VOCAb Flashcards
(73 cards)
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ECG/ EKG
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electrocardiogram
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ED
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emergency department
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EEG
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electroencephalogram
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EMS
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emergency medical services
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EMT
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Emergency medical technician
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ENT
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ears, nose, and throat
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ERCP
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
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ESR
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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ESRD
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end stage renal disease
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ET
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endotracheal
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ETA
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estimated time of arrival
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ETOH
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ethyl alcohol
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FBS
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fasting blood sugar
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Fe
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Iron
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FFP
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fresh frozen plasma
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FiO2
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fraction of inspired oxygen
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FUO
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fever of unknown origin
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Fx
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fracture
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g
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grams
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GCS
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Glasgow coma scale
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GERD
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gastroesophageal reflux disease
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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gr
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grain
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gtts
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drops
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GU
genitourinary
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gyn
gynecology
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H20
water
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Hct
hematocrit
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HDL
high density lipoprotein
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HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
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Hgb
hemoglobin
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HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
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HOB
head of bead
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H&P
history and physical
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HPI
history of present illness
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HR
heart rate
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hr
hour
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hrs
hours
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h.s.
hours of sleep
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ht.
height
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HTN
hypertension
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Hx
history
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Generic Name
assigned by the united states adopted names council and used throughout the lifetime of the drug.
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Trade name
Also known as the brand name. It is the name given by the drug manufacturer and identifies it as property of that company. if under a patent, the drug is marketed under the trade name, but after the patent expires, either the generic or trade is marketed
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Therapeutic effect
The desired effect, or primary effect of the drug, the reason as to why it was prescribed.
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Side effect
A secondary effect that was unintended when prescribed. They are predictable and have the potential to be harmful
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Adverse effect
A more severe side effect that justify the discontinuation of a drug.
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Drug Toxicity
deleterious effects of a drug on an organism or tissue, usually resulting for overdosage, misuse of drugs, or build of drug due to inability to metabolize it. Most are avoidable through careful monitoring.
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Drug Allergy
an immunologic reaction to a drug, where the drug acts like the antigen, stimulating a response. Can either be mild (can take longer to surface and symptoms are not as severe) or can be severe ( surfaces immediately after administration.)
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Anaphylactic Reaction
A severe allergic reaction to a drug. It can be fatal if symptoms aren't noticed immediately. earliest symptoms include, swelling in the mouth, tongue, acute shortness of breath, hypotension, and tachycardia
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Drug Interaction
When the administration o one drug before, at the same time as, or after another drug alters the effect of one or both drugs. This can be potentiating: increases the effect of one or both drugs, or inhibiting, decreased effectiveness of one or both drugs
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Synergistic effect
when two different drugs increase the action of on or another drug. Ex. aspirin and codein.
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Agonist
when the drug produces the same type of response as the physiological or endogenous substance.
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Antagonist
a drug that inhibits cell function by occupying receptor sites
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Absorption
the process by which a drug passes into the blood stream
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Distribution
the transpiration of a drug from its site of absorption to its site of action
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Metabolism
Also known as biotransformation or detoxification, the process by which a drug is converted to a less active form. Products of this process is called a metabolites.
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excretion
the process by which metabolites and drugs are eliminated from the body. Mainly through the urine... but can be other ways
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pharmacogenetics
A client's response to a drug is influenced by genetic variations such as gender, size, and body composition.
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Oral
Most common, least expensive, and move convenient rout. drug is swallowed and no skin is broken
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Sublingual
drug is placed under the tongue, where it dissolves. drug is absorbed directly into the bloodstream in a relatively short amount of time. DO NOT SWALLOW
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Buccal
means "pertaining to the cheek". Med is held against the mucous membrane of the check, until it dissolves. For system by way of saliva, or local.
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Parenteral
a route defined as other than through the alimentary or respiratory tract; that is b needle. Some common ones are:
Subcutaneous (hypodermic): into the subcutaneous tissue, just below the skin
Intramuscular (IM): into the muscle
Intradermal: under the epidermis
Intravenous: into a vein.
Main adv. is fast action
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Subcutaneous
Hypodermic, parenteral injection into the subcutaneous tissue, just below the skin
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Intramuscular
Parenteral injection into the muscle
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Intradermal
Parenteral injection under the epidermis (into the dermis)
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Intravenous
Parenteral injection into a vein
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Topical
medicine that is applied to a circumscribed surface area of the body, local effect. Ex. dermatologic, instillation and irrigations, inhalations
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Single order
one-time order, give at a specific time
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Standing order
may or may not have a termination date. they simply carried out until a d/c date is given, or the drug is terminated
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PRN
As-needed orders, permits the nurse to give medication when the nurse's judgment says the client requires it.
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Medication reconciliation
the process of creating the most accurate list possible of all medications a patient is taking-including drug name, dose, frequency, and route- and comparing that list against the physician's admission, trader, and/or discharge order, with the goal of providing correct medication to the patient all transition points within the hospital.
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Gauge of Shaft
It is the diameter of the shaft of the needle. Range from 18 to 30, The larger the gauge number, the smaller the diameter of the shaft. Smaller gauges produce less tissue trauma, but later gauges are necessary for viscous medication.
