Chapter 2- Health Care Records Flashcards

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CC

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Chief complaint

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A&W

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Alive and well

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C/o

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Complaints of

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Dx

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Diagnosis

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FH

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Family history

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HEENT

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Head eyes ears nose and throat

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H&P

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History and physical

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HPI, PI

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History of present illness

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Hx

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History

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NAD

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No acute distress

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P

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Plan

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PE, Px

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Physical examination

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PH

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Past history

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WNL

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Within normal limits

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Acute

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Sharp, intense

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Chronic

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Persist over time

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Benign

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Mild or non cancerous

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Malignant

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Harmful or cancerous

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Degeneration

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Gradual deterioration of normal cells

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Etiology

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Study of the cause of a disease

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Exacerbation

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Increase in the severity of a disease

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Remission

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A period in which symptoms stop

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Febrile

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Relating to a fever

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Malaise

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Feeling of uneasiness or discomfort

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Unremarkable

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Common

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CCU

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Coronary care unit

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ECU

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Emergency care unit

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ICU

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Intensive care unit

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BRP

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Bathroom privileges

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CP

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Chest pain

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DC

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Discharge

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L

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Left

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R

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Right

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pt

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Patient

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SOB

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Shortness of breath

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Tr, Tx

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Treatment

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Y/o

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Years old

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WDWN

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Well developed and well nourished

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P.o.

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By mouth

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PR

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Through rectum

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PV

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Through vagina