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Ambi

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Both sides

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Together

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Bad pain difficult

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Likeness same

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Individual

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None, nulliparous

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Male, men

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Unequal

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Joint

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Fatty

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Palpebr/o

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eyelid

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beginning

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thirst

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gallbladder

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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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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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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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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
Colostomy
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Inflammation of the kidneys is called?
Nephritis
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Enlarged heart, but that this can be a normal finding in well-conditioned athletes
Cardiomegaly
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Surgical removal of uterus along with ovaries
Oophorectomy
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Chronic inflammation of her uterine tubes
Salpingitis
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Recording of the electrical activity of the heart
Electrocardiogram
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Cells gives the red color to the blood
Erythrocytes
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Inflammation of veins is termed?
Phlebitis
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A tumor of blood vessels
Hemangioma
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Neuropathy
a noninflammatory disease of nerves
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meningomyelocele
herniation of both protective membranes and spinal cord
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procedures involves injecting a radioactive element into a patient’s vein that may mark the presence of a tumor
A brain scan with MRI having the highest resolution
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Baby is born without a brain
Anencephalic
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Tumor of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord
Meningioma
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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?
Transient ischemic attack
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Abnormal or lack of development of part of the spinal cord is termed?
Myelodysplasia
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Introduction of a fiberoptic instrument through the abdominal wall for diagnostic purposes
Laparoscopy
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Surgical removal of an inflamed gallbladder containing stones
Cholecystectomy
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Procedure to crush stones but retain the organ
Cholelithotripsy
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Degeneration of the liver
Cirrhosis
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Guaiac test is used to determine presence of?
Blood in the stool
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Proctoscopic exams the ?
Rectum
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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?
Abdominocentesis
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If I have GERD, I have?
Severe ‘heartburn’
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Surgically creates a passageway between the gallbladder duct to the intestine.
Cholangioenterostomy
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Coughing up blood from the lungs
Hemoptysis
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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
Bronchoscopy
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Difficult or painful to take deep breaths
Dyspnea
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A special procedure to examine the blood vessels of the lungs by X-ray is called?
Pulmonary angiography
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Temporary opening cut into the trachea
Tracheostomy
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PT may not void urine for a period of time, because the kidneys have stopped producing urine
Anuria
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Kidney “stone” is termed ?
Nephrolithiasis
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Removing a kidney stone
Nephrolithotomy
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Scanty or less than normal urine formation
Oliguria
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Surgical fixation or return and attachment of a kidney dislodged during an auto accident would be termed?
Nephropexy
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Azot/o-
nitrogenous compounds (azotemia)
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Ankyl/o-
stiffness, bent, crooked
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Spondy/o-
vertebrae
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Chrom/o
color
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Menorrhagia
abnormal heavy/long period
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Metrorrhagia
irregular bleeding between menses
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Oligomenorrhea
abnormal light/infrequent periods
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Dysmenorrhea
cramps/painful period
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Amenorrhea
absence of period in woman of reproductive age
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Surgical repair of hypospadias using the foreskin of the head of the penis would be termed?
Balanoplasty
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Cancer of the testicle usually requires its surgical removal. This procedure is termed
Orchidectomy
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A hydrocele defines
Clear fluid filled sac partially surrounding the testis
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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?
TURP
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Cryptorchidism refers to
Undescended testicle (not in scrotum)
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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
Androgenic
