Diagnosis (Dx) Flashcards
Abscess
A collection of pus beneath the skin
Appendicitis
Dangerous infection of the appendix
Arthritis
Inflammation of the joints
Atrial fibrillation (Afib)
Irregular and often very rapid hearth rhythm (arrhythmia)
Bell’s Palsy
A localized facial nerve dysfunction that causes facial droop and numbness
Bronchitis
Inflammation/infection of the bronchi (upper airway)
Cancer (CA)
Cancer, carcinoma
Cellulitis
Infection of skin cells
Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Stroke. Blood supply to the brain is restricted or absent due to hemorrhage or occlusion of a vessel resulting in neurological damage and dysfunction
Cholecystitis
Inflammation of the gallbladder
Cholelithiasis
Production of gallstones
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs
Chronic renal failure (CRF)
Decrease in the kidneys’ ability to filter waste and fluid from the body
Cirrhosis
Inflammation of an organ by degenerative changes, especially of the liver
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Serious condition in which the heart doesn’t pump blood as efficiently as it should
Conjunctivitis
Infection of the outer layer of the eye
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
Procedure used to treat coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
Buildup of plaque in the arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart
Costochondritis
Inflammation of the rib cartilage
Croup
Viral infection of the upper airway with a barking cough and often stridor
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT)
Blood clot forms in a vein located deep inside your body, typically in the leg
Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin
Diverticulitis
Acute inflammation of the diverticula pouches
Ectopic pregnancy
Egg developing outside the uterus extremely dangerous due to risk of rupture