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Med Hx/Terminology Flashcards

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Ambi

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Both sides

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Con-

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Together

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Dys-

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Bad pain difficult

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Homeo-

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Likeness same

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Idio-

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Individual

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Nulli-

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None, nulliparous

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Andr/o-

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Male, men

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Anis/o-

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Unequal

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Arthr/o-

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Joint

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Ather/o-

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Fatty

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Blephar/o-

Palpebr/o

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eyelid

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Arche-

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beginning

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Dipsia-

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thirst

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Cholecyst-

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gallbladder

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Cheil-

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lips (cheilitis, inflamed lips)

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Melan/o-

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black (melanoma, black tumor)

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Oma-

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tumor

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Lysis-

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destruction/paralysis

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Lithiasis-

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presence/formation of stones

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Lexia-

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reading

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Polysomnography-

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sleep study

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Thoracentesis-

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surgical drainage of pleural cavity

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Hydronephrosis-

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abnormal dilation of renal pelvis from accumulated urine

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Arthroscopy-

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visual exam of interior joint

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Diagnosis of colon cancer and will need surgical removal of the colon with a permanent hole in the abdomen for drainage into a bag

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Colostomy

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26
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Inflammation of the kidneys is called?

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Nephritis

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27
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Enlarged heart, but that this can be a normal finding in well-conditioned athletes

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Cardiomegaly

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28
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Surgical removal of uterus along with ovaries

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Oophorectomy

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29
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Chronic inflammation of her uterine tubes

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Salpingitis

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30
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Recording of the electrical activity of the heart

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Electrocardiogram

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31
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Cells gives the red color to the blood

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Erythrocytes

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32
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Inflammation of veins is termed?

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Phlebitis

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33
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A tumor of blood vessels

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Hemangioma

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Neuropathy

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a noninflammatory disease of nerves

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meningomyelocele

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herniation of both protective membranes and spinal cord

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36
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procedures involves injecting a radioactive element into a patient’s vein that may mark the presence of a tumor

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A brain scan with MRI having the highest resolution

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37
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Baby is born without a brain

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Anencephalic

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38
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Tumor of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord

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Meningioma

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39
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PT suddenly has difficulty speaking and her right arm feels stiff and weak. After four hours, she has complete return of normal speech and movement. What has occurred?

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Transient ischemic attack

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40
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Abnormal or lack of development of part of the spinal cord is termed?

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Myelodysplasia

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Introduction of a fiberoptic instrument through the abdominal wall for diagnostic purposes

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Laparoscopy

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42
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Surgical removal of an inflamed gallbladder containing stones

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Cholecystectomy

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43
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Procedure to crush stones but retain the organ

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Cholelithotripsy

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44
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Degeneration of the liver

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Cirrhosis

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45
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Guaiac test is used to determine presence of?

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Blood in the stool

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46
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Proctoscopic exams the ?

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Rectum

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47
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PT from a car accident has a swollen belly and the surgeon suspects bleeding into the abdomen. He/she will puncture the belly and drain any fluid looking for blood. This procedure is termed?

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Abdominocentesis

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48
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If I have GERD, I have?

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Severe ‘heartburn’

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49
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Surgically creates a passageway between the gallbladder duct to the intestine.

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Cholangioenterostomy

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50
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Coughing up blood from the lungs

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Hemoptysis

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51
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A patient with a foreign body trapped in a lung passageway would be a candidate for which of the following procedures

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Bronchoscopy

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52
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Difficult or painful to take deep breaths

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Dyspnea

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53
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A special procedure to examine the blood vessels of the lungs by X-ray is called?

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Pulmonary angiography

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54
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Temporary opening cut into the trachea

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Tracheostomy

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PT may not void urine for a period of time, because the kidneys have stopped producing urine

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Anuria

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56
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Kidney “stone” is termed ?

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Nephrolithiasis

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57
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Removing a kidney stone

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Nephrolithotomy

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58
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Scanty or less than normal urine formation

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Oliguria

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59
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Surgical fixation or return and attachment of a kidney dislodged during an auto accident would be termed?

