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Chapters 16 & 17 Flashcards

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Abd

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Abdomen

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BM

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Bowel Movement

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BRB

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Bright Red Blood

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Emesis

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Vomiting

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GI

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Gastrointestinal

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GI Cocktail

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a mixture of liquid antacid, viscous lidocaine, and an anticholinergic primarily used to treat indigestion

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Hematemesis

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Vomiting blood

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Hematochezia

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Blood in stool

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Lithiasis

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Formation of mineral concretions (stone) in the body

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Melena

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Black, tarry stool

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N/V/D

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Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

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Peritoneal Cavity

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Space between the parietal peritoneum and visceral peritoneum- separates organs in abd cavity from abd wall

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Post-Tussive Emesis

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Vomiting after coughing

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BS

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Bowel Sounds

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Caput Medusae

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Dilated veins seen on the abdomen of a patient with cirrhosis of the liver

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Distention

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Sensation of elevated abdominal pressure and volume

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Guarding

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Tensing of the abdominal wall muscles to guard inflamed organs within the abdomen from the pain of pressure upon palpation; can be voluntary or involuntary.

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Hepatomegaly

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Enlargement of the liver

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Hepatosplenomegaly

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Enlargement of the liver and spleen

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LLQ

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Left Lower Quadrant

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LUQ

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Left Upper Quadrant

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McBurney’s Point Tenderness

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Site of extreme sensitivity in acute appendicitis, situated in the normal area of the appendix midway between the umbilicus and the anterior iliac crest in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen

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Murphy’s Sign

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Finding associated with acute cholecystitis which causes pain on inspiration when the examiner’s fingers are place on the RUQ at the location of the gallbladder

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Obturator Sign

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Indication of appendicitis in which the internal rotation of the right leg at the hip and knee causes abdominal discomfort

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Psoas Sign

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Indication of appendicitis in which passive extension of the thigh of a patient lying on his side with knees extended causes abdominal pain

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Rebound Tenderness

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Pain upon removal of pressure rather than application of pressure to the abdomen

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Rectal Exam

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Internal examination of the rectum

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Rigidity

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Stiffness of the muscles in the belly area, which can be felt when touched or pressed

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RLQ

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Right Lower Quadrant

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Rovsing’s Sign

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Indication of acute appendicitis in which pressure on the left lower quadrant of the abdomen causes pain in the RLQ

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Anoscopy

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Method to view the anus, anal canal, and lower rectum. Used to diagnose internal hemorrhoids, anal fissures, masses

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Appendectomy

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Surgical removal of the appendix

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Ascites

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Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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C. Diff

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Clostridium Difficile- bacterium that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon most commonly affecting older adults in hospitals or in long term care facilities and typically occurs after use of antibiotic medications

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Cholecystectomy

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Surgical removal of the gallbladder

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Cholecystitis

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Inflammation of the gallbladder; gallbladder can often be visualized by a RUQ ultrasound

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Cholelithiasis

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Gallstones

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Cirrhosis

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Consequence of chronic liver disease characterized by scarring leading to loss of liver function

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Colitis

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swelling (inflammation) of the large intestine (colon)

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Colonoscopy

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Endoscopic examination of the large bowel and the distal part of small bowel with a CCD camera or a fiber optic camera on a flexible tube passed through the anus

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Colostomy

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Surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through the abdominal wall causing stools moving through the intestine to drain into a bag

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Crohn’s Disease

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Type of inflammatory bowel disease that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, causing a wide variety of symptoms

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Diverticulitis

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Small, bulging sacs or pouches of the inner lining of the intestine (diverticulosis) that become inflamed or infected

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Diverticulosis

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Condition of having diverticula in the colon, which are out-pocketings of the colonic mucosa and submucosa through weakness of muscle layers in the colon wall

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EGD

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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy- procedure that visualizes the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract up to the duodenum

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Enema

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Procedure of introducing liquids into the rectum and colon via the anus often used to treat constipation

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Gastritis

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Lining of the stomach becomes inflamed or swollen

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Gastroenteritis

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Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract involving both the stomach and small intestine resulting in diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal cramps

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Gastroparesis

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Condition that reduces the ability of the stomach to empty its contents, but there is no blockage (obstruction)

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GERD

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease- stomach acid comes back up from the stomach into the esophagus. Also call acid reflux or heartburn.

