Concepts Of Medical Terminology 5 Flashcards
(114 cards)
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CVA
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Cerebrovascular Accident
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SCI
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Spinal Cord Injury
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COPD
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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MI
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Myocardial Infarction
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CA
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Cancer
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MS
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Multiple Sclerosis
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MD
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Muscular Dystrophy
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CHF
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Congestive Heart Failure
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RA
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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ALS
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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ASHD
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Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
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OBS
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Organic Brain Syndrome
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PNI
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Peripheral Nerve Injury
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GI
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Gastrointestinal
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GSW
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Gunshot Wound
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TUR
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Transurethral Resection
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Fx
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Fracture
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CP
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Cerebral Palsy
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SOB
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Shortness of Breath
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<
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Decrease or less than
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>
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Increase or greater than
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NPO
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Nothing by mouth
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VO
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Verbal Order
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C
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With
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S
Without
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BID
Twice a Day
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TID
Three times a day
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QID
Four times a day
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qh
Every hour
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qd
Every day
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PRN
When necessary
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STAT
Immediately
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D/C
Discontinue
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W/C
Wheelchair
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2x’s
Two times
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Rx
Therapy, Drug, prescription
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Tx
Treatment
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Sx
Symptoms
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c/o
Complains of
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BP
Blood Pressure
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TPR
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration
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HEENT
Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose Throat
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Dx
Diagnosis
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ORIF
Open Reduction Internal Fixation
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MVA
Motor Vehicle Accident
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BM
Bowel Movement
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DTR
Deep Tendon Reflexes
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EEG
Electroencephalogram
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EKG
Electrocardiogram
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EMG
Electromyography
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ICU
Intensive Care Unit
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CCU
Coronary Care Unit
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BRP
Bathroom Privileges
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CNS
Central Nervous System
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PNS
Peripheral Nervous System
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TEDS
Elastic Stockings
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WNL
Within Normal Limits
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pt
Patient
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IV
Intravenous
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Hx
History
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PT
Physical Therapist
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Ex
Exercise
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WP
Whirlpool
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UV
Ultraviolet
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US
Ultrasound
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ES
Electrical Stimulation
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HP
Hot Packs
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HEP
Home Exercise Program
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STM
Soft Tissue Mobilization
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ROM
Range of Motion
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PROM
Passive Range of Motion
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AROM
Active Range of Motion
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AAROM
Active Assisted Range of Motion
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PRE
Progressive Resistance Exercise
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WB
Weight Bearing
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PWB
Partial Weight Bearing
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NWB
Non-weight Bearing
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SLR
Straight Leg Raise
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KTC
Knee to Chest
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ADL
Activities of Daily Living
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IADL
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
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Med.
Medial
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Lat.
Lateral
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Ant.
Anterior
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Post.
Posterior
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Abd.
Abduction
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Add.
Adduction
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Flex.
Flexion
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Ext.
Extension
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Int. Rot.
Internal Rotation
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Ext. Rot.
External Rotation
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IR
Internal Rotation/Medial Rotation
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ER
External Rotation/Lateral Rotation
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Ft.
Feet
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Yds.
Yards
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Min.
Minimal
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Max.
Maximal
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Mod.
Moderate
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Pathologist
Medical doctor(MD) who specializes in treating the essentials of disease, changes in tissue and organs which cause or are caused by disease.
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Pathologist
Medical doctor(MD) who specializes in treating the essentials of disease, changes in tissue and organs which cause or are caused by disease.
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Dermatologist
MD concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disease.
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Neurologist
MD specializes in treating the nervous system, both normal and in disease.
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Gynecologist
MD specializes in treating diseases of the genital tract in women.
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Urologist
MD specializes in treating the urinary system in the female and the genitourinary system in the
male.
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Oncologist
MD specializes in the study of tumors.
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Cardiologist
MD specializes in diagnosing and treating the heart and its functions.
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Ophthalmologist
MD specializes in treating defects, injuries and diseases of the eye.
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Otorhinolaryngologist
MD specializes in treating disease of the ear, nose and throat.
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Obstetrician
MD specializes in pregnancy and labor.
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Pediatrician
MD specializes in treating the child through development and treating diseases of children.
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Gerontologist
MD specializes in treating problems of aging.
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Orthopedist
MD specializes in the restoration of the skeletal system, joints and associated structure.
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Psychiatrist
MD specializes in the treatment and prevention of mental disorders.
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Podiatrist
MD specializes in the care of the foot, including pathology and surgical treatment of the foot.