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Nephropexy

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Azot/o-

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nitrogenous compounds (azotemia)

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Ankyl/o-

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stiffness, bent, crooked

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Spondy/o-

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vertebrae

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Chrom/o

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color

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Menorrhagia

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abnormal heavy/long period

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Metrorrhagia

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irregular bleeding between menses

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Oligomenorrhea

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abnormal light/infrequent periods

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Dysmenorrhea

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cramps/painful period

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Amenorrhea

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absence of period in woman of reproductive age

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69
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Surgical repair of hypospadias using the foreskin of the head of the penis would be termed?

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Balanoplasty

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70
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Cancer of the testicle usually requires its surgical removal. This procedure is termed

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Orchidectomy

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71
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A hydrocele defines

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Clear fluid filled sac partially surrounding the testis

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72
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The surgical procedure performed to relieve partial obstruction of the male urethra due to an enlarged gland at the base of the bladder is called a?

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TURP

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73
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Cryptorchidism refers to

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Undescended testicle (not in scrotum)

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74
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A male with testosterone deficiency may most likely be treated with which of the following agents to restore and maintain normal sexual function

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Androgenic

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75
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Surgical implantation of an undescended testicle into the scrotum and anchoring it in its correct anatomical position is termed

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Orchidopexy

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76
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Inflammation of the head of the penis is termed?

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Balanitis

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77
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Hematosalpinx is a term describing?

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Blood in a uterine tube

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78
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Surgical reconstruction of the vagina would be termed?

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Colpoplasty

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79
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What is the term for painful, difficult or abnormal intercourse?

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Dyspareunia

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80
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What is the term for surgical removal of the uterus, uterine tubes and ovaries?

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Hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy

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A woman who has two children, but had four pregnancies would be noted on her chart as?

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Gravida 4, Para 2

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Mammoplasty refers to?

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Surgical reconstruction of a breast

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83
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Oligomenorrhea refers to?

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Scanty, less than normal menstrual flow

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84
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Difficult, complicated, labor and delivery is termed?

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Dystocia

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85
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A patient requires surgery to restore and reattach the uterus back in its normal anatomical position because of uterine prolapse into the vagina. This procedure is termed?

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Hysteropexy

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86
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A herniation or prolapse of the urinary bladder into the vagina would be termed?

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Colpocystocele

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Medical terminology is based off of what language?

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Latin, some Greek

Dead language that is universally understood

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88
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What are the three parts to a medical term?

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Prefix
Root- base or stem
Suffix

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89
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Define Suffix

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End of a root word to dictate a terms role in grammar.

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Characteristics of Suffix

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Dictate term’s role in grammar (noune, adjective)

Changes meaning of entire term but is translated first when defining a term without changing root’s meaning

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Define Prefix

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Attached to beginning of root word and changes meaning of entire term

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Characteristics of Prefixes

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Not required by every term and is never altered by the suffix
Typically added to indicated number, measurement, position, direction, negative and color
Named second after suffix

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Define Word Root

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Basic foundation of any medical term

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Characteristics of Word Roots

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Almost every term has one EXCEPTION- stand alone root words (lymph, cyan)
Typically joined by combining vowel- O, I E or Y

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What part of a medical term never changes meaning?

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Root

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96
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When combining roots to make more complex terms, they are usually joined by what vowels?

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O or I

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97
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How are compound roots listed when describing anatomic organs?

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Order of study or anatomic relationship

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Greek Plurals of -on, -ma, -sis and -nx

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  • on = -a
  • ma = -mata
  • sis = -ses
  • nx = -ges
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Latin plurals of a, us, um, is, ex, ix, yx and ax?

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  • a = -ae
  • us = -i
  • um = -a
  • is = -es
  • ex = -ices
  • ix = -ices
  • yx = -ices
  • ax = -aces
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100
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What happens for the provider before walking into a PTs room?

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Start w/ DDx:
What can kill
Zebra
Most likely cause

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101
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What is the sequence of events during a PT encounter?

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CC/HPI
Meds/Allergies
PMHx / SocHx / FamHx
ROS
PE
Labs/Rads
Consults
Plan
Prevention
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102
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3 characteristics of medicine as science?

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Prolonged study of theoretical science
Observation
Reliability and reproducibility of tests

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103
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3 characteristics of medicine as art?

