Part 1 Flashcards

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Abrasion

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A wound consisting of superficial damage to the skin

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AAA

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

When aorta becomes abnormally large or balloons outward

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Abscess

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A collection of pus on any part of the body that causes sweeping and inflammation around it

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ACS

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Acute coronary syndrome

Any group of symptoms attributed to obstruction of the coronary arteries

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Adnexal tenderness

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Pain from the ovary and Fallopian tube

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Agonal Respirations

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Abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by shallow, slow, irregular inspirations followed by irregular pauses

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Aneurysm

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An abnormal widening or ballooning of a portion of an artery due to weakness in the wall of the blood vessel

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Angina

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Pain, discomfort, or pressure localized in the chest that is caused by an insufficient supply of blood (ischemia) to the heart muscle

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A&Ox3

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Alert and oriented to person, place, time

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APAP

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acetaminophen

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ASA

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Aspirin

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Arrhythmia

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A condition in which the heart beats irregular or abnormal…. It is not the same as irregular heart rate

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Arthralgia

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Joint pain

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Ascites

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Excess fluid in the space between the tissues lining the abdomen and abdominal organs

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A-fib

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Atrial fibrillation

-common type of abnormal heartbeat. The heart rhythm is fast and irregular In This condition

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Avulsion

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Layers of the skin have been torn away, exposing the underlying structures

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Barotrauma

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Discomfort and possible damage in the ear due to pressure differences between the inside and outside of the eardrum

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Battles sign

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Bruising behind the ear

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Bell’s palsy

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Cranial nerve VII deficit, facial nerve deficit: muscles on one side of the face suddenly become weak

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Biliary colic

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Gallstones

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BPH

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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Breast bx

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Breast biopsy

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Bronchitis

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Inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs

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CABG

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

Creates new routes around narrowed and blocked arteries

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Cachectic
Physical wasting with loss of weight and muscle mass
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CAD
Coronary Artery Disease Narrowing of the small blood vessels that supplying and oxygen to the heart
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Cardiovert
To correct cardiac arrhythmia using electric current or medication
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Carotid bruit
An abnormal sound heard when using a stethoscope to listen to blood flow in the carotid artery in the neck
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Cellulitis
A common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection
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Cerumen
Ear wax
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Cervical
Pertaining to the neck or female cervix
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CHF Condition
Congestive heart failure Condition in which the heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of the body
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Cholecystectomy
Removal of gallbladder
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Cirrhosis
Is scarring of the liver and poor liver function as a result of chronic liver disease
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CMP Condition
Comprehensive metabolic panel A blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function
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CN deficit
Cranial nerve deficit
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Conjunctivitis
Inflammation of membrane lining of eyelids
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Contractures
Chronic loss of joint motion due to structural muscles, ligaments, and tendons