Review Med Terms Flashcards
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Oligo
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Too few or too little
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-pnea
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breathing
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-algia
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pain/soreness
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Dys
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difficult, painful, or abnormal
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agranulocytosis
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a lack of granulocytes (WBCS) produced by the bone marrow
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Akathisia
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inability to stay still /restless
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Akinesia
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lack of body movement
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Alogia
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lack of speech
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Amenorrhea
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absense of cessation of menstruation
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Elixir
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Mixture
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aphasia
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lack of speech
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arthralgia
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painful joint
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arthritis
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joint inflammation
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ascites
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fluid accumulation in peritonial space of abdomen
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Asplenia
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decreases spleen function/absense of spleen
(spleen helps control the bloods levels of RBC, WBC, and PLts by removing old ones)
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asthenia
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lack of energy - weakness
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Attenuated
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weakened
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Ataxia
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lack of muscle control and uncoordinated body movements
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Auscultation
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listening to the internal organs with a stethoscope
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Axillary
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armpit
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avolition
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lack of motivation
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azotemia
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build up of urea in blood (urea is a nitrogen waste product normally eliminated by kidneys)
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bioavailability
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portion (%) of a drug that is able to enter systemic circulation and have it’s therapeutic effect
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Blepharitis
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eye. lid inflammation
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Bradykinesia
slow body movement
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Cachexia
extreme weight loss due to chronic illness
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carbuncle
red inflamed cluster of boils (furuncles) that contain pus and can form an abscess
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Cataplexy
temporary loss of muscle control and inability to move when awake. Can be triggered by strong emotions like laughing, crying, fear
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cellulitis
a spreading bacteria infection in skin or subcutaneous tissue - redness, swelling, warmth, pain
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central line
a long catheter inserted into neck upper chest or groin vein into a large central vein (superior vena cava) for administering drugs
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Cerebrovascular accident
same thing as a stroke - blood flow to part of brain is blocked due to clot or ruptured vessel and brain cells die
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Cerumen
ear wax
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chancre
painless ulcer associated with syphilis
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chelation
ions and molecules bind to metal ions and form non absorbable complex
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cholecystectomy
surgical gall bladder removal
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cholelithiasis
gall stones
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Cholestasis
reduction or blockage of bile flow
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Cirrhosis
irreversible scarring of the liver
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coagulopathy
excessive bleeding and impaired clot formation
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AC
Before meals
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ACIP
advisory committee on immunization practices
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ACTH
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
it's made by the pituitary gland and the hormone itself controls cortisol the stress hormone
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AD
right ear
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ADHF
Acute decompensated Heart failure
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ADT
alternate day therapy or androgen deprivation therapy
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AED
Anti-epileptic drug
automated external defibrillator
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AGEP
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
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AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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AIN
acute interstitial nephritis
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ART
anti-retroviral therapy
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ARNI
angiotensin receptor and neprilysin inhibitor
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ARF
acute renal failure
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ARDS
acute respiratory distress syndrome
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ARA
aldosterone receptor antagonist
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aPTT, PTT
activated partial thromboplastin time
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AOM
acute otitis media
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ANC
absolute neutrophil count
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ANA
antinuclear antibody
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AS
left ear
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ATC
around the clock
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ATN
Acute tubular necrosis
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AU
Each ear
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AVP
arginine vasopressin
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BEE
basal energy expenditure
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BIW
twice a week
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c with a line above it
with
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CA
cancer
cardiac arrest
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CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
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CA-MRSA
community acquired Methicillin resistant staph aureus
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CAPES
citrobacter
acinetobacter
providencia
enterobacter
serratia
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CBT
cognitive behavior therapy
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CD
crohn's disease
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CDI
