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Med Term Spring P1 - MidTerm Flashcards

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acute

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having intense, often severe symptoms & a short course

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chronic

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a condition developing slowly & persisting over time

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benign

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mild or noncancerous

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malignant

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harmful or cancerous

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degenerative disease

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any disease in which there is deterioration of structure or function of tissue, etc.

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diagnosis

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determination of the presence of a disease based on an evaluation of symptoms, signs, and test findings

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etiology

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cause of a disease

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exacerbation

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increase in severity of a disease with aggravation of symptoms

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remission

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a period in which symptoms & signs stop or abate

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febrile

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relating to a fever (elevated temperature

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gross

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large; visible to the naked eye

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latrogenic

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a condition that has resulted from treatment, as either an unforeseen or inevitable side effect

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idiopathic

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a condition occurring without a clearly identified cause

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localized

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limited to a definite area or part

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systemic

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relating to the whole body rather than only a part

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malaise

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a feeling of unwellness, often the first indication of illness

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marked

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significant

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equivocal

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vague; questionable

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morbidity

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sick; a state of disease

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mortality

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a state of being subject to death; fatal outcome

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pathognomonic

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denoting something characteristic or indicative of a particular disease; denoting one or more typical symptoms, findings, or patterns of abnormalities specific to a given condition and not found in any other condition

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prognosis

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prediction of the likely outcome of a disease

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progressive

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increase in severity of a condition

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prophylaxis

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a process or measure that prevents disease

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recurrent

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a return of symptoms & signs after a period of inactivity

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sequela

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a disorder or condition usually after, and resulting from, a previous disease or injury

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sign

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objective evidence of disease that can be seen or verified by an examiner

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symptom

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subjective evidence of disease that is perceived by the patient

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syndrome

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combination of symptoms and signs that give a distinct clinical picture of a particular condition or disease

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noncontributory

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not involved in bringing on the condition