Dispensing; Exam 3 - Terms

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deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood

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acapnia

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inflammation of nasal mucous membranes resulting from an allergic reaction

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allergic rhinitis

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absence of breathing

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apnea

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collapsed lung

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atelectasis

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abnormally slow breathing

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bradypnea

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impairment of the voice or difficulty in speaking (hoarseness)

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dysphonia

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difficult or labored breathing

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dyspnea

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a bruise

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ecchymosis

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nosebleed

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epistaxis

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a disorder characterized by recurrent boils

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furunculosis

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boil

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furuncle

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excess carbon dioxide in the blood

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hypercapnia

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area of tissue death due to a lack of oxygen

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infarct

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a vague feeling of discomfort or fatigue

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malaise

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fungal infection in the mouth cuased by Candida albicans

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oral candidiasis or thrush

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paleness

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pallor

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increased volume of urine and frequency of urination

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polyuria

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urination

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micturition

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itching

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pruritis

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fever

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pyrexia

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inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes

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rhinitis

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rhinitis that is nonallergic and noninfectious and is caused by rebound vasodilation after prolonged or excessive use of vasoconstricting nasal sprays or drops

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rhinitis medicamentosa

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a runny nose

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rhinorrhea

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hives

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urticaria

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dryness of the mouth

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xerostomia

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requiring oxygen

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aerobic

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absence of taste

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ageusia

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not requiring oxygen

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anaerobic

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absence of the sense of smell

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anosmia

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inflammation of the bladder

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cystitis

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impaired digestion

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dyspepsia

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vomiting

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emesis

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inflammation of the tongue

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glossitis

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breast enlargement in males

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gynecomastia

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blood in the urine

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hematuria

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the expectoration of blood or of blood-stained sputum

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hemoptysis

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eject from the throat or lungs by coughing

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expectorate

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cold sores

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herpes labialis

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shingles

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herpes zoster

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a lowered level of consciousness marked by listlessness, somnolence, and apathy

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lethargy

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pain in a muscle or muscles

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myalgia or myodynia

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an infection originating in a hospital

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nosocomial

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involuntary, rapid, rhythmic movement of the eyeball

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nystagmus

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pain in the eye

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ophthalmagra

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a sensation of burning or tingling in the skin

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paresthesia

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agent that destroys lice

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pediculicide

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infested with lice

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pediculosis

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collection of pus under the skin

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pustule

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drowsiness

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somnolence

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inflammation of the oral mucosa

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stomatitis

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a ringing or roaring noise in the ears

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tinnitus

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chickenpox

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varicella

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blister

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vesicle

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disease causing

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virulent