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1
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Oligo

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Too few or too little

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-pnea

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breathing

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-algia

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pain/soreness

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Dys

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difficult, painful, or abnormal

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agranulocytosis

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a lack of granulocytes (WBCS) produced by the bone marrow

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Akathisia

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inability to stay still /restless

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Akinesia

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lack of body movement

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Alogia

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lack of speech

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Amenorrhea

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absense of cessation of menstruation

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10
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Elixir

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Mixture

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aphasia

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lack of speech

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arthralgia

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painful joint

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arthritis

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joint inflammation

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ascites

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fluid accumulation in peritonial space of abdomen

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Asplenia

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decreases spleen function/absense of spleen

(spleen helps control the bloods levels of RBC, WBC, and PLts by removing old ones)

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asthenia

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lack of energy - weakness

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Attenuated

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weakened

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Ataxia

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lack of muscle control and uncoordinated body movements

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Auscultation

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listening to the internal organs with a stethoscope

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Axillary

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armpit

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avolition

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lack of motivation

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azotemia

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build up of urea in blood (urea is a nitrogen waste product normally eliminated by kidneys)

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bioavailability

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portion (%) of a drug that is able to enter systemic circulation and have it’s therapeutic effect

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Blepharitis

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eye. lid inflammation

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Bradykinesia

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slow body movement

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Cachexia

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extreme weight loss due to chronic illness

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carbuncle

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red inflamed cluster of boils (furuncles) that contain pus and can form an abscess

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Cataplexy

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temporary loss of muscle control and inability to move when awake. Can be triggered by strong emotions like laughing, crying, fear

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cellulitis

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a spreading bacteria infection in skin or subcutaneous tissue - redness, swelling, warmth, pain

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central line

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a long catheter inserted into neck upper chest or groin vein into a large central vein (superior vena cava) for administering drugs

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Cerebrovascular accident

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same thing as a stroke - blood flow to part of brain is blocked due to clot or ruptured vessel and brain cells die

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Cerumen

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ear wax

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chancre

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painless ulcer associated with syphilis

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chelation

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ions and molecules bind to metal ions and form non absorbable complex

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cholecystectomy

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surgical gall bladder removal

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cholelithiasis

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gall stones

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Cholestasis

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reduction or blockage of bile flow

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Cirrhosis

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irreversible scarring of the liver

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coagulopathy

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excessive bleeding and impaired clot formation

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AC

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Before meals

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40
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ACIP

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advisory committee on immunization practices

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41
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ACTH

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

it’s made by the pituitary gland and the hormone itself controls cortisol the stress hormone

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AD

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right ear

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43
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ADHF

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Acute decompensated Heart failure

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ADT

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alternate day therapy or androgen deprivation therapy

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AED

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Anti-epileptic drug
automated external defibrillator

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AGEP

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Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis

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47
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AIDS

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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AIN

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acute interstitial nephritis

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ART

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anti-retroviral therapy

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ARNI

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angiotensin receptor and neprilysin inhibitor

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ARF

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acute renal failure

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ARDS

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acute respiratory distress syndrome

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ARA

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aldosterone receptor antagonist

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54
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aPTT, PTT

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activated partial thromboplastin time

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55
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AOM

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acute otitis media

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ANC

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absolute neutrophil count

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ANA

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antinuclear antibody

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AS

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left ear

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ATC

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around the clock

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ATN

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Acute tubular necrosis

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AU

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Each ear

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AVP

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arginine vasopressin

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BEE

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basal energy expenditure

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BIW

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twice a week

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65
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c with a line above it

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with

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CA

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cancer
cardiac arrest

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CABG

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coronary artery bypass graft

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CA-MRSA

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community acquired Methicillin resistant staph aureus

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CAPES

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citrobacter
acinetobacter
providencia
enterobacter
serratia

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CBT

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cognitive behavior therapy

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CD

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crohn’s disease

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CDI

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c diff. infection

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CI

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Cardiac index , contraindicated

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CMG

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cytomegalovirus

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COC

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combination oral contraceptive

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CPAP

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continuous positive airway pressure

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DMARD

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disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug

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DJD

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degenerative joint disease (Osteoarthritis)

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DILE

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drug induced lupus erythematous

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DDI

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drug drug interaction

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CVP

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central venous pressure

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CRE

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carbapenem- resistant enterobacteriaceae

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DOE

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dyspnea on exertion

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DPI

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Dry powder inhaler

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DRESS

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Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms

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86
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dtd

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of such doses

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87
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ERA

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endothelin receptor antagonis

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HACEK

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Haemophilus, actinobacillus, cardiobacterium, Eikenella, Kingella

