General Subjective Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Acute
A
It just started recently, or is a sharp, severe symptom.
2
Q
Chronic
A
It has been going on for a while now.
3
Q
Exacerbation
A
It’s getting worse
4
Q
Abrupt
A
All of a sudden
5
Q
Febrile
A
To have a fever
6
Q
Afebrile
A
To not have a fever
7
Q
Malaise
Mah-LAYZ
A
Not feeling well
8
Q
Progressive
A
More and more each day
9
Q
Symptom
A
Something a patient feels
10
Q
Noncontributory
NON-kon-TRIH-byoo-TOR-ee
A
Not related to this specific problem
11
Q
Lethargic
A
A decrease in level of consciousness; in a medical record, this usually means a patient is really sick.
12
Q
Genetic/hereditary
A
It runs in the family