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Interpretation of perception
Communication of ideas
Reliance on instinct

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104
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What is key to the delivery of good healthcare and achieving desireable outcomes?

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Clinician-PT communication

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105
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What skill lies at the core of the art of medicine?

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Interview skills

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106
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What are the four objectives of the medical interview?

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Gather info about illness
Establish rapport- facilitates Dx/Tx, respnd to PT emotions
Instruct/educate- provide PT understanding of illness
Support/direct PT in treatment- motivate/inc compliance

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107
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What are the five clinician traits?

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Objective
Precise
Sensitive
Specific
Reliable
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108
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Define and Characterize Objectivity

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Objectivity- AKA accuracy/validity to remain unbiased and non-judgmental

Failure= poor relationship and misdiagnosis

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109
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Define and characterize Precision

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AKA real value
Distribution of observations around mean 
Precise is around mean
Accuracy is around goal
Imprecise is scattered
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110
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What’s the acronym/way to remember differences between accuracy and precision?

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aCcurate is Correct

pRecise is Repeating

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111
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Define and characterize sensitivity

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Accurately ID or pick up real cases of disease

Reflection of how many PTs with a Dz test positive

112
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The higher a test’s sensitivity mean there will be ??? result

The higher a test’s specificity is means there will be ?? result?

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More true positives

Fewer false negatives

113
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Define and characterize reliability

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Reproducibility

Characteristic of a test/finding/ procedure that allow others to obtain same result

114
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Reliability/reproducibility is variable to what factors?

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Altering version
Story teller
Predetermined beliefs
PT recall
Provider skill
115
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Symptoms, just like tests, are subject to the rules of ? and ?

A

Sensitivity

Specificity

116
Q

A single Sx holds low ?

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Reliability

117
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Define Empathetic response

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Capacity to identify with PT and feel PTs pain as own then respond in a supportive manner to deepen emotional trust

118
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Define Pity

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Feeling of discomfort at distress of another but has condescending overtones.

Recognizes another doesn’t deserve but can’t prevent the circumstance

119
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Define Sympathy

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Feeling of concern accompanied by wish to see them better off w/out a shared perspective (sympathize w/ wounded animal but can’t empathize with it)

120
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What are techniques of guided questioning?

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Open ended to focused questions
?s to elicit graded response
Series of ? one at a time
Multiple choice answers
Clarifying PT statements
Encouraging w/ continuers
Echoing
121
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What is the first step to effective reassurance?

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Identify and acknowledge PTs feelings

122
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What are the three key characteristics to therapeutic core qualities?

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Respect
Genuineness
Empathy

123
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What do the therapeutic core values offer in PT care?

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Aid in PT connection
Improves Hx taking skills
Links art/science of medicine
Better therapeutic relationships

124
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Define Respect/Nonjudgmental

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Ability to accept the PT as they are despite personal preferences

125
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How does a skilled clinician demonstrate respect?

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By attending to PTs words and providing comfort

126
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How can clinicians show respect to PTs?

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Introduction
Explain PA role
Ask permission to use first name
Respond to concerns
Inquire about PTs comfort 
Warn PT before touching
127
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Define Genuineness

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Ability to be yourself in relationship despite professional role

128
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How do providers demonstrate understanding to PTs?

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Listen cognitively and affectively
Convey understanding by summary/re-evaluate
Think of empathy as feedback loop even if inaccurate

129
Q

What are the levels of responding?

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Ignoring- lack of response
Minimizing- response w/ lesser regard than expressed
Interchangeable- respond w/ same level of intensity
Additive- recognizing expressed and not expressed feelings

130
Q

Interview skills that maximize __ and ___ produce accurate data and reduces ___ and ___

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Objectivity / precision

False-pos and false-negs

131
Q

When was the Controlled Substance Act enacted?

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1970- regulating the manufacture, importation, possession and use of certain substances

132
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What office created the Substance abuse Act of 1970?

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DEA and FDA in 1973

133
Q

Schedule 2 Drugs include ?

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Hydromorphone
Methadone
Meperidine

134
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Schedule 3 drugs include?

