Course 1 Flashcards
Hypertension
High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Abbreviation for Hypertension
HTN
High Cholesterol
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperlipidemia
High Cholesterol
Abbreviation for Hyperlipidemia
HLD
Thyroid Problem
Hypothyroidism/Hyperthroidism
Hypothyroidism/Hyperthyroidism
Thyroid Problem
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes
Abbreviation for Diabetes Mellitus
DM
“I only take pills for my diabetes”
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
“I only take pills for my diabetes”
What does NIDDM stand for?
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Abbreviation for Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
NIDDM
“I take shots (insulin) for my diabetes”
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
What Does IDDM stand for?
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack
Myocaridal Infraction (MI)
What does CAD stand for?
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
Heart Disease
What does MI stand for?
Myocardial Infraction
Myocardial Infraction
Heart Attack
Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation
Irregular Heartbeat
Irregular Heartbeat
Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation
Murmur
Heart Murmur
Episodes of abnormally fast/ racing heartbeat
Arrhythmia, Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
Asthma
Asthma
Emphysema/Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
What does COPD stand for?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Blood clot in lung
Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
What does PE stand for?
Pulmonary Embolism
Pneumonia
Pneumonia (PNA)
What does PNA stand for?
Pneumonia
Reflux (Acid Reflux)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
What does GERD stand for?
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Ulcer
Gastric Ulcer or Peptic Ulcer Disease
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis
Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis
Crohn’s/UC
Chron’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis
Irritable Bowel
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
What does IBS stand for?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Kidney Infection
Pyelonephritis
What does UTI Stand for?
Urinary Tract Infection
Kidney Stone
Renal Calculi
“I’m on dialysis”
Chronic Kidney Failure (CRF) or End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) on dialysis
What does CRF stand for?
Chronic Renal Failure
What does ESRD stand for ?
End Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis.
Enlarged Prostate
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
What does BPH stand for?
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
What does Gravida “G” stand for?
How many times a woman has been pregnant
What does Para “P” stand for ?
How many children the woman has brought to term.
What does Abortus “A” stand for?
How many miscarriages and abortions the woman has ha.
Brain Bleed
Hemorrhagic cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
What does CVA stand for?
Cerebrovascular Accident
Stroke
Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Mini Stroke
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
What does TIA stand for?
Transient Ischemic Attack
Seizures
History of Seizures
Bipolar
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
“I drink alot”
ETOH abuse or alcoholism
“I do drugs”
Substance Abuse
Blood clot in my leg
Lower Extremity Deep vein Thrombosis (DVT)
What does DVT stand for ?
Deep Vein Thrombosis
“Bulge in my aorta”
Aortic Aneurysm
“Bad blood flow to my legs”
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
What does PVD stand for?P
Peripheral Vascular Disease
“Numbness in my legs”
Peripheral Neuropathy
Low back pain
Chronic low back pain
Bulging/Herniated disc
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
What does DDD stand for?
Degenerative Disc Disease
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA)/Rheumatoid Arthritis (RE)
What does OA stand for?
Osteoarthritis
What does RE stand for?
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Weak/fragile bones
Osteoporosis
Cancer
Carcinoma (CA)
What does CA stand for?
Carcinoma
Spread to my ….
with metastases to the……
Chemo
Chemotherapy
Radiation
Radiation Therapy
They cut it out
Status-post (s/p) surgical resection
It’s gone
In remission
Tonsils removed
Tonsillectomy
Adenoids removed
Adenoidectomy
Ear Tubes
Myringotomy or Pressure equalizing tubes
Heart Cath
Cardiac Catheterization
Balloon
Angioplasty
Heart Bypass
(CABG) Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
What does CABG stand for?
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement
Pacer
Pacemaker
Defibrillator
Automatic Implanted Cardiac Defibrillator (AICD)
What does AICD stand for?
Automatic Implanted Cardiac Defibrillator
Surgery for Afib
Afib s/p cardiac ablation
Breast Removal
Mastectomy
Hole in my neck
Tracheostomy
Part of my lung removed
Partial Lobectomy
Appendix Removed
Appendectomy
Gallbladder Removed
Cholecystectomy
Hernia repair
Herniorrhaphy
Part of My colon removed
Partial Colectomy
Bag to collect stool
Colostomy
Spleen Removed
Splenectomy
Stomach Stapled
Bariatric Surgery
Exploratory
Exploratory Laparoscopy (ExLap)
What does Exlap stand for?
Exploratory Laparoscopy
Kidney Removed
Nephrectomy
Uterus Removed
Hysterectomy
Ovary Removed
Oophorectomy
Ovary and Fallopian Tube removed
Salpingo-Oophorectomy
Tube Tied
Male-Vasectomy
Female-Tubal Ligation
C-Section
Cesarean Section
Prostate Removed
Prostatectomy/ Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
Uterine Product Removed
Dilation & Curettage (D&C)
What does D&C stand for?
Dilation & Curettage
What does TURP stand for ?
Transurethral resection of the prostate
Neck Artery Cleaned
Carotid Endarterectomy
Shunt
Cerebral Shunt
Brain Surgery
Carniotomy
Dialysis Fistula
AV (Arteriovenous) Fistula
Dialysis Graft
AV Graft
PICC Line
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
Port
Medi-Port/ Port-a-Cath
Clot Filter (lower abdomen)
IVC (Inferior Vena Cava) Filter
Leg Amputated
(AKA) above knee amputation
(BKA) Below Knee Amputation
Joint Repair
Arthroplasty
Metal plates/pins
Hardware
Neck/Back Fused
Cervical/Lumbar Spinal Fusion
New Hip
Total Hip replacement/ Open reduction with internal fixation
