Aapc: Chapter 20- Medicine

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allergy

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hypersensitivity

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artery

Back 2

vessel carrying blood from the heart to the tissues

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autonomic

Back 3

involuntary

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biofeedback

Back 4

development of a person’s ability to control his or her autonomic nervous system

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bipolar disorder

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disorder in which mood swings from euphoria to depression

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catheterization

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to insert a catheter into a body structure

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chemotherapy

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killing of cancer cells by administering antineoplastic agents

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chiropractic

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treatment predominately by manipulation of spinal & musculoskeletal structures

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cognitive

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thoughts or thinking process

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comorbidity

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presence of two or more illnesses at the same time

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compulsion

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repetitive behavior with ritualistic characteristics

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debridement

Back 12

removal of damaged tissue to promote healing

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decompensation

Back 13

deterioration; exacerbation of an illness or condition

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desensitize

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lessen sensitivity by administering the specific antigen in low doses

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dialysis

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removal of toxins from the blood by diffusing over a membrane or filter in patients with renal failure

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disorientation

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confusion

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Doppler study

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use of an ultrasonic probe to determine blood flow

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enteral nutrition

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nutrients for patients with impaired ability to chew/swallow or ingest food, typically delivered by gastric or nasogastric tube

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extracranial

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outside the skull

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extraspinal

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outside the spine

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gait training

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method of restoration of balance, extremity swings, stance

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gastroenterology

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study of the stomach, intestine, esophagus, liver, gallbladder, & pancreas

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genetics

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study of hereditary factors

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grandiosity

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unrealistic concept of self importance

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hallucination

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false sense of perception

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home care

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prescribed medical care provided in a patient’s home

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hydration

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to replenish fluids

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immune globulin

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antibodies derived from blood plasma providing short term protection against certain infections

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infusion

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a therapeutic agent introduced into the body by a vein

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injection

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a fluid introduced into tissue, cavity, or vessel, usually by needle

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loosening of association

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frequent change of subject, often with minimal relationship

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manipulation

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thrusting movement to achieve realignment of joints or spine

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modality

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a therapeutic agent

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neuropsychology

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study & treatment of psychiatric & neurological disorders

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on call

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medical personnel with special training & skills available to provider services when summoned

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orientation

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awareness

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orthotic

Back 37

a custom made mechanical appliance used in orthopedics

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panic attack

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intense anxiety, often feels like a loss of control

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parenteral nutrition

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nutrients delivered intravenously to patients who are postoperative, in shock, or otherwise unresponsive

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prosthetic

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an artificial body part

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psychology

Back 41

study of behavior, thoughts, feelings

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psychotherapy

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method of treating mental disorders; may involve education, pharmacology, suggestion, & psychoanalysis

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range of motion

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natural movement

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reflux

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to flow backward

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rehabilitation

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effort to restore to optimal function

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short term memory

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ability to recall information for a very brief period

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therapeutic

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to promote healing

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toxoids

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substance no longer toxic, but capable of forming antibodies

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vaccine

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preparation (bacteria or virus) of nonpathogenic material but can induce immunity to prevent disease

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vein

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vessel that carries blood to the heart

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venom

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a poison transmitted by bites or stings

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antibodies

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the body’s immune system produces these when antigens are introduced

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antigens

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foreign substances introduced to the body through a barrier breach

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interactive complexity

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an add-on code reported for patients whose communication factors complicate the delivery of psychiatric services

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psychiatric somatotherapy

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biological treatment of a mental disorder

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narcosynthesis

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therapy rendered when the patient is under the influence of a drug such as a sedative or narcotic

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hemodialysis

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removal of toxins from the blood directly

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duplex scan

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ultrasonic scanning procedure confirming patterns & direction of blood flow

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immunotherapy

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based on the premise that low doses of the offending allergen will bind with IgC & produce blocking IgC antibodies

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allergenic

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extracts classified as bacterial, fungal, & viral

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bacterial

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extracts that include tuberculin, staphage lysate, & streptokinase

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fungal

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extracts that include blastomycin, coccidiaidin, hisoplasmin, candida, & trichophytin

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photo patch

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allergy tests performed to identify antigens causing contact dermatitis

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thoracentesis

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a procedure that allows the chemotherapy to be delivered into the pleural cavity

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diathermy

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deep dry heat with high frequency current to reduce paint & increase movement

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negative pressure therapy

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tissue removal by vacuum