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Quiz 2 / Ch. 2 & 3 Flashcards

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1
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Define Anteroposterior

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Pertaining to the front and the back

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Define Caudad

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Toward the tail

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Define Cephalic

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Pertaining to the head

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Define Trendelenburg

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Lying on back with body tilted so that the head is lower than the feet

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Define Abscess

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A localized collection of pus accompanied by swelling and inflammation; can occur in tissues, organs and enclosed spaces

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Define Onychomycosis

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Abnormal condition of fungus in the nails

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Define Acrocyanosis

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Abnormal condition of blue in the extremities

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Define Jaundice

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A condition characterized by a yellow tinge to the skin, mucous membranes, and whites of the eyes

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C. diff

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Clostridium difficile

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c/o

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complains of

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CA

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Cancer

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CABG

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

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CAD

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Coronary Artery Disease

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CBC

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Complete Blood Count

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CF

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Cystic Fibrosis

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CGA

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Contact Guard Assist

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CHF

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Congestive Heart Failure

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CKD

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Chronic Kidney Disease

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CMS

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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COG

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Center of Gravity

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CNS

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Central Nervous System

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con’t

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continued

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COPD

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Chronic Obstructed Pulmonary Disease

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CP

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Cerebral Palsy

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CPAP

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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

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CPR

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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CSF

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Cerebral Spinal Fluid

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CT

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Computed Tomography

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CVA

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Cerebrovascular Accident

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CVD

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Cardiovascular Disease

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D

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Dependent

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d/c

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discharge

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33
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DDD

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Degenerative Disc Disease

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DF

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Dorsiflexion

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DJD

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Degenerative Joint Disease

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36
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DM I

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Diabetes Mellitus Type 1

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DM II

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Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

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38
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DME

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Durable Medical Equipment

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DNR

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Do Not Resuscitate

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40
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DPT

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

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41
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DVT

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Deep Vein Thrombosis

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Dx

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Diagnosis

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43
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ECG/EKG

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Electrocardiogram

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44
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Echo

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Echocardiogram

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ED

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Emergency Department

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EEG

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Electroencephalogram

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47
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EMR

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Electronic Medical Record

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48
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EOB

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Edge of Bed

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49
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ER

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External Rotation

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50
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E-stim

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Electrical Stimulation

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eval

A

evaluation

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ex

A

Exercise

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Ext or /

A

Extension

54
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-ad

A

toward

55
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-al, -ic, -ior

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pertaining to

56
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radiography

A

Produces an image of internal structures using ionizing radiation
(x-ray)

57
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CT scan

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Computed Tomography; produces a series of sectional images of internal structures using ionizing radiation, and computer software assembles data into scans.

58
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MRI

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging; produces images of internal structures using high strength magnetic fields, and computer software assembles images into scans.

59
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NM

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Nuclear Medicine; produces images of internal structures using gamma rays emitted from radioactive material introduced to the bloodstream, and computer software assembles data into images called scans.

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Sonography

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Produces images of internal structures using high frequency sounds waves, and computer assembles data into images called scans.

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umbilical region

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around the naval

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Lumbar region

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To the right and left of the umbilical region, near the waist

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Epigastric region

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Superior to the umbilical region

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Hypochondriac region

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To the right and left of the epigastric region

65
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Hypogastric

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Inferior to the umbilical region

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Iliac regions

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To the right and the left of the hypogastric region, near the groin

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Fowler position

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Semi-sitting position with slight elevation of the knees

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Orthopnea position

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Sitting upright in chair supported by pillows behind the back. Sometimes the patient tilts forward resting on a pillow supported by an over bed table

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Sims position

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Lying on side in a semi-prone position with knee drawn up toward the chest and with the arm drawn behind, parallel to the back.

70
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Trendelenburg

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Lying on back with body tilted so that the head is lower than the feet

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AP

A

Anteroposterior

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inf

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inferior

73
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lat

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lateral

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LLQ

A

Left Lower Quadrants

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LUQ

A

Left upper quadrant

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med

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medial

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PA

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posteroanterior

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post

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Posterior

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RLQ

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Right Lower Quadrant

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RUQ

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Right Upper Quadrant

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sup

A

Superior

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acr/o

A

extremities

83
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cutane/o

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Skin

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derm/o

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Skin

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dermat/o

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Skin

86
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myc/o

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fungus

87
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onych/o

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Nail

88
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cyan/o

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blue

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erythr/o

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Red

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leuk/o

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White

91
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Melan/o

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Black

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xanth/o

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Yellow

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-itis

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Inflammation

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-osis

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Abnormal condition

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-lysis

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Separating

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-ous

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Pertaining to

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epi-

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On, upon, over

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hypo-

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Below, deficient, under

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intra-

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Within

100
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per-

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Through

101
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sub-

A

Below, under

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trans-

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Through, across, behind

103
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BCC

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Basal Cell Carcinoma; malignant epithelial tumor arising from the bottom layer of the epidermis called the basal layer

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Edema

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Puffy swelling of tissue from the accumulation of fluid.

105
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Cellulitis

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Inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by infection, and characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.

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Erythema

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Redness

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Herpes

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Inflammatory skin disease caused by herpes virus characterized by small blisters in clusters

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Impetigo

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Superficial skin infection characterized by red lesions which progress to blisters and then honey colored crusts.

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Laceration

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Torn, ragged-edged wound

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Lesion

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Any visible change in tissue resulting from injury or disease

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MRSA

A

Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
Stain of common bacteria that has developed resistance to methicillin and other antibiotics.

112
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Nevus

A

Malformation of the skin

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Pallor

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Paleness

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Pressure injury

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Damage of the skin and the subcutaneous tissue caused by prolonged pressure, often occuring in bedridden patients

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SCC

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Squamous cell carcinoma;
Malignant growth developing from scale like epithelial tissue on the surface layer of the epidermis.

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DERM

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Dermatology

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hypo

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hypodermic

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ID

A

Intradermal

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lac

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laceration

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MRSA

A

Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

121
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RBC

A

Erythrocyte (Red blood cell)

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TD

A

Transdermal

123
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subcut

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Subcutaneous

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WBC

A

Leukocyte (white blood cell)

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