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Beth Peters
Medical Terminology Module 1 Jan 5 2017
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01/05/2017

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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician that is specialized in lung conditions and diseases. Classified as an internal medicine sub-specialty.
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Cardiologist
Definition
Heart doctor. The suffix - ologist is a doctor that studies a specific area.
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Antibiotics
Definition
A medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram, also called ECG. Noninvasive procedure that measures electrical activity all over the heart
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Diabetic
Definition
A metabolic disease in which the bodies inability to produce any or enough insulin causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood
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NAS diet
Definition
is a balanced diet that includes grains, fruits, dairy, meats and vegetables but they must be lower sodium choices.
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Cognitive skills
Definition
Umbrella term for learning skills. The ability to process information, reason,remember, relate.
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Standing orders
Definition
Prewitten medication order and specific instructions from a doctor for a Nurse to administer to a person in clearly defined circumstances.
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Immunization
Definition
also called inoculation. A creation of immunity against a particular disease. A treatment of an organism for the purpose of making it immune to a particular pathogens.
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OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy.Therapy based activities that help recover or develop skills needed for daily life.
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BP
Definition
Blood pressure. The pressure of blood against the inner walls of the blood vessels
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Hematologist
Definition
A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the blood and blood-forming organs
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PO
Definition
Abbreviation for medicine taken orally (by mouth)
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Pleural effusion
Definition
A build up of fluid in the pleural space. an area between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and the chest cavity.
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Delirium
Definition
A sudden state of sever confusion and rapid changes in brain function.
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Dementia
Definition
A general term for a decline in mental ability, sever enough to to interfere with daily life- Alzheimer's is the most common
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure. The heart is unable to maintain adequate circulation of blood.
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ADL
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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TID
Definition
3 times a day
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