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Certification Study Guide

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Term
Definition
aa   Of each  
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ab-   away from  
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Abdominal cavity   Contains the major organs of digestion  
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Abduction   Motion away from the midline of the body  
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Abnormal condition, disease   -ago, -esis, -ia, -iasis, -ion, -ism, -osis  
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Abuse   Misuse, excessive or improper use  
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ac   Before meals  
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Acetabulum   Hip socket, is the large circular cavity in each side of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint  
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Acronym   A word formed from the initial letter of the major parts of a compound  
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ADL (Activities of Daily Living)   Activities usually performed during a typical day that involve caring for oneself, such as eating and brushing teeth  
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Acute   Condition has a rapid onset, severe course, short duration  
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ad-   Toward or in the direction of  
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AD   Right ear  
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Adduction   Motion toward the midline of the body  
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Aden/o   Gland  
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Adip/o   Fat  
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Adipose tissue   Also known as fat, provides protective padding, insulation, and support  
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ad lib   As desired  
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Administer, administering   To give medication  
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Adult stem cells   Also known as Somatic Stem Cells, are undifferentiated cells found among differentiated cells in a tissue or organ  
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Aerosolyzed   Dispensed by means of a mist  
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Airborne transmission   Occurs through contact with contaminated respiratory droplets spread by a cough or sneeze  
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-algia   Pain and suffering  
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Allergist   Specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of altered immunologic reactivity, such as allergic reactions  
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Allergy   Acquired hypersensitivity to a substance that does not normally cause a reaction  
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Allogenic   Originating within another  
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AM, am, A.M.   Morning  
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Ambulation   Ability to walk  
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Amniocentesis   Surgical puncture of the amniotic sac to remove fluid for laboratory analysis  
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Amniotomy   Artificial rupture of the amniotic sac  
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amp   Ampule  
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Amplified   Made larger or enlarged  
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Amplitude   Amount, extent, size, abundance, or fullness  
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amt   Amount  
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Analgesics   Pain reliever  
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Anaphylaxis   A serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death. It typically causes a number of symptoms including an itchy rash, throat swelling, and low blood pressure. Common causes include insect bites/stings, foods, and medications.  
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Anaplasia   Abnormal tissue formation, a change in the structure of cells and their orientation to each other  
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ana-   Backward  
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Anatomy   The study of the structures of the body  
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Andropause   Midlife changes in males  
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Anesthesia   Loss of feeling or sensation  
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Angiogram   Series of x-Rays of a blood vessel after injection of a radiopaque substance  
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Anhidrosis   Lacking sweat  
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Ankyl/o   Crooked, bent, stiff  
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Ankylosing   The progressive stiffening of a joint or joints  
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Ankylosing Spondylitis   A form of Rheumatoid Arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae  
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Sims' (lateral)   Patient lie on the left side, the left arm and shoulder may be drawn back behind the body, the left knee is slightly flexed to support the body, and the right knee is flexed sharply (a small pillow may under head or between and/or legs  
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Prone   The patient lie face down on the table with head turned to the side, arms may be placed above the head or along the side of the body  
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Trendelenburg   Patient lower head and elevating legs, Used for 2 reasons; 1. To aid person in shock, 2. To make visibility and maneuverability easier during abdominal or pelvic surgery  
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Proctologic   Pt undress from waist down and kneel on knee board of table, pt bends at the hips and rests the chest on table. The head is supported by head board. Table is turned to elevate the buttocks (requires specific exam table)  
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Knee-chest   Pt kneel on the exam table with buttocks elevated, back straight, chest resting on table  
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Fowler's   Pt sit in a position with the back of the exam table raised to either 45 degrees (semi), or 90 degrees (high). Legs rest flat on the table  
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Lithotomy   Pt lie on back, with buttocks as close to bottom edge of table as possible, feet are placed in stirrups attached to foot of the table  
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Dorsal Recumbent   Pt lie on their back face up, legs separated, knees flexed with feet flat on the table  
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Supine   Lying flat facing up  
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The CMS-1500   Form used by non-institutional providers and suppliers to bill Medicare Part B covered services  
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CPT codes   Codes that modifiers can be added to, to indicate that a procedure or service has been altered  
