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Units 12/13 Flashcards

1
Q

ad lib

A

as desired

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2
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ADL

A

activities of daily living

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3
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BR

A

bed rest

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BRP

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bathroom privileges

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5
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W/C, WC

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wheel chair

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6
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PDR

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physicians desk reference

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7
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AMA

A

American Medical Association

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8
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CDC

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center for disease control

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ENT

A

ears, nose and throat specialist (otorhinolaryngologist)

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Kg

A

kilogram

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L

A

liter

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12
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lb, #

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pound

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13
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ml, mL

A

mililiter

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14
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OTC

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over-the-counter (no prescription required)

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15
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oz

A

ounce

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16
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DTaP

A

diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis

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17
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HepA

A

hepatitis A vaccine

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18
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HepB

A

hepatitis B vaccine

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19
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Hib

A

haemophilus influenza B vaccine

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20
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IPV

A

polio vaccine (inactivated polio vaccine)

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21
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MMR

A

measles, mumps, rubella (vaccine)

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22
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Tdap

A

tetanus-diphtheria – acellular pertussis

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23
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VAR

A

varicella (chicken pox vaccine)

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24
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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 back of the nose or throat that makes it hard to breathe or swallow

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25
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Tetanus (lockjaw)

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causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body which can lead to “locking” of the jaw so the victim cannot open his mouth or swallow

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26
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acellular

A

vaccines that contain inactivated cells

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27
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pertussis (whooping cough)

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a highly contagious respiratory disease known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe

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28
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Hepatitis A

A

a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus

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29
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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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30
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haemophilus

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a bacterium that can cause a severe infection, occurring mostly in infants and children younger than five years of age that can cause lifelong disability and be deadly

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31
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polio

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

32
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measles

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a highly contagious viral disease that can be very serious or even fatal

33
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mumps

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

34
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rubella (german measles)

A

or three-day measles, is a contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash that primarily affects the skin and lymph nodes

35
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varicella (chicken pox)

A

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

36
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opt/o

A

eyes or vision

37
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optic/o

A

eyes or vision

38
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ocul/o

A

eyes or vision

39
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ophthalm/o

A

eyes or vision

40
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corne/o

A

cornea

41
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kerat/o

A

cornea

42
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cor/o

A

pupil

43
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pupill/o

A

pupil

44
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ir/o

A

iris

45
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retin/o

A

retina

46
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blephar/o

A

eyelid

47
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conjunctiv/o

A

conjunctiva

48
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scler/o

A

sclera

49
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dacry/o

A

tear, tear ducts

50
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cataract

A

the clouding of the lens of the eye

51
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glaucoma

A

the loss of peripheral vision

52
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strabismus

A

the crossing of the eyes

53
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astigmatism

A

unequal curvature of the cornea

54
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hyperopia

A

“farsightedness”

55
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myopia

A

“nearsightedness”

56
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diplopia

A

double vision

57
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monochromatism

A

color blindness

58
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nyctalopia

A

night blindness

59
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cryoretinopexy

A

cry/o = cold
-pexy = surgical fixation
surgical fixation of the retina by using extreme cold (carbon dioxide)

60
Q

photophobia

A

phot/o = light
-phobia = fear of
abnormal fear or sensitivity to light

61
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ophthalmonplegia

A

ophthalm/o = eye
-plegia = paralysis
paralysis of the eye muscle

62
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conjunctivitis

A

pink eye

63
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PERRLA

A

pupils are equal, round, responsive to light and accommodation

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aur/o

A

ears

65
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aur/i

A

ears

66
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ot/o

A

ears

67
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acous/o

A

hearing

68
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audi/o

A

hearing

69
Q

tympanic membrane

A

transmits sound vibrations

70
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tympan/o

A

eardrum

71
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cochle/o

A

cochlea

72
Q

otitis media

A

inflammation of the middle ear

73
Q

vertigo

A

dizziness, whirling, loss of balance

74
Q

tinnitus

A

ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in the ear

75
Q

presbycusis

A

a progressive hearing loss occurring in old age

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