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Surgical implantation of an undescended testicle into the scrotum and anchoring it in its correct anatomical position is termed
Orchidopexy
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Inflammation of the head of the penis is termed?
Balanitis
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Hematosalpinx is a term describing?
Blood in a uterine tube
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Surgical reconstruction of the vagina would be termed?
Colpoplasty
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What is the term for painful, difficult or abnormal intercourse?
Dyspareunia
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What is the term for surgical removal of the uterus, uterine tubes and ovaries?
Hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy
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A woman who has two children, but had four pregnancies would be noted on her chart as?
Gravida 4, Para 2
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Mammoplasty refers to?
Surgical reconstruction of a breast
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Oligomenorrhea refers to?
Scanty, less than normal menstrual flow
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Difficult, complicated, labor and delivery is termed?
Dystocia
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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?
Hysteropexy
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A herniation or prolapse of the urinary bladder into the vagina would be termed?
Colpocystocele
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Medical terminology is based off of what language?
Latin, some Greek | Dead language that is universally understood
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What are the three parts to a medical term?
Prefix Root- base or stem Suffix
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Define Suffix
End of a root word to dictate a terms role in grammar.
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Characteristics of Suffix
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
Attached to beginning of root word and changes meaning of entire term
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Characteristics of Prefixes
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
Basic foundation of any medical term
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Characteristics of Word Roots
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?
Root
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When combining roots to make more complex terms, they are usually joined by what vowels?
O or I
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How are compound roots listed when describing anatomic organs?
Order of study or anatomic relationship
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Greek Plurals of -on, -ma, -sis and -nx
- on = -a - ma = -mata - sis = -ses - nx = -ges
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Latin plurals of a, us, um, is, ex, ix, yx and ax?
- a = -ae - us = -i - um = -a - is = -es - ex = -ices - ix = -ices - yx = -ices - ax = -aces
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What happens for the provider before walking into a PTs room?
Start w/ DDx: What can kill Zebra Most likely cause
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What is the sequence of events during a PT encounter?
``` CC/HPI Meds/Allergies PMHx / SocHx / FamHx ROS PE Labs/Rads Consults Plan Prevention ```
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3 characteristics of medicine as science?
Prolonged study of theoretical science Observation Reliability and reproducibility of tests
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3 characteristics of medicine as art?
Interpretation of perception Communication of ideas Reliance on instinct
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What is key to the delivery of good healthcare and achieving desireable outcomes?
Clinician-PT communication
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What skill lies at the core of the art of medicine?
Interview skills
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What are the four objectives of the medical interview?
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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What are the five clinician traits?
``` Objective Precise Sensitive Specific Reliable ```
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Define and Characterize Objectivity
Objectivity- AKA accuracy/validity to remain unbiased and non-judgmental Failure= poor relationship and misdiagnosis
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Define and characterize Precision
``` AKA real value Distribution of observations around mean Precise is around mean Accuracy is around goal Imprecise is scattered ```
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What's the acronym/way to remember differences between accuracy and precision?
aCcurate is Correct | pRecise is Repeating
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Define and characterize sensitivity
Accurately ID or pick up real cases of disease | Reflection of how many PTs with a Dz test positive
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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?
More true positives Fewer false negatives
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Define and characterize reliability
Reproducibility | Characteristic of a test/finding/ procedure that allow others to obtain same result
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Reliability/reproducibility is variable to what factors?
``` Altering version Story teller Predetermined beliefs PT recall Provider skill ```
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Symptoms, just like tests, are subject to the rules of ? and ?
Sensitivity | Specificity
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A single Sx holds low ?
Reliability
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Define Empathetic response
Capacity to identify with PT and feel PTs pain as own then respond in a supportive manner to deepen emotional trust
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Define Pity
Feeling of discomfort at distress of another but has condescending overtones. Recognizes another doesn't deserve but can't prevent the circumstance
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Define Sympathy
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)
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What are techniques of guided questioning?
``` 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 ```
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What is the first step to effective reassurance?
Identify and acknowledge PTs feelings
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What are the three key characteristics to therapeutic core qualities?
Respect Genuineness Empathy
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What do the therapeutic core values offer in PT care?