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HCV

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hepatitis C virus

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HFpEF

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Heart fracture with preserved ejection fraction

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HJR

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hepatojugular reflux

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HNPEK

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haemophilis influenzae,
niesseria spp. proteus mirabilis, e coli, klebsiella

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HPA

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hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal

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HUS

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hemolytic uremic syndrome

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ICD

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international classification of diseases

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ICH

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intracranial hemorrhage

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ID

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intradermal; infectious disease

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IFIS

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Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome

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LABA

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long acting beta 2 agonist

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LAMA

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long acting muscarinic agonist

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LDH

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lactate dehydrogenase

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LVH

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left ventricular hypertrophy

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M. ft

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mix and make

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MAO

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monoamine oxidase

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MCH

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Mean corpuscular hemoglobin

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MCHC

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mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration

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107
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MD

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maintenace dose

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108
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MDI

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metered dose inhaler

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109
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MDR

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multidrug resistant

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110
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mPAP

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mean pulmonary artery pressure

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111
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MVA

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motor vehicle accident

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MVC

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motor vehicle crash (collision)

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MVI

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multivitamin injection

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NMS

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neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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115
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NOAC

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non vitamin K oral anticoagulant (same as DOAC)

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DHP

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dihydropyridine

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nPEP

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non occupational post exposure prophylaxis

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118
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NR

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no refills

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119
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NRT

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nicotine replacement therapy

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120
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NSR

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normal sinus rhythm

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121
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NTE

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not to exceed

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122
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OCP

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oral contraceptive pill

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oPEP

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occupational post exposure prophylaxis

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124
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OROS

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osmostic release delivery system

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125
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OS

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left eye

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OU

127
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p-gp

A

p glycoprotein

128
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PAP

A

pulmonary artery disease

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PC

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after meals

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PCC

A

prothrombin complex concentrate

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PCI

A

percutaneous coronary intervention

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PCN

A

penicillin

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PCV13

A

pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 13 - valent

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PCV15

A

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (15 valent)

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PCV20

A

pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (20 valent)

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PCWP

A

Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure

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PD

A

parkinsons disease

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PDA

A

patent ductus arteriosus

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PEK

A

proteus
e coli
klebsiella

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PEP

A

post exposure prophylaxis

141
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PET

A

positron emission tomography

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PFT

A

pulmonary function test

143
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PHN

A

postherpetic neuralgia

144
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PICC

A

peripherally inserted central cathedter

145
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PKU

A

Phenylketonuria

146
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POP

A

progestin only pill

147
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PPD

A

purified protein derivative

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PPI

A

proton pump inhibitor
patient package insert

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PPSV23

A

pneumococcal polysaccarhide vaccine 23 valent

150
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PR

A

per rectum

151
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PSA

A

prostate specific antigen

152
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PTH

A

parathyroid hormone

153
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PV

A

per vagina

154
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PVC

A

polyvinyl chloride

155
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QS

A

sufficent quantity

156
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QS AD

A

sufficient quantity to make

157
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r/o

158
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RA

A

Rheumatoid arthritis

159
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RASS

A

Richmond agitation and sedation scale

160
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RML

A

right middle lobe

161
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RSV

A

respiratory syncitial virus

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Rx

A

prescription

163
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s with line above

164
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SABA

A

short acting beta2 agonist

165
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SAMA

A

short acting muscarinic antagonist

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SERM

A

selective estrogen receptor modulator

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SIADH

A

syndrome of inappropriate diuretic hormone

168
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SLE

A

systemic lupus erythematous

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SNRI

A

serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

170
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spp.

171
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ss

172
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SSRI

A

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

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SSTI

A

skin and soft tissue infection

174
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SVR

A

systemic vascular resistance

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TD

A

tardive dyskinesia

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TC

A

total cholestrol

177
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TdP

A

torsdae de pointes

178
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TEN

A

toxic epidermal necrolysis

179
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TIBC

A

total iron binding capacity

180
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TIW

A

three times per week

181
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TNF

A

tumor necrolisis factor

182
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TOP

183
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TSH

A

Thyroid stimulating hormone

184
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TTP

A

thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

185
Q

UA

A

urinalysis, unstable angina

186
Q

ULN

A

upper limit of normal

187
Q

Ung

188
Q

URTI

A

upper resp. tract infection

189
Q

VF, Vfib

A

ventricular fibrillation

190
Q

VT, Vtach

A

ventricular tachycardia

191
Q

VRE

A

vancomycin resistant enterococcus

192
Q

WA

A

While awake

193
Q

WNL

A

within normal limits

194
Q

conjunctivitis

A

inflammation of the thin clear membrane that covers the eyeball and lines inside of eye lid