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Codeine <90mg/dose unit
Anabolic steroids
Ketamine

135
Q

Schedule 4 drugs include ?

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Alprazolam
Carisaprodol
Diazepam
Lorazepam
Zolpidem
Tramadol
136
Q

Schedule 5 drugs include?

A

Cough syrups with no more than 200mg of codiene per 100mL/ or 100g

137
Q

When were tamper resistance prescription regulations put into place?

A

2008- all written Rxs required to be on tamper-resistant prescription blanks

138
Q

Tamper resistant prescription paper must have a minimum of one of what three qualities?

A

Prevention of photocopying
Prevent modification of writing
Prevention of counterfeiting

139
Q

What are the parts of a prescriber’s ID?

A 
Pre-printed on Rx 
Name
NPI#
Institution name, address, phone #
DEA # area
140
Q

What info is placed into the PT ID block of an Rx?

A 
Legal name
Age/DOB
Address/phone #
Weight- req'd on all ped PTs in Kgs
Sponsor's SSN
141
Q

What are the parts of the inscription?

What goes in the Superscription?

A

Drug name and strength
Generic/trade name
Strength- amount per dosing unit

Rx

142
Q

What info is in the Subscription section?

A

Info for pharmacist on dose form and number of units to dispense
Amount dispensed should be amount to complete treatment (tabs or ml)

143
Q

What info is placed in the Signa section of an Rx?

A

Instructions to PT

Route, frequency, number of units per dosing schedule, indication for use and special instructions

144
Q

What is a key note for number of Rx refills?

When do Rx refills expire?

A

PT will receive one more than the printed number of refills

After 12mon

145
Q

All chronic meds needs to be re-evaluated how often?

A

Minimally- annually

146
Q

It may be cost-effective to write refills for ___ supply per refill

A

3mon

147
Q

What info is in the dispense as written?

A

Whether generic substitute is allowed
Usually not harmful
Cost effective for PT
PT allergy to component of generic/trade brand

148
Q

Warning are typically performed automatically by pharmacist but is still who’s responsibility?

What other safety step can be indicated here?

A

Yours

Child proof container

149
Q

What info goes in the signature block of an Rx?

A

Name

Title

150
Q

What is a prescription calling for specific medical devices called?
What info is required to be included?

A

Durable Medical Equipment

Device/supplies, diagnosis and length of need

151
Q

Function of a consult

A

Requested when management is beyond scope of referring provider and recommended for testing, diagnosis, treatment of management

152
Q

During a consult, the role is dictated by whom and who maintains overall control of the PT?

A

Referring provider x 2

153
Q

What info is included in a consult?

A 
Summary of HPI
Progress notes
Problem/med list
Test results
Failed treatment modalities
154
Q

When are normal results typically omitted from charting?

A

Admission HandP

155
Q

What part of an admission are procedures and consults mentioned?

A

Admission H&P Plan

156
Q

Function of the Admission Orders

A

Direct team in PT care and must be unambiguous due to enactment until another order/meets limit of order

157
Q

What is the mnemonic for Admission Orders?

A 
AD CAVA DIMPLS
Admit
Diagnosis/surgery procedure
Condition
Activity
Vitals- how often, is weight needed?
Allergies
Diet- dictated by PT condition, must have something here
Interventions- PT, IV, nebulizer
Medications- where 2/3 of errors occur, always name drug, dose, route and frequency
Procedures- bandage changes, catheters
Labs- frequency/justification
Special instructions
158
Q

What does Ad Lib on admission notes mean?

What does BR with BRP mean?
What does OOB mean?

A

No restriction
Bed rest w/ bathroom
Out of bed

159
Q

During an admission note, medications are listed in what specific order?

A

Pertaining to admit Dx
Initiated prior to admit and need to be continued
Symptomatic/PRN

160
Q

What does the abbreviations hs and h.s. mean?

A

hs- half strength

h.s.- at bedtime

161
Q

What doe QID and QOD mean?

A

4 x / day

Every other day

162
Q

What abbreviations are not preferred?

A 
ug- mcg
H.S.- write half-strength or bedtime
T.I.W.- 3 times weekly
S.C./S.Q. - SubQ
D/C- discharge
c.c- ml
AS/AD/AU- l/r/both ears
163
Q

Max presentation to preceptor should last how long?

