History and Symptom Terminology Flashcards
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acute
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new-onset illness that is of short duration, rapidly progressive, and of urgent care
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acute on chronic
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exacerbation of a chronic condition
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anasarca
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whole-body swelling
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angioedema
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rapid swelling of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue
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arthralgia
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pain in a joint
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arthritis
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inflammation of a joint
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asthma
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airway constriction due to muscular contraction/spasm of the muscles of the bronchioles
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baseline
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normal state for a specific patient
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BP
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blood pressure
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BPH
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benign prostatic hypertrophy
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bronchitis
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inflammation of the bronchus
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CA
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cancer
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CABG
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coronary artery bypass grafting, heart bypass surgery
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CAD
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coronary artery disease
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celiac disease
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autoimmune disease due to a reaction to gluten
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cephalgia
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headache
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cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
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stroke
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cervicalgia
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neck pain
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CF
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cystic fibrosis
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CHF
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congestive heart failure
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chronic
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longstanding, persisting for a long time or constantly recurring
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cirrhosis
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damage of liver tissue
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CKD
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chronic kidney disease
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colic
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sever, often fluctuating pain in the abdomen caused by intestinal gas or obstruction in the intestines (suffered especially by babies)
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CVA
cerebrovascular accident (stroke), costovertebral angle
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deep venous thrombosis
clot in a deep vein of an extremity
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diaphoresis
excessing sweating
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diffuse
generalized, non-localized
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diplopia
double vision
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distention
protrusion or enlargement due to internal mass or pressure
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dizziness
sensation that one is faint or lightheaded, no sensation that surroundings are moving
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DM
diabetes mellitus
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DOE
dyspnea on exertion
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DVT
deep vein thrombosis
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dyspepsia
indigestion
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dyspnea
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing due to underlying cause/disease (e.g. COPD, asthma)
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dysuria
painful urination
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ecchymosis
bruising
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eczema/eczematous
inflammatory dry skin
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edema/edematous
swelling due to accumulation of fluid in the body tissue
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emesis
vomitus or vomiting
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epigastric
central upper region of the abdomen
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epistaxis
nosebleed
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erythema/erythematous
redness
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ESRD
end-stage renal disease
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EtOH
alcohol
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fainting
loss of consciousness, typically due to neurologic condition
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FHx
family history
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fluctuating
symptoms that are constantly present but change in severity
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gastroenteritis
inflammation of the GI tract, sometimes called a "stomach bug"
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GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
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gout
joint inflammation due to uric acid accumulation
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HA
headache
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hematemesis
vomiting blood
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hematochezia
passage of bright red blood in the stool, concerning for lower gastrointestinal bleed
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hematoma
localized collection of blood
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hematuria
blood in the urine
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hemoptysis
coughing/spitting up blood, differs from hematemesis
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hemorrhage
excessive bleeding
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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HLD
hyperlipidemia
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HPI
history of present illness
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HTN
hypertension
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Hx
history
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hyperlipidemia
elevated cholesterol and lipids
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hyperthyroidism
overactive thyroid
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hypothyroidism
underactive thyroid
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intermittent
repeatedly returning symptoms that occasionally resolve but come back
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intractable
no improvement in symptoms despite intervention, hard to control
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LMP
last menstrual period
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LOC
loss of consciousness
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malaise
general feeling of unwellness
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mass
abnormal growth of tissue
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melena
black tarry stool
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MI
myocardial infarction
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migraine
type of headache that is often accompanied by nausea and photophobia (discomfort/pain by presence of light)
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MOI
mechanism of injury
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MVA, MVC
motor vehicle accident, motor vehicle collision
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myalgia
muscular pain
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myocardial infarction (MI)
heart attack; death of cardiac muscle tissue due to prolonged ischemia
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N/V/D
nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
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neuralgia
pain along the course of a nerve
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nocturia
urge to urinate during the night, waking the person from sleep
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odontalgia
toothache
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odynophagia
pain with swallowing
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ophthalmalgia
eye pain
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otalgia
earache
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paresthesia
abnormal skin sensation (such as tingling, burning, or numbness) with no apparent physical cause
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paroxysmal
sporadic or occasional occurrence of symptoms or the acute exacerbation (abrupt worsening) of pre-existing symptoms
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PCP
primary care provider, primary care physician
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photophobia
light sensitivity
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PMHx
past medical history
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PNA
pneumonia
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pneumonia
infection inside lung tissue
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polydipsia
persistent hunger and/or excessive eating
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polyuria
urinating in excessive amounts
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postictal
post-seizure state descriptive of poor responsiveness
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pruritic
itchy
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psoriasis
autoimmune skin disease consisting of patches of dry, scaly red skin
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PUD
peptic ulcer disease
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PVD
peripheral vascular disease
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radiculopathy
radiation of pain due to compression/inflammation of a spinal nerve
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resolved
no longer present
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rhinorrhea
runny nose
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ROS
review of systems
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s/p
status post
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sciatica
compression/inflammation of the sciatic nerve causing pain and radiculopathy to the leg
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sinusitis
infection of the sinuses
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sputum
mixture of saliva and mucus that is produced when coughing
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status epilepticus
repetitive, intractable seizures
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status migrainosus
intractable migraine headache
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Sx
symptoms
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syncope
loss of consciousness, typically due to cardiovascular condition
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Sz
seizure
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TIA
transient ischemic attack
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tinnitus
ringing in the ears
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transient
resolving spontaneously shortly after onset
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transient ischemic attack (TIA)
mini-stroke; temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain; symptoms resolve spontaneously
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URI
upper respiratory infection
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urticaria
hives, signs of allergic reaction
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UTD
up to date
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UTI
urinary tract infection
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vertigo
sensation that surroundings are spinning or moving when they are not; often described as room-spinning dizziness due to inner ear issues
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vital signs (5)
heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), respiratory rare (RR), oxygen saturation (SpO2), temperature (temp)
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y/o
years old
