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Chapter 8 Flashcards

Medical Terminology

1
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aphasia

A

lack of speaking ability

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cyanosis

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condition of bluish discoloration

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3
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dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

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dyspnea

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difficulty / painful breathing

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5
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endocarditis

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inflammation of inner part of the heart

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gastroenterology

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study of stomach / intestines

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gastrostomy

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surgical opening in the stomach

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mastectomy

A

removal of breast

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nephritis

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inflammation of kidney

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10
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oliguria

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scant urine

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RUQ

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right upper quadrant

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12
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RUQ contains which parts of what organs ?

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most of: liver, gallbladder
part of: pancreas, small / large intestine

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LUQ

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left upper quadrant

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14
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LUQ contains which part of what organs ?

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all of: spleen, stomach
part of: pancreas, small / large intestine

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RLQ

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right lower quadrant

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16
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RLQ contains which part of what organs ?

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all of: appendix
part of: bladder, small / large intestine

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LLQ

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left lower quadrant

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18
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LLQ contains which part of what organs ?

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part of: bladder, small / large intestine

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19
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A.C.

A

before meals

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PRN

A

as needed

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Q

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every

22
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NPO

A

nothing by mouth

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Abd

A

abdomen

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c̅

A

with

25
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ADL

A

activities of daily living

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p.o.

A

by mouth; orally

27
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LOC

A

lvl of conciousness

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I&O

A

intake / output

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OOB

A

out of bed

30
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ad lib

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as desired

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V.S.

A

vital signs

32
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ROM

A

range of motion

33
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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

34
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IV

A

intravenous

35
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Ib

A

pound

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BRP

A

bathroom privileges

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qH

A

every hour

38
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Ht

A

height

39
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Amb

A

ambulate / ambulatory

40
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Pt

A

patient

41
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R/O

A

rule out

42
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Dx

A

diagnosis

43
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hx

A

history

44
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q2h, q3h

A

every two hours, every three hours, etc.

45
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p.c.

A

after meals

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