Quiz #2 Med Terms

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drug stops flow of blood within vessels

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Hemostatic

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removal of plasma from the body with separation of specific elements followed by reinfusion

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Plasmapheresis

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blood voluntarily donated by any person for transfusion to a compatable recipient

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Homologous Blood

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blood donated by and stored for a patient for future personal use

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Autologous Blood

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incision into/puncture of a vein to withdraw blood for testing

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Venipuncture

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systemic disease caused by infection of micro-org's and their toxins in circulating blood

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Septicemia

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increase in number of erythrocytes and hemoglobin in blood

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Polycythemia

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process by which cancer cells are spread by blood or lymph circulation to distant organs

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Metastasis

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disorder within bone marrow characterized by proliferation of abnormal stem cells; usually develops into specific type of leukemia

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Myelodysplasia

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hereditary disorder that results in excessive buildup of iron deposits in the body

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Hemochromatosis

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presence of small RBC's

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Microcytosis

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presence of large RBC's

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Macrocytosis

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presence of large, irregularly shaped RBC's

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Poikilocytosis

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abnormally reduced number of RBC's

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Erythropenia

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decrease in number of neutrophils

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Neutropenia

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impaired ability to provide immune response

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Immunosupression

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presence of enlarged (diseased) lymph nodes

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Lymphadenopathy

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enlargement of spleen

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Splenomegaly

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condition in which there is a reduction in the number of RBC's, amount of hemoglobin, or volume of RBC's in the blood

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Anemia

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germ; bud

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Blasto

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juice

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Chylo

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formation

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Plaso

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granular leukocyte named for the rose colored stain of its granules, that increase with allergy

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Eosinophil

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granular leukocyte, named for the dark stain of its granules that brings anticoagulant substances to inflamed tissues

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Basophil

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group of leukocytes active in process of immunity

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Lymphocyte

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group of leukocytes without granules in their nucleus

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Agranulocytes

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granulocytic leukocyte that performs phagocytosis to fight infection

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Monocyte

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thrombocytes; cell fragments in blood essential for clotting

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Platelets

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gradual deterioration of normal cells and body functions

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Degeneration

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any disease where ther is deterioration of structure or function of tissue

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Degenerative Disease

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determination of the presence of disease based on evaluation of symptoms, signs, and test findings

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Diagnosis

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cause of disease

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Etiology

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increase in severity of a disease with aggravation of symptoms

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Exacerbation

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large; visible to the naked eye

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Gross

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condition occurring without a clearly identified cause

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Idiopathic

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feeling of unwellness, often first indication of illness

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Malaise

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vague; questionable

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Equivocal

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sick; a state of disease

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Morbidity

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advance of a condition as signs and symptoms increase in severity

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Progressive

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process, measure that prevents disease

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Prophylaxis

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disorder/condition after and usually resulting from a previous disease/injury

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Sequela

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running together; combo of symptoms and signs that give a distinct clinical picture indicating a particular condition/disease

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Syndrome

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not involved in bringing on the condition/result

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Noncontributory

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not significant or worthy of noting

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Unremarkable

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tumor

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Onco

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test to measure activity of prothrombin in the blood

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Prothrombin Test

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test to determine coagulation effects such as platelet disorders

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Partial Thromboplastin Time

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timed test to measure rate at which RBC's settle or fall thru a given volume of plasma

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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

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determination of the number of ea. type to WBC seen on a stained blood smear; ea. type is noted, counted and reported as a percent of the total examined

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Differential Count

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calc. of avg. hemoglobin concentration in ea. RBC using HGB/HCT results

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Mean Corpuscular Cell Hemoglobin Concentration

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calc. of content in weight of hemoglobin in avg. RBC using HGB and RBC results

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Mean Corpuscular Cell Hemoglobin

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calc. of volume of individual cells in albic microns using HCT and RBC results

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Mean Corpuscular Cell Volume

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measurement of percent of packed RBC's in a given volume of blood

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Hematocrit

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most common lab test performed as a screen of general health or for diagnostic purposes

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Complete Blood Count

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diagnosis, treatment and prevention of allergic diseases e.g asthma and autoimmune

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Allergist/Immunologist

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nonsurgical care centered around prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of adults

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Internist

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nonsurgical treatment of diseases of nervous system

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Neurologist

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use of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat disease

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Nuclear Medicine Physician

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care and treatment of mother and fetus through pregnancy, child birth, and immediate postpartum period

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Obstetrician

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medical, surgical, and rehabilitative treatment of disorders of musculo-skeletal system

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Orthopedic Surgeon

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medical and surgical treatment of disease and disorders of the ear, nose and throat and adjoining structures of head and neck

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Otolaryngologist

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study of disease emphasizing examination of tissue for diagnosis e.g. biopsy, autopsy

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Pathologist

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treatment of patients suffering from neuromusculoskeletal disorders caused by injury/illness e.g. stroke, spinal injury

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Physiatrist

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treatment of diseases, deformities, and trauma requiring an operation within the chest, including heart and lungs

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Thoracic Surgeon

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PT

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Prothrombin Time

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HCT

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Hematocrit

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CCU

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Coronary Care Unit

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PACU

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Post Anasthetic Care Unit

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PAR

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Postanasthetic Recovery

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RTC

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Return to Clinic

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RTO

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Return to Office

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BRP

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Bathroom Priveliges

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CP

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Chest Pain

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DC

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Discharge

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D/C

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Discontinue

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RRR

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Regular Rate and Rhythm

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SOB

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Shortness of Breath

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ECU

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Emergency Care Unit

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Tr

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Treatment

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Tx

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Treatment/ Traction

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VS

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Vital Signs

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WDWN

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Well Developed and Well Neurished

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ABMS

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American Board of Medical Specialties

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ACP

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American College of Physicians

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D.C.

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Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine

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D.P.M.

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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

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D.O.

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

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O.D.

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Doctore of Optometry

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Ph.D.

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Doctor of Psychology