Medical Terminology Flashcards
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9 stretcher
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collapsible stretcher (without wheels) that is at 35 Stn. and district hubs
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abrasion
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scraping of the skin
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acetaminophen
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generic drug name for tylenol
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automatic external defibrillator
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medical device used to provide electrical shocks to re-establish effective heart rhythms, also called “defibs”
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allergy
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where the body is hypersensitive to some foreign substance
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ambulatory
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walking or able to walk
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anaphylactic shock
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a sudden, severe allergic reaction characterized by a sharp drop in bp, hives and breathing difficulties that is caused by exposure to a foreign substance, such as a drug, food or bee venom
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aneurysm
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an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall
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angina (pectoris)
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severe and crushing chest pain due to an inadequate supply of oxygen to the heart muscle
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apnea
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temporary cessation of breathing
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arrhythmia
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variation from normal, or absence of heart rhythm
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arteriosclerosis
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hardening of the walls of the arteries
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atherosclerosis
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build up of plaques in blood vessels; often made up of fats and cholesterol
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ASA
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acetylsalicylic acid aka aspirin; given to patients having chest pain
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asphyxia
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decreased o2 and increased co2 in the blood and tissues
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aspiration
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drawing in of vomit, mucus, food etc into respiratory tract
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asthma
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disease marked by periodic spasmodic contractions of the bronchial tubes resulting in difficulty in breathing
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asystole
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total cessation of electrical activity in the heart ; “ flat-line”
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benign
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not malignant, has the ability to grow and be harmful but does not spread to adjacent tissue
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benzodiazepine
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a class o drug often included in recreational drugs; commonly called “ benzos”
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blood pressure
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pressure of the blood exerted against the elastic artery walls (systolic/diastolic)
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bloody show
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vaginal discharge (blood) during labour
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bronchitis
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inflammation of the bronchial tubes
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bronchiolitis
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inflammation of the bronchiole branches
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carcinoma
a form of cancer
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cardiac
pertains to the heart
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cardiac arrest
sudden or unexpected stoppage of effective heart action
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catheterization
the placement of a tube into the body, usually for drainage
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cervical
pertaining to the neck or cervix
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clammy
cold sweats
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coma
a deep and prolonged unconsciousness from which the patient cannot be roused
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congestive heart failure
CHF
inadequate cardiac output for normal needs
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contusion
injury to tissues without skin breakage; breakage of smaller blood vessels i.e bruise
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convulsions
involuntary contraction of the voluntary muscles
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coronary artery disease
CAD
blood supply to the heart is decreased by either arteriosclerosis or a blood clot in the coronary artery
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crowning
first appearance of the baby's head in the vaginal opening
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cyanosis
blueness of skin due to oxygen deficiency in blood and tissues
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D&C
Dilation and Curettage
a medical procedure in which the uterine cervix is dilated and a curette is inserted into the uterus to scrape away the endometrium ( as for the diagnosis or treatment of abnormal bleeding or for surgical abortion during the early part of the second trimester of pregnancy)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
DVT
a type of blood clot occurring in the deep veins, often in the legs
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dehydration
lack or loss of water in the body and tissues
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delirium
usually temporary mental disturbance noted by delusions, wandering speech and hallucinations
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depression
lowered mental and physical activity
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dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
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diabetes
body does not manufacture enough insulin to regulate blood sugar level
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diaphoresis
profuse sweating ( diaphoretic)
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diastole
relaxation phase of heart beat
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disorientation
mental confusion- loss of recognition of time, place or persons
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dyspnea
difficult or labor breathing
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ectopic
a pregnancy that is not in the uterused
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edema
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues; swelling
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embolus
foreign substance or air bubble in blood vessel, which partially or completely obstructs the blood flow ( embolism)
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emesis
an act or instance of vomiting
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emphysema
fluid in the lungs causing loss of elasticity in the tissue makes expiration of air difficult
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epilepsy
chronic disease marked by attacks of convulsions
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Epinephrine ( Adrenaline)
Medication given to patients having severe shortness of breath or having an allergic reaction. ACPs also use epinephrine for patients who are in cardiac arrest
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Epistaxis
nosebleed
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foley catheter
catheter inserted into the bladder via the urethra; used for bladder drainage
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gastrointestinal
pertaining to the stomach and intestines i.e. GI bleed
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Glasgow Coma Scale
GCS
the most widely used scoring system for classifying the neurological status of patients with head injuries. The scale rates three categories of patient response; eye opening, best verbal response , and best motor response. The lowest score is 3 and is indicative of no response, the highest score is 15, indicates the patient is alert and aware of his or her surroundings.
