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53 Cards in this Set
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Vaginectomy
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surgical procedure to remove all or part of the vagina. it is usually used as a treatment for vaginal cancer. Also used as some part of female-to-male sex reassignment.
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candida albicans
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diploid fungus that often occurs as a result of antibiotic therapy
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monilial vaginitis
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soreness, swelling, redness of the vagina and vulva often times occurs as a result of antibiotic.
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chrones disease
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chronic inflammatory condition of the GI Tract
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meningitis
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inflammation of the membrane that covers the spinal column and brain
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croup
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viral inflammation of the larynx and trachea, can cause edema
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amenorrhea
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absence of menstrual period
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dysmenorrhea
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pain associated with menstrual period
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metrorrhagia
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bleeding between menstrual periods
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APGAR Test
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test that measures infants appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration
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pediculosis
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lice
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impetigo
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contagious skin infection that usually produces blisters or sores on face
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colposcopy
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examination of the cervix to detect abnormal cells
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colonoscopy
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examination of the entire large intestine
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lochia
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vaginal discharge after giving birth, containing blood and mucus
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salpingo-oophorectomy
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surgical removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries
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carbuncle
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abscess larger than a boil, from the staph family
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furuncle
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"boil" is a bacterial of fungal infection of the hair follicle
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gravitity
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women's number of times pregnant
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parity
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women's number of pregnancies that resulted in live birth
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Parkinson's disease
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neurological disorder that will cause gradual decrease in motor control
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glaucoma
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caused by intraocular pressure and can lead to visual impairment
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dementia
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affects personality, cognitive functions and memory
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angina pectoris
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chest pain caused by lack of oxygen
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cataracts
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clouding of the lens of the eye
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cognitive heart failure
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the heart is unable to pump blood to the body tissue
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rheumatoid arthritis
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chronic autoimmune disorder causes inflammation of joints
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osteoporosis
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bones become weak due to age
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macular degeneration
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incurable disease that destroys the central portion of the retina
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hiatal hernia
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portion of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm
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cholecystits
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inflammation of gallbladder
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what are the 3 stages of labor?
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dilation, birth, delivery of placenta
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what in an EEG?
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electroencephalography, test to diagnose seizures and tumors
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until what age are routine head circumference measurements taken?
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36 months
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how are hep A, B and C transmitted?
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hep A- fecal matter hep B&C- blood and body fluids |
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what would gravida/para be for a women who has had one pregnancy resulting in twins?
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G1 P2
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what duties will an MA perform during a routine prenatal visit?
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blood pressure, urine sample, weight
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what is the difference between a conventional pap smear and a thin pap smear?
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thin pap smear is more accurate, sample is placed in a liquid
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until what age should the vastus lateralis be used for IM injections
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2 years old
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what is the normal pulse rate range for children 3 months to 2 years of age?
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80-150
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when obtaining a temperature from a child, what is the least accurate method for obtaining temperature?
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axillary
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for children 2 years old and younger what is preferred site for checking pulse?
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apical
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ear infections usually affect what part of the ear?
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the middle ear
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what are the 2 most common signs of testicular cancer?
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lumps or hard masses/ discomfort
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how is an infant urine sample obtained?
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placing urine bag on inside of diaper
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an abnormal ultrasound will look at what structures of the body?
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liver, gallbladder, pancrease
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what age range is testicular cancer most seen?
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20-35 years
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women who have Rh negative blood will need what type of injection during pregnancy?
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RhoGram
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what are the typical warning signs of ovarian cancer?
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abnormal pressure, bloating, pelvic discomfort
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HPV increases a womens risk of what disease?
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cervical cancer
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what is the lay term for spontaneous abortion?
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miscarriage
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what changes may occur to the integumentary system in older adults?
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thinning hair, decreased sensitivity to heat/cold and skin cancer
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what condition would require a tympanostomy?
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chronic otitis media in children
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