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Organization of the Human Body
Define tissue organ and system,
Distinguish different types of ti...,
Identify organs
35  cards
Nervous System
The brain can be divided into thr...,
4 lobes of the brain consists of,
Lobe of brain associated with spe...
13  cards
Integumentary System
The integumentary system consists...,
Skin is composed of which tissue,
The dermis consists of 6 subjects
7  cards
Cardiovascular System
The cardiovascular system consist...,
What are the 4 main functions of ...,
Which side of the heart moves deo...
19  cards
Respiratory System
What are some major functions of ...,
The upper respiratory system incl...,
The lower respiratory system incl...
6  cards
Musculoskeletal System
The human body has more than ____...,
Where are smooth muscles found,
What are some functions of muscles
14  cards
Digestive System
What are the main functions of th...,
List the steps of the digestive s...,
Digestive enzymes aid in the brea...
3  cards
Urinary System
What is the purpose of the urinar...,
What are the macroscopic structur...,
Approximately how many people in ...
4  cards
Endocrine System
The function of the endocrine system,
Define endocrinology,
Which glands are ductless glands
4  cards
Reproductive System
What are gonads,
What are the sex hormones in females,
What are the sex hormones in males
4  cards
Immune System
The function of the immune system,
The function of the lymphatic system,
What are three main components of...
4  cards
Diseases and Disorders
Define homeostasis,
Define interdependence in the body,
Define disease
19  cards
Disease and Disease-Producing Organisms
Define disease,
What are the disease categories,
What are some contributing causes...
26  cards
Chronic Disease
What is the leading cause of deat...,
What are chronic diseases,
What are some chronic diseases
14  cards
Diabetes
Define diabetes,
What is the body s main source of...,
What are the 3 types of diabetes
12  cards
Asthma
Define asthma,
Define bronchi,
Define allergy induced asthma
14  cards
Respiratory Emergencies
What is the physiology of the res...,
Describe the different types of r...,
What is the role of the ccma in a...
3  cards
Multiple Sclerosis
Define multiple sclerosis,
What are the parts of the cns cen...,
Explain what causes multiple scle...
15  cards
Parkinson's Disease
Define parkinson s disease,
Pd involves the malfunction and d...,
Define dopamine
13  cards
Genitourinary Emergencies
What is the physiology of the uri...,
What the different types of genit...,
What are the roles of the ccma in...
9  cards
Cardiac Emergencies
What is the physiology of the heart,
Describe different types of cardi...,
What is the role of a health assi...
16  cards
Medical Law and Ethic
What does hippa mean,
What are some key components of h...,
What year was hipaa signed into law
10  cards
Clinical Documentation
What are two document formats use...,
What,
Soap stands for
6  cards
Administrative Assisting
What is a referral,
What does hmo stand for,
What does pcp stand for
4  cards
Infection Control
What does ppe stand for,
What are microorganisms,
Difference between pathogens and ...
27  cards
Infection Control
Should hand washing be considered...,
What is the goal of hand hygiene,
Proper way of donning ppe
5  cards
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
What is a bloodborne pathogen,
What does opim stand for,
When was osha created
9  cards
Latex Sensitivity
What is latex sensitivity,
What are some symptoms of latex s...,
What are some alternative non lat...
8  cards
Muscle Contraction Physiology
What is epimysium,
What is perimysium,
What is a
11  cards
Knowledge Check
What is doffing,
What is donning,
What does hai stand for
10  cards
Introduction to Pharmacology
Define pharmacokinetics,
How many stages are there for a m...,
Name the four stages for a medica...
53  cards
Lesson 2: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Describe pharmacokinetics,
What does adme stand for,
Describe absorption
18  cards
Lesson 3: Understanding Prescriptions
What is a brand name drug,
What is a generic drug,
What is a drug s brand or trade name
21  cards
Lesson 4: Medication Administration
List some serious results of medi...,
What are the 5 rights of medicati...,
Is a full name and date of birth ...
9  cards
Lesson 5: Medication Errors
Define medication errors,
Medication errors can only happen...,
List 3 factors that can cause a m...
8  cards
Lesson 6: Medication Classes and Commonly Prescribed Drugs
Define analgesics,
Define antibiotics,
What does nsaid stand for
18  cards
Knowledge Check
Drugs that prevent and treat infe...,
Drugs that prevent and treat bact...,
Drugs that relieve pain without c...
4  cards
Lesson 1: Introduction to Clinical Communication
1  cards
Exam Prep #1
Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science
162  cards
Exam Prep #2
Anatomy and Physiology
86  cards
Exam Prep #3
Clinical Patient Care
101  cards
Exam Prep #4
Patient Care Coordination and Education
28  cards

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