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Vocab part 2 Flashcards

1
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Abrasion

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wound caused by superficial damage to skin no deeper than the epidermis; scrape

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acute or chronic

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sudden onset or present over a long period of time (ongoing, longlasting- chronic)

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afebrile

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without a fever

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appendectomy

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removal of the appendix

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auscultation

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listening to the internal sounds of the body using a stethascope

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benign

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non cancerous

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bradycardia

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slow heartbeat; abnormal less than 60 bpm

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cardiomegaly

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enlargement of heart

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carotid endarterectomy

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surgical procedure to remove plaque from the inner lining of common carotid artery or internal carotid artery

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10
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cellultitis

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spreading bacterial infection involving the skin-dermis and subcutaneous fat staph and strep common bacterial swollen red area that feels hot and tender

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cerumen

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earwax

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cholescystectomy

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surgical removal of the gallbladder

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13
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cholelithiasis

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condition of gallstones

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conjunctivitis

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pink eye;inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, also the outer most layer of the eye

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diaphoretic or diaphoresis

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perspiring profusely sweating

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diarrhea

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loose watery stool

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diverticultitis

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inflammation or infection of the diverticula (fecal matter trapped in diverticular causing bacterial growth in pouches)

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dyspnea

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difficult or labored breathing;shortness of breath

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19
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dysuria

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painful urination

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20
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ecchymosis

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passage of blood from ruptured blood vessels into subcutaneous tissue marked by a purple discoloration of the skin-bruise

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Edema

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swelling

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epistaxis

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nosebleed

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erthyma

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redness of the skin or mucous membrane

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febrile

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to have a fever-feverish

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fluctuance

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indication of the presence of pus pocket in a bacterial infection

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hematochezia

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bright red bloody stool

27
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hematuria

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blood in the urine

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hepatosplenomagaly

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enlargement of both the liver and spleen

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herniorrhaphy

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repair of a hernia by suturing

30
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hysterectomy

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surgical removal of the uterus

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ischemia

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restriction of blood supply to tissues containing lack of oxygen

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lateral

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position further from the mid line of the body or a structure

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lymphadenopathy

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swelling or enlargement of the lymph nodes

34
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malleous

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bony prominence on each side of the ankle

35
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mastectomy

A

removal of breast

36
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McBurney’s Point

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abdominal exam finding; indicator or sign of appendicitis; does not diagnose appendicitis

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medial

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pertaining to the middle or near the medial plane of the body

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melena

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black dark tarry stool associated with UGI bleeding

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myalagia

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muscle pain; muscle aches

40
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nystagmus

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condition of involuntary rapid eye movement

41
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pallor

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pale color of skin

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palpable

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to touch or palpate and area/ be felt with palpitation

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palpitation

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subjective feeling of an abnormal heart rate or rythym

44
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paresthesias

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pins and needles person feels a sensation of burning numbness tingling or prickling

45
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penicillin

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used to treat infections caused by bacteria such as ear infections

46
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photophobia

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abnormal intolerance to light

47
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postcital

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altered state of consciousness after an epileptic seizure; state of confusion following a seizure

48
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purulent

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discharging state of pus

49
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rhinorrhea

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nasal cavity filled with a significant amount of mucus fluid; also known as a runny nose

50
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rhonchi

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coarse rattling respiratory sounds; like snoring caused by secretions in bronchial waves

51
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sepsis

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life threatening complication of an infection that has spread via the bloodstream

52
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sputum

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mucus expelled from the lungs by coughing

53
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Syncope

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a loss of consciousness due to reduced blood flow to the brain

54
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tachycardia

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fast or rapid heartbeat; abnormal greater than 100 bpm

55
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tachypnea

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rapid breathing;increased breathing rate

56
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tonsillectomy

A

removal of the tonsils via surgical procedure

57
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urticaria

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commonly known as hives

58
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vertigo

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dizziness that is sensation of spinning due to issues with the inner ear or neurological deficit

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