1
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-itis
A
Inflammation
2
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-hyper
A
High
3
Q
-hypo
A
Low
4
Q
Accountability & professionalism
A
Correcting errors transparently
5
Q
Irregular heartbeat
A
Arrhythmia
6
Q
Hematemesis
A
Vomiting blood
7
Q
Sprain
A
Ligament injury
8
Q
Paresthesia
A
Tingling or numbness
9
Q
Dyspnea
A
Shortness of breath
10
Q
EKG/ECG
A
Heart rhythm
11
Q
Hematuria
A
Blood in urine
12
Q
Laparoscopy
A
Minimally invasive abdominal procedure
13
Q
Leukocytosis
A
High white blood cell count
14
Q
-Leuko
A
White
15
Q
Angina pectoris
A
Chest pain due to blood flow
16
Q
Melena
A
Black, tarry stool
17
Q
Osteoporosis
A
Loss of bone density
18
Q
Aphasia
A
Language impairment
19
Q
Bronchodilation
A
Opening of airways
20
Q
Hypoglycemia
A
Low blood sugar
21
Q
q8h
A
Every 8 hours
22
Q
Edema
A
Fluid accumulation
23
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Acute
A
Sudden and severe
24
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PRN
A
As needed
25
-Brady
Slow
26
-algia
Pain
27
Tachycardia
Rapid heart beat
28
Ischemia
Reduced blood supply to tissue
29
Lesion
An abnormal area of tissue
30
Metastasis
Cancer spreading to other parts of the body
31
Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach lining
32
Chronic
Long lasting or recurring
33
34
Post
After
35
Cardiomegaly
Enlarged heart
36
Hemoptisis
Coughing up blood
37
Dysphasia
Difficulty swallowing
38
Hyperthyroidism
Overactive thyroid
39
Ataxia
Loss of coordination
40
Sepsis
Life threatening infection response
41
Statin
High cholesterol
42
Myocardial infarction
Heart muscle death from blocked blood flow
43
GERD
Chronic acid reflux
44
Syncope
Fainting
45
Diabetic neuropathy
Nerve damage from diabetes
46
Pneumothorax
Collapsed lung
47
Hyperkalemia
High potassium
48
Placenta previa
Placenta covers cervix
49
NSAID
Non- steroidal anti inflammatory drug
50
Endocarditis
Inflammation of heart lining
51
Encephalopathy
General brain dysfunction
52
As cites
Fluid in abdomen
53
Pulmonary embolism
Blood clot in lung arteries
54
Proteinuria
Protein in urine
55
Cushing’s syndrome involves
High cortisol
56
Beta blocker is used to treat
Hypertension/heart disease
57
Preeclampsia
High blood pressure in pregnancy with organ effects
58
Conflict of interest
When influenced by an outside relation with person
59
Impartiality
Equal treatment to everyone (fairness)
60
Medicare
For elders older than 65 yrs
61
Medicaid
For low income people
62
Medicaid funded by:
States and federal government
63
Managed care emphasizes:
Preventive care, coordination and cost effective treatments
64
Copay
A fixed amount under health insurance plan
65
Preventive services include:
Screenings, immunizations and wellness visits
66
Triage prioritizes patients based on:
Severity or their condition
67
Scope of practice defines:
Limits of knowledge, skills and experience
68
Outpatient care means:
Medical services where patient doesnt have to be admitted to a hospital
69
Cultural responsiveness supports:
Patient autonomy
70
Cultural humility means:
Avoiding assumptions
71
What does vasectomy mean?
Surgical procedure when you cut and seal the vas deference
72
Heart murmur
An extra sound described as a whooshing or swishing
73
Arrhythmia
Improper beating, too fast or too slow
74
Clavicle
Collar bone
75
Phalanges
Hand and feet bones
76
Cornea
Clear outer layer in front of the eye
77
Metatarsal’s
Feet bones
78
Pear shape
Gallbladder
79
May perform cystoscopy
Urologist
80
Can treat a problem with eardrum
Otolaryngologist
81
Who performs colonoscopies
Gastroenterologist
82
Can see for problems with ligaments
Orthopedist
83
Looks at tissue samples under microscope and writes an official findings report
Pathologist
84
Treats kidney problems
Nephrologist
85
Who treats disease of the eye
Ophthalmologist
86
-Nephr/o
Kidney
87
-a
Without or none
88
Where is the fibula located?
In the lower leg (outer side of the tibia)
89
-cele
Hernia or protrusion
90
-scope
Instrument for viewing
91
-ocul/o
Eye
92
-auto
Self
93
-path/o
Disease
94
Largest organ in human body
The skin
95
Neurologist
Refers to kidneys
96
Orthopedics
Deals with muscle skeletal system
97
Endrocrinology
Treats diseases involving hormones and glands
98
Culture test:
Identifies bacteria or viruses
99
BID
twice a day
100
Hemoglobin
Protein in body that transports oxygen
101
Lipid panel
Measure’s cholesterol and fat levels in blood
102
ACI test
Measures blood sugar control over time (2-3 months)
103
Defibrillator
Used during a cardiac arrest to help
104
Hematuria
Blood in urine
105
Pathogen
A disease causing microorganism
106
Analgesics
Pain relievers like Tylenol or ibuprofen
107
Hypoxia
When body’s tissue doesn’t receive enough oxygen
108
esophagus
Mouth to stomach
109
Colon
Large intestine
110
Nurse practitioner
Advanced practice nurse
111
Deductible
Amount you pay before insurance starts paying
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