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35 Cards in this Set
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Rhinorrhea |
Thin watery discharge from the nose. |
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Epistaxis |
Hemorrhage from the nose; nose bleed |
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Edema |
Swelling of body tissue due to an excessive accumulation of fluid in connective tissue or a serous cavity. |
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Induration |
A specific area of hardened tissue. |
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Front (Term) Seizure |
Back (Definition) A single episode of epilepsy. |
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Cyanosis |
Bluish or slate like skin color. |
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Hematuria |
Blood in urine. |
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Guaiac |
A test that detects the presence of fecal occult blood. |
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Intussusception |
A blockage of the intestine |
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Meningismus |
The triad of nuchal rigidity, photophobia and headache. A sign of irritation of the meninges. |
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Meningitis |
Inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord known as the meninges. |
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Cerumen |
Ear wax. |
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Crepitance |
A crackling or grating sound, usually of bones. |
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Dentition |
The teeth or dental arch. |
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Sepsis |
Presence of pathological microorganisms or their toxins in the blood. |
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Testicular/ovarian torsion |
The twisting of a bodily organ over its own axis. |
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Dyspnea |
Difficult and labored breathing , shortness of breath. |
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Dysuria |
Painful urination |
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Supination |
Outward rotation of either forearm or foot |
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Pronation |
Inward rotation of either the forearm or foot. |
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Phenergan |
Anti-emetic, used for nausea/vomiting |
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Ancef |
Antibiotic |
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Rocephin |
Antibiotic |
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Zofran |
Anti-emetic, used for nausea/vomiting. |
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Levaquin |
Antibiotic |
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Acetaminophen |
Pain reliever, fever reducer |
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Morphine |
Narcotic pain medication |
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Cephalexin |
Antibiotic |
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Keflex |
Antibiotic |
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Toradol |
NSAID, pain reliever |
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Vicodin |
Narcotic pain reliever |
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Decadron |
Steroid |
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Solumedrol |
Steroid |
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Benadryl |
Antihistamine |
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Plavix |
Anticoagulant (blood thinner) |
