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NUR 324 Week 4 Vocabulary
University of Alabama NUR 324 Week 4 Vocab.
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09/09/2007
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Term
ptosis
 Definition
drooping of eyelid
Term
purulent
 Definition
containing pus
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pustula
 Definition
pimple filled with pus
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pyrexia
 Definition
fever
Term
pyuria
 Definition
pus in urine
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sanguineous
 Definition
bloody
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stuporous
 Definition
partial unconsciousness
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subjective symptoms
 Definition
observed only by patient
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supination
 Definition
turn upward
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suppurating
 Definition
discharging pus
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syncope
 Definition
fainting
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syndrome
 Definition
group of symptoms
Term
teratogen
 Definition
anything disrupting fetal growth and producing malformation
Term
tinnitus aurium
 Definition
ringing in the ears
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vesicle
 Definition
blister
Term
Ca
 Definition
Calcium
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C
 Definition
Carbon
Term
Cl
 Definition
Chlorine
Term
Fe
 Definition
Iron
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Hg
 Definition
Mercury
Term
K
 Definition
Potassium
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KI
 Definition
Potassium Iodide
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Mg
 Definition
Magnesium
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N
 Definition
Nitrogen
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Na
 Definition
Sodium
Term
P
 Definition
Phosphorus
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Pb
 Definition
Lead
Term
Zn
 Definition
Zinc
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Rx
 Definition
take
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i
 Definition
one
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c
 Definition
with
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s
 Definition
without
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ii
 Definition
two
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aa.
 Definition
of each
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abd.
 Definition
abdomen
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ad. lib.
 Definition
as desired
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a.c.
 Definition
before meals
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b.i.d.
 Definition
twice a day
Term
B.M.R.
 Definition
basal metabolic rate
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B.P.
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
CBC
 Definition
Complete Blood Count
Term
DNR
 Definition
Do Not Resuscitate
Term
EEG
 Definition
Electroencephalograph
Term
EKG
 Definition
Electrocardiogram
Term
elix.
 Definition
elixir
Term
ext.
 Definition
extract
Term
G.I.
 Definition
Gastrointestinal
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g.
 Definition
gram
Term
gr.
 Definition
grain
Term
gtt.
 Definition
drop
Term
G.U.
 Definition
Genitourinary
Term
h.
 Definition
hour
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hgb.
 Definition
Hemoglobin
Term
Hct.
 Definition
Hematocrit
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I.M.
 Definition
Intramuscular
Term
I.V.
 Definition
Intravenous
Term
Kg.
 Definition
Kilogram
Term
L.L.Q.
 Definition
Left Lower Quadrant
Term
ml
 Definition
milliliters
Term
m.
 Definition
minim
Term
mcg
 Definition
microgram
Term
mg.
 Definition
milligram
Term
NKA
 Definition
No Known Allergies
Term
NKDA
 Definition
No Known Drug Allergies
Term
N.P.N.
 Definition
Nonprotein Nitrogen
Term
N.P.O.
 Definition
Nothing by mouth
Term
o.b., q.d.
 Definition
every day
Term
O.B.
 Definition
obstetrics
Term
OOB
 Definition
Out of bed
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oz
 Definition
ounce
Term
P.
 Definition
Pulse
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p.c.
 Definition
after meals
Term
per
 Definition
by
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P.M.
 Definition
Afternoon
Term
p.r.n.
 Definition
whenever necessary
Term
p
 Definition
after
Term
q.h.
 Definition
every hour
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q.i.d.
 Definition
four times a day
Term
q.s.
 Definition
quantity sufficient
Term
R.
 Definition
rectal, respiration
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R.B.C.
 Definition
red blood cell, red blood count
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R.L.Q.
 Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
sat.
 Definition
saturate
Term
sig.
 Definition
to write
Term
S.O.S.
 Definition
One dose only
Term
S.O.B.
 Definition
Shortness of breath
Term
sp. gr.
 Definition
Specific Gravity
Term
spec.
 Definition
specimen
Term
ss
 Definition
one half
Term
S.S.
 Definition
Soap solution
Term
stat.
 Definition
Immediately
Term
Sub-Q
 Definition
subcutaneous
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T.
 Definition
Temperature
Term
tab.
 Definition
tablet
Term
tbsb.
 Definition
tablespoon
Term
t.i.d.
 Definition
three times a day
Term
tinct.
 Definition
tincture
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tsp.
 Definition
teaspoon
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V.O.
 Definition
verbal order
Term
W.B.C.
 Definition
White blood cell, white blood count
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w.c.
 Definition
with meals
Term
P.N.D.
 Definition
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea
Term
Urinalysis pH
 Definition
4.6-8.0
Term
Urinalysis Specific Gravity
 Definition
1.010-1.030
Term
Urinalysis Protein
 Definition
Irregular; severe stress, PIH
Term
Urinalysis Sugar
 Definition
Irregular; hyperglycemia or decreased renal threshold for glucose (e.g. diabetes, pregnancy)
Term
Urinalysis Ketones
 Definition
Irregular; diabetes, starvation, vomiting, all-protein diet
Term
Urinalysis Nitrites
 Definition
Irregular; UTI
Term
Urinalysis Leukocyte Esterase (LE)
 Definition
Irregular; UTI, infected amniotic fluid
Term
High Urinalysis pH
 Definition
diet high in fruit/veggies contribute to alkalinity. Most bacterial UTI's except E coli, Alkalosis
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Low Urinalysis pH
 Definition
Diet high in meat and eggs contribute to acidity, E coli, UTI, Acidosis
Term
High Urinalysis Specific Gravity
 Definition
May temporarily increase if dye, protein, or glucose is used in diagnostic tests. Dehydration, and increased ADH.
Term
Low Urinalysis Specific Gravity
 Definition
Dilute urine due to diuretics, increased fulid intake or diabetes insipidus.
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