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| The physician who specializes in the branch of medicine that includes blood cells, blood-clotting mechanisms, bone marrow, and lymph nodes. Pg.270. |
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| Physician who specializes in treatment of disorders of respiratory systems. Pg.176. |
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| Any abnormal fluid in the pleural cavity, the space between the visceral and parietal pleura. pg.178. |
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| Anemia is a deficiency of erythrocytes or hemoglobin in the blood. It is not a disease but a symptom of other illnesses. Pg. 268. |
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| An ophthalmic exam of the fundus of the eye |
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Series of tests that includes hemoglobin; hematocrit; red and white
blood cell counts, platelet count; and differential (diff) count; also called
hemogram
CBC is a broad screening test for anemias, coagulation disorders, and
infections. Pg. 634. |
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| Activities of Daily Living. Pg. 634. |
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| A broad term that refers to cognitive deficit, including memory impairment. Pg. 515. |
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| Resident Assessment Protocol according to Jane Dare's chart. |
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Infusion of blood or blood products from one person (donor) to another
person (recipient).
Transfusion is usually preformed as a life-saving maneuver when there is
serious blood loss or for treatment of severe anemias. Pg. 279 |
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| An abnormal accumulation of fluids in the intercellular spaces of the body. Pg. 273. |
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| Any inflammatory disease of the lungs. Pg. 179. |
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| Medicine used to destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria by disrupting their membranes or one or more of their metabolic processes. Pg. 192. |
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| Refers to the area of vertebrae known as sacrum. Pg. 209. |
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| An abbreviation for central nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord. Pg.498. |
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| An abbreviation for shortness of breath. Pg.638. |
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| A mood disorder associated with sadness, despair, discouragement, and feelings of low self-esteem, guilt, and withdrawal. Pg.514. |
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