c diff. infection
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CI
Cardiac index , contraindicated
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CMG
cytomegalovirus
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COC
combination oral contraceptive
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CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
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DMARD
disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug
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DJD
degenerative joint disease (Osteoarthritis)
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DILE
drug induced lupus erythematous
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DDI
drug drug interaction
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CVP
central venous pressure
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CRE
carbapenem- resistant enterobacteriaceae
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DOE
dyspnea on exertion
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DPI
Dry powder inhaler
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DRESS
Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms
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dtd
of such doses
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ERA
endothelin receptor antagonis
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HACEK
Haemophilus, actinobacillus, cardiobacterium, Eikenella, Kingella
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HCV
hepatitis C virus
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HFpEF
Heart fracture with preserved ejection fraction
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HJR
hepatojugular reflux
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HNPEK
haemophilis influenzae,
niesseria spp. proteus mirabilis, e coli, klebsiella
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HPA
hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal
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HUS
hemolytic uremic syndrome
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ICD
international classification of diseases
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ICH
intracranial hemorrhage
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ID
intradermal; infectious disease
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IFIS
Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome
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LABA
long acting beta 2 agonist
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LAMA
long acting muscarinic agonist
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LDH
lactate dehydrogenase
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LVH
left ventricular hypertrophy
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M. ft
mix and make
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MAO
monoamine oxidase
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MCH
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin
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MCHC
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
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MD
maintenace dose
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MDI
metered dose inhaler
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MDR
multidrug resistant
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mPAP
mean pulmonary artery pressure
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MVA
motor vehicle accident
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MVC
motor vehicle crash (collision)
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MVI
multivitamin injection
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NMS
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
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NOAC
non vitamin K oral anticoagulant (same as DOAC)
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DHP
dihydropyridine
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nPEP
non occupational post exposure prophylaxis
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NR
no refills
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NRT
nicotine replacement therapy
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NSR
normal sinus rhythm
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NTE
not to exceed
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OCP
oral contraceptive pill
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oPEP
occupational post exposure prophylaxis
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OROS
osmostic release delivery system
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OS
left eye
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OU
each eye
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p-gp
p glycoprotein
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PAP
pulmonary artery disease
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PC
after meals
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PCC
prothrombin complex concentrate
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PCI
percutaneous coronary intervention
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PCN
penicillin
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PCV13
pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 13 - valent
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PCV15
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (15 valent)
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PCV20
pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (20 valent)
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PCWP
Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
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PD
parkinsons disease
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PDA
patent ductus arteriosus
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PEK
proteus
e coli
klebsiella
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PEP
post exposure prophylaxis
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PET
positron emission tomography
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PFT
pulmonary function test
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PHN
postherpetic neuralgia
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PICC
peripherally inserted central cathedter
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PKU
Phenylketonuria
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POP
progestin only pill
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PPD
purified protein derivative
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PPI
proton pump inhibitor
patient package insert
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PPSV23
pneumococcal polysaccarhide vaccine 23 valent
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PR
per rectum
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PSA
prostate specific antigen
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PTH
parathyroid hormone
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PV
per vagina
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PVC
polyvinyl chloride
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QS
sufficent quantity
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QS AD
sufficient quantity to make
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r/o
rule out
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RA
Rheumatoid arthritis
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RASS
Richmond agitation and sedation scale
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RML
right middle lobe
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RSV
respiratory syncitial virus
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Rx
prescription
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s with line above
without
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SABA
short acting beta2 agonist
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SAMA
short acting muscarinic antagonist
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SERM
selective estrogen receptor modulator
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SIADH
syndrome of inappropriate diuretic hormone
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SLE
systemic lupus erythematous
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SNRI
serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
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spp.
