IPC Terms part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Elavil
A
amitriptyline
Depression, neuropathic pain, migraine prevention
Tricyclic Antidepressant
PO
2
Q
Pamelor
A
Nortriptyline
Depression, neuropathic pain, migraine prevention
Tricyclic Antidepressant
PO
3
Q
Celexa
A
Citalopram
Depression, anxiety
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
PO
4
Q
Lexapro
A
Escitalopram
Depression, anxiety
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
once daily
PO
5
Q
Paxil
A
PARoxetine
Depression, anxiety
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
once daily
6
Q
Prozac
A
FLUoxetine
Depression, anxiety
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
once daily
7
Q
Zoloft
A
Sertraline
Depression, anxiety
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
PO
once daily
8
Q
Cymbalta
A
DULoxetine
Depression
Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)
PO
once daily
9
Q
Effexor XR
A
Venlafaxine
Depression
Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)
PO
once daily
10
Q
Pristiq
A
desvenlafaxine
Depression
Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)
PO
once daily
11
Q
Desyrel
A
trazodone
Depression/ insomnia
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor/Antagonist
PO
12
Q
Remeron
A
Mirtazapine
Depression
Antidepressant
PO
13
Q
Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban
A
bupropion
Depression/Smoking cessation
Dopamine/Norepinephrine-Reuptake Inhibitor
PO
14
Q
Chantix
A
varenicline
Smoking Cessation
Partial Nicotine Agonist
PO
15
Q
Abilify
A
ARIPiprazole
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotic
PO, IM
16
Q
Risperdal
A
RisperiDONE
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotic
PO, IM, SC
17
Q
“Seroquel,
Seroquel XR”
A
QUEtiapine
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotic
PO
18
Q
Zyprexa
A
OLANZapine
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotic
PO, IM
19
Q
Lithobid
A
Lithium
Bipolar Disorder
Antimanic agent
PO
20
Q
CNS
A
Central Nervous System
21
Q
COPD
A
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
22
Q
CPAP
A
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
23
Q
CPR
A
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
24
Q
CSF
A
Cerebrospinal Fluid, Colony Stimulating Factor
25
CV
Cardiovascular
26
CVA
Cerebrovascular Accident
27
DKA
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
28
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
29
DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis
30
ED
Emergency Department, Erectile Dysfunction
31
EPS
Extrapyramidal Symptoms
32
ESRD
End Stage Renal Disease
33
GAD
General Anxiety Disorder
34
GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
35
GI
Gastrointestinal
36
HA
Headache
37
HAP
Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
38
phren-
Diaphragm
Phrenospasm - spasm of the diaphragm
39
-plasia
Formation
Hyperplasia - an increase (formation) in the number of cells in an organ or body tissue
40
-plasty
Surgical repair, reconstruction
"Angioplasty - a procedure to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels that supply blood to the heart
Rhinoplasty - surgery that changes the shape of the nose (plastic surgery of nose)"
41
-plegia
Paralysis
"Paraplegia - describes the inability to voluntarily move the lower parts of the body
Also see hemiplegia"
42
pleur-
Rib, side
Pleural effusion - a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity
43
-pnea
Breathing
Tachypnea -rapid and shallow breathing
44
pneum/o
Air or lung
Pneumonia - an infection that inflams one or both lungs
45
pod-
Foot
Podiatrist - doctors who diagnose and treat disorders, diseases, and injuries of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities
46
poly-
Many, much, excessive
"Polydipsia - extreme thirst
Polyuria - increased urination
Also see polyphagia"
47
post-
After, behind
Anosmia - loss or decreased of sense of smell
48
pre-
Before
Preprandia - before a meal
49
presby-
Old
Presbyopia - a refractive error that makes it hard for middle-aged and older adults to see things up close.
