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120 Cards in this Set
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Andro- |
Male |
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Bronch-. Bronchi- |
Bronchus |
Bronchial airway |
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Cardi- or Cardio- |
Heart |
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-cardium |
Heart tissue |
Pericardium |
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Derm- |
Skin |
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Gastro |
Stomach |
Gastroenteritis |
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Gyn- , Gyne, gyno, gyneco- |
Woman |
Gynecologist |
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Hem- hema- hemat- hemato- |
Blood |
Hematocrit level |
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Hepat- Hepato- |
Liver |
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Nephro- Nephr- |
Kidney |
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Ocul-. Oculuo |
Eye |
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Ophthalm- Ophthalmo- |
Eye |
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Osteo |
Bone |
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Oti- oto- |
Ear |
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Pneum- Pneuma- |
Air, lungs |
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Psych- Psyche- Psycho- |
Mind |
Physchologist |
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Pulmo- |
Lungs |
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Thrombo- Thromb- |
Bloodclot |
Deep vein thrombosis |
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Thyr- Thyro- |
Thyroid gland |
Hypothyroidism |
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Vasc- Vasco- Vaculo- |
Blood vessel |
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Anti- |
Against |
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Chemo- |
Chemical |
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Contra- |
Against, oppose |
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Ferri- Ferro- |
Iron |
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Hypno- |
Sleep |
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Intra- |
Within |
Intravenous |
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-lytic, -lysis, -lys |
Destruction, breakdown |
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-mimetic |
Mimicking, simulating |
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Pyro- Pyreto- |
Heat, fever |
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A- An- |
Without |
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Auto- |
Self |
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Carcin- Carcino- |
Cancer |
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-emia |
Substances in the blood |
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Hyper- |
Excessive, above normal |
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Hypo- |
Below normal |
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-itis |
Inflammation |
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-ology |
Study of |
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Peri- |
Around, surrounding |
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Photo- Phot- |
Light |
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Pre- |
Before |
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-rrhagia -rrhage, rrhea |
Discharge, flow |
Diarrhea |
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Therm- Thermo- |
Heat |
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A |
Before |
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p |
Post |
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C |
With |
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Ac |
Before meals |
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Cm |
With meals |
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pc |
After meals |
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am |
Morning |
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pm |
Evening |
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hs |
Bedtime |
Hour of sleep |
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HS |
Half Strength |
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Stat |
At once, now |
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d |
Day |
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H, hr |
Hour |
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aa |
Affected area |
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po |
By mouth |
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En |
Each nostril |
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Sl |
Sublingual |
Under the tongue |
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pr |
Per rectum, rectally |
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pv |
Per vagina, vaginally |
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IV |
Intravenous |
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IVPB |
Intravenous piggyback |
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IM |
Intramuscular |
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Sc, subQ, SQ |
Subcutaneous |
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au |
Both ears |
Hear audio |
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ad |
Right ear |
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as |
Left ear |
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ou |
Both eyes |
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od |
Right eye |
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os |
Left eye |
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IN |
Intranasal |
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Cap |
Capsule |
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Cr |
Cream |
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Sol |
Solution |
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Supp |
Suppository |
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Syr |
Syrup |
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Tab |
Tablet |
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Oin |
Ointment |
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Ung |
Ointment |
Unguentum |
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Dtd |
Dispense such doses |
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U |
Units |
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IU |
International units |
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g |
Grams |
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Mcg |
Micrograms |
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mg |
Milligrams |
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kg |
Kilogram |
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Oz |
Ounces |
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Gtts |
Drops |
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L or l |
Liter |
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ml |
Milliliter |
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cc |
Cubic centimeter, milliliter |
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Tbsp |
Tablespoon |
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Tsp |
Teaspoon |
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APAP |
Acetaminophen |
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ASA |
Asprin |
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Fe |
Iron |
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K |
Potassium |
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Na |
Sodium |
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Hcl |
Hydrochloride |
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MSO4 (small 4) |
Morphine sulfate |
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MgSO4 |
Magnesium sulfate |
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ZnSO4 |
Zinc sulfate |
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PEN, PCN |
Pennicillin |
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TCN |
Tetracycline |
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TMP/SMX |
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole |
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IV vanc |
IV vancomycin |
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HCTZ, HCT |
Hydrochlorothiazide |
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NTG |
Nitroglycerin |
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D5W |
Dextrose % in water |
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LR |
Lactated Ringer's |
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NS |
Normal Saline |
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BP |
Blood pressure |
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HBP |
High blood pressure |
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HA |
Headache |
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N/V |
Nausea and vomiting |
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P, PA |
Pain |
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NKDA |
No known drug allergies |
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SOLER |
S-squarely face patient O-open posture L- lean towards patient E- Eye contact and expression R- relax |
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Openness |
Listen Acknowledge Wonder Recognize Question Reflect |
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