Aid in PT connection Improves Hx taking skills Links art/science of medicine Better therapeutic relationships
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Define Respect/Nonjudgmental
Ability to accept the PT as they are despite personal preferences
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How does a skilled clinician demonstrate respect?
By attending to PTs words and providing comfort
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How can clinicians show respect to PTs?
``` Introduction Explain PA role Ask permission to use first name Respond to concerns Inquire about PTs comfort Warn PT before touching ```
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Define Genuineness
Ability to be yourself in relationship despite professional role
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How do providers demonstrate understanding to PTs?
Listen cognitively and affectively Convey understanding by summary/re-evaluate Think of empathy as feedback loop even if inaccurate
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What are the levels of responding?
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
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Interview skills that maximize __ and ___ produce accurate data and reduces ___ and ___
Objectivity / precision | False-pos and false-negs
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When was the Controlled Substance Act enacted?
1970- regulating the manufacture, importation, possession and use of certain substances
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What office created the Substance abuse Act of 1970?
DEA and FDA in 1973
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Schedule 2 Drugs include ?
Hydromorphone Methadone Meperidine
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Schedule 3 drugs include?
Codeine <90mg/dose unit Anabolic steroids Ketamine
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Schedule 4 drugs include ?
``` Alprazolam Carisaprodol Diazepam Lorazepam Zolpidem Tramadol ```
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Schedule 5 drugs include?
Cough syrups with no more than 200mg of codiene per 100mL/ or 100g
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When were tamper resistance prescription regulations put into place?
2008- all written Rxs required to be on tamper-resistant prescription blanks
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Tamper resistant prescription paper must have a minimum of one of what three qualities?
Prevention of photocopying Prevent modification of writing Prevention of counterfeiting
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What are the parts of a prescriber's ID?
``` Pre-printed on Rx Name NPI# Institution name, address, phone # DEA # area ```
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What info is placed into the PT ID block of an Rx?
``` Legal name Age/DOB Address/phone # Weight- req'd on all ped PTs in Kgs Sponsor's SSN ```
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What are the parts of the inscription? What goes in the Superscription?
Drug name and strength Generic/trade name Strength- amount per dosing unit Rx
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What info is in the Subscription section?
Info for pharmacist on dose form and number of units to dispense Amount dispensed should be amount to complete treatment (tabs or ml)
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What info is placed in the Signa section of an Rx?
Instructions to PT | Route, frequency, number of units per dosing schedule, indication for use and special instructions
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What is a key note for number of Rx refills? | When do Rx refills expire?
PT will receive one more than the printed number of refills After 12mon
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All chronic meds needs to be re-evaluated how often?
Minimally- annually
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It may be cost-effective to write refills for ___ supply per refill
3mon
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What info is in the dispense as written?
Whether generic substitute is allowed Usually not harmful Cost effective for PT PT allergy to component of generic/trade brand
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Warning are typically performed automatically by pharmacist but is still who's responsibility? What other safety step can be indicated here?
Yours Child proof container
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What info goes in the signature block of an Rx?
Name | Title
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What is a prescription calling for specific medical devices called? What info is required to be included?
Durable Medical Equipment Device/supplies, diagnosis and length of need
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Function of a consult
Requested when management is beyond scope of referring provider and recommended for testing, diagnosis, treatment of management
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During a consult, the role is dictated by whom and who maintains overall control of the PT?
Referring provider x 2
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What info is included in a consult?
``` Summary of HPI Progress notes Problem/med list Test results Failed treatment modalities ```
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When are normal results typically omitted from charting?
Admission HandP
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What part of an admission are procedures and consults mentioned?
Admission H&P Plan
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Function of the Admission Orders
Direct team in PT care and must be unambiguous due to enactment until another order/meets limit of order
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What is the mnemonic for Admission Orders?
``` 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 ```
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What does Ad Lib on admission notes mean? What does BR with BRP mean? What does OOB mean?
No restriction Bed rest w/ bathroom Out of bed
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During an admission note, medications are listed in what specific order?
Pertaining to admit Dx Initiated prior to admit and need to be continued Symptomatic/PRN
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What does the abbreviations hs and h.s. mean?
hs- half strength | h.s.- at bedtime
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What doe QID and QOD mean?
4 x / day | Every other day
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What abbreviations are not preferred?
``` 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 ```
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Max presentation to preceptor should last how long?
5min
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What is the "headline" of the presentation?
1-2 sentences on who PT is and why they're being seen Social profile Major medical issues Chief complaint
