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Respiratory, Urinary, Male Genital, and Endocrine Flashcards

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HIV

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human immunodeficiency virus

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EIA

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enzyme immunoassay

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FVC

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forced vital capacity

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PERF

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peak expiratory flow rate

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TLC

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total lung capacity

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TGV

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thoracic gas volume

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ESWL

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extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

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EMG

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electromyographic

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CMG

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cystometrogram

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VCUG

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voiding pressure study

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PSA

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Prostate-specific antigen

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Hemangioma

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a benign tumor than commonly occurs in children and infants.

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Balanitis

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inflammation of the glans penis.

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Phimosis

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a constriction of the preputial orifice that does not allow for the foreskin to fold back over the glans.

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Circumcision

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an incision of the foreskin and removal of a portion of the foreskin.

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Vasectomy

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a method of permanent birth control for men that is nearly 100% effective. It intersects (cuts) the vas deferens and blocks the sperm from mixing with the seminal fluid.

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Hydrocele

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an accumulation of fluid caused by trauma, infection, or tumor.

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Epididymitis

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inflammation of the epididymis.

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Prostatectomy

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the surgical removal of a portion of or the entire prostate.

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Staging

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assigning a level of invasion to cancer patients based on the information available. Staging is used in the development of a treatment plan

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Cryoablation

A

use of super-cold liquid.

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Endocrinologist

A

a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the endocrine system.

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Hypercalciuria

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urinary stones caused by the body’s inability to process calcium properly.

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Urologist

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physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the urinary system.

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Nephrologist

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specializes in the treatment of conditions of the kidney.

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Nephrostomy Tube

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a small, flexible tube that is placed into one or both kidneys to drain urine when the kidney is not filtering properly.

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Nephrectomy

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the partial or total removal of the kidney that may be performed due to disease or in those instances when the patient is donating a kidney.

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Renal Calculus

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a kidney stone.

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Urodynamics

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to study how the bladder stores and releases urine, such as the bladder capacity and ability of the bladder to empty completely.

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Stress Incontinence

A

involuntary loss of urine that is usually associated with activities that increase the bladder pressure.

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Cystorrhaphy

A

suture repair of the bladder.

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Strictures

A

narrowing.

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Atelectasis

A

incomplete expansion of the lung.

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Pleural Effusion

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liquid in the pleural space.

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Hemoptysis

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blood in sputum.

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Pulmonologists

A

physicians who specialize in treatment of the respiratory system.

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Pulmonologists

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physicians who specialize in treatment of the respiratory system.

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Pharyngitis

A

a sore throat.

39
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Spirometry

A

measures breathing capacity.

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Bronchospasm

A

the constriction of airways of the lung by a spastic contraction of the muscles of the bronchial area.

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Somnolence

A

an unnatural sleepiness or drowsiness

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Nasal septum

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divides one side of the nose from the other.

43
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Septoplasty

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the surgical treatment for a deviated septum to relieve obstruction

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Turbinates

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are the bones located inside of the nose; they are divided into three sections—inferior, middle, and superior.

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Thoracentesis

A

a needle is inserted between the ribs, and fluid is withdrawn.

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Pneumothorax

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pleural space that contains air or gas.

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Hemothorax

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pleural space that contains blood.

48
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Tracheostomy

A

incision to provide patient with ventilation support.

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