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53 Cards in this Set
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-scope
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instrument for inspection
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-scopy
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procedure involving use of an instrument for inspection
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-graph
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instrument or machine that records
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-graphy
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procedure of producing a record with a machine
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-gram
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the record of the results of the procedure using a machine or device that records
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-meter
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an instrument that measures or records
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-metry
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procedure of using an instrument that measures or records
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enteral
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by mouth
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parenteral
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by passing the mouth (IV, intravenous)
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analgesic
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pain reliever
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sedative
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a calming agent that interferes with mental activity
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hypnotic
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induces sleep
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tranquilizer
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tranquil/calm, doesn't interfere with mental processes
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anesthetic
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a deep sleep-inducing agent with which no pain is felt
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stimulant
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something that speeds you up
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amphetamine
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stimulant found in diet pill, street drugs
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caffeine
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stimulant found in many common foods, coffee, chocolate, cola and many drugs
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psycho active drugs
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meant to change the mind
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antiarrhythmics
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keep heart rhythm normal
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antiangina
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against angina (heart pain)
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antihypertensive
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against high blood pressure
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antilipemics
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helps lower cholesterol (against lipids)
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anticoagulant
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thin the blood (against coagulation)
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diuretics
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increase secretion of urine
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vasodilators
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dilates veins
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antihistamine
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against histamine (allergy protein)
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antitussive
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cough medicine (against cough)
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expectorant
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bring up and out (to spit)
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antacid
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against acid (heart burn)
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antidiarrheal
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against diarrhea
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laxative
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to loosen (stool)
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antiulcer
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against ulcer
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antinausea
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against nausea
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emetics
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induces vomiting
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oral contraceptive
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against conception, taken by mouth (pregnancy prevention)
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estrogen
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female reproductive hormone
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progesterone
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the other female hormone
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testosterone
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the male hormone
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corticosteroid
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steroid of the cortex
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antidiabetic
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against diabetes
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antithyroid (??)
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desiccated thyroidal hormone
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Medical term for aspirin
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acetylsalicylic acid
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cardiovascual accident
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heart attack (??)
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myocardial infraction
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damage done to the heart after a heart attack (??)
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rheumatoid arthritis
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chronic inflammation of the joints
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osteoarthritis
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inflammation of the bone joints
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cephalgia
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head ache
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myalgia
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muscle ache
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pyrexia
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fever
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contra-
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against
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indication
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giving a drug
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reaction (to a drug)
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adverse or undesired reaction to a substance given for it's pharmacological effects.
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tinnitus
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ringing of the ears
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