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Unit 12 & 13 Flashcards

1
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ad lib

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as desired

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ADL

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activities of daily living

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BR

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bed rest

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BRP

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bathroom privileges

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W/C, WC

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wheel chair

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PDR

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physicians’ desk reference

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AMA

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american medical association

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CDC

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center for disease control

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ENT

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ears, nose, throat specialist (otorhinolaryngologist)

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Kg

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kilogram

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L

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liter

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lb, #

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pound

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ml, mL

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milliliter

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OTC

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over the counter (no prescription required)

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oz

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ounce

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DTaP

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diphtheria tetanus acellular pertussis

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HepA

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hepatitis A vaccine

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HepB

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hepatitis B vaccine

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Hib

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haemophilus influenza B vaccine

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IPV

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polio vaccine (inactivated polio vaccine)

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MMR

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measles, mumps, rubella (vaccine)

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Tdap

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tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis

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VAR

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varicella (chicken pox vaccine)

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Diphtheria

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a serious disease caused by a toxin (poison) made by bacteria that causes a thick coating in the nose and throat.

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Tetanus (Lockjaw)

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causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body, so the victim cannot open his mouth or swallow.

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Acellular

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vaccines that contain inactivated cells

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Pertussis (whooping cough)

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a highly contagious respiratory disease known for uncontrollable, violent coughing.

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Hepatitis A

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a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus.

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Hepatitis B

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a liver disease that results from infection with the Hepatitis B virus.

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Haemophilus

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a bacterium that can cause a severe infection, occurring mostly in infants and children.

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Polio

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a contagious viral illness that in its most severe form causes paralysis, difficulty breathing and sometimes death.

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Mumps

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a contagious disease that leads to painful swelling of the salivary glands.

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Rubella (German measles)

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a contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash that primarily affects the skin and lymph nodes.

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Varicella (chicken pox)

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a common childhood disease that is usually mild, but can be serious, especially in young infants and adults.

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opt/o

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eye or vision

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optic/o

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eye or vision

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ocul/o

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eye or vision

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ophthalm/o

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eye or vision

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corne/o

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cornea

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kerat/o

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cornea

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cornea

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transparent, outer layer that maintains shape and protects the eye.

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cor/o

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pupil

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pupill/o

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pupil

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pupil

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black circular portion of eye. always light in.

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ir/o

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iris

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iris

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colored portion o the eye. surrounds pupil

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retin/o

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retina

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retina

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converts images into electrical impulses. transmits images to the brain

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blephar/o

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eyelid

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eyelid

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protects the eye from foreign matter, excessive light and impact.

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conjunctiv/o

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conjunctiva

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conjunctiva

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mucous membrane lining of the eyelid and sclera. pink eye.

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scler/o

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sclera

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sclera

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white of the eye

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dacry/o

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tear/tear duct

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cataract

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the clouding of the lens of the eye

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glaucoma

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the loss of peripheral vision. tunnel vision.

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strabismus

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crossing of the eyes. lazy eye

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astigmatism

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unequal curvature of the cornea. football shape

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hyperopia

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farsighted. most common after the age of 40.

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hyper-

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excessive, increased

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-opia

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vision condition

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myopia

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nearsighted. commonly detected in school-age children.

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my/o

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muscle

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diplopia

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double vision

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dipl/o

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two/double

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monochromatism

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color blindness

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mono-

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one

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chromat/o

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color

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-ism

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condition

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nyctalopia

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night blindness

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nyctal/o

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night

73
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cryoretinopexy

A

surgical fixation of the retina by using extreme cold.

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cry/o

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cold

75
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-pexy

A

surgical fixation

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photophobia

A

abnormal fear of or sensitivity to light

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phot/o

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light

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-phobia

A

fear of

79
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ophthalmoplegia

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paralysis of the eye muscle

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-plegia

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paralysis

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-itis

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inflammation

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conjunctivitis

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pink eye

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PERRLA

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pupils are equal, round, responsive to light and accommodation.

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aur/o

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ears

85
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aur/i

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ears

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ot/o

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ears

87
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acous/o

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hearing

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audi/o

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hearing

89
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tympanic membrane

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transmits sound vibrations

90
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tympan/o

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eardrum

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cochlea

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snail-shaped portion that contains organ of hearing.

92
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cochle/o

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cochlea

93
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otitis media

A

inflammation of the middle ear (ear infection)

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vertigo

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dizziness, whirling, loss of balance

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tinnitus

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ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in the ear.

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presbycusis

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a progressive hearing loss occurring in old age.

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