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Claudication
Cramps in the calves caused by poor circulation
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Endocarditis
Inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves from lesions
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Nitrates
Vasodialtor drugs that relievs angina
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Angina Pectoris
Chest pain, followed by SOB
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TMR
- Transmyocardial revascularation
- Relieving angina pain with a laser
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Bronchitis
Inflammation of the Bronchi
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Antihistamines
Block histamine receptors to manage allergies
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Pulmonary Function Test
Procedure to check if o2 and co2 are being exchanged correctly
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Sweat Test
- Evaluation of sodium and chloride concentration in sweat
- Check for cystis fibrous
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ABG
- Arterial Blood Gas
- Blood test that checks the amount of o2 and co2 in blood
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Pulmonary edema
- Accumulation of fluid in the lungs
- Present with CHF
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Tuberculosis
Chronic infectious disease caused by an acid-fast bacillus
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Influenza
- Flu- acute infections disease of the respirtory tract
- Avian Flu
- Type A influenza virus
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Ceberal Antiogram
xray of the ceberal arteries/interal cartouds when medium is injected
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Paraplegia
Paralysis of the lower limbs and trunk
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Cerebrovascular accident
ischemia of ceberal tissue due to occulsion/thrombus/embolus/hemorrhage/stroke
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Epilepsy
Disorder characterized by seizures/sensory disturbances/behavior/loss of consciousness
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Shingles
- Acute infection caused by the lalent varicella zoster virus
- Chicken Pox
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Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
- Lou Gehrig Disease
- Degentrative, fatal disease
- Muscle weakness and atrophy
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Syncope
Fainting, loss of consciouness
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Concussion
Head injury characterized by loss of consciouness/amnesia/seizures/changes in mental status
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Myelomeningocele
Birth defect where backbone/spinal canal doesnt close after birth
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Romberg Signs
When eyes are closed, loss of proprioceptive control/unsteadiness
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Paresthesias
Feeling of prickling, burning, or numbness
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Ipsilateral
Pretaining to the same side
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Languages that medical terms come from?
Greek and Latin
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Dys-
Abnormal nourishment
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Gastritis
Acute/chronic inflammation of stomach
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Cystoscopy
Visual exam of the urinary bladder with a cystoscope
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Biopsy
Removal of a piece of tissue for microscopic study
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Tachycardia
Rapid heart beat, more than 100 bpm
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MI
- Myocardial Infarction
- Heart attach, death of cardiac tissue, by block arteries
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MIDCAB
- Minimally Invasive Direct Cornory Artery Bypass
- Procedure done while heart is still beating
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CHF
- Congential Heart Failure
- Inability if heart to pump blood effiecently, overload
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Cardiac Pacemaker
Device that helps the heart beat in regular rythem
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Cardiac Enzyme Test
Blood test to check amounts of enzymes released during a MI
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Echocardiography
Ultrasonic waves directed through heart to study structure and motion
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Diuretics
Drugs used in treatment of hypertension and CHF
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Arteriosclerosis
Arterial walls thicken, loose elaciticity, w/o presence of athromas
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Supine Position
Laying on one's back
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Contralateral
Pretaining to the oppisite side
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Sinistrocardia
Displacement of the heart to the left
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Bilateral
Pretaining to two sides
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Gastroscopy
Use of an endoscope to exam stomach
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Muscular Dystrophy
Disorder characterized by inherited progessive aptrophy of sketal muscle
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Syndactyly
- Condition of joining of toes and fingers
- Webbed
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Talipes
- Clubfoot
- Abnormal twisting of foot
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Colles
Fracture at the distal end of the radius at the epiphysis
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Dyphagia
Difficulty swallowing
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Palatoplasty
Repair of cleft palate
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Proctodynia
Pain in the ASS
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Choledochotomy
Incision in the bile duct
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Hematochezia
Blood in the stool
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Leukoplakia
White patched in the oral cavity
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Achalasia
Impairment of the esophageal peristalsis along with the LES cant relax
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Peptic Ulcer Disease
Erosion of the protective muscous lining of the stomach/duodenum
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Chrohns Disease
Inflammation of the ileum of the colon
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Intussusception
Inward telescoping of the intestines
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Polyp
Benign growth that may occur in the intestines
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Manometry
Test of the motor function of the esophagus
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Cholecystography
Exam of the gallbladder functions with the use of dye
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Stool Guaiac
Fecal exam to check for blood
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Albuminuria
- Proteinuria
- Albumin/protein in the urine
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Hematuria
Blood in the urine
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Urinary Incontinence
Inability to hold urine
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Edema
Accumulation of fluid in the tissues, resulting of kidney failure, CHF
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Polydipsia
Condition of excessive thirst, accompanied by polyuria
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UTI
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Infection anywhere in the urinary system
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Polycystic Kidney Disease
Inherited disease charaterized by enlarged kidneys
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Nephroptosis
Prolapse or sagging of the kidney
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Nephrosclerosis
Reneal sclerosis, hardening of the arteries of the kideny
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Cystocele
Herination of the urinary bladder
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Hydronephrosis
Dilation of the renal pelvis and calcies on the kidneys
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Dialysis Procedures
- CAPD - Continous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
- Indwelling cathader
- HD - Hemodialysis
- Shunting blood with a machine
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Renal Hypertension
High blood pressure secondary to kidney disease
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Urethral Stricture
Urtheral stenosis, narrowing of th urethera
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Vesicouretreal Reflux
Abnormal backflow of urine from the bladder to the urter
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Bilirubin on the UA
Presence may indicate liver disease or biliary obstruction
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BUN
- Blood Urea Nitrogen
- Blood test that measure the amount of nitrogenous waste in the circulatory system
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ORIF
Open Reduction Interal Fixation
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TKR
- Total Knee Replacment
- Replacement of the entire knee joint
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DEXA
- Dual Energy X Ray
- Measures the density of bones
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Fibromyalgia
Disorder characterized by musclosketal pain/fatigue/muscle stiffness and spasms/sleep disturbances
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Scoliosis
Lateral S curve of the spine, causes height loss
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Osteoarthritis
- Joint Disease
- Wear and tear on the joints
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CTS
- Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
- Compression injury of the median nerve at the wrist
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Ostomalacia
Softening of the bone caused by loss of minerals (adults)
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Osteoporosis
Loss of bone mass, bones fragile at risk for fractures
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Inflammatory Joint Disease
- Autoimmune
- Younger population
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Rickets
Softening of bone caused by loss of minerals (kids)
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Bronchus
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Diaphragm
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Medianstinum
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