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Medical Terminology Test
medical terms to study
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10th Grade
04/20/2016

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An EMT does CPR to prevent DOA.
Definition
An emergency medical tech does cardiopulmonary resuscitation to prevent dead on arrival
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VS: TPR and BP qid
Definition
Vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure 4 times a day
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NPO pre-op @ 12 MN
Definition
Nothing by mouth before surgery at 12 midnight
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2 cc IM inj LUQ
Definition
2 cubic centimeters intramuscular injection left upper quadrant
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FFL to 60 ml qh and record I&O
Definition
force fluids to 60 milliliters every hour and record intake & output
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ss tab po tid q8h
Definition
1/2 tablet by mouth 3 times a day every 8 hours
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Check K, Na, Cl, Fe, and P
Definition
Check potassium, sodium, chloride, iron, and phosphorus
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O2 sos for SOB
Definition
oxygen if necessary for shortness of breath
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To OT for ADL
Definition
To occupational therapy for activities of daily living
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Dx: CHF, amb as tol
Definition
Diagnosis: congestive heart failure, ambulate as tolerated
Term
Ophthalmoscope
Definition
instrument for examining the eye
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Hepatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the liver
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Hypoglycemia
Definition
Low blood sugar
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Gastroenteritis
Definition
Inflammation of stomach and intestines
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Cholelithiasis
Definition
Condition of stones in the gallbladder
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Bradycardia
Definition
Slow heart rate
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Aphasia
Definition
without speech
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Craniotomy
Definition
cutting into the skull
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Bilateral
Definition
2 sides or both sides
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Cyanosis
Definition
Condition of blueness
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Pathology
Definition
study of disease
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Dyspnea
Definition
Painful breathing
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Mastectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of the breast
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Hematuria
Definition
Blood in the urine
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Dermatologist
Definition
Person who studies the skin
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