195
Q

CPAP indication

A

used for obstructive sleep apnea that uses a machine to pump air into the airways and keep the windpipe open during sleep

196
Q

cystitis

A

bladder inflammation due to bacterial infection usually

197
Q

Desiccant

A

substance that preserves something by removing moisture and keeping it dry

198
Q

Diaphoresis

A

excessive sweating unrelated to temperature or activity level

199
Q

diplopia

A

double vision

200
Q

Dyscrasia

A

any disease or abnormal condition of the body

201
Q

Dysentery

A

infection of intestines with severe, blood diarrhea and abdominal pain

202
Q

Dysgeusia

A

altered sense of taste

203
Q

Dyskinesia

A

abnormal, involuntary movement

204
Q

dyspepsia

A

indigestion

205
Q

dysphagia

A

difficulty swallowing

206
Q

dystonia

A

invol. movements and prolonged contractions of muscle that result in twisting body motions and abnormal posture

207
Q

empyema

A

collection of pus and fluid in a body cavity, usually the pleural space (space between lung and inner surface of chest wall)

208
Q

encephalitis

A

inflammation of the brain

209
Q

encephalopathy

A

brain disease, damage, or malfunction that results in an altered mental state

210
Q

endocarditis

A

inflammation of the heart valves or the lining of the heart chambers

211
Q

endometriosis

A

painful condition where the tissue that normally lines the uterus (endometrium) grows outside of the uterus

212
Q

Enteral

A

involves the intestine

213
Q

enuresis

A

involuntary urination

214
Q

epistaxis

A

nose bleed

215
Q

eructation

216
Q

euphoria

A

state of happiness/elevated mood

217
Q

euthyroid

A

normal thyroid gland function

218
Q

excoriation

A

scraping of skin, results in abrasion

219
Q

exophthalamos

A

bulging of eyees

220
Q

fibrosis

A

scarring of connective tissue

221
Q

folliculitis

A

hair follicle inflammation, usually caused by infection and can lead to acne

222
Q

galactorrhea

A

production of breast milk in women who arent breast feeding

223
Q

gingival hyperplasia

A

overgrowth of the guums

224
Q

glossitis

A

inflammation of the tongue

225
Q

hematoma

A

collection of blood within an organ or localized body tissue

226
Q

hemoptysis

A

coughing up blood

227
Q

hemorrhoid

A

enlarged or swollen blood vessel near the anus or within the rectum

228
Q

hemostasis

A

stopping the blood flow

229
Q

hyperbilirubinemia

A

increase bilirubin in blood which can cause jaundice

230
Q

hyperhidrosis

A

excessive sweating

231
Q

hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)

A

HHS - hyperglycemic crisis, with very high blood glucose, severe dehydration, and confusion

232
Q

Hyperplasia

A

increased number of cells in organ or body tissue

233
Q

Hypertrichosis

A

excessive hair growth, in anywhere or in patches

234
Q

hypertrophy

A

enlargement of an organ or tissue due to increased cell size

235
Q

hypohidrosis

A

reduced sweat production (oligohydrosis)

236
Q

intraarticular

A

into the joint

237
Q

intracranial hemorrhage

A

bleeds in the brain

238
Q

ischemia

A

inadequate blood supply to an organ

239
Q

Jaundice

A

yellowing of the skin and sclera

240
Q

lymphadenopathy

A

swollen lymph node

241
Q

lyophilized

A

freeze dried

242
Q

Malaise

A

general feeling of discomfort

243
Q

medication guide

A

document about serious adverse events for the patient to know about

244
Q

Melasma

A

skin pigmentation, dark spots on cheeks of face

245
Q

menorrhagia

A

heavy menstrual bleeding

246
Q

Metatarsophalangeal joint

A

the big toe joint

247
Q

mucositis

A

inflammation or ulceration of the mucous membranes in the digestive tract (often in mouth)

248
Q

myalgia

A

muscle pain

249
Q

mydriasis

A

pupil dilation

250
Q

myelosuppression

A

decreased bone marrow activity = decreased WBC, RBC, platelets

251
Q

myoclonus

252
Q

myopathy

A

muscle weakness or any muscle disease

253
Q

nephrolithiasis

A

kidney stones

254
Q

nosocomial

A

originating in a hospital

255
Q

nystagmus

A

repetitve, uncontrolled eye movements

256
Q

orthopnea

A

SOB while lying flat

257
Q

orthostasis

A

a drop in blood pressure that happens soon after standing

258
Q

osteomalacia

A

softening of bones

259
Q

osteomyelitis

A

infection of the bone

260
Q

otalgia

A

painful ear

261
Q

otorrhea

A

drainage from the ear

262
Q

ototoxicty

A

ear damage

263
Q

pallor

A

pale skin color

264
Q

parasomnia

A

unusual, odd, or dangerous behavior during sleep

265
Q

parethesia

A

prickling pins and needles feeling

266
Q

peak level

A

highest amount of drug in the blood stream

267
Q

pediculosis

A

lice infection

268
Q

pegylation

A

polyehtylene glycol (PEG) to molecule

269
Q

perinatal

A

immediately before and after birth

270
Q

pleural effusion

A

fluid between layers of the pleura, thin membranes that line the outside of the llungs