50
proct(o)-
Pertaining to the rectum
Proctologist - doctors who specialize in colon and rectal issues
51
prosop-
Face
Prosopoplegia - facial paralysis
52
prostat/o
Prostate
Prostatitis - inflammation of the prostate
53
proto-
First
Protoplasia - primary formation of tissue
54
pseudo-
False
Pseudotremor cerebri - "false brain tumor" occurs when the pressure inside skull (intracranial pressure) increases for no obvious reason
55
psych/o
Mind
Psychosis - mental health disorder that causes people to perceive or interpret things differently from those around them (may involve hallucinations or delusions)
56
-ptosis
Drooping
blepharoptosis - a drooping of the upper eyelid that may affect one or both eyes
57
ptyal-
Saliva
Ptyalectasis - dilation of a salivary duct
58
pur/i-, py/o-
Pus
"Pyoderma - cutaneous (skin) infection with pyogenic (pus-forming) bacteria
Purulent - a condition or state, that results in pus formation or is filled with pus or that produces/releases pus"
59
pulm(o)-
Pertaining to the lung
Pulmonary embolism - a blood clot (embolism) that develops in a blood vessel elsewhere in the body (often the leg), travels to an artery in the lung, and suddenly forms a blockage of the artery
60
pyel(o)-
Pertaining to the kidney or pelvis
Pyelonephritis - a type of urinary infection where one or both kidneys become infected
61
purpur-
Purple
Purpura - any rash in which the blood cells leak into the skin or mucus membrane - results in a purple discoloration on the skin
62
pyr/o-
Fever, heat, fire
Pyrexia - fever
63
how many Tricyclic Antidepressant for Depression, neuropathic pain, migraine prevention are there
2- Elavil & pamelor
64
how many SSRIs are there
4
- Celexa = citalopram
- Lexapro = escitalopram
- Paxil = paroxetine
- Prozac = fluoxetine
- Zoloft = sertraline
65
how many SNRI are there
3
- Cymbalta - duloxetine
- Effexor XR = venalafaxine
- Pristiq = desvenlafaxine
66
how many Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor/Antagonist are there
1
desyrel = trazodone
67
how many Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotic for Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder are there
4
- Abilify = aripiprazole
- risperidal = RisperiDONE
- “Seroquel, Seroquel XR” = QUEtiapine
- Zyprexa = OLANZapine
68
radio-
Ray
Radiography - visualization of the internal parts of the body using x-ray techniques
69
rect/o
Rectum
Rectocele - type of prolapse where the supportive wall of tissue between a woman's rectum and vaginal wall weakens
70
re-
Again
Reactive - to make active again
71
ren-
Kidney
combine with nephro
72
retr/o-
Backward or behind
Retrograde Ejaculation - semen enters the bladder instead of exiting through the penis during orgasm
73
rhin/o
Nose
"Rhinitis - inflammation and swelling in the nose
Rhinorrhea - runny nose, with a thin mucus nasal discharge"
74
-rrhage, -rrhagia
Abnormal or excessive flow or discharge
"Hemorrhage - bleeding
Menorrhagia - heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding / flow"
75
-rrhea
Discharge
"Sialorrhea - excessive salivation or drooling
Also see rhinorrhea"
76
salping/o-
Pertaining to a tube
Salpingectomy - the surgical removal of one or both of a woman's fallopian tubes
77
sangui/n-
Blood
Sanguinous drainage - the leakage of fresh blood produced by an open wound
78
schisto-
Divide, split
Schistoglossia - a fissure or cleft (split) tongue
79
sclero-
Hard
"Sclerosis - a condition of hardness
Scleroderma - “hard skin”; tightening and thickening of the skin "
80
scoli-
Crooked, curved
Scoliosis - lateral curvature of the spine
81
-scope
Instrument for examination
Endoscope - a medical device with a light attached. It is used to look inside a body cavity or organ. The scope is inserted through a natural opening, such as the mouth during a bronchoscopy, or the rectum for a colonoscopy
82
-scopy
Examination with an instrument
Colonoscopy - an exam used to look in the large intestine (colon) and rectum
83
sect-
Cut
Cesarean section, C-section - the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the abdomen and uterus.
