A

bilateral tubal ligation

56
Q

BUE

A

bilateral upper extremities

57
Q

BUN

A

blood urea nitrogen

58
Q

CA

A

cancer

59
Q

CABG

A

coronary arterial bypass graft

60
Q

CAD

A

coronary artery disease

61
Q

CT

A

computerized tomography

62
Q

CVD

A

cerebrovascular disease

63
Q

WNL

A

within normal limits

64
Q

RUE

A

right upper extremity

65
Q

RUL

A

right upper lobe

66
Q

SI

A

sacroiliac

67
Q

SLR

A

straight leg raise

68
Q

TTP

A

tender to palpation

69
Q

VSS

A

vital signs stable

70
Q

W/D

A

warm and dry

71
Q

NAD

A

no acute distress

72
Q

NCAT

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normocephalic, atraumatic

73
Q

NVID

A

neuro vascularly intact distally

74
Q

PTA

A

prior to arrival

75
Q

RLE

A

right lower extremity

76
Q

RLL

A

right lower lobe

77
Q

RML

A

right middle lobe

78
Q

ROM

A

range of motion

79
Q

DUB

A

dysfunctional uterine bleeding

80
Q

EKG

A

electrocardiogram

81
Q

Benadryl

A

allergic reactions

82
Q

Bicillin LA/CR

A

antibiotics

83
Q

epinephrine

A

allergic reactions

84
Q

Demerol

A

pain control

85
Q

Mefoxin

A

antibiotic

86
Q

Prednisone

A

allergic reactions

87
Q

Solumedrol

A

respiratory updrafts and treatment

88
Q

Valium

A

pain control

89
Q

Ventolin

A

respiratory updrafts and treatment

90
Q

Xopenex

A

respiratory updrafts and treatment

91
Q

Imitrex

A

pain control

92
Q

Unasyn

A

antibiotics

93
Q

Atarax

A

allergic reactions

94
Q

Xanax

A

pain control