Chapter 2 Flashcards
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Chemical name
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Formula of drug exactly according to its chemical structure
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Cc
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Cubic centimeter; 1cc=1ml
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mL or ml
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Milliliter; equal to one-thousandth (0.001) of a liter
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Pt
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Patient
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L
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Liter
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Malignant
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Harmful or cancerous
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PACU
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Post- anesthetic care unit
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Y.O.
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Year old
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Parental
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By injection: intradermal(ID), within the skin; intramuscular (IM), within the muscle; intravenous (IV), within the vein; subcutaneous (SC, SQ, or sub-Q), under the skin [write out subcut or subcutaneous]
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Transdermal
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absorption of drug through unbroken skin
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DC, D/C
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Discharge, discontinue
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Prognosis
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Foreknowledge; prediction of the likely outcome of a disease based on the general health status of the patient along with knowledge of the usual course of the disease; often noted in one word (ex: prognosis: good)
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PAR
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Post- anesthetic recovery
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Degenerative disease
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Any disease in which there is deterioration of structure or function of tissue
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gtt
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Drops
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Wt
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Weight
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Capsule (cap)
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Sublingual (SL), under the tongue; buccal, in the cheek
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CCU
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Coronary (cardiac) care unit
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Post-op/postop
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Postoperative (after surgery)
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Morbidity
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Sick; a diseased state
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Cream, lotion, ointment
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Topical, applied to the surface of the skin
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Prophylaxis
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A process or measure that prevents disease (pro=before; phylassein=guard)
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Degeneration
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Gradual deterioration of normal cells and body functions
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Idiopathic
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A condition occurring without a clearly identified cause (idio= one’s own)
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Febrile
Relating to a fever (elevated temperature)
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Cu, mm, or mm3
Cubic millimeter
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Suppository (suppos)
Vaginal [per vagina (DV) ], inserted in the vagina; rectal [per rectum (PR)] inserted in the rectum
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Noncontributory
Not involved in bringing on the condition or result
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SOB
Short of breath
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Sign
A mark; objective evidence of disease that can be seen or verified by an examiner
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lb or #
Pound; equal to 16 ounces
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fl oz
Fluid ounce
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BP
Blood pressure
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T
Temperature
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dr
Dram; equal to 1/8 ounce
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R
Respiration
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cm
Centimeter; 2.5cm=1in
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Generic name
Official name given to a drug
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Exacerbation
Increase in the severity of a disease, with aggravation of symptoms (ex=out; acerbo = harsh)
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IP
Inpatient (a registered bed patient)
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Tablet (tab)
Oral [per Os (p.o.) ] by mouth
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Sequela
A disorder or condition usually resulting from a previous disease or injury
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Tr
Treatment
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Diagnosis
Determination of the presence of a disease based on an evaluation of symptoms, signs, and test findings (results) (dia = through; gnosis= knowing)
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Trade or brand
Manufacturer's name
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Fluid
Inhalation, inhaled through the nose or mouth; aerosol, spray; nebulizer, device used to produce a fine mist, often in a metered dose
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mg
Milligram; equal to one-thousandth (0.001) of a gram
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Remission
A period in which symptoms and signs stop or abate
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mm
Millimeter; equal to one-thousandth (0.001) of a meter
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Malaise
A feeling of uneasiness or discomfort; often the first indication of illness
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gr
Grain
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Localized
Limited to a define area or part
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CP
Chest pain
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ER
Emergency room
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gt
Drop (gutta-drop)
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Marked
Significant
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Unremarkable
Common; not out of the ordinary or significant
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Benign
Mild or noncancerous
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Prescription
Order to supply a particular drug of specific strength and quantity w/ precise instructions for administration
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RTO
Return to office
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Progressive
Pertaining to the advance of a condition as the signs and symptoms increase in severity
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BRP
Bathroom privileges
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Tx
Treatment or traction
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P
Pulse
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WDWN
Well developed and well nourished
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Recurrent
To occur again; describes a return of symptoms and signs after a period of quiescence ( rest or inactivity)
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Syndrome
A running together; combination of symptoms and signs that give a distinct clinical picture indicating a particular condition or disease ( ex: menopausal syndrome)
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Mortality
The state of being subject to death
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Chronic
A condition developing slowly and persisting over time
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RRR
Regular rate and rhythm
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Symptom
Subjective evidence of disease that is perceived by the patient and often noted in his or her own words
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Acute
Sharp; having intense, often severe symptoms and a short course
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OP
Outpatient
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O
Objective info
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S
Subjective info
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Hx
History
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P
Plan
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A
Assessment
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NAD
No acute distress
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Dx
Diagnosis
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Qt
Quart;equal to 32 ounces
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HEENT
Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
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WNL
Within normal limits
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ROS, SR
Review of symptoms, systems Review
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ICU
Intensive care unit
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Pre-op/preop
Preoperative (before surgery)
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UCHD
Usual childhood diseases
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Etiology
Study of the cause of a disease (etio=cause)
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Ht
Height
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C/o
Complains of
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L and W
Living and well
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PERRLA
Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation
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PH, PMH
Past history, past medical history
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Sx
Symptom
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Kg
Kilogram; equal to 1,000 grams or 2.2 pounds
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ECU
Emergency care unit
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SH
Social history
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OR
Operating room
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RTC
Return to clinic
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G or gm
Gram
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OH
Occupational history
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ETOH
Ethyl alcohol
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VS
Vital signs
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Systemic
Relating to the whole body rather than to only a part
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NKA, NKDA
No known allergies, no known drug allergies
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HPI, PI
History of present illness, present illness
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R/o
Rule out
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IMP
Impression
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PE, Px
Physical exam
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FH
Family history
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H and P
History and physical
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CC
Chief complaint
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A + W
Alive and well
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ä, ante (should have line, not dots)
Before
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a.c., ante cibum
Before meals
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a.m., ante meridiem
Before noon
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b.i.d., bis in die
Twice a day
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d
Day
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h, hora
Hour
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h.s., hora somni
At the hour of sleep (bedtime)
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noc., noctis
Night
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p, post (p should have a line over it)
After
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p.c., post cibum
After meals
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p.m., post meridiem
After noon
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p.r.n., pro re nata
As needed
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q, quaque
every
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q.d., quaque die
Every day
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qh quaque hora
Every hour
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q2h
every 2 hours
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q.i.d., quarter in die
four times a day
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q.o.d., quaque altera die
Every other day
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STAT, statium
Immediately
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t.i.d., ter in die
Three times a day
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wk
Week
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yr
Year
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AD, auris dextra
Right ear
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ad lib., ad libitum
As desired
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amt
Amount
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aq, aqua
Water
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AS, auris sinistra
Left ear
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AU, auris unitas
Both ears
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c, cum (c should have a bar over top)
With
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NPO, non per os
Nothing by mouth
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OD, oculus dexter
Right eye
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OS, oculus sinister
Left eye
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OU, oculi unitas
Both eyes
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per
by or through
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p.o., per os
By mouth
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PR, per rectum
Through rectum
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PV, per vagina
Through vagina
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Rx
Recipe, prescription
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s (with line over top) ; sine
Without
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Sig; signa
Label, instruction to the pt
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ss (with lines over top); semis
One half
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wa
While awake
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x
Times of for (six times, for two days)
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implant
a drug reservoir imbedded in the body to provide continual infusion of a medication (ex: insulin pump)
