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t.i.d.

Abbreviation for three times a day.

TRICARE

Program under which retired military, their dependents, or active military personnel may receive care.

eczema

An inflammation of the skin causing itching and possibly accompanied by scaling or blisters.

tachycardia

A condition of having a rapid pulse.

sickle cell anemia

A congenital anemia occurring primarily among Black or African Americans; about one in ten carry the abnormal gene.

glaucoma

A condition of excessive intraocular pressure resulting in atrophy of the optic nerve.

206

The approximate number of bones in the adult human body.

Q.H.

Abbreviation for every hour.

lithotomy

Position for a patient preparing for a vaginal examination.

Medicare

Type of insurance that covers most individuals aged 65 and older.

occult

Means hidden.

itemized statement

A listing of specific services rendered and fees charged.

gallbladder

Small sac attached to the underside of the liver that stores bile.

relapse

Refers to a recurrence of symptoms.

leuko

Word part meaning white.

pathologist

One who studies disease.

atriomegaly

Refers to enlargement of the atria of the heart.

only on the orders of the physician

Condition under which a medical assistant may give an injection.

albino

Persons incapable of forming melanin.

femur

The longest bone in the body.

capillary

The smallest blood vessel.

osteoporosis

A metabolic bone disorder that affects primarily postmenopausal women, characterized by the loss of calcium and phosphate from the bone.

37.0°C

Equivalent of normal oral temperature 98.6°F in Celsius.

have the patient put her head between her knees and hold smelling salts under her nose

If a patient begins to faint during a venipuncture procedure you should:

10X

When focusing the microscope, one should always begin with which objective?

slander

Incorrect information given that may injure another's reputation.

epilepsy

A seizure disorder affecting 1-2 percent of the population associated with electrical impulses from neurons.

Medicaid

Program that provides health coverage for persons unable to pay for medical care.

deep

Opposite of superficial.

is applied over the stockinette

Method for applying a cast.

cerebellitis

Medical term for inflammation of the cerebellum.

a minor for their younger sister

Who cannot legally act as an agent for another patient.

poikilocytosis

Variation in the shape of red blood cells.

heart attack

Another name for myocardial infarction.

every year / annually

Frequency at which a physician's narcotic license is renewed.

thoracotomy

Incision into the chest wall.

group coverage

Insurance contract written for a company for its employees.

citrus fruits

Good sources of Vitamin C.

pour water over the victims face

An unacceptable procedure for a fainting victim.

Q2H

Abbreviation for every two hours.

clockwise

Direction in which the valve is turned to inflate a blood pressure cuff.

diarrhea

A condition characterized by frequent liquid or loose stools.

antacid

Drug agents that neutralize hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

is a visible swelling of the thyroid gland

Definition of goiter.

a and c

Correct procedure when using a lavender top vacutainer tube for venipuncture.

keep both eyes open, but cover one eye

Proper technique during Snellen's eye chart examination.

forceps

Type of instrument known as hemostats.

intramuscular

Type of injection referred to as z-tract given in the gluteal muscle.

pituitary gland

Master gland of the human body.

hypertension

High blood pressure.

rhinoscope

Instrument to view the inside of the nose.

embryo

The term for an unborn child during the first 2 months.

bone

Meaning of the root 'osteo'.

maxillary

Facial bones that compose the massive upper jawbones.

80 percent

Percent of costs covered by Medicare.

January 31st

Latest date an employer may provide the W2 form.

5

Number of schedules under the Controlled Substances Act.

private health insurance

US healthcare system reliance.

sedative

Mild hypnotic drug that is relaxing but doesn't necessarily produce sleep.

oplasty

Suffix meaning plastic repair.

renal failure

A critical illness resulting in the sudden cessation of kidney function.

efferent

Term referring to conducting away.

mandible

Facial bone that composes the lower jaw.

epistaxis

Medical term for a nosebleed.

is used to identify past due accounts for collection

Purpose of aging accounts receivable.

allergy testing

Common reason for administering intradermal injections.

consult a dictionary

What to do when encountering a baffling term.

PA and lateral

Most common positions for chest x-ray.

Food and Drug Administration

Agency responsible for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical use.

epidermis

Outer most cellular layer of skin.

prediction of outcomes

Meaning of the term prognosis.

cataracts

Condition characterized by a gradual cloudiness of the lens, most common in older adults.

all of the choices

Triggers that may precipitate individual attacks of asthma.

O

The most common combining form.

tendonitis

Inflamed condition of the tendon and tendon muscles.

face down

Position of a patient who is in the prone position.

monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides

The three main groups of carbohydrates.

hydrochloric acid

Substance provided by the stomach necessary for digestion.

diabetes mellitus

Chronic disease of insulin deficiency or resistance.

is the clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood

Definition of serum.

nuclear

Branch of medicine using radionuclides in diagnosis and treatment.

meningitis

Inflammation of the meninges of the brain and spinal cord typically caused by bacterial infection.

frontal

Bone that forms the forehead and bony sockets for the eyes.

lipids

Another term for fats.

hemactyometer

A counting chamber utilized in manual microscopic methods.

gyneco

Combining form for woman.

lead

Substance used to prevent x-ray exposure.

large

Meaning of the word part 'megalo'.

all of the choices

What must be checked to establish eligibility for Medicaid.

beginning

What a prefix is in relation to a word.

clavicle

The collar bone connecting breastbone to each shoulder.

lying flat on their back with palms face up

Supine position of a patient.

associated with red raised, pruritic, scaling areas on cheeks, scalp, and diaper area

Characteristics of infantile eczema.

lubricant, glove, and a vaginal speculum

Items included in the tray for pelvic examination.

watching the patient's chest rise and fall while appearing to take the pulse

Best way to check a patient's respiratory rate.

antidote

Agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug.

brainstem

Subdivision of the brain consisting of the medulla, pons, and midbrain.

hydrotherapy

Application of water in the treatment of disease.

U.S. Military

Group that sponsors TRICARE formerly known as CHAMPUS.

sonogram or echogram

Technique using high frequency inaudible sound waves that bounce off body tissues.