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Anoxia   The absence of oxygen from the body's gases, blood, or tissues  
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Antacids   Treatment of gastric hyperacidity.. Reduce stomach acid  
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Anterior   Situated in the front  
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Anthracosis   Black lung disease  
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Antiarrhythmic   Medication that controls irregularities of the heartbeat  
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Antibodies   Specific chemical produced by B Cells of the immune system in response to an antigen  
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Antibiotics   Treatment of bacterial invasions and infections  
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Anticoagulants   Prevents blood clotting, prevention of clot formation  
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Anticonvulsants   Prevents seizures, reduces excessive stimulation of the brain (Tx of epilepsy and other neurological disorders)  
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Antiemetics   Prevents and relieves nausea and vomiting  
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Antihistamines   Relief of allergies; prevention of gastric ulcers  
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Antihypertensives   Reduces and controls blood pressure  
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Antiinflammatories   Tx of arthritis and other inflammatory disorders including asthma and allergic rhinitis. Usually txt muscle & bone  
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Antipyretics   Reduces fever  
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Antitussives   Temporarily suppresses a nonproductive cough  
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A & P   Anatomy and Physiology  
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Aplasia   Incomplete tissue formation, the defective development, or the congenital absence, of an organ or tissue  
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Apnea   Cessation or absence of normal spontaneous breathing  
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Appendicular Skeleton   Protects the organs of; digestion, excretion, reproduction.. Also controls movement, consists of 126 bones organized into; upper extremities; shoulders, arms, wrist, hands, lower extremities; hips, thighs, legs, ankles, feet  
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aq   Aqueous (of, like, or containing water: watery)  
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Arrhythmia   Deviation from the normal pattern or rhythm of the heartbeat  
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Arteri/o   Artery  
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Arteries   Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart  
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Arteriosclerosis   The normal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries  
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Arthr/o   Joint  
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Artifacts   Additional electrical activity, abnormalities on the tracing not caused by the heart  
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AS   Left ear  
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Asepsis   Protecting against infection caused by pathogenic microorganism  
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Ataxia   Defective muscular coordination, primarily seen when attempting voluntary muscular movements  
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Ather/o   Plaque or fatty substance  
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Atresia   Describes the congenital absence of a normal body opening or the failure of a structure to be tubular  
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Atria (atrium)   Two upper chambers of the heart  
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AU   Both ears  
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Augment   To add or increase  
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Augmented   Enlarged  
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Autologous   Originating within an individual  
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Avascularization   Expulsions of blood from tissues leaves the tissues with no blood supply  
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AV Node (Atrioventricular Node)   Located on the septal wall between the right atrium and right ventricle, holds the impulse for a fraction of a second to prevent inappropriately high atrial rates also to permit blood to empty from the atria through the tricuspid and mitral valves  
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Axial Skeleton   Protects major organs of; nervous system, respiratory system, circulatory system; consists of 80 bones organized into 5 parts; skull, middle ear, hyoid bone, rib cage, vertebral column  
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Bandage   Nonsterile gauze or other material applied over a sterile dressing to protect and immobilize  
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Baseline   Flat horizontal line that separates the various waves of the ECG cycle  
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Benign   Not life threatening  
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bid   Twice a day  
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Bilateral   Relating to or having two sides  
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Bipolar   Having two poles or processes  
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Melan/o   Black  
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Bloodborne Pathogen   Microorganism capable of causing disease found in blood or components of blood  
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Bloodborne Transmission   The spread of a disease through contact with blood or other body fluids that are contaminated with blood  
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Body Cavities   2major cavities; Doral Cavity,,,, Ventral Cavity  
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Body Mechanics   Practice of using certain key muscle groups together with correct body alignment to avoid injury when lifting or moving heavy or awkward objects  
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Body Planes   The imaginary vertical and horizontal lines used to divide the body into sections for descriptive purposes  
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Vertical Planes   Up down, right angle to the horizon  
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Horizontal Planes   Flat crosswise plane, such as the horizon  
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Body Surface Area (BSA)    
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Oss/e, Oss/i, Oste/o, Ost/o   Bones; act as the framework for the body, protect the internal organs, and store the mineral calcium  
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Myel/o   Bone Marrow; red bone marrow, yellow bone marrow  
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Red Bone Marrow   Forms red blood cells  
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Yellow Bone Marrow   Stores fat  
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