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22 Cards in this Set
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Anuria
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No Urine Formation
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Hematuria
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Blood in the Urine
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Lithrotripsy
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Sounds waves to destroy kidney stones.
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PSA
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Prostate Specific Antigen
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Proteinuria
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Presence of excessive protein in the urine.
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Specific Gravity
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The density of a substance relative to the density of water.
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Amenorrhea
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Lack of menstrual period.
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Amniocentesis
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Removing amniotic fluid by needle to examine the fluid for fetal abnormalities.
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Colposcopy
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Visual exam of the vagina & cervix under magnification.
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Dysmenorrhea
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Painful menstration.
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HCG
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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
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GTT
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Glucose Tolerance Test - Checks pregnant women for gestational diabetes.
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AFP
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Alpha Fetal Protein - Test checks for Down Syndrome & Spina Bifida
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NST
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Non Stress Test
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Laparoscopy
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Process of viewing the internal abdominal cavity and its contents through a specialized endoscope.
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Increased Risk Factors in Pregnancy
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Diabetes, HTN, Advanced Age, Weight
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Salpingo-oophorectomy
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Surgically removing the ovaries & fallopian tubes.
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Immunizations
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Act or process of rendering a person immune to specific disease.
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Neonatalist
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Specialist Dr. who takes care of new born babies.
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Pediatrician
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Specialist Dr. who takes care of children.
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Sick Child Visit
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A child who is not healthy.
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Well Child Check
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Regular healthy checks of children, to receive immunizations and see if child is developing normally.
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