271
Q

peristalsis

A

wave like movements of the GI tract

272
Q

PICC

A

peripherally inserted central line

central line inserted peripherally and advanced through the vein until the tip reaches the large vessel

273
Q

stenosis

A

the narrowing of a body space

274
Q

steatosis

A

fat accumulation

275
Q

steatorrhea

A

excess fat in feces due to increased intestinal absorption

276
Q

spirometry

A

when the pulmonary function test that measures the volume of air someone can inhale, exhale, and the speed of their exhalation

277
Q

somnolence

A

sleepiness, drowsiness

278
Q

somnambulism

A

sleep walking

279
Q

sinusitis

A

inflammation of sinuses

280
Q

sialorrhea

A

excessive salivation or drooling

281
Q

scabies

A

infestation of the skin by an itchy contagious mite (sarcoptes scabei)

282
Q

septicemia aka bacteremia

A

a severe bloodstream infection

283
Q

rigor

A

a sudden feeling of cold and shivering with rise in temp.

284
Q

rhabdomyolysis

A

a condition where skeletal muscle breaks down, release CPK (creatinine phosphokinase), myoglobin and other muscle components into the blood which can lead to kidney failure

285
Q

retrograde ejaculation

A

semen enters the bladder rather than the penis during ejaculation

286
Q

REMS

A

risk evaluation and mitigation strategy

287
Q

Rhonchi

A

continuous, deep rattling sounds heard when examining the lungs with stethescope

288
Q

pyrexia

289
Q

pyelonephritis

A

Urinary tract infection where one or both kidneys become infected

290
Q

pre-eclampsi

A

high BP in pregnancy, protein in urine, peripheral edema

291
Q

priapism

A

prolonged and often painful erection of the penis

292
Q

pulse oximetry

A

a non invasive test that measure the level of oxygen in the blood

293
Q

polyp

A

abnormal growth of tissue projecting from the mucous membrane

294
Q

Stevens Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

A

severe systemic reaction that causes rash, blisters, and peeling of the skin and the mucous membranes of the mouth, airways, eyes and genitalia

295
Q

stomatitis

A

inflammation or ulceration of the mouth

296
Q

Striae

A

stretch marks on the skin

297
Q

stricture

A

abnormal narrowing or a body passage

298
Q

syncope

A

temporary loss of consciousness due to drop in BP and less blood flow to the brain

299
Q

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

A

autoimmune condition where there is inflammation and tissue damage in many parts of the body including the joints, skin, brain, lungs, kidney, and heart (also called lupus)

300
Q

tardive dyskinesia

A

uncontrollable, involuntary, repetitive movements of the face and other body parts

301
Q

tachyphylaxis

A

diminished response to successive doses to a drug

302
Q

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

A

serious blood clotting disorder to form in small blood vessels throughout the body due to platelet clumping. This leads to low platelet count and bleeding under the which appears as purple bruising (purpura)

303
Q

thrush

A

caused by candida albicans

white patches in mouth or throat

304
Q

Tinnitis

A

ringing or buzzing of the ears

305
Q

Torsdaes de Pointes (TdP)

A

life threatening type of ventricular tachycardia, where there are changes in QRS complexes and prolonged QT interval

306
Q

trough

A

lowest conc. of drug in body measured immediately before the next dose

307
Q

xerostomia

A

severe dry mouth caused by decreased saliva

308
Q

Xeropthalmia

A

extreme dryness of the eyes (conjunctiva and the cornea)

309
Q

vesicant

A

drug that can cause severe tissue damage or blistering

310
Q

urticaria

A

raised, itchy areas of the skin (also called hives)

311
Q

urolithiasis

A

formation of stones in the kidney, urethra, bladder, or ureters

312
Q

uremia/azostemia

A

build up of urea in the blood (nitrogen waste usually removed by kidneys)

313
Q

biennial vs biannual

A

biENNIAL - ONCE every TWO years

biANNUAL

314
Q

biennial vs biannual

A

biENNIAL - ONCE every TWO years

biANNUAL- TWICE a year

315
Q

obtunded

A

dull or reduced level of consciousness

316
Q

advance directive

A

the living will of pt. what tx they do or do not want/code status

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