Session 1 Medical Terminology and Abreviations Flashcards
1
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AAA
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- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- A bulging of a weakened Aorta that can burst causing the patient to hemorrhage, often with little to no warning.
2
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PT
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- Patient
- Pint
- Physical Therapy
- Prothrombin Time (Test of clotting times for patients on Coumadin meds).
3
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Rx
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-Prescriptions, to take
4
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Sx
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-Symptoms
5
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DVT
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- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- A blood clot formed in a deep vein of an extremity, often the thigh or calf.
- Can dislodge and move through the body cutting off the flow of blood and damaging organs.
- Presents with burning hot swollen redness.
6
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Arterial Doppler
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-Test for diagnosing blood clots.
7
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Angina Pectoris
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- Chest Pain (CP)
- May radiate to the arms, jaw, neck and back which may indicate a heart attack (MI).
- Treated with vasodilators like Nitroglycerin (NGL).
8
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NGL
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- Nitroglycerin
- A Vasodilator
- Increases the size of the circulatory system and increases blood flow to starved organs like the heart.
- Dissolved or sprayed under the tongue; Sub-Lingual (SL)
- Treatment for Myocardial Infarction (MI), heart attacks.
9
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ASHD
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- Arterial Sclerotic Heart Disease (or Arterial Sclerosis)
- A hardening of the arteries due to high levels of cholesterol.
- Impedes blood flow and can cause heart attacks or strokes.
10
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Lipids
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- An organic non-water soluble compound found in the bloodstream
- High amounts in the blood can cause ASHD, Hyperlipidemia, and Hypercholesterolemia.
- Low Density Lipids (LDL); Bad Cholesterol
- High Density Lipids (HDL); Good Cholesterol
- Triglycerides (TGs)
11
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BID
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-Twice daily; twice a day
12
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QHS
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-Ever hour of sleep; take at bedtime
13
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CVA
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- Cerebral Vascular Accident (or Stroke)
- Also, Cardiovascular Accident
14
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RHD
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- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- A condition where the heart valves become damaged due to Rheumatic Fever.
- Often found in children, especially in developing nations.
- May require a transplant
15
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R/O
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-Rule Out
