Medical Terminology Chaper 15

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*Acetaminophen*

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Analgesic that reduces pain and fever, does not relieve inflammation

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Adverse drug reaction

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Undesirable reaction that accompanies the principle response for which the drug was taken

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Anti-inflammatory drug

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Non narcotic analgesics administered to control pain by reducing inflammation and swelling

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Assessment

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Evaluation or appraisal of the patient’s condition

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*Baceriuria*

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Presence of the protein albumin in the urine

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Basic metabolic panel

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A group of 8 specific blood tests that provide important information about the current status of the patients kidneys, electrolyte balance, blood sugar, and calcium levels

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Brand name drug

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Drug is sold under the name given by the manufacturer

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Calc/i

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Calcium, lime, the heel

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*Calciuria*

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Presence of calcium in the urine

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Capillary puncture

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Technique used when only a small amount of blood is needed as a specimen

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Capsaicin

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Primary ingredient in pain relief creams

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Cardiocentesis

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The puncture of a chamber of the heart for diagnosis or therapy

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-centesis

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Surgical puncture to remove fluid

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Complementary medicine

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General term for practices and systems of health care other than allopathic approaches used in place of these treatments

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*Compliance*

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Patients consistency and accuracy in following the regimen prescribed by a health care professional

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Creatin/o

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Creatinine

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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Test based on the speed with which the red blood cells separate from the plasma and fall to the bottom of a specialized test tube

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*Fluoroscopy*

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The visualization of body parts in motion by projecting x ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen

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glycos/o

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Glucose, sugar

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-graphy

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Process of producing a picture or record

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glycosuria

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the presence of glucose in the urine

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heart murmur

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an abnormal blowing or clicking sound heard when listening to the heart or neighboring large blood vessels

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hemat/o

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blood, relating to the blood

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hematuria

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the presence of blood in the urine

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homeopathy

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the belief that the body can stimulate its own healing responses when the right substance is given in minute doses

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horizontal recumbent

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lying on the back with the face up

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hyperthermia

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an extremely high fever

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hypothermia

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an abnormally low body temperature

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*idiosyncratic reaction*

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an unexpected reaction to a drug that is peculiar to the individual

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intradermal

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the admistration of medication by injection into the middle layers of the skin

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intramuscular

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the administration of medication by injection into muscle tissue

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intravenous

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the administration of medication by injection into the vein

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ketonuria

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the presence of ketones in the urine

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lapar/o

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abdomen, abdominal wall

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magnetic resonance angiography

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specialized MRI study by using a contrast medium to locate problems with blood vessels throughout the body

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neuromuscular therapy

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form of massage that uses soft tissue manipulation focusing on applying pressure to trigger points to treat injuries and alleviate pain

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ophthalmoscope

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an instrument used to examine the interior of the eye

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otoscope

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an instrument used to visually examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane

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-otomy

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cutting, surgical incision

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pain

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5th vital sign

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paradoxical reaction

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the result of medical treatment that yields the exact opposite of normal expected results

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*parenteral*

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the administration of medication by injection by a hypodermic syringe

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phleb/o

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vein

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prothrombin time

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a blood test used to diagnose conditions associated with abnormalities of clotting time and to monitor anticoagulant theapy

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radi/o

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radiation, x-rays

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radiographic projection

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describes the path that the x-ray beam follows through the patient's body from the entrance to exit

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radiologist

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physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders with x-rays and other forms of radiant energy

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*rales*

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abnormal crackle-like lung sounds heard while breathing in

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red blood cell count

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a blood test that is performed to determine the number of erythrocytes in the blood

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scintigram

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nuclear scan, diagnosing procedure that uses nuclear medicine technology

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-scope

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instrument for visual examination

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-scopy

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visual examination

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son/o

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sound

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specific gravity

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ratio

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speculum

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an instrument used to enlarge the opening of any canal or cavity to facilitate inspection of its interior

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subcutaneous

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the administration of medication by injection into the fatty layer of the skin

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sublingual administration

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the placement of medication under the tongue where it is allowed to dissolve slowly

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transdermal

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the administration of medication through the unbroken skin so that it is absorbed continuously to produce a systematic affect

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-uria

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urination, urine

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urinalysis

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the examiniation of urine to determine abnormal elements

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*phlebotomy*

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puncture of a vein to draw blood

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sphygmomanometer

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measures blood pressure