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What is "the illness" part of the preceptor report?
Major focus Includes essential info for diagnosis and management organized into: chronologic, symptom or problem solving/hypothesis testing
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Describe Symptom Characterization method of reporting?
Key Sx and description of it's dimensions | Started, what's it like, progression, better/worse
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Describe Problem Solving method of reporting?
In conjunction with another form Start w/ presumptive Dx and present facts to confirm/refute theory Most difficult for students
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What PMH is included in preceptor reporting?
Relevant to PTs health
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How is The Exam documented?
General assessment VS Head to Toe only mentioning findings to establish Dx or deserve attention
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What is one of the most important aspects of the entire clinical encounter?
Opening the interview
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How far apart should PT, Provider and interpreter be?
3ft apart w/ interpreter sitting next to PT
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How is the chief complaint documented?
PTs own words in quotations or, | Medical terminology
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The chief complaint must answer what two things?
Mandatory- primary complaint and duration Optional- age and sex This fills S of H&P
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Purpose of the HPI
Thorough elaboration of the chief complaint beginning whe PT last felt well or first experienced Sx
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Describe Non-Directive questions
Open ended Allow PT freedom to talk and offer Sx while affirming importance of Dz effect on PT Provides "Sketch" of problem
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What types of questions can fill in gaps of a "sketch" from Non-Directive questions?
Directive questions from open ended to specific questions 5Ws and How Laundry List Close ended
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When are Close-Ended questions usefule?
Emergency Confirmation of hypothesis Elicit structured data
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What are the downsides of close-ended questions?
Less likely to achieve correct diagnosis | Loss of PT trust
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What are the mnemonics for HPI gathering
OPQRST LOCATES Sacred 7 + 1
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What are the seven characteristics of a major Sx
``` Onset Location Duration Character- quality/severity Alleviating/aggravating factors Radiation Timing- triggers/frequency ```
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When is OPQRST most often used?
``` Assessing Pain Onset Provocation/palliation Quality/quantity Radiation/region Severity Timing/triggers ```
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What is the LOCATES mnemonic?
``` Location Onset Characteristics/quality of Sx Associated S/Sx Time Exacerbating/relieving factors Severity ```
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What is the Sacred + 1 used for?
``` Ortho Type Severity Pain radiation Makes it worse/better Previous injuries/treatments Point with one finger to point of max intensity ```
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What is a major pitfall of new providers when PTs are describing Sx?
Interpreting PT word into familiar medical conditions
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What are the two techniques to clarify complaints?
Summarization- clinician feeds main info back Confrontation- addressing discrepancies in seen/perceived
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What is the "A HISSTORY" acronym for PMHx
``` Allergies Hospitalizations Immunizations Surgeries Screening procedures Trauma/major illness Oral meds Reproductive Hx in females Youth/childhood illnesses ```
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Where are allergies listed in a history note? Why are food allergies important?
PMHx Impact on meds/vaccines or during inpatient diet
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If a PT has had an allergic reaction, what is the f/u question?
What kind of reaction?
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What info is gathered for Hospitalizations of a PMHx?
ANY admission Dates/reason Facility/Dr Reverse chronological order, most recent working back
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What info needs to be documented for surgeries in a PMHx?
Procedure, year and Dx at minimum
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What info needs to be noted for medications of a PMHx?
Dose Route Reason
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What info is needed for medications during a PMHx?
``` Name Dose Frequency Route Reason ```
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A SocHx should include what info?
``` FLAMES Family/food Lifestyle Abuse of substances Marital/relationship Employment Support systems ```
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What are the 6 S's of abuse?
``` Substance ETOH Smoking/nicotine Security of guns at home Sexual contact Seatbelts Safety seats ```
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What are the CAGE questions of alcohol?
Cut down Annoyance Guilt Eye opener in the AM
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What is the goal of asking about PTs marital status?
Detect personal relationships that are abusive to the PT
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What is the SAFE acronym for the physical abuse questions?
Sage in relationship Afraid in relationship Friends/family aware? Emergency safe place
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What is the final part of the medical Hx?
ROS- the laundry list/screening tool | Demonstrates responsibility for total PT
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What is the goal of ROS?
Reveal additional active/ongoing medical problems
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Potentially serious findings during the SOR need to have what info included?
Duration Frequency Severity Previously evaluated?
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If a medical issue is discovered during the ROS that needs medical attention, where is the info placed?
Assessment
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How to transition from interview to exam
Allow PT last word Explain to PT Specify where/how PT needs to be Let PT know focus is on them
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What is the single factor that is most indicative of whether a Sx goes in the Subjective or ROS?
Diagnosis
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What is typically the basis for all medical management for a given PT?
Complete H&P
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When is a comprehensive H&P usually obtained?