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H. Pylori

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Helicobacter Pylori- bacteria associated with peptic ulcers, gastritis and possibly gastric cancer

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Hemorrhoids

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Mass of dilated veins in the anorectal area (internal or external)

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Hepatitis C

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Viral disease that leads to swelling (inflammation) of the liver

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Hernia

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Sac formed by the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum) that comes through a hole or weak area in the fascia, the strong layer of the abdominal wall that surrounds the muslce

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Hydronephrosis

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Swelling of kidney due to a backup of urine; often detected by renal ultrasound

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IBS

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome- functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits

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Ileostomy

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Surgical opening constructed by bringing the end or loop of small intestine (ileum) out onto the surface of the skin

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NG Tube

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Nasogastric Tube- a plastic tube inserted through the nose, past the throat, and down into the stomach that is used for feeding, administering drugs or draining stomach contents

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OG Tube

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Orogastric Tube- a plastic tube inserted through the mouth, past the throat, and down into the stomach similar to NG tube

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Pancreatitis

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Inflammation of the pancreas

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Paracentesis

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Procedure involving needle drainage of fluid from peritoneal cavity in the abdomen

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PEG Tube

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Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrotomy Tube- Surgically inserted through a small incision in the abdomen into the stomach and is used for long-`term enteral nutrition. Also call G-Tube

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PEG-J Tube

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Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrojejunostomy Tube- surgically inserted through the abdomen and into the jejunum (the second part of the small instestine) AKA J-Tube

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SBO

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Small Bowel Obstruction- small intestine becomes partially or totally blocked

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Stool Guaiac Test

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Detects hidden (occult) blood in the stool

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Varices

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Dilated veins in the distal esophagus or proximal stomach caused by elevated pressure in the portal venous system, typically from cirrhosis

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Antacids

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medication that neutralizes stomach acidity

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Antiemetic

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Drugs used for the treatment of nausea

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H2 Receptor Blockers

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Prevents the release of stomach acid

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PPI

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Proton Pump Inhibitors- reduce gastric acid production

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Adnexa

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Ovaries and fallopian tubes

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Amenorrhea

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Absence of menstrual cycle

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BCP

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Birth Control Pill

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Cervical

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Pertaining to the cervix

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Decreased urine Output

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Producing less urine or urinating less often

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Dysmenorrhea

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Painful menstruation

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Dyspareunia

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Pain with sexual intercourse

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Dysuria

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Feeling of pain, burning, or discomfort upon urination

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Enuresis

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Inability to control urination

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Flank Pain

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Pain on either side of the body between the upper abdomen and the back

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GPA

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Gravida- number of pregnancies Para- number of viable births Abortus- number of pregnancies lost for any reason including abortions or miscarriages

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Gravid

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Being pregnant

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GU

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Genitourinary

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Hematuria

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Blood in urine

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Inguinal

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Pertaining to the groin region

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IU

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Intrauterine

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LMP

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Last Menstrual Period

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LNMP

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Last Normal Menstrual Period

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Menorrrhagia

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An abnormally heavy and prolonged menstrual period

90
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Nocturia

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Need to get up in the night to urinate

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Os

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Opening of the cervical canal into the vagina

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Overflow Incontinence

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Bladder never empties and small amounts of urine leak continuously

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Para

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Number of viable offspring born to a woman

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Pelvic Pain

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Pain that occurs mostly in the lower abdominal area

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Perineum

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Area between the anus and the scrotum in the male and between the anus and the vulva in the female

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Polyuria

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Excessive urination

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Renal

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Pertaining to the kidneys

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STD

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Sexually Transmitted Disease

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Urinary frequency

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Need to urinate many times, both in normal and less than normal volumes

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Urinary Hesitancy

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Difficulty beginning the flow of urine

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Urinary Incontinence

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Involuntary leakage of urine

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Urinary Retention

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Lack of ability to urinate

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Urinary Urgency

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Sudden, compelling urge to urinate