species
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ss
one half
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SSRI
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
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SSTI
skin and soft tissue infection
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SVR
systemic vascular resistance
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TD
tardive dyskinesia
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TC
total cholestrol
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TdP
torsdae de pointes
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TEN
toxic epidermal necrolysis
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TIBC
total iron binding capacity
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TIW
three times per week
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TNF
tumor necrolisis factor
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TOP
topically
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TSH
Thyroid stimulating hormone
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TTP
thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
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UA
urinalysis, unstable angina
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ULN
upper limit of normal
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Ung
ointment
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URTI
upper resp. tract infection
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VF, Vfib
ventricular fibrillation
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VT, Vtach
ventricular tachycardia
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VRE
vancomycin resistant enterococcus
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WA
While awake
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WNL
within normal limits
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conjunctivitis
inflammation of the thin clear membrane that covers the eyeball and lines inside of eye lid
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CPAP indication
used for obstructive sleep apnea that uses a machine to pump air into the airways and keep the windpipe open during sleep
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cystitis
bladder inflammation due to bacterial infection usually
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Desiccant
substance that preserves something by removing moisture and keeping it dry
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Diaphoresis
excessive sweating unrelated to temperature or activity level
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diplopia
double vision
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Dyscrasia
any disease or abnormal condition of the body
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Dysentery
infection of intestines with severe, blood diarrhea and abdominal pain
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Dysgeusia
altered sense of taste
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Dyskinesia
abnormal, involuntary movement
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dyspepsia
indigestion
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dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
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dystonia
invol. movements and prolonged contractions of muscle that result in twisting body motions and abnormal posture
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empyema
collection of pus and fluid in a body cavity, usually the pleural space (space between lung and inner surface of chest wall)
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encephalitis
inflammation of the brain
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encephalopathy
brain disease, damage, or malfunction that results in an altered mental state
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endocarditis
inflammation of the heart valves or the lining of the heart chambers
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endometriosis
painful condition where the tissue that normally lines the uterus (endometrium) grows outside of the uterus
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Enteral
involves the intestine
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enuresis
involuntary urination
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epistaxis
nose bleed
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eructation
burping
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euphoria
state of happiness/elevated mood
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euthyroid
normal thyroid gland function
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excoriation
scraping of skin, results in abrasion
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exophthalamos
bulging of eyees
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fibrosis
scarring of connective tissue
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folliculitis
hair follicle inflammation, usually caused by infection and can lead to acne
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galactorrhea
production of breast milk in women who arent breast feeding
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gingival hyperplasia
overgrowth of the guums
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glossitis
inflammation of the tongue
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hematoma
collection of blood within an organ or localized body tissue
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hemoptysis
coughing up blood
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hemorrhoid
enlarged or swollen blood vessel near the anus or within the rectum
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hemostasis
stopping the blood flow
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hyperbilirubinemia
increase bilirubin in blood which can cause jaundice
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hyperhidrosis
excessive sweating
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hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)
HHS - hyperglycemic crisis, with very high blood glucose, severe dehydration, and confusion
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Hyperplasia
increased number of cells in organ or body tissue
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Hypertrichosis
excessive hair growth, in anywhere or in patches
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hypertrophy
enlargement of an organ or tissue due to increased cell size
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hypohidrosis
reduced sweat production (oligohydrosis)
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intraarticular
into the joint
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intracranial hemorrhage
bleeds in the brain
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ischemia
inadequate blood supply to an organ
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Jaundice
yellowing of the skin and sclera
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lymphadenopathy
swollen lymph node
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lyophilized
freeze dried
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Malaise
general feeling of discomfort
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medication guide
document about serious adverse events for the patient to know about
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Melasma
skin pigmentation, dark spots on cheeks of face
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menorrhagia
heavy menstrual bleeding
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Metatarsophalangeal joint
the big toe joint
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mucositis
inflammation or ulceration of the mucous membranes in the digestive tract (often in mouth)
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myalgia
muscle pain
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mydriasis