A

5min

164
Q

What is the “headline” of the presentation?

A

1-2 sentences on who PT is and why they’re being seen
Social profile
Major medical issues
Chief complaint

165
Q

What is “the illness” part of the preceptor report?

A

Major focus
Includes essential info for diagnosis and management organized into: chronologic, symptom or problem solving/hypothesis testing

166
Q

Describe Symptom Characterization method of reporting?

A

Key Sx and description of it’s dimensions

Started, what’s it like, progression, better/worse

167
Q

Describe Problem Solving method of reporting?

A

In conjunction with another form
Start w/ presumptive Dx and present facts to confirm/refute theory
Most difficult for students

168
Q

What PMH is included in preceptor reporting?

A

Relevant to PTs health

169
Q

How is The Exam documented?

A

General assessment
VS
Head to Toe only mentioning findings to establish Dx or deserve attention

170
Q

What is one of the most important aspects of the entire clinical encounter?

A

Opening the interview

171
Q

How far apart should PT, Provider and interpreter be?

A

3ft apart w/ interpreter sitting next to PT

172
Q

How is the chief complaint documented?

A

PTs own words in quotations or,

Medical terminology

173
Q

The chief complaint must answer what two things?

A

Mandatory- primary complaint and duration
Optional- age and sex

This fills S of H&P

174
Q

Purpose of the HPI

A

Thorough elaboration of the chief complaint beginning whe PT last felt well or first experienced Sx

175
Q

Describe Non-Directive questions

A

Open ended
Allow PT freedom to talk and offer Sx while affirming importance of Dz effect on PT
Provides “Sketch” of problem

176
Q

What types of questions can fill in gaps of a “sketch” from Non-Directive questions?

A

Directive questions from open ended to specific questions
5Ws and How
Laundry List
Close ended

177
Q

When are Close-Ended questions usefule?

A

Emergency
Confirmation of hypothesis
Elicit structured data

178
Q

What are the downsides of close-ended questions?

A

Less likely to achieve correct diagnosis

Loss of PT trust

179
Q

What are the mnemonics for HPI gathering

A

OPQRST
LOCATES
Sacred 7 + 1

180
Q

What are the seven characteristics of a major Sx

A 
Onset
Location
Duration
Character- quality/severity
Alleviating/aggravating factors
Radiation
Timing- triggers/frequency
181
Q

When is OPQRST most often used?

A 
Assessing Pain
Onset
Provocation/palliation
Quality/quantity
Radiation/region
Severity
Timing/triggers
182
Q

What is the LOCATES mnemonic?

A 
Location
Onset
Characteristics/quality of Sx
Associated S/Sx
Time
Exacerbating/relieving factors
Severity
183
Q

What is the Sacred + 1 used for?

A 
Ortho
Type
Severity
Pain radiation
Makes it worse/better
Previous injuries/treatments
Point with one finger to point of max intensity
184
Q

What is a major pitfall of new providers when PTs are describing Sx?

A

Interpreting PT word into familiar medical conditions

185
Q

What are the two techniques to clarify complaints?

A

Summarization- clinician feeds main info back

Confrontation- addressing discrepancies in seen/perceived

186
Q

What is the “A HISSTORY” acronym for PMHx

A 
Allergies
Hospitalizations
Immunizations
Surgeries
Screening procedures
Trauma/major illness
Oral meds
Reproductive Hx in females
Youth/childhood illnesses
187
Q

Where are allergies listed in a history note?

Why are food allergies important?

A

PMHx

Impact on meds/vaccines or during inpatient diet

188
Q

If a PT has had an allergic reaction, what is the f/u question?

A

What kind of reaction?

189
Q

What info is gathered for Hospitalizations of a PMHx?

A

ANY admission
Dates/reason
Facility/Dr
Reverse chronological order, most recent working back

190
Q

What info needs to be documented for surgeries in a PMHx?

A

Procedure, year and Dx at minimum

191
Q

What info needs to be noted for medications of a PMHx?

A

Dose
Route
Reason

192
Q

What info is needed for medications during a PMHx?

