Ch.2 general terms Flashcards
1
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acute
A
it just started recently or is a sharp, severe symptom
2
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exacerbation
A
it is getting worse
3
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febrile
A
to have a fever
4
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afebrile
A
to not have a fever
5
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malaise
A
not feeling well
6
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noncontributory
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not related to this specific problem
7
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lethargic
A
a decrease in level of consciousness; in a medical record, this is generally an indication that the patient is really sick
8
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marked
A
it really stands out
9
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oriented
A
being of aware of who you are, where you are, and the time
10
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auscultation
A
to listen
11
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percussion
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to hit someone and listen to the resulting sound or feel for the resulting sounds
12
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palpatation
A
to feel
13
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benign
A
safe
14
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malignant
A
dangerous; a problem
15
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impression
A
another way of saying assessment