pupil dilation
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myelosuppression
decreased bone marrow activity = decreased WBC, RBC, platelets
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myoclonus
cramps
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myopathy
muscle weakness or any muscle disease
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nephrolithiasis
kidney stones
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nosocomial
originating in a hospital
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nystagmus
repetitve, uncontrolled eye movements
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orthopnea
SOB while lying flat
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orthostasis
a drop in blood pressure that happens soon after standing
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osteomalacia
softening of bones
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osteomyelitis
infection of the bone
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otalgia
painful ear
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otorrhea
drainage from the ear
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ototoxicty
ear damage
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pallor
pale skin color
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parasomnia
unusual, odd, or dangerous behavior during sleep
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parethesia
prickling pins and needles feeling
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peak level
highest amount of drug in the blood stream
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pediculosis
lice infection
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pegylation
polyehtylene glycol (PEG) to molecule
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perinatal
immediately before and after birth
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pleural effusion
fluid between layers of the pleura, thin membranes that line the outside of the llungs
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peristalsis
wave like movements of the GI tract
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PICC
peripherally inserted central line
central line inserted peripherally and advanced through the vein until the tip reaches the large vessel
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stenosis
the narrowing of a body space
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steatosis
fat accumulation
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steatorrhea
excess fat in feces due to increased intestinal absorption
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spirometry
when the pulmonary function test that measures the volume of air someone can inhale, exhale, and the speed of their exhalation
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somnolence
sleepiness, drowsiness
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somnambulism
sleep walking
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sinusitis
inflammation of sinuses
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sialorrhea
excessive salivation or drooling
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scabies
infestation of the skin by an itchy contagious mite (sarcoptes scabei)
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septicemia aka bacteremia
a severe bloodstream infection
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rigor
a sudden feeling of cold and shivering with rise in temp.
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rhabdomyolysis
a condition where skeletal muscle breaks down, release CPK (creatinine phosphokinase), myoglobin and other muscle components into the blood which can lead to kidney failure
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retrograde ejaculation
semen enters the bladder rather than the penis during ejaculation
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REMS
risk evaluation and mitigation strategy
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Rhonchi
continuous, deep rattling sounds heard when examining the lungs with stethescope
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pyrexia
fever
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pyelonephritis
Urinary tract infection where one or both kidneys become infected
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pre-eclampsi
high BP in pregnancy, protein in urine, peripheral edema
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priapism
prolonged and often painful erection of the penis
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pulse oximetry
a non invasive test that measure the level of oxygen in the blood
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polyp
abnormal growth of tissue projecting from the mucous membrane
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Stevens Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
severe systemic reaction that causes rash, blisters, and peeling of the skin and the mucous membranes of the mouth, airways, eyes and genitalia
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stomatitis
inflammation or ulceration of the mouth
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Striae
stretch marks on the skin
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stricture
abnormal narrowing or a body passage
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syncope
temporary loss of consciousness due to drop in BP and less blood flow to the brain
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
autoimmune condition where there is inflammation and tissue damage in many parts of the body including the joints, skin, brain, lungs, kidney, and heart (also called lupus)
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tardive dyskinesia
uncontrollable, involuntary, repetitive movements of the face and other body parts
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tachyphylaxis
diminished response to successive doses to a drug
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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
serious blood clotting disorder to form in small blood vessels throughout the body due to platelet clumping. This leads to low platelet count and bleeding under the which appears as purple bruising (purpura)
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thrush
caused by candida albicans
white patches in mouth or throat
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Tinnitis
ringing or buzzing of the ears
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Torsdaes de Pointes (TdP)
life threatening type of ventricular tachycardia, where there are changes in QRS complexes and prolonged QT interval
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trough
lowest conc. of drug in body measured immediately before the next dose
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xerostomia
severe dry mouth caused by decreased saliva
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Xeropthalmia
extreme dryness of the eyes (conjunctiva and the cornea)
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vesicant
drug that can cause severe tissue damage or blistering
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urticaria
raised, itchy areas of the skin (also called hives)
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urolithiasis
formation of stones in the kidney, urethra, bladder, or ureters
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uremia/azostemia
build up of urea in the blood (nitrogen waste usually removed by kidneys)
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biennial vs biannual
biENNIAL - ONCE every TWO years
biANNUAL
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biennial vs biannual
biENNIAL - ONCE every TWO years
biANNUAL- TWICE a year
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obtunded
dull or reduced level of consciousness
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advance directive
the living will of pt. what tx they do or do not want/code status