84
sept-
Wall, divider, also seven
Nasal septum - the wall between the nostrils
85
som/a-
Body
Macrosomia - big body
86
somn/i-
Sleep
"Somnambulism - sleepwalking
Somnolence - sleepiness or drowsiness"
87
-spasm
Involuntary condition
Vasospasm - narrowing of the blood vessels caused by a persistent contraction of the blood vessels
88
spir/o
Breathing
Spirometry - a pulmonary function test that measures the volume of air someone can inhale, the volume they can exhale, and how fast they can exhale
88
sphygmo-
Pulse
Sphygmomanometer - an instrument for measuring arterial pressure indirectly (blood pressure cuff)
89
splen/o
Spleen
Splenectomy - surgical removal of spleen
90
stear, steat-
Fat
"Steatorrhea - excess fat in the feces due to decreased intestinal fat absorption
Steatosis - abnormal fat accumulation"
91
-stasis
Stop or stand
"Bacteriostasis - the slowing down of bacterial growth
Cholestasis - an abnormal condition in which the flow of bile from the liver to the small intestines is obstructed"
92
HBV
Hepatitis B Virus
93
HCV
Hepatitis C Virus
94
HF
Heart Failure
95
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
96
HPA
Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal
97
HSV
Herpes Simplex Virus
98
HTN
Hypertension
99
IBD
Irritable Bowel Disease
100
IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
101
ICU
Intensive Care Unit
102
IUD
Intrauterine Device
103
MI
Myocardial Infarction
104
MIC
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
105
MRSA
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
106
MS
Multiple Sclerosis (Do not use this abbreviation for Morphine Sulfate - potential med error)
107
MSSA
Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus
108
N/V, N&V
Nausea and Vomiting
109
N/V/D
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea
110
Ambien, Intermezzo
Zolpidem
Insomnia
Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic
PO, SL
CIV
111
Restoril
temazepam
Insomnia
Benzodiazepine
PO
C-IV
112
Ativan
LORazepam
Anxiety
Benzodiazepine
PO, IV
CIV
113
Klonopin
ClonazePAM
Anxiety
Benzodiazepine
PO
CIV
114
Valium
DiazePAM
Anxiety
Benzodiazepine
PO, IM, IV, rectal
CIV
115
Xanax
ALPRAZolam
Anxiety
Benzodiazepine
PO
CIV
116
BuSpar
buspirone
Anxiety
Antianxiety
PO
117
Vistaril
hydroxyzine pamoate
Anxiety, Itching
First Generation Histamine H1 Antagonist (Antihistamine)
PO, IM
Also available in as hydroxyzine hydrochloride (brand name Atarax)
118
Aricept
Donepezil
Alzheimer’s Disease/ Dementia
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
PO, transdermal
119
Namenda, Namenda XR
Memantine
Alzheimer’s Disease/ Dementia
NMDA-Receptor Antagonist
PO
120
Adderall, Adderall XR
dextroamphetamine and amphetamine
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Stimulant
PO
CII
121
Concerta, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Daytrana
methylphenidate
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Stimulant
PO, transdermal
C
122
Focalin, Focalin XR
Dexmethylphenidate
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Stimulant
PO
CII
123
Vyvanse
Lisdexamfetamine
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Stimulant
PO
CII
124
Strattera
Atomoxetine
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
PO
125
Intuniv
guanfacine
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Alpha-2 Agonist
PO
126
Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent, Fluarix Quadrivalent
influenza virus vaccine
Influenza prevention
Vaccine
IM
annually
127
Tamiflu
Oseltamivir
Influenza
Neuraminidase Inhibitor
PO
128
Tessalon Perles
Benzonatate
Cough
Antitussive
PO
129
Pulmicort
budesonide
Asthma, COPD
Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS)
PO (inhalation)
130
Flovent
fluticasone
Asthma, COPD
Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS)
PO (inhalation)
131
Breo
fluticasone and vilanterol
Asthma, COPD
Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) & Long-acting Beta2 Agonist (LABA) Combination
PO (inhalation)
131
Advair
fluticasone and salmeterol
Asthma, COPD
Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) & Long-acting Beta2 Agonist (LABA) Combination
PO (inhalation)
131
Symbicort
budesonide and formoterol
Asthma, COPD
Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) & Long-acting Beta2 Agonist (LABA) Combination
PO (inhalation)
132
ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil
Albuterol
Asthma, COPD
Short Acting Beta2 Agonist (SABA)
PO (inhalation)
132
Combivent
Ipratropium and Albuterol
COPD, Asthma
