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33 Cards in this Set
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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus |
glucose intolerance that develops in some women during pregnancy |
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Glomerulonephritis |
inflammation of the kidney's glomeruli |
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Gonorrhea |
sexually transmitted infection due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae |
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Grading |
medical evaluation of cancer cells to determine their level of differentiation or abnormality |
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Hematuria |
medical term for blood in the urine that is often due to a kidney or bladder infection |
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Hemodialysis |
is a type of renal dialysis usually provided in a hospital setting or a dialysiscenter |
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Honeymoon Cystitis |
bladder infection from sexual activity |
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Hypertension |
sign or symptom of kidney disorders |
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Hysterectomy |
surgical removal of uterus |
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Immunosuppression |
main massage consideration for bone marrow transplant |
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Intravenous |
administration method most commonly used during chemotherapy |
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Kegel Exercises |
repetitive, isometric tightening and relaxing of the muscles of the pelvic floor, a treatment option for urinary incontinence-tone the muscles of the pelvic floor |
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Kidney Disorders |
most common symptom - hypertension |
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Client with Hx of Kidney Stones |
but has no current signs or symptoms-avoid vigorous movement such as percussion over the kidneys |
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Luteal Phase |
final phase of menstrual cycle |
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Leukemia |
cancer of the blood |
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Lumpectomy |
surgical removal of lump and small amount of surrounding tissue |
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Lung Cancer |
most common death related cancer in both men and women-main cause is cigarette (tobacco) smoke |
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Lymphedema |
swelling from lack of functional lymphatic vessels |
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Lymphoma |
cancer of the lymph nodes |
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Major depressive disorder |
disorder characterized by prolonged periods of profound sadness and loss of self-esteem |
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Malaise |
general feeling of ill health that may occur after chemotherapy |
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Malignant |
cancerous tumor |
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Malignant Melanoma |
most malignant and lethal skin cancer |
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Mammograms |
assist in early detection of breast cancer |
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Mania |
episodes of bipolar disorder best describes a person who is excited, elated and unreserved |
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Manic depressive disorder |
another term to denote bipolar disorder |
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Massage considerations for clients with reproductive disease |
use a pillow under abdomen in the prone position if it provides comfort, avoid the lower abdomen if pressure causes discomfort, suggest client void before massage |
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Massage does not..... |
reduce tumors or clear lymph |
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Mastitis |
inflammation of the breast |
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Melanoma |
cancer types developed from pigmented tissue |
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Menopause |
cessation of menstruation in human female |
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Massage considerations for those with Menopause Symptoms |
avoid blankets, table warmers and hot packs problem only if hot flashes are happening |