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CVA Tenderness

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Costovertebral Angle Tenderness- elicited when gently tapping the area of the back overlying the kidney producing pain

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Female Exam

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External: visual inspection of external genitalia noting appearance and herpetic lesions, ulcerations or exorations
Speculum exam: a speculum (instrument for opening and widening certain passages of the body) is used to open the vagina and aid in visualizing interior walls of the vagina and the cervix, including the os and noting whether it is open or closed
Bimanual: examiner inserts two fingers into the vagina and places the other hand on the abdomen to feel the internal pelvic organs mainly the uterus and ovaries noting cervical motion tenderness (CMT) and adnexal tenderness/masses
Wet prep: vaginal discharge is placed onto a slide and placed under a microscope so that it can be checked for signs of infection

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Male Exam

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External Exam: visual inspection of the external gentalia including penis, scrotum and perineal area noting appearance and herpetic lesions, ulcerations or excoriations
Manual exam: palpation of bilateral scrotum, testes and epididymis noting tenderness
Rectal exam: assess tenderness or abnormalities of the prostate

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Abortion

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Termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or embryo prior to viability

108
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AKI

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Acute Kidney Injury- rapid loss of kidney function that occurs over a few hours or days

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ARF

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Acute Renal Failure- rapid loss of kidney function that occurs over a few hours or days

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Bartholin’s Cyst

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Formed when Bartholin’s gland located on each side of the vaginal opening is blocked, causing a fluid filled cyst to develop

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BTL

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Bilateral Tubal Ligation- surgical procedure for sterilization; fallopian tubes are blocked

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BV

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Bacterial Vaginosis- disease of the vagina caused by overgrowth of bacteria

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Chlamydia

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Common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis

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CKD

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Chronic Kidney Disease- slow loss of kidney function over time

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CRF

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Chronic Renal Failure- slow loss of kidney function over time

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Cystitis

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Inflammation of the lining of the bladder

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D&C

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Dilatation and Curettage- involves dilating the uterine cervix so that the lining tissue (endometrium) of the uterus can be removed by scraping

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Eclampsia

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Seizures that occur in a pregnant woman that are not related to a preexisting brain condition

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Ectopic Pregnancy

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Implantation of the fertilized ovum outside the uterine cavity

120
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Endometriosis

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Cells from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) appear and flourish outside the uterine cavity, most commonly on the ovaries

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Epididymitis

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Inflammation of the epididymis

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Foley Catheter

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Flexible tube with two lumens that is passed through the urethra and into the bladder

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Gonorrhea

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Common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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HD

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Hemodialysis- method for extracorporeal removing waste products such as creatinine, urea, and free water from the blood when the kidneys are in renal failure

125
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Hysterectomy

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Surgical removal of the uterus

126
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IUD

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Intrauterine Device-a type of birth control in which a T-shaped device is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy

127
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IUP

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Intrauterine Pregnancy

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Miscarriage

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spontaneous loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy

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Nephrolithiasis

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Kidney stones

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Ovarian Torsion

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Rotation of the ovary that occludes the ovarian artery and/or vein

131
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PID

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease- generic term for inflammation of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries

132
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Preeclampsia

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Hypertension arises in pregnancy

133
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Priapism

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Persistent, usually painful, erection that lasts for more than four hours and occurs without sexual stimulation

134
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Prostatitis

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Inflammation of the prostate

135
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Pyelonephritis

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Specific type of (UTI) that generally begins in urethra or bladder and travels up to kidneys

136
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SAB

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Spontaneous Abortion. AKA miscarriage

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Testicular Torsion

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Twisting of the spermatic cord, which cuts off the blood supply to the testicle and surrounding structures within the scrotum

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Threatened Miscarriage

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Condition that suggests a miscarriage might take place before the 20th week of pregnancy

139
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Trichomoniasis

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Sexually transmitted infection caused by the single celled protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis

140
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TURP

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Trans-Urethral Resection of Prostate- an instrument is inserted up the urethra to remove the section of the prostate that is blocking urine flow

141
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UA

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urine analysis

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UTI

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Urinary Tract Infection- infection anywhere along urinary tract

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