Vocab Vol.1 Flashcards

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TX=

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Treatment

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UA=

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Urinalysis = A diagnostic test that tests urine.

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URI=

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Upper Respiratory Infection= The nose, throat pharynx, larynx, & bronchia.

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UTI=

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Urinary treat infection= Can infect the kidney’s , ureters, bladder, & urethra.

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Vd=

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void= To release or expel urine.

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VD=

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Vernal disease= Sexually transmitted disease or infection.

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WNL=

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Within normal limits= Ex: X-ray, Blood test, & Orthopedic exam(s).

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+=

A

Positive

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  • =
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Negative

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mmHg=

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Millimeters of mercury= Unit in which blood pressure is measured.

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MVA/MVC=

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Car accident

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N/A=

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Not applicable= Does not apply to you or present situation.

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Na+ =

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Sodium= Salt, is also known as electrolyte mineral.

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NAS=

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No added salt

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Neg=

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Negative

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NGT=

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NG Tube= A tube used to feed patients through the nose which drips into the stomach.

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NIDDM=

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Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.

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NKFDA=

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No known food or drug allergy.

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NBO=

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Nothing by mouth= Generally before surgery or a procedure that will be performed under anesthesia.

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S&S; S/S=

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Signs & Symptoms= Swelling, headache, dizziness, & redness.

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Stat=

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Immediate= Emergency- respond quickly.

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Supp=

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Suppository= Support that will help assist with defecation.

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Sx=

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Symptoms

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TIA=

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Transient ischemic attack= Mini stroke- precursor to a stroke.

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t.i.d.=

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Three times per day= Ex: “Administer medication t.i.d.”

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NSAID=

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Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.= Medications that can be purchased over the counter. (otc)

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N&V=

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Nausea & vomiting.

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PERLA=

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Pupils, equal,(round) reactive to light & accommodation.

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p.o.=

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By mouth.