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Shift Quiz 2 Flashcards

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Afebrile

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without fever

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aneurysm

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

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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 a diffuse subcutaneous swelling, which is cool to the touch and retains the imprint of a fingertip after pressure is released–pitting edema

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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.

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arrhythmia

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abnormal heart rhythm

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ascites

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accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity

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atelectasis

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partial or total collapse of lung tissue

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avulsion

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a forcible pulling away of a part of structure

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bradycardia

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abnormally slow heart rate

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bruit

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a murmur or sound heard in asculation

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cachectic

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state of general ill appearance and malnutrition

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cardiomegaly

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enlargement of the heart

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13
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cerumen

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ear wax

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14
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cholecystectomy

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surgical removal of the gallbladder

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cholecystitis

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inflammation of the gallbladder

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cholelithiasis

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gallstones

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cirrhosis

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inflammation of an organ by degenerative changes, especially the liver

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colectomy

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excision of part of the large intestine or colon

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colostomy

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

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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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crepitance

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a crackling or grating sound, usually of bones

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22
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debridement

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removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound

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23
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dehiscence

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a separation of layers, usually of a surgical incision

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24
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dentition

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the teeth in situ or in the dental arch

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25
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dermis

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true skin, beneath the epidermis

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26
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gingiva

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gums

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27
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grand mal

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severe epileptic attack characterized by convulsions, stupor and temporary loss of consciousness

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hemangioma

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tumor consisting of blood vessels

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29
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hematemesis

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vomiting of blood

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30
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lymphadenopathy

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a chronic abnormal enlargement of lymph nodes

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31
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macule

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small colored spot on skin

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32
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malaise

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generalized discomfort or weakness

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33
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malleolus

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

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34
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malocclusion

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imperfect closure or meeting of opposing teeth

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35
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melena

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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

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abdominal aortic aneurysm

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38
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Abx

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antibiotics

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AMI

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acute myocardial infarction

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AMA

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against medical advice

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Amb

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ambulatory, ambulate

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AMS

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altered mental status

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amt

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ant

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appy

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appendectomy

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ASA

A

acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

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BBS

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bilateral breath sounds

48
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bid

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twice daily

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bilat

50
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BKA

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below-knee amputation

51
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BLE

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bilateral lower extremities

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BM

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bowel movement

53
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BTL

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bilateral tubal ligation

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BUE

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bilateral upper extremities

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BUN

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blood urea nitrogen

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CA

57
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CABG

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coronary arterial bypass graft

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CAD

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coronary artery disease

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CT

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computerized tomography

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CVD

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cardiovascular disease

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DUB

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dysfunctional uterine bleeding

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EKG

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electrocardiogram

63
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epi

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epinephrine

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NAD

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no acute distress

65
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NCAT

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normocephalic, atruamtic

66
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NVID

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neurovascularly intact distally

67
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PTA

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prior to arrival

68
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RLL

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right lower lob (of lung)

69
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RLE

A

right lower extremity

70
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RML

A

right middle lobe (of lung)

71
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ROM

A

range of motion

72
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RUE

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right upper extremity

73
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RUL

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right upper lobe (of lung)

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SI

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sacroiliac

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SLR

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straight-leg raise

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trach

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TTP

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tender to palpation

78
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VSS

A

vital signs stable

79
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W/D

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warm and dry

80
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WNL

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within normal limits

81
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Benadryl

A

allergic reactions, 50mg IM/PO

82
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Bicillin LA/CR

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abx 1.2 million units IM

83
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Epinephrine

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allergic reaction, epi 0.3sq

84
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demerol

A

Rx pain medication

85
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mefoxin

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abx 1-4mg IV

86
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prednisone

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allergic reaction 10-40mg PO

87
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solumedrol

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allergic reaction 125mg IV

88
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valium

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pain control/sedation 5mg IV

89
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ventolin

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respiratory updrafts and treatment

90
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xopenex

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respiratory updrafts and tx

91
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imitrex

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pain control PO or SQ

92
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unasyn

93
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atarax

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allergic reactions 50mg PO

94
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xanax

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pain control/sedation 0.5mg PO

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