Harper Flashcards
(112 cards)
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What is a transtympanic injection?
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An injection through the eardrum into the middle ear
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Descontruct Transtympanic
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Trans: across, through, or beyond
-tympan-: ear drum
-ic: ptt
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Acute
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Suddenly happens, develops quickly, and resolves in a short period of time
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Chronic
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long-lasting or recurring over time, develops sloly
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Mucus
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It is a noun. A thick and slippery fluid produced by mucous membranes
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Mucous
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Adjective. Describing something that produces or relates to mucus
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Hyster/o
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uterus
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Salping/o
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Fallopian tube or eustachian tube
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Xer/o
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dry
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Cyt/o
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cell
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Py/o
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Pus
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Hysterectomy
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Surgical removal of the uterus
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Salpingitis
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Inflammation of the fallopian tube
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Xeroderma
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abnormally dry skin
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pyoderma
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skin condition involving pus
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Poly-
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many
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Intra
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within
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Inter
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between
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Brady
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slow
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Polyuria
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Excessive urination
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postoperative
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after surgery
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prenatal
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before birth
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Intravenous
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within a vein
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Aseptic
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without infection
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Dialysis
separation across a membrane
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Abduction
movement away from the midline
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Ab
away from
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Intercostal
between the ribs
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Bradycardia
slow heart rate
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-scopy
visual examination
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-oma
tumor or mass
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-ectomy
surgical removal
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-algia
pain
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-gram
record or image
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-emia
blood condition
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-rrhea
flow or discharge
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endoscopy
visual examination inside the body
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Lipoma
a beningn tumor made of fat tissue
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appendectomy
surgical removal of the appendix
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electrocardiograma
The record of the heart's electrical activity
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Anemia
A lack of red blood or hemoglobin in the blood
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Diarrhea
frequent discharge of watery stools
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Anesthesia
loss of sensation or feeling, often induced fro medical procedures
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Prognosis
Prediction of the likely outcome or caus of a disease
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Congenital
A condition present at birth
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Idiopathic
a disease or condition with no identificable cause
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Asymptomatic
Showing no symptoms of disease
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Syncope
another word for fainting or passing out
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Deconstruct Anesthesia
An: without
-esthesia: sensation or feeling
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Deconstruct Prognosis
Pro: before
-gnosis: knowledge
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Deconstruct congenital
Con: with or together
-genit-: birth
-al: ptt
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Deconstruct Idiopathic
Idio: unknown, self, peculiar
-pathic: ptt a disease
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Deconstruct asymptomatic
A: without
-symptomat: symptom
ic: ptt
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Deconstruct syncope
Syn: together
-cope: cutting of
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URI
Upper Respiratory Infection. It refers to an infection of the upper respiratory tract, which includes the nose, throat, sinuses, and larynx.
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CABG
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), also called heart bypass surgery, is a medical procedure to improve blood flow to the heart.
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CVS
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a prenatal test. It's used to test for chromosomal abnormalities and other genetic problems. During the test, a tissue sample is taken from the placenta and sent to a lab for analysis.
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Orth/o
straight/ correct
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Sten/o
narrow or tight
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Patella
the knee cap
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Olecranon
the bony projection of the ulna behind the elbow joint
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synovial joints
has cartilage, is fully movable, and is for movement
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Supine
lying on the back
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Prone
lying on the stomach
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Hemolytic Anemia
Premature destruction of the red blood cells, leading to a deficiency in the number of healthy blood cells
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Why is hemolytic Anemia problematic
it impairs the body's ability to deliver oxygen to tissues and organs
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Phag/o
eat
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Hematocrit
precentage of blood volume made of red blood cells
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Deconstruct Hematocrit
Hemat/o: blood
-crit: to judge or separate
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Deconstruct autologous
Auto: self
-logous: relation/origin
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Anaphylaxis
Severe, rapid, and life-threatening allergic reaction
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Deconstruct Anaphylaxis
ana: against/upward
-phylaxis: protection
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Polycythemia
An excess of red blood cells in the blood
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Gastroscopy
a medical procedure that allows a doctor to examine the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine
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Hepat/o:
liver
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Gloss/o
tongue
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Cholecyst/o
Gall bladder
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Celi/o
belly (abdomen)
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Chole/o
bile
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Cyst/o
sac
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Lapar/o
abdominal wall or flank
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Mastication
The process of chewing food
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What is the difference between lactose and lactase?
Lactose is the natural sugar in milk and other dairy foods made from milk. It consists of two linked sugars, glucose and galactose. Lactase is the natural enzyme our bodies make and use to digest lactose.
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What is an NG tube and what is its purpose?
A nasogastric (NG) tube is a thin, flexible tube that is inserted through the nose, down the throat, and into the stomach. Its primary purpose is to provide nutritional support, medications, and fluids directly into the stomach for individuals who cannot eat or swallow normally. It can also be used to remove fluids or air from the stomach.
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27. What does the diagnostic test O&P stand for and what does it test?
An ova and parasite test looks for intestinal parasites and their eggs (ova) by checking a sample of your stool (poop) under a microscope.
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Viscera
internal organs of the body
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Deconstruct Viscera:
Visc: organ, related to internal organs
-era: collective organ
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Melena
black, tarry stool that comes from bleeding in your upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
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deconstruct Melena
Melas: black
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Emesis
The act of vomiting
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deconstruct emesis
emesis: vomiting
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Antiemetic
a drug or substance used to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting
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deconstruct antiemetic
Anti: against
-emetic: relating to vomiting
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Pyorrhea
a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth, including gums and jawbone
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Deconstruct Pyorrhea
Pyo: pus
-rrhea: flow or discharge
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Echar
dead tissue that forms a hard, thick crust or scab, usually after a burn or another type of tissue destruction.
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Polydactyly
the condition where a person has more than the usual number of fingers or toes
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MI
Myocardial infraction: heart attack
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Defibrillation:
the act of stopping fibrillation
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deconstruct defibrillation
De:removal/ reversy
-fibrillation: small fiber
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orthopnea
difficulty breathing while lying down that improves when sitting or standing.
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Dyspnea
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
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Apnea
temporary cessation of breathing.
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Eupnea
normal breathing
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What is a pulse oximeter and arterial blood gases used for? Describe each procedure
A pulse oximeter is a small tool put on your finger. It checks how much oxygen is in your blood and your heart rate. It does not hurt.
An ABG test is when a doctor takes blood from your wrist. It checks oxygen, carbon dioxide, and how acidic your blood is. It gives more details than the pulse oximeter.
Both help doctors see how well you are breathing.
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What is an endotracheal tube and what is its purpose?
a flexible tube inserted into the trachea (windpipe) through the mouth or nose to help a person breathe
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Empyema
a condition of pus within
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deconstruct empyema
em: in
-pyon_: pus
-ema: condition
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Atelectasis
incomplete expansion
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deconstruct atelectasis
ateles: incomplete
-ectasis: expansion
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Pnueumonia
condition of the lung
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Pneumonia
Pneumon: lung
-ia: condition