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Glaucoma
condition of excess pressure of fluid in the eye
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Hematemesis
the vomiting of blood
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hematoma
a localized collection of blood in an organ, muscle or tissue due to a break in the wall of a larger blood vessel; may still appear bruise0like but are a more serious injury
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hematuria
blood in urine
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hemophilia
hereditary blood disease characterized by prolonged coagulation time
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hemoptysis
coughing up blood from some part of the respiratory tract
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hemorrhage
external or internal escape of blood from a vessel
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hemothorax
collection of blood in the pleural cavity
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hyperglycemia
abnormally high amount of sugar in the blood
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hypertension
chronic elevation in blood pressure i.e. high blood pressure
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hyperventilation
increase in rate or depth ( or both) of respiration resulting in more air in lungs than normal
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hypoglycemia
abnormally low amount of sugar in the blood
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hypotension
chronically low blood pressure
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hysteria
exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitementib
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ibuprofen
generic drug name for advil
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insulin
hormone (natural or artificial) to control body sugar level
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intubation
insertion of a tube i.e. to open an airway
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isolation
separation of persons having infectious diseases
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labour
process of fetus being expelled from the uterus
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leukemia
excessive number of white blood cells, which are not fully grown and cannot kill bacteria
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malignant
growing worse and resisting treatment, generally life threatening; cancerous
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meninges
three membranes covering the brain and spinal cord
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meningitis
inflammation of the meninges
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miscarriage
the expulsion of a fetus from the womb before it is viable
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myocardial infraction
MI
damage to the heart muscle resulting from blocked or restricted coronary artery
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myocardium
the heart muscle
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Naloxone (Narcan)
Naloxone is an antidote for heroin and narcotic pain medications including but not limited to, Percocet, Lartab, codeine, etc.; trade name is Narcan
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Naproxen
generic drug name for Aleve
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Nitroglycerin (Nitro)
medication given to patients having chest pain; often comes in a spray
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orthopnea
shortness of breath which occurs when lying flat; the ability to breath only from the upright position
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ostomy
surgically created openings in the abdomen for waste/urine drainage; performed to treat intestinal diseases or cancers
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PAD Station
Public Access Defibrillation station: metal boxes with clear plastic windows commonly mounted on walls that contain AEDS; often found in public facilities, and locations are usually listed in premise notes in CAD
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Pallor
absence of skin colour
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Paralysis
loss or impairment of the ability to move body parts
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paraplegia
paralysis of the lower body and legs
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Phlebitis
inflammation of a vein
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placenta
structure attached to the wall of the uterus that provides oxygen and nourishment to the unborn child, and is expelled shortly after birth
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pneumonia
inflammation of the lung tissue
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pneumothorax
presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity
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prostration
extreme exhaustion
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pulse
the beat of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries
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quadriplegia
paralysis affecting all four limbs
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rigor mortis
stiffening of the muscles after death
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sclerosis
hardening of a part
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shock
depression of body functions due to circulation failure
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signs
visible observed changes in the body
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sodium bicarbonate
an ACP alkalizing medication given to patients who are hypoxic and prolonged VSA
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spasm
sudden involuntary muscle contraction
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sphygmomanometer
instrument for measuring blood pressure i.e. BP cuff
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stoma
artificial opening between body cavity and body opening
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stroke
loss of brain function(s) due to a disturbance in the blood supply to the brain i.e. apoplexy or CVA
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stupor
a state of reduced responsiveness or partial unconsciousness
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symptoms
complaint or description of something associated to the illness as stated by the patient
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systole
contracting phase of the heartbeat
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tachycardia
acute elevated heart rate
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thrombus
blood clot which forms in a blood vessel or in the heart cavity (thrombosis)
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transient ischemic attack (TIA)
is a set of symptoms that lasts a short time (short-lived) and occurs because of a temporary lack of blood to part of the brain. sometimes referred to as 'mini-stroke'
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trauma
wound or injury
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triage
sorting, according to initial examination, of casualties in a disaster situation
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tumour
abnormal growth of cells
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umbilical cord
attachment between unborn child and placenta
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unconsciousness
lack of environmental awareness - incapability to react to sensory stimuli
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ventilator
machines that breathe mechanically for patients who cannot manually breathe. must be attended to by a respiratory therapist during transport
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ventolin (Salbutamol)
medication given to patients having shortness of breath; usually the "blue inhaler" for patients with two-inhaler (blue & orange) prescriptions