Short Acting Muscarinic Antagonist (SAMA) & Short Acting Beta2 Agonist (SABA) Combination
PO (inhalation)
133
Spiriva
Tiotropium
COPD, Asthma
Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist (LAMA)
PO (inhalation)
134
Singulair
Montelukast
Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist (LTRA)
PO
135
Fosamax
Alendronate
Osteoporosis
Bisphosphonate derivative
PO
136
Estrace, estring; vagifem; vivella dot, alora, climara
estradiol
Estrogen Deficiency/ Menopause
Estrogen
PO, transdermal, vaginal
137
Premarin
conjugated/equine estrogen
Estrogen Deficiency/ Menopause
Estrogen
PO, IM, vaginal
138
Prometrium
progesterone
Menopause
Progestin
PO, IM, vaginal
139
Nuvaring
ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel
Contraception
Combined Hormonal Contraception
vaginal
140
Aviane, Seasonique, Twirla
ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel
Contraception
Combined Hormonal Contraception
PO, transdermal
141
"Necon, Junel,
Loestrin"
ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone
Contraception
Combined Hormonal Contraception
PO
142
Yaz, Yasmin
ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone
Contraception
Combined Hormonal Contraception
PO
143
steno-
Contracted, narrow
Stenosis - the narrowing of a body space
144
stern/o-
Sternum (breastbone)
Sternocostal - situated between the sternum and rib
145
stomat/o, stomia
Mouth
Stomatitis - inflamation and/or ulceration of the mouth
146
sub-
Below or under
Subdermal - below the skin
147
super, supra, ultra-
Above, excessive
Supraventricular - above the ventricles (of the heart)
148
tachy-
Fast
"Tachycardia - fast heart rate
Also, see tachypnea"
149
-taxia
Movement
Ataxia - a lack of muscle control and uncoordinated body movements
150
tel,tele, telo-
Distance, end
Teleceptor - distance receptor
151
ter, tri-
Three, third
Tertiary - third in order or stage
152
thermo-
Heat
Thermotherapy - therapeutic application of heat
153
thorac/o
Chest
Thoracic -pertaining to the thorax area of body (chest)
154
thrombo-
Clot
"Thrombocyte - a platelet (causes a clot)
Thrombosis - local coagulation or clotting"
155
thyr/o, thyroid/o
Thyroid gland
Thyroidectomy - surgical removal of the thyroid gland
156
tox/o
Poison
Toxemia - blood poisoning (bacterial toxins disseminated from local source of infection)
157
trich-
Hair
Hypertrichosis - excessive hair growth anywhere on the body in either males or females
158
tympan/o-
Eardrum
"Tympanotomy -a surgical procedure in a small incision is made in the tympanic membrane (typically to drain out fluid).
Tympanoplasty - surgical repair of tympanic membrane"
159
ur/o, urin/o, - uria
Urine
"Dysuria - difficult or painful urination
See also polyuria"
160
varico-
Swollen, twisted
Varicose Veins - A distended superficial vein that is visible, dilated, and twisted (often associated with localized symptoms such as pain, limb heaviness, cramping, burning, swelling or itchiness).
161
vas/o-
Vessel
Vasodialator - a medication that dialates the blood vessels
162
viscer-
Organ
"Visceral fat - fat stored deep inside the belly, wrapped around the organs, including the liver and intestines (also known as ""hidden fat"")
Viscera - internal organs enclosed within a cavity"
163
xen/o
Foreign, strange
Xenogenic - obtained from different species
164
xer/o-
Dry
"Xerophthalmia - dry eyes
Xerostomia - dry mouth
Xerosis - dry skin"
165
Intradermal
Drug route of administration by injection into the skin.
166
Intramuscular
Drug route of administration by injection into a muscle.
167
Intrathecal
Drug route of administration by injection into the meninges around the spinal cord.
168
NG
Nasogastric
169
NSTEMI
Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
170
PAD
Peripheral Arterial Disease
171
PCA
Patient-Controlled Analgesia (or Personal Care Advocate)
172
PCI
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
173
PICC
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
174
PUD
Peptic Ulcer Disease
175
RA
Rheumatoid Arthritis
176
RSV
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
177
SJS
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
178
STD, STI
Sexually Transmitted Disease, Sexually Transmitted Infection
179
STEMI
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
180
TB
Tuberculosis
181
TIA
Transient lschemic Attack
182
URTI
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
183
UTI
Urinary Tract Infection
184
VF, VFib
Ventricular Fibrillation
185
VRE
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus
186
VTE
Venous Thromboembolism
187
