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Includes Medical Abbreviations, Medical Specialties/ Services, Medical Terminology, and Anatomical Positions

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Aerophagia

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Swallowing air

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Alopecia

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Sudden increase in hair loss

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Anthropometric

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Used to asses the size, shape, and composition of the human body (BMI or growth chart)

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Chief Complaint (CC)

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The primary symptom that the patient states as the reason for seeking medical care

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Cirrhosis

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Chronic Liver Disease

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Cholecystectomy

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Removal of gallbladder

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Dysuria

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Painful or difficult urination

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Dextrocardia

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The heart points to the right side instead of the left

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Electronic Health Record (EHR)

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Electronic record of patients’ health related information and can be created, managed, and accessed from multiple health care organizations

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Hemostasis

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Promotes coagulation and stops bleeding

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Hypoglycemia

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Low blood sugar that can be helped by giving the patient orange juice

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Ischemia

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Restrction of oxygen-rich blood to a portion of the body

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Parathyroid Hormone

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Hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland that is important in bone growth

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Patient Centered Care

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Requires the inclusion of bth family and patient regarding the patient’s care

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Pericarditis

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Inflammation of the pericardium (surrounding lining of the heart)

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Equipment that protects the wearer from bodily injury or infection

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Petechiae

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Broken capillaries due to bleeding under the skin

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What is one reason that Petechiae might happen?

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Too tight of a tourniquet

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What is Parathyroid Hormone associated with?

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Regulation of calcium in the body

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Pyelonephritis

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Inflammation of the kidney which can cause pain in the lower and mid-back

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Retinopathy

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Disease of the retina that results in impairment or loss of vision and can be a complication of diabetes mellitus

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Vertigo

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Episodes of dizziness and a sensation of spinning with certain head movements

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What causes vertigo?

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Inner Ear DIsorder; Performing an ear irrigation on a patient

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SOAP Notes

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A format for communicating important patient info in a chart in an organized manner

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Subjective in SOAP Notes
Info the patient conveys
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Objective in SOAP Notes
Measurable info about the patient (vitals, diagnostic findings, etc.)
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Assessment in SOAP Notes
A detailed examination by the provider to determine health status
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Plan in SOAP Notes
A series of proposed interventions to improve health or treat disease
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Spirometry
Common office test used to access how well your lungs work by measuring how much air you inhale, exhale and how quickly exhale
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Syncope
Fainting, which can exhibit dizziness, lightheadedness, and ringing in ears
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Transition of Care
Refers to the coordination and continuity of health care during a movement of a patient from one hc setting to another or home
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ABG's
Arterial Blood Gases
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CBC
Complete Blood COunt
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CC
Chief Complaint
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Dys
Difficult, painful
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-ectomy
Surgical removal
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-itis
Inflammation
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Nephr/o
Kidneys
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-ology
Study of
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Ophth
Eye
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Oto
Ear
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PE
Physical Examination
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ROM
Range of Motion
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STI
Sexually Transmitted Infection
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UA
Urinalysis
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BP
Blood Pressure
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CXR
Chest X-ray
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Derm
Skin
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CABG
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
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I & O
Intake & Output
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K
Potassium
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NS
No Show
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O2
Oxygen
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OTC
Over the Counter
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-plasty
Surgical rconstruction
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PO
By mouth
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STAT
Immediately
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TB
Tuberculosis
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UTI
Urinary Tract Infection
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Cardiologist
Diagnosis and treats diseases of the heart
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Doctors of Osteopathy (DO)
Similar to medical doctors, but have a holistic approach
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Endocrinologist
Treats patients who suffer from hormonal imbalances
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Give examples of what Endocrinologists treat.
Diabetes, thyroid disorders, pituitary disorders, and other hormonal diseases
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Nurse Practitioners (NP)
Advanced academic training beyond the registered nurse (RN)
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Orthopedics
Concerned with correction deformties or functional impairments of the skeletal system
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Pathologist
Study causes and effects of diseases, performs autopsies, and analyzes tissue samples
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Physician's Assistant
Practice medicine under the direction and supervision of a licensed medical doctor (MD)
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Radiology
The science dealing with x-rays and other high energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases
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Dorsal Recumbent
Lying flat on the back with knees bent
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Fowler's
Upright sitting position with the exam table raised to a 90 degree angle
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When is it best to use the Fowler's position?
When the patient has a hard time breathing
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Lithotomy
Lying flat on the table with butt at the end of the table and feet resting in stirrups
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When is it best to use the Lithotomy position?
Vaginal Exam
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Prone
Lying flat on the abdomen with the arms above the head
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Supine
Lying flat on the back with the arms down to the side
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When is it best to use the Supine position?
Used for doing EKG, measuring an infant, and any procedure that requires patient to be lying on their back
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Sim's (lateral)
Lying on left side with the left leg slighty flexed and the right leg flexed at a 90 degree angle
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When is it best to use the Sim's position?
Exams involving the rectum and administering enemas
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Trendelenburg
Legs elevated above the head to force circulation to vital organs
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When is the Trendelenburg effective?
In raising a patient's low blood pressure
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Coronl/ Frontal
Divides the body into anterior and posterior sections
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Sagittal
Divides the body into left and right
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Equipment that protects the wearer from bodily injury or infection

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