Medical Terminology Chapter 15

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Acetaminophen*

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An analgesic that reduces pain and fever but does not relieve inflammation, does not have side effects of NSAIDS.

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Adverse Drug Reaction

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An undesirable reaction that accompanies the principle response for which the drug was taken.

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Albumin/o

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Albumin, protein

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Anti-inflammatory Drug

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Relieves inflammation and pain without affecting consciousness.

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Assessment

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The evaluation or appraisal of the patient's condition.

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Bacteriuria*

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The presence of bacteria in the urine.

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Basic Metabolic Panel

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A group of eight specific blood tests that provide important info about the current status of the patient's kidneys, electrolytes, blood sugar, and calcium.

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Brand-name Drug

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Sold under the name given the drug 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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The presence of calcium in the urine.

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Capillary Puncture

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The technique used when only a small amount of blood is needed.

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Capsaicin

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Found in pain-relieving ointments and is found in chili peppers.

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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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A general term for practices and systems of health care other than allopathic approaches used to supplement these treatments.

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Compliance*

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The patient's consistency and accuracy in following the regimen prescribed by a physician or other 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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An elevated sed rate indicates the presence of inflammation in the body.

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Fluoroscopy*

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

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Guided Imagery

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A type of treatment in which a patient follows verbal prompts to envision a specific, peaceful location in detail, to distract from pain.

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Glycos/o

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Glucose, sugar

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Glycosuria

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The presence of glucose in the urine.

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-graphy

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The process of producing a picture or record.

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Heart Murmur

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An abnormal heart sound that is most commonly a sign of defective heart valves.

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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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Involves the use of substances created from plant or mineral products diluted a thousand-fold in water or alcohol.

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Horizontal Recumbent

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Supine, the patient is lying on back, 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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Injections made in the middle layers of the skin.

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Intramuscular

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Injections made directly into muscle tissue.

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Intravenous

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Injections made directly into a 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 Angiograohy

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Helps locate problems within blood vessels throughout the body.

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Neuromuscular Therapy

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A 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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Opthalmoscope

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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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The fifth vital sign.

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Paradoxical Reaction

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The result of medical treatment that yields the opposite of normally expected results.

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Parenteral*

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Taken into the body or administered in a manner other than through the digestive tract.

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Phleb/o

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Vein

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Phlebotomy*

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The puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood.

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Prothrombin Time

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A coagulation test used to diagnose conditions associated with abnormalities of clotting time and to monitor anticoagulant therapy.

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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 the exit.

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Radiologist

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A 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 through a stethoscope during inspiration.

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Red Blood Cell Count

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A determination of the number of erythrocytes in the blood.

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Scintigram

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Nuclear scan, procedure that uses nuke med tech to gather info about structure and function of organs.

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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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Reflects the amount of wastes, minerals, and solids that are present in urine.

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Speculum

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An instrument used to enlarge the opening of any canal or cavity.

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Sphygmomanometer

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Blood pressure cuff.

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Stethoscope

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An instrument used to listen to sounds within the body.

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Subcutaneous

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Injection made into the fatty layer just below 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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Medication is administered from a patch that is applied to unbroken skin.

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-uria

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Urination, urine

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Urinalysis*

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The examination of the physical and chemical properties of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements.