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Unit 1 Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
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emphasis on preventive healthcare

developed first hospitals

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ancient romans

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Small communities/ nomadic lifestyles led to less diseases spread ⭐️⭐️

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prehistoric

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superstitious called on gods to heal them

bloodletting or leeches opened blocked channels

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ancient egyptians

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4
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religion prohibited dissection

monitored pulse

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ancient chinese

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5
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used acupuncture to relieve pain/ congestion

herbs for medicine

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ancient chinese

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6
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educated guess on the outcone of a disease illness or injury

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prognosis(ancient greeks)

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7
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aqueducts to carry clean water

sewers to carry waste away

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ancient romans

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8
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fall of roman empire did what during medieval times

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suspended medical progress

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9
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hippocrates-father of medicine

hippocratic oath

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ancient greeks

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10
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believed only god could heal- monks and priests provided care in monestaries

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medieval times

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12
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hygiene, washing, toileting, feeding, dressing

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custodial care

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13
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explained causes of many common diseases & set new standards

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canon of medicine (medieval times)

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14
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bubonic plague killed half population

smallpox, tb, typhoid, plague, malaria

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renaissance

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15
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lived in unsanitary conditions- led to spread of disease

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renaissance

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16
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first medical universities

printing press invented

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renaissance

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17
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his findings publishes as the first book of anatomy

revealed detailed info through dissection

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vesalius

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18
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microscope, mercury thermometer, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope were invented

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modern times

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19
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health records

basic anatomy knowledge

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ancient egyptians

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19
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chi/qi

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universal life force energy/ ancient chinese

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20
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tannic acid treated burns

medicinal plants treated disease

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ancient egyptians

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21
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described blood circulation to the heart

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harvey (modern times)

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22
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basis for psychology and psychiatry

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freud (modern times)

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23
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discovered penicillin

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fleming (modern times)

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24
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described structure of dna

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crick & watson (modern time)

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25
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first human heart transplant
first test tube baby born
CAT scan and MRI developed

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modern times

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26
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AIDS identified

health insurance plans developed

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modern times

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27
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developed to diagnose inherited disease before birth

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amniocentesis (modern times)

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28
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developed first vaccine for smallpox

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jenner

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29
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infectious diseases are caused by germs

pasteurizing milk will kill bacteria

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louis pasteur

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30
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father of microbiology

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koch

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31
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discovered polio vaccine

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salk & sabin

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32
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founder of modern nursing

improved standards of hygiene and sanitation for medical care

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florence nightingale

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33
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used disinfectants and antiseptics during surgery to prevent infection

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joseph lister

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34
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mobile army surgical hospital- first used in korean war

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MASH

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35
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_______ ambulances reduced time to transport

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helicopter

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36
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health care system advances bc of (3)

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  • innovative technology
  • aging population
  • longer life expectencies
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37
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Evil spirits caused illness

trephination to relieve

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prehistoric

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38
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doubling of older population leads to

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greater demand for healthcare providers

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39
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complimentary therapy examples:

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  • nutrition excersize relaxation
  • yoga and meditation
  • chiropractic
  • massage
  • homeopathy
  • acupuncture
  • aromatherapy
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40
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acute care facilities or

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hospitals

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41
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________in average length of stay at a hospital

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decrease

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42
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ambulatory care

same day

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outpatient

43
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24+ hr stay

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inpatient

44
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gap between hospitalization and rehabilitation

20-50% less expensive than hospital

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subacute care facilities

45
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around the clock supervision

extensive monitoring and IV therapy

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subacute care facility

46
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name 4 branches/ specialty areas of the hospital

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  • morgue
  • radiology
  • Med/surg
  • CCU
  • NICU
  • telemetry
  • OR
  • ER
  • Dialysis
  • ICU
  • nursery/obst.
  • pediatrics
  • oncology
  • psych
  • neuro
  • pulm
  • lab
47
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3 parts of ER

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Trauma
ER
prompt care

48
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ADLs

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activities of daily living

49
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care for those who cant do ADLs on their own

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extended care facility

50
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group of apartments or houses. residents may be able to take care of themselves but community meals and social activities are sometimes offered

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independent living facilities

51
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provide housing, group meals, personal care, support services, and social activities in a community setting. some health care provided

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assisted living facilities

52
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braces/support

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orthotics

53
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artificial body parts

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prosthetic

54
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dont have to go to the hospital, cheaper

RN LPN AIDE PT OT RESP

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home health care

55
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PT OT SPEECH DRUG AND ALC

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rehab centers

56
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psychiatrist vs psychologist

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psychiatrist: MD specialties
psychologist: PhD

57
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therapist, music& art therapy, mental hospitals, 911, hotlines, psych units

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mental health facilities

58
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terminally ill- 6mos or less

for pt and family

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hospice

59
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financed by private donations

help pts or victims

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volunteer agencies

60
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dr office
nurses office
dentist
ortho

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medical offices

61
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care for seniors (65+) during the day

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senior day care

62
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research, radiology, pathology, urine, blood, stool, forensic

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laboratories

63
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911, ambulence, police, EMT, poison control, life alert, paramedic, first aiders

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emergency care services

64
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name 3 patient care professionals

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physicians
surgical techs
medical assistants
paramedic/EMTs
physician assistants
RN
LPN
CNA
65
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three lab/pharmacy professionals

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lab techs
lab specialists: cardiovascular techs, phlebotomists
pharmacy techs

66
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two diagnostic and imaging professionals

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diagnostic medical sonographers

clinical lab techs

67
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3/5 therapy and rehab professionals

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OT
PT
Rehab therapist
speech therapist
massage therapist
68
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health information and administrative professionals (2/4)

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med record techs
health info techs
coding specialists
medical transcriptions

69
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sudden onset

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acute

70
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complementary therapies

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chiropractor, yoga, massage, excersize. accupuncture

71
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doctor who takes care of patients for a general purpose, no specialization

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general practitioner

72
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moral basis for medical regulations

still in use today

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hippocratic oath

73
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natural herbal medicine

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homeopathy

74
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multi disciplines such as PT OT AND REHAB

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interdisciplinary team

75
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study of bacteria

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microbiology

76
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outbreak of disease worldwide

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pandemic

77
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blood pressure cuff

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sphygmomanometer

78
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device used to assess blood, breath and other sounds by hearing through it

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stethoscope

79
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long lasting

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chronic

80
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specialize in a certain part of anatomy or type of anatomy

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specialist

81
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across

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transverse

82
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above

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superior

83
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below

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inferior

84
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SOB

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short of breath

85
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c

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with

86
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s

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without

87
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OTC

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over the counter

88
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URI

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upper respiratory infection

89
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UTI

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urinary tract infection

90
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Amb

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ambulate (walk)

91
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ROM

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range of motion

92
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Rx

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prescription

93
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Dx

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diagnosis

94
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Fx

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fracture

95
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Tx

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treatment

96
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Hx

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history

97
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d/c

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discontinue

98
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I

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1

99
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V

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5

100
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X

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10

101
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L

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50

102
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C

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100

103
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D

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500

104
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M

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1000

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