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Chapter 7 Flashcards

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q6h

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every six hours

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prn

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as needed

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hs

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bedtime (hour of sleep)

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insomnia

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prefix: in (not); root: somn/i (sleep); suffix: ia condition of.

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synchronous

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occurring at the same time. PREFIX: syn together, ROOT: chron time, SUFFIX: ous pertaining to

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asymmetric

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uneven, not symmetrical. PREFIX: a not, sym together, ROOT: metr/o measure, SUFFIX: ic pertaining to

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chromogenesis

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formation of color or pigment. ROOT: chrom/o color, gen/e origin, formation, SUFFIX: sis condition of.

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isochromatophilic

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describing cells or tissues that have equal attraction for the same dye. PREFIX: iso equal, same; ROOT: chromat/o color; SUFFIX: phil attracting, absorbing; ic pertaining to.

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NSAID

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nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug

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Hx

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history

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4 Techniques in performing physicals

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Inspection: visual examination, Palpation: touching the surface of the body with hands or fingers, Percussion: tapping the body to evaluate tissue according to the sounds produced, and Auscultation: listening to body sounds with a stethoscope.

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Ophthalmoscope

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tool to examine the eyes

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Otoscope

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tool to exam the ears

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CT Scan

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computed tomography

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MRI

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Magnetic resonance imaging. Good for soft tissues.

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Two methods oncologists use to classify cancer

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Grading (I-IV severity) and Staging (TNM) T: primary tumor, N: regional lymph node; M: distal metastases

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chemotherapy

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treatment with chemicals

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Remission

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no active signs of the disease remain

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biopsy

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removal of a small amount of tissue for microscopic examination

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cautery

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destruction of tissue by a damaging agent such as a harmful chemical, heat, or electric current.

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diagnosis

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the process of determining the cause and nature of an illness

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excision

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removal by cutting SUFFIX: -ectomy removal.

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incision

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a cut. as for surgery; also the act of cutting. SUFFIX: -tomy

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palliative therapy

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providing relief but not cure; a treatment that provides such relief.

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prognosis

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prediction of a disease’s course and outcome

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sphygmomanometer

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blood pressure cuff

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stethoscope

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instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body. ROOT: steth/o chest.

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suture

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to unite parts by stitching them together.

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vitals signs

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measurements that reflect basic functions necessary to maintain life.

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Roots for physical forces

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aer/o air, gas; bar/o pressure; chrom/o, chromat/o color, stain; chron/o time; cry/o cold; electr/o electricity; erg/o work; phon/o suond, voice; phot/o light; radi/o radiation, x-ray; son/o sound; therm/o heat, temperature.

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Suffixes for diagnosis

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-graph: instrument for recording date; -graphy: act of recording data; -gram: a record of data; -meter: instrument for measuring; -metry: measurement of; -scope: instrument for viewing or examining; -scopy: examination of

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Suffixes for surgery

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-centesis: puncture, tap; -desis: binding, fusion; -ectomy: excision, surgical removal; -pexy: surgical fixation; -plasty: plastic repair, plastic surgery, reconstruction; -rhaphy: surgical repair, suture; -stomy: surgical creation of an opening; -tome: instrument for incising (cutting); -tomy: incision, cutting; -tripsy: crushing.

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Colic

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acute abdominal pain associated with smooth muscle spasms

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diaphoresis

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profuse sweating

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malaise

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a feeling of discomfort or uneasiness. PREFIX: mal- bad.

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prodrome

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a symptom indicating an approaching disease

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sequela

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a lasting effect of a disease (plural: sequelae)

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syncope

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a temporary loss of consciousness because of inadequate blood flow to the brain, fainting.

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febrile

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pertaining to fever

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speculum

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an instrument for examining a canal

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syndrome

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a group of signs and symptoms that together characterize a disease condition

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catheter

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a thin tube that can be passed into the body; used to remove fluids

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normal saline (NS)

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a salt (NaCl) solution compatible with living cells. aka PSS physiologic saline solution.

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paracentesis

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puncture of a cavity for removal of fluid

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lavage

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the washing out of a cavity, irrigation

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prophylaxis

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prevention of disease

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ADL

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activities of daily living

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BP

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blood pressure

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bpm

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beats per minute

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CC

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chief complaint

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c/o, co

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complains (complaining) of

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ETOH

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alcohol (ethyl alcohol)

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HEENT

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head, eyes, ears, nose and throat

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HIPAA

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health insurance portability and accountability act

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h/o

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history of

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H&P

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history and physical

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IPPA

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inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation

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NAD

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no apparent distress

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NKDA

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no known drug allergies

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PE(R)RLA

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pupils equal (regular) react to light and accommodation

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PMH

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past medical history

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R/O

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rule out

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TPR

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temperature, pulse, respiration

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VS

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vital signs

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WNL

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within normal limits

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D.C, dc

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discontinue

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Dx

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diagnosis

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I&D

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incision and drainage

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Rx

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drug, prescription, therapy

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DNR

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do not resuscitate

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KVO

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keep vein open

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NPO

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nothing by mouth

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STAT

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immediately

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afebrile

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no fever

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anaphylaxis

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severe allergy; life-threatening allergy

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ECG, EKG

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electrocardiogram

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bolus

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a certain amount of medication

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parenteral

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some type of injection eg IV IM Intradermal

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mesocephalic

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meso: average, medial; cephal: head; ic: condition of.

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contraindication

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a factor that makes the use of a drug undesirable or dangerous

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drug

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a substance that alters body function

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efficacy

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the power to produce a specific result; effectiveness

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antagonist

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a substance that interferes with or opposes the action of a drug

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synergy

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combined action of two or more drugs working together to produce an effect greater than any of the drugs could produce when acting alone.

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potentiation

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increased potency created by two drugs acting together

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analgesics

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alleviate pain

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nitroglycerin

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opens up the blood vessel so more oxygen comes in.

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angina pectoris

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chest pain

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triage

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process of who goes first based on illness.

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adrenergics

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mimic the action of the sympathetic nervous system, which responds to stress; used to treat bronchospasm, allergic reaction, hypotension. Epinephrine, Sudafed.

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anesthetics

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reduce or eliminate sensation. Lidocaine, nitrous oxide.

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anticoagulants

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prevent coagulation and formation of blood clots. Coumadin, heparin

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anticonvulsants

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Suppress or reduce the number and /or intensity of seizures. phenobarbital, Dilantin.

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antidiabetics

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prevent or alleviate diabetes. insulin, Humulin (injected)

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