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STNA Ohio Study Guide
1. itis: inflammation of
2. hyper: too much
3. hypo: too little/too low
4. poly: many
5. pnea: breathing
6. dys: malfunction
7. phagia: swallowing
8. phasia: speaking
9. arthritis: joint inflammation
10. hyperglycemia: high blood sugar
11. polyuria: many urinations
12. dyspnea: difficulty breathing
13. edema: swelling
14. hypertension (HT/HTN): high blood pressure
15. tachycardia: fast heart rate
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16. bradycardia: slow heart rate
17. ambulation: walking
18. geriatrics: dealing with the elderly
19. gerontology: studying of the elderly
20. ADL: activities of daily life
21. DNR: do not recussitate
22. I&O: intake and output
23. BM: bowel movement
24. U/A: urinalysis
25. po: by mouth
26. NPO: nothing by mouth
27. CVA: cerebrovascular accident
28. COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
29. flexion: reducing distance/bending a joint
30. extension: increasing distance/reaching out
31. adduction: towards midline
32. abduction: away from midline
33. qd: every day
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34. bid: twice a day
35. tid: 3x a day
36. qid: 4x a day
37. VS: vital signs
38. c/o: complains of
39. s/p: after
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