When provider sees PT for first time or, Upon admission to hospital Exception- ER
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PT identification usually includes what info?
``` DOB Race Name Age Gender ```
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Family Hx doesn't include Spouse info except for ?
Communicability | Reproductive disorder
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For H&P, ROS commonly goes back how far?
12mon, including labs | May be extended for specialties
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Within each subsection of the PE documentation, what order are findings given in?
``` Inspection Auscultation Percussion Palpation Other- ROM, special tests Abnormal findings given first from most to least severe ```
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Define USPSTF
US Preventive Services Task Force in 1984, independent volunteer panel of experts for evidence base recommendations about clinical services and meds
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What are the USPSTF Grades meanings?
A-I | Of most recommended to least recommended
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What info goes in the Subjective paragraph?
CC HPI PMH/FM/S/Hx, ROS
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What info goes in the Objective paragraph?
PE Labs
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What info goes in the Assessment paragraph?
Problem list
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What info goes in the Plan paragraph?
Treatment plan
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What is subjective data
What PT tells | Sx and Hx from CC through ROS
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What is Objective data
What is detected | PE findings
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Pertinent info is written in the body of a note and never in the ?
Margins
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What is the most challenging aspect of documentation?
What is pertinent- if it helps rule a Dx in/out, it's pertinent
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How is the objective paragraph documented?
Head to toe in bullet format
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Interventions performed during the visit are documented where?
Objective
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How should the Assessment/Plan paragraph be bulleted?
Separately for one Dx, together for two or more Dx
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Define arthroplast
Surgical reconstruction of joint
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Define Tenorrhaphy
Surgically suturing a torn tendon
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Define Myalgia
Painful aching muscles
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Where are chondrocytes found?
Cartilage
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Define myloma
Bone marrow tumor
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Define achondroplasia
Lack of normal cartilage development
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Define Encephalocele
Herniation of brain tissue out of skull
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Define Pyelonephritis
Inflammation of collecting system of kidneys
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Define myometritis
Inflammation of muscular layer of the uterus
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Define laparohysteropexy
Surgical attachment of uterus to abdominal wall
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Define salpingorrhaphy
Surgical suturing of uterine tube
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Define Orchiditis
Inflammed testis
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Define lipoma
Tumor of fat tissue
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Define myeloma
Bone marrow tumor
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Define Arthralgia
Painful joints
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Define Myositis
Inflammation of muscles
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Eclampsia is characterized by what 3 things?
HTN Seizure Coma
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Prefix bio- Prefix cata-
LIfe Down, lower
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Prefix cine- Prefix epi-
Movement Upon, over
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Prefix de- Prefix dia
Down, from Through, between
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Prefix eu- Prefix im-
Well, easily Not
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Prefix juxta- Prefix meso
Near, beside Middle
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Prefix meta Prefix oxy
Beyond, after Rapid, sharp
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Prefix pachy Prefix par
Thick Apart from
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Prefix per Prefix primi
Through, intense First
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Prefix psuedo Prefix sym/syn
False Joined together
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Prefix ultra
Beyond, excess
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Acid/o Acr/o Aden/o
Sour, bitter Extremity Gland
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Agglutin/o Alges/o Ambly/o
To clump Pain Dull, dim
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Amylo/o An/o Angio/o
Starch Anus Vessel
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Anthrac/o Cali/o Celi/o
Coal Calyx Pertaining to abdomen
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Chlor/o Cirrh/o Cor/o
Green Yellow, tawny Pupil
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Corpor/o Crin/o Crur/o
Body Secrete Leg, thigh
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Cry/o Crypt/o Dendr/o
Cold Hidden Tree, branches
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Drom/o Eosin/o Episi/o
Running Red, rosy Vulvula
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Es/o Glauc/o Gnos/o
Within Gray/silver To know
259
Hidr/o Iatr/o Ichthy/o
Sweat Pertaining to physician/treatment Fish-like, scaly
260
Kary/o Kel/o Kerat/o
Nucleus Fibrous growth Hard, horny, cornea of eye
261
Lei/o Leiomy/o Mi/o
Smooth Smooth muscle Smaller
262
Mydr/o Myring/o Myx/o
Widen Ear drum Relating to mucus
263
Nat/i Nat/o Nom/o
Pertaining to birth Birth Relating to usage
264
Omphal/o Onych/o Orth/o
Naval Nail Straight correct normal
265
Papill/o Phac/o Phe/o
Resembling a nipple Lens of eye Dusky
266
Phor/o Phren/o Pil/o
Bearing Diaphragm/mind Hair
267
Pleg/o Pne/o Poikil/o
Paralysis/stroke Breathing Varied, irriegular
268
Poli/o Presby/o Py/o
Gray matter of NS Old age Pus
269
Pyel/o Rach/i Radicul/o
Renal pelvis Spine Root
270
Rhiz/o Sarc/o Schiz/o
Root Flesh Split, division
271
Scot/o Sial/o Sider/o
Darkness Saliva Iron, steel
272
Somat/o Steat/o Tax/o
Body Fat Order
273
Tel/e Thec/o Toc/o
Distance, end Sheath, case Child birth
274
Tom/o Trich/o Ungu/o
Cut, section Hair Nail
275
Vesic/o Vitre/o Xanth/o
Urinary bladder Glassy Yellow

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