A 
Name
Dose
Frequency
Route
Reason
193
Q

A SocHx should include what info?

A 
FLAMES
Family/food
Lifestyle
Abuse of substances
Marital/relationship
Employment
Support systems
194
Q

What are the 6 S’s of abuse?

A 
Substance ETOH
Smoking/nicotine
Security of guns at home
Sexual contact
Seatbelts
Safety seats
195
Q

What are the CAGE questions of alcohol?

A

Cut down
Annoyance
Guilt
Eye opener in the AM

196
Q

What is the goal of asking about PTs marital status?

A

Detect personal relationships that are abusive to the PT

197
Q

What is the SAFE acronym for the physical abuse questions?

A

Sage in relationship
Afraid in relationship
Friends/family aware?
Emergency safe place

198
Q

What is the final part of the medical Hx?

A

ROS- the laundry list/screening tool

Demonstrates responsibility for total PT

199
Q

What is the goal of ROS?

A

Reveal additional active/ongoing medical problems

200
Q

Potentially serious findings during the SOR need to have what info included?

A

Duration
Frequency
Severity
Previously evaluated?

201
Q

If a medical issue is discovered during the ROS that needs medical attention, where is the info placed?

A

Assessment

202
Q

How to transition from interview to exam

A

Allow PT last word
Explain to PT
Specify where/how PT needs to be
Let PT know focus is on them

203
Q

What is the single factor that is most indicative of whether a Sx goes in the Subjective or ROS?

A

Diagnosis

204
Q

What is typically the basis for all medical management for a given PT?

A

Complete H&P

205
Q

When is a comprehensive H&P usually obtained?

A

When provider sees PT for first time or,
Upon admission to hospital
Exception- ER

206
Q

PT identification usually includes what info?

A 
DOB
Race
Name
Age
Gender
207
Q

Family Hx doesn’t include Spouse info except for ?

A

Communicability

Reproductive disorder

208
Q

For H&P, ROS commonly goes back how far?

A

12mon, including labs

May be extended for specialties

209
Q

Within each subsection of the PE documentation, what order are findings given in?

A 
Inspection
Auscultation
Percussion
Palpation
Other- ROM, special tests
Abnormal findings given first from most to least severe
210
Q

Define USPSTF

A

US Preventive Services Task Force in 1984, independent volunteer panel of experts for evidence base recommendations about clinical services and meds

211
Q

What are the USPSTF Grades meanings?

A

A-I

Of most recommended to least recommended

212
Q

What info goes in the Subjective paragraph?

A

CC HPI PMH/FM/S/Hx, ROS

213
Q

What info goes in the Objective paragraph?

A

PE Labs

214
Q

What info goes in the Assessment paragraph?

A

Problem list

215
Q

What info goes in the Plan paragraph?

A

Treatment plan

216
Q

What is subjective data

A

What PT tells

Sx and Hx from CC through ROS

217
Q

What is Objective data

A

What is detected

PE findings

218
Q

Pertinent info is written in the body of a note and never in the ?

A

Margins

219
Q

What is the most challenging aspect of documentation?

A

What is pertinent- if it helps rule a Dx in/out, it’s pertinent

220
Q

How is the objective paragraph documented?

A

Head to toe in bullet format

221
Q

Interventions performed during the visit are documented where?

A

Objective

222
Q

How should the Assessment/Plan paragraph be bulleted?

A

Separately for one Dx, together for two or more Dx

223
Q

Define arthroplast

A

Surgical reconstruction of joint

224
Q

Define Tenorrhaphy

A

Surgically suturing a torn tendon

225
Q

Define Myalgia

A

Painful aching muscles

226
Q

Where are chondrocytes found?

A

Cartilage

227
Q

Define myloma

A

Bone marrow tumor

228
Q

Define achondroplasia

A

Lack of normal cartilage development

229
Q

Define Encephalocele

A

Herniation of brain tissue out of skull

230
Q

Define Pyelonephritis

A

Inflammation of collecting system of kidneys

231
Q

Define myometritis

A

Inflammation of muscular layer of the uterus

232
Q

Define laparohysteropexy

A

Surgical attachment of uterus to abdominal wall

233
Q

Define salpingorrhaphy

A

Surgical suturing of uterine tube

234
Q

Define Orchiditis

A

Inflammed testis

235
Q

Define lipoma

A

Tumor of fat tissue

236
Q

Define myeloma

A

Bone marrow tumor

237
Q

Define Arthralgia

A

Painful joints

238
Q

Define Myositis

A

Inflammation of muscles

239
Q

Eclampsia is characterized by what 3 things?

