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Diagnosis (Dx) Flashcards

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Abscess

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collection of pus beneath the skin

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Appendicitis

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Dangerous infection of the appendix

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Arthritis

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Inflammation of the joints

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A fib

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Atrial fibrillation
Irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia)

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Arrhythmia

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Irregular heart rhythm

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Bell’s Palsy

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Localized facial nerve dysfunction that causes facial droop and numbness

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Bronchitis

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Inflammation/infection of the bronchi (upper airway)

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CA

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Cancer/carcinoma

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Cellutitis

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infection of skin cells

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CVA

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Cerebrovascular accident
stroke; restricted/absent blood supply to brain due to hemorrhage or occlusion of a vessel
causes neurological damage and dysfunction

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Cholecystitis

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Inflammation of the gallbladder

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Cholelithiasis

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Production of gallstones

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COPD

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs

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CRF

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Chronic renal failure
Decrease in the kidneys’ ability to filter waste and fluid from the blood

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Cirrhosis

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Inflammation of an organ by degenerative changes, especially of the liver

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CHF

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Congestive heart failure
Heart doesn’t pump blood as efficiently as it should

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Conjunctivitis

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Infection of outer layer of eye

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CABG

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Coronary artery bypass graft
Procedure used to treat CAD

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CAD

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Coronary artery disease

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Costochondritis

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Inflammation of the rib cartilage

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Croup

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Viral infection of upper airway
Barking cough and stridor (high pitched respiratory sound)

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DVT

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Deep vein thrombosis
Blood clot forms in a vein deep in the body; typically leg

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Dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin

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Diverticulitis

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Acute inflammation of the diverticula pouches

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Ectopic pregnancy

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Egg developing outside the uterus
Extremely dangerous; risks rupture

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Endometriosis

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Presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside of the uterus

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Gastroenteritis

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Inflammation of the GI tract

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GERD

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Digestive disorder; vomiting; acid reflux

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Hepatitis

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Inflammation of the liver

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Gout

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Type of arthritis; diagnosed by ordering a uric acid level

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Hyperglycemia

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High blood sugar due to diabetes
glyc=glycogen=sugar

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HTN

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Hypertension
High blood pressure (>140/90)

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HLD

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Hyperlipidemia
High cholesterol

34
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Hypoglycemia

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Low blood sugar

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Hypotension

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Low blood sugar (<100/65)

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IDDM

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Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Diabetes requiring insulin

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Lymphangitis

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Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel; appears as red streaking

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Multiple sclerosis

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Autoimmune disease affecting brain and spinal cord

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MI

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Myocardial infarction
Death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia(heart lacks blood supply) (heart attack)

40
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Nephrolithiasis/Renal calculi

A

Kidney stone

41
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NIDDM

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Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Diabetes not requiring insulin

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Otitis externa

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Infection of outer ear (ear canal)

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OM

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Otitis media
Infection inner ear (behind eardrum)

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Pancreatitis

A

Inflammation of the pancreas

45
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PID

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Pelvic inflammatory disease
Inflammation of a woman’s reproductive organs

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PUD

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Peptic ulcer disease
Ulcers developing in stomach; causes pain and emesis (vomiting)

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Pericarditis

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Inflammation of pericardium

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PVD

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Peripheral vascular disease
Blood circulation disorder; causes blood vessels (except brain and heart) to narrow, block, or spasm

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Pharyngitis

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Throat infection

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Pneumonia

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Infliltrate (infection) inside the lung tissue

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Pneumothorax

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Presence of air or gas in the pleural space; collapsed lung

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Psoriasis

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Autoimmune skin disease
Dry, scaly, red, itchy patches of skin

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PE

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Pulmonary embolism
Blockage of pulmonary artery/its branches due to a translocated clot

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Sciatica

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Compression of sciatic nerve causing back pain with radiation to posterior leg

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Sepsis

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Dangerous infection of the blood

56
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Sinusitis

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Infection/inflammation of the sinuses

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Tinea

A

Fungal rash

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TIA

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Transient ischemic attack
“mini-stroke”, neurological function regained completely with time

59
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URI

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Upper respiratory infection
Contagious infection of upper respiratory tract
(sinuses, throat, lungs, airways)

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UTI

A

Urinary tract infection
Infection in any part of urinary system
Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra

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