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
4
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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
20
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IPV
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polio vaccine (inactivated polio vaccine)
21
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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)
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
vaccines that contain inactivated cells
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Pertussis (whooping cough)
a highly contagious respiratory disease known for uncontrollable, violent coughing.
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Hepatitis A
a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus.
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Hepatitis B
a liver disease that results from infection with the Hepatitis B virus.
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Haemophilus
a bacterium that can cause a severe infection, occurring mostly in infants and children.
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Polio
a contagious viral illness that in its most severe form causes paralysis, difficulty breathing and sometimes death.
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Mumps
a contagious disease that leads to painful swelling of the salivary glands.
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Rubella (German measles)
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)
a common childhood disease that is usually mild, but can be serious, especially in young infants and adults.
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opt/o
eye or vision
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optic/o
eye or vision
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ocul/o
eye or vision
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ophthalm/o
eye or vision
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corne/o
cornea
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kerat/o
cornea
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cornea
transparent, outer layer that maintains shape and protects the eye.
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cor/o
pupil
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pupill/o
pupil
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pupil
black circular portion of eye. always light in.
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ir/o
iris
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iris
colored portion o the eye. surrounds pupil
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retin/o
retina
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retina
converts images into electrical impulses. transmits images to the brain
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blephar/o
eyelid
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eyelid
protects the eye from foreign matter, excessive light and impact.
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conjunctiv/o
conjunctiva
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conjunctiva
mucous membrane lining of the eyelid and sclera. pink eye.
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scler/o
sclera
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sclera
white of the eye
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dacry/o
tear/tear duct
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cataract
the clouding of the lens of the eye
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glaucoma
the loss of peripheral vision. tunnel vision.
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strabismus
crossing of the eyes. lazy eye
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astigmatism
unequal curvature of the cornea. football shape
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hyperopia
farsighted. most common after the age of 40.
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hyper-
excessive, increased
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-opia
vision condition
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myopia
nearsighted. commonly detected in school-age children.
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my/o
muscle
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diplopia
double vision
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dipl/o
two/double
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monochromatism
color blindness
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mono-
one
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chromat/o
color
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-ism
condition
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nyctalopia
night blindness
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nyctal/o
night
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cryoretinopexy
surgical fixation of the retina by using extreme cold.
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cry/o
cold
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-pexy
surgical fixation
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photophobia
abnormal fear of or sensitivity to light
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phot/o
light
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-phobia
fear of
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ophthalmoplegia
paralysis of the eye muscle
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-plegia
paralysis
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-itis
inflammation
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conjunctivitis
pink eye
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PERRLA
pupils are equal, round, responsive to light and accommodation.
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aur/o
ears
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aur/i
ears
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ot/o
ears
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acous/o
hearing
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audi/o
hearing
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tympanic membrane
transmits sound vibrations
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tympan/o
eardrum
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cochlea
snail-shaped portion that contains organ of hearing.
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cochle/o
cochlea
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otitis media
inflammation of the middle ear (ear infection)
94
vertigo
dizziness, whirling, loss of balance
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tinnitus
ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in the ear.
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presbycusis
a progressive hearing loss occurring in old age.
