Medical Terminology 6/7 Flashcards

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MRI

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Magnetic resonance imaging

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MS

A

Multiple sclerosis

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NKA

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No known allergies

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NG

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Nasogastric

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NS

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Normal saline

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O2

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Oxygen

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OB

A

Obstetrics

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OOB

A

Out of bed

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OT

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Occupational therapy/therapist

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PO

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By mouth

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PRN

A

As needed

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PT

A

Physical therapy/therapist

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RA

A

Rheumatoid arthritis

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Sx

A

Symptoms

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TB

A

Tuberculosis

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SOB

A

Shortness of breath

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STAT

A

Immediately

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URI

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Upper respiratory infection

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UTI

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Urinary tract infection

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WBC

A

White blood cell

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-rrhea

A

Flow, discharge

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-phobia

A

Fear

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-penia

A

Disease

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-plasia

A

Formation of

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-plegia

A

Paralysis

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-ptosis

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Drooping, falling

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Retro-

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Backward, behind

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Sub-

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Under, near

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Meso-

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Middle

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Meta-

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After, beyond, over

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Infra-

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Below, under

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Intra-

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Inside

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Anterior

A

Front

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Posterior

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Behind

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Bilateral

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Pertaining to both sides

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Distal

A

Farther away from

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Extension

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Bringing a limb to a straight position

38
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External

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Outside

39
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Cephalic

A

Head