NURS 1004 Lab Terminology Flashcards
(127 cards)
1
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-cyte
A
cell
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-ism
A
condition/process
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-ectomy
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Process of cutting out, excision, resection, removal
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-al
A
Pertaining to
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-emia
A
condition of blood
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-gram
A
record
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-algia
A
pain
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-itis
A
inflammation
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-globin
A
protein
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-ic
A
pertaining to
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hyper-
A
excessive,asbove
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sub-
A
under, below
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dys-
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abnormal, bad, difficult, painful
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trans-
A
across, through
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retro-
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behind, back
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dia-
A
complete, through
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exo-
A
out, outside
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aut-
A
self
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hypo-
A
below
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endo-
A
within
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a, an-
A
without, lack of
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OD*
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right eye, overdose, once daily
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OS*
A
left eye
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OU*
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Both eyes
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EENT
eyes, ears, nose, throat
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gtt(s)
drop(s)
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RPN
registered practical nurse
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RN
registered nurse
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NP or RNEC
Nurse Practitioner, RN Extended Class
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RPT
registered physiotherapist
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RRT
registered respiratory therapist
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RPh
registered pharmacist
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ROT
registered occupational therapist
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Dr.
doctor
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MRP
Most Responsible Physician
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sub or hypogastric
Pertaining to under the stomach
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gastralgia
pain in stomach
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gastritis
inflammation of stomach
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transgastric
pertaining to across stomach
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gastroscopy
Process of visually examining the stomach
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retrogastric
Pertaining to behind the stomach
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gastroentology
Study of the stomach and intestines
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gastrotomy
Incision of the stomach
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gastrectomy
Excision of the stomach
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gastroscope
Instrument to visually examine the stomach
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I & O
Intake and output
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NG
nasogastric
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NPO
Nothing by mouth
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N & V
nausea and vomitting
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ac
before meal
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pc
after meal
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po or per os
Orally, postoperative, phone order
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cl liq
clear liquids
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FTT
failure to thrive
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#
pounds
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pr
per rectum
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Per
through or per rectum
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UA
urinalysis
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C & S
culture and sensitivity
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BS
bowel sounds, breath sounds, blood sugar
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GU
Genitourinary
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GI
gastrointestinal
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Gyn
gynecology
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O & P
Ova and Parasites
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BM
Bowel Movement
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Abd.
Abdomen
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ADL
Activity of Daily Living
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ad lib
as desired
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AM
between midnight and noon
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PM
between noon and midnight
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as tol
as tolerated
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*b.i.d.
twice a day
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*t.i.d.
three times daily
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*q.i.d.
four times daily
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q.
every
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H
Hour
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*q.2.h
every 2 hours
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o.d.
once daily
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prn
as needed, when required
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noc
night
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*hs
at bedtime
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CNS
Central Nervous System
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DVT
Deep vein thrombosis
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Dx
Diagnosis
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Fx
fracture
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Hx
History
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Rx
Prescription
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Tx
Treatment
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*rt
right
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*lt
left
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ROM
Range of Motion
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R/O
Rule Out
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W/C
Wheelchair
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AP
Anteroposterior
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*LLL
Left Lower Lobe
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*LLQ
Left Lower Quadrant
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*RLL
Right Lower Lobe
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LOC
Level of Consciousness
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*LUL
Left Upper Lobe
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*LUQ
Left Upper Quadrant
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*RLL
Right Lower Lobe
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*RLQ
Right Lower Quadrant
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*RUL
Right Upper Lobe
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O2
Oxygen
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PERRLA
Pupil equal, round, reactive to light and accomodation
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VS
Vital Signs
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ht
height
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wt
weight
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SpO2
Pulse saturation (oxygen saturation) sometimes called O2 sat,
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C
Celsius
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F
Fahrenheit
112
CXR
Chest X-ray
113
DOB
Date of Birth
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Tachy
fast, rapid
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Brady
Slow,
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ECG EKG
Electrocardiogram
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EEG
Electroencephalogram
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DNR
Do not Resuscitate
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irreg.
Irregular
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A/E
Air entry
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ASAP
As soon as possible
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STAT
Immediately
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T
Temperature
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P
Pulse
125
R
Respiration
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TPR
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration
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BP
Blood Pressure
