Exam 1 Terms & Acronyms Flashcards
(107 cards)
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ADA
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Americans with Disabilities Act
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ADC
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Adult day care
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ADL
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Activities of daily living
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ADN
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Associates degree nurse
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AFDC
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Aid to Families with Dependent Children
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AHA
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American Hospital Association
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AHRQ
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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AIDS
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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
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ALF
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Assisted living facility
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ALOS
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Average length of stay
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AMA
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American Medical Association
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APC’s
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Ambulatory payment classifications
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BBA
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Balanced Budget Act
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BSN
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Baccalaureate degree nurse
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CAH
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Critical access hospital
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CAM
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Complementary and alternative medicine
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CBO
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Congressional Budget Office
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CDC
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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CEO
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Chief executive officer
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CHAMPUS
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Tricare program
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CHC
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Community health center
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CMS
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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CNA
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Certified nursing assistant
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COBRA
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Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985
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CON
Certificate of need
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COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPI
Consumer price index
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CPOE
Computerized physician order entry
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CPT
Current procedural terminology
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CRNA
Certified registered nurse anesthetist
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CT
Computed tomography
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CVA
Cardiovascular accident
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DHHS
Department of Health and Human Services
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DMD
Doctor of dental medice
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DME
Durable medical equipment
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DoD
Department of Defense
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DOs
Doctor of osteopathy
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DPM
Doctor of podiatric medicine
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DRGs
Diagnostic related groups
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DSM-IV
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
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DTP
Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis
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ECG
Electrocardiogram
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ED
Emergency department
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EEG
Electroencephalogram
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EHRs
Electronic health records
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EMT
Emergency medical technician
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EMTALA
Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act
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EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
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ESRD
End-stage renal disease
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Affective disorders
Group of disorders characterized by severe mood changes, often accompanied by a manic or depressive syndrome.
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Allied health
Broad category that includes services and professionals in many health related technical areas. Ex: techs, assistants, therapist, and technologists.
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Allopathy
Philosophy of medicine that views medical treatment as active intervention to counteract the effects of disease through medical and surgical procedures that produce effects opposite those of the disease.
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Alternative medicine
Complementary medicine that uses nontraditional remedies
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Anesthesiology
Administration of drugs for the prevention or relief of pain during surgery.
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Angioplasty
Reconstruction or restructuring of a blood vessel by operative means or nonsurgical techniques. Ex: ballon dialation or laser.
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Anorexia nervosa
Mental disturbance characterized by self-imposed starvation because the patient may feel full even when emaciated.
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Atherosclerosis
A form of hardening of the arteries caused by accumulation of substances such as fatty deposits.
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Bulimia
Mental disturbance that leads to bouts of overheating followed by induced vomiting.
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Medical procedure used to restart a patient's heart and breathing when the patient has suffered a heart failure.
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Chiropractor
Doctor of Chiropractor, must licensed to practice, complete accredited program and pass examination given by state board.
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Comorbidity
Presence of more than one health problem in an individual.
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Dementia
Brain disorder characterized by progressive mental deterioration with loss of memory. Alzheimer's disease is one disorder that leads to severe dementia.
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Dental assistant
Usually work for dentist in preparation, examination, and treatment of patients.
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Dermatology
Medical science pertaining to the study of the skin and its diseases.
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Dyspnea
Difficult or labored respiration, shortness of breath.
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Emergent condition
Acute medical condition that requires immediate medical attention.
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Encephalitis
Inflammation of the brain.
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Encephalogragphy
X-ray examination of the brain.
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Enteral
Within or by way of the intestine.
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Epidemiology
The study of the distribution and determinants of health, health-related behavior, disease, disorder, and death in a population group.
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Etiology
Study of causes of disease or dysfunction.
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Gatekeeper
Primary care physician who functions as the provider of first contact to deliver primary care services and to make referrals for specialty care.
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Geriatrics
A branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases that accompany aging.
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Gerontology
Study of the aging process and the special problems associated with aging.
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Hemiplegia
Paralysis of one-half of the body.
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Holistic medicine
A philosophy of health that emphasizes the well-being of every aspect of a person, including the physical, mental, social, and spiritual aspects of health.
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Homeopathy
A system of medicine based on theory that "like cures like", meaning large doses of substances that produce symptoms of a disease in healthy people can be administered in small and diluted doses to cure the same illness. Founded in 18th century. By Samuel Hahnemann a German physician
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Hospitalist
Physician who specializes in care of hospital patients.
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Hypertension
High blood pressure
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Iatrogenic illness (injury)
Illness or injury caused by the process of medical care.
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Low birth weight
Less than 2500 grams at birth
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Mammography
Use of breast X-ray to detect unsuspected breast cancer in a symptomatic women.
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Neonatal
First 28 days after birth
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Neurology
Branch of medicine that specializes in the nervous system and its diseases.
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Nosocomial infection
Infections acquired while receiving healthcare
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Obesity
Calculated by dividing body weight in kg by height in meters. 30 or higher for adults.
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Oncology
Medical specialty dealing with cancers and tumors
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Optometrist
Provides vision care, has Doctor of Optometry degree and passes written and clinical board.
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Orthopedics
Branch of medicine dealing with skeletal system (bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and cartilage).
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Osteopathy
Based in holistic approach. Uses traditional methods and supplements them by advocating treatment that involves correction of the position of the joints or tissues and emphasizes diet and environment as factors that might destroy natural resistance.
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Osteoporosis
Loss of bone density
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Ostomy
Surgically formed artificial opening for bowel discharge
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Otitis media
Inflammation of the middle ear
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Parental nutrition
TNP Total parental nutrition
| Infuses nutrients and water into veins through a catheter, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract
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Pathology
Study of the nature and cause of disease that involves changes in structure and function.
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Perinatal
Time period from the 28th week of pregnancy to 28 days after birth
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Pharmacology
Body of science dealing with drugs, their nature, properties, and effects.
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Phlebotomy
Drawing blood by using a syringe and needle
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Physician extenders
Non physician practitioners NPP
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Physician assistant
Work in a dependent relationship with a supervising physician to provide comprehensive medical care. Evaluation, monitoring, diagnostics, therapeutics, counseling, and referral.
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Podiatrist
Professionals who treat foot disease and deformities.
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Postpartum
Occurring after childbirth
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Prosthesis
Artificial device used to enhance lost functioning
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Telemedicine
Use of telecommunications device to conduct two-way, interactive video consultations or transmit digital images
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Telemetry
Remote monitoring, cardiac function from central station
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Triage
System of prioritizing treatment when demand exceeds supply.
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Ventilator
Mechanical device for artificial breathing..