A

HTN
Seizure
Coma

240
Q

Prefix bio-

Prefix cata-

A

LIfe

Down, lower

241
Q

Prefix cine-

Prefix epi-

A

Movement

Upon, over

242
Q

Prefix de-

Prefix dia

A

Down, from

Through, between

243
Q

Prefix eu-

Prefix im-

A

Well, easily

Not

244
Q

Prefix juxta-

Prefix meso

A

Near, beside

Middle

245
Q

Prefix meta

Prefix oxy

A

Beyond, after

Rapid, sharp

246
Q

Prefix pachy

Prefix par

A

Thick

Apart from

247
Q

Prefix per

Prefix primi

A

Through, intense

First

248
Q

Prefix psuedo

Prefix sym/syn

A

False

Joined together

249
Q

Prefix ultra

A

Beyond, excess

250
Q

Acid/o

Acr/o

Aden/o

A

Sour, bitter

Extremity

Gland

251
Q

Agglutin/o

Alges/o

Ambly/o

A

To clump

Pain

Dull, dim

252
Q

Amylo/o

An/o

Angio/o

A

Starch

Anus

Vessel

253
Q

Anthrac/o

Cali/o

Celi/o

A

Coal

Calyx

Pertaining to abdomen

254
Q

Chlor/o

Cirrh/o

Cor/o

A

Green

Yellow, tawny

Pupil

255
Q

Corpor/o

Crin/o

Crur/o

A

Body

Secrete

Leg, thigh

256
Q

Cry/o

Crypt/o

Dendr/o

A

Cold

Hidden

Tree, branches

257
Q

Drom/o

Eosin/o

Episi/o

A

Running

Red, rosy

Vulvula

258
Q

Es/o

Glauc/o

Gnos/o

A

Within

Gray/silver

To know

259
Q

Hidr/o

Iatr/o

Ichthy/o

A

Sweat

Pertaining to physician/treatment

Fish-like, scaly

260
Q

Kary/o

Kel/o

Kerat/o

A

Nucleus

Fibrous growth

Hard, horny, cornea of eye

261
Q

Lei/o

Leiomy/o

Mi/o

A

Smooth

Smooth muscle

Smaller

262
Q

Mydr/o

Myring/o

Myx/o

A

Widen

Ear drum

Relating to mucus

263
Q

Nat/i

Nat/o

Nom/o

A

Pertaining to birth

Birth

Relating to usage

264
Q

Omphal/o

Onych/o

Orth/o

A

Naval

Nail

Straight correct normal

265
Q

Papill/o

Phac/o

Phe/o

A

Resembling a nipple

Lens of eye

Dusky

266
Q

Phor/o

Phren/o

Pil/o

A

Bearing

Diaphragm/mind

Hair

267
Q

Pleg/o

Pne/o

Poikil/o

A

Paralysis/stroke

Breathing

Varied, irriegular

268
Q

Poli/o

Presby/o

Py/o

A

Gray matter of NS

Old age

Pus

269
Q

Pyel/o

Rach/i

Radicul/o

A

Renal pelvis

Spine

Root

270
Q

Rhiz/o

Sarc/o

Schiz/o

A

Root

Flesh

Split, division

271
Q

Scot/o

Sial/o

Sider/o

A

Darkness

Saliva

Iron, steel

272
Q

Somat/o

Steat/o

Tax/o

A

Body

Fat

Order

273
Q

Tel/e

Thec/o

Toc/o

A

Distance, end

Sheath, case

Child birth

274
Q

Tom/o

Trich/o

Ungu/o

A

Cut, section

Hair

Nail

275
Q

Vesic/o

Vitre/o

Xanth/o

A

Urinary bladder

Glassy

Yellow

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