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Mod F Unit 3
Pediatrics/Geriatrics
37
Health Care
Not Applicable
11/30/2012

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Term
growth
Definition
Increasing in size.
Term
development
Definition
Maturation of cognitive and emotional function.
Term
head circumference
Definition
Distance around the head.
Term
hydrocephalus
Definition
Increased cerebrospinal fluid in the brain.
Term
aural
Definition
In the ear
Term
tympanic membrane
Definition
eardrum
Term
phenylketonuria (PKU)
Definition
A metabolic condition in which an individual is missing the gene that codes for phenylalanine hydroxylase and is unable to metabolize the phenylalanine.
Term
immunization
Definition
The process of becoming immune against a disease.
Term
vaccine
Definition
The substance used to immunize an individual.
Term
HBV
Definition
hepatitis B vaccine
Term
DTaP
Definition
diphtheria and tetanus toxoids, and acellular pertussis vaccine
Term
toxoid
Definition
A toxin or harmful substance excreted by bacteria
Term
Hib
Definition
Hemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccine
Term
Polio
Definition
Two injections of IPV or inactivated poliovirus vaccine
Term
OPV
Definition
oral polio vaccine
Term
MMR
Definition
measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine
Term
Var
Definition
varicella vaccine (chickenpox)
Term
PCV-7
Definition
pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
Term
Abuse
Definition
Physical, emotional, or sexual injury to a child and involves commission of a particular act against a child.
Term
Neglect
Definition
Failure to provide a child with the basic necessities of life and is usually a case of omission by the parent or caregiver.
Term
mandated
Definition
legally required
Term
geriatric
Definition
old, elderly
Term
life expectancy
Definition
The expected length of life for a person.
Term
senile
Definition
Having low mental functioning
Term
hypothermia
Definition
Dangerously low body temperature
Term
atrophy
Definition
become smaller
Term
osteoporosis
Definition
Loss of bone mass
Term
gait
Definition
walking motion
Term
orthostatic hypotension
Definition
decreased blood pressure when changing position
Term
motility
Definition
muscle movement
Term
opacity
Definition
How cloudy something is
Term
dementia
Definition
a condition of memory loss, confusion, and sometimes agitation and aggression
Term
glaucoma
Definition
an increased pressure in the intraocular space
Term
cataracts
Definition
growth of tissue over the lens of an eye
Term
neuropathy
Definition
lack of sensation due to reduced nerve function
Term
idiopathic
Definition
of unknown origin
Term
ASLs
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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