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NUR 324 Week 3 Vocab.
University of Alabama NUR 324 Week 3 Vocab.
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Undergraduate 3
09/02/2007
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exophthalmos
 Definition
abnormal protrusion of eyeball
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expectoration
 Definition
expulsin of phlegm or mucous from throat or lungs
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fetid
 Definition
foul in odor
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flatulence
 Definition
distention caused by gas
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Fowler's position
 Definition
head elevated, knees may or may not be flexed
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furuncle
 Definition
boil
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hallucination
 Definition
sensory stimulation without external stimuli
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hematemesis
 Definition
blood in vomitus
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hemiparesis
 Definition
incomplete paralysis affecting on side of the body
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hemiplegia
 Definition
paralysis of one side of body
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hemoptysis
 Definition
expectoration of blood
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hyperopia
 Definition
farsightedness
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hyperpnea
 Definition
rapid breathing
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hypertonic
 Definition
having greater osmotic pressure than blood
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hypoxia
 Definition
deficient oxygen in tissues
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iatrogenic
 Definition
secondary condition arises from treatment or primary condition
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incontinent
 Definition
no control over urination and/or feces
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inspection
 Definition
exam by observation
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isotonic
 Definition
having same osmotic pressure as that of blood
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jaundiced
 Definition
yellow in color
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kyphosis
 Definition
hump back
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lacerated
 Definition
torn skin
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lochia
 Definition
drainage from vagina (after delivery)
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lordosis
 Definition
sway back
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macule
 Definition
discolored flat spot or patch on skin
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manipulation
 Definition
exam by handling
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menorrhagia
 Definition
exessive bleeding at the time of menstural period
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metrorrhagia
 Definition
bleeding from uterus; other than menses
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mecopurulent
 Definition
contains musuc and pus
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myopia
 Definition
nearsightedness
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nausea
 Definition
desire to vomit
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nevus
 Definition
pigmeted lesion, birthmark
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nocturia
 Definition
frequent voiding at night
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obese
 Definition
overweight
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objective symptoms
 Definition
observed by someone other than patient
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oliguaria
 Definition
scantiness of urine
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orthopnea
 Definition
breathing difficulty when lying down
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palliative
 Definition
offering temporary relief
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palpation
 Definition
exam by touching
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papule
 Definition
pimple
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paroxysm
 Definition
sudden temporary attack or seizure
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paraplegia
 Definition
paralysis of the legs
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pediculi
 Definition
lice
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percussion
 Definition
exam by striking
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petechiae
 Definition
small red spots on skin
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polyuria
 Definition
increased amounts of urine
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projectile
 Definition
forcibly ejected to some distance
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pronation
 Definition
turn downward
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prophylactic
 Definition
preventive
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proximal
 Definition
nearest to center or point of reference
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pruritus
 Definition
itching
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Digoxin Level Description
 Definition
Measures blood level of the cardiac glycoside Dioxin used to treat heart failure and tachycardia
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Digoxin Normal Values
 Definition
0.8 - 2.0 ng/mL
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Digoxin Normal Values
 Definition
0.8 - 2.0 ng/mL
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Increased Digoxin Level
 Definition
Digitalis toxicity
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Decreased Digoxin Level
 Definition
Blood level of drug not therapeutic
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Phenytoin Level Description
 Definition
Measures blood concentration of the anti-seizure medication Phenytoin (Dilantin)
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Normal Phenytoin Level
 Definition
10-20 micrograms/mL
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Increased Phenytoin Level
 Definition
Phenytoin toxicity
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Decreased Phenytoin Level
 Definition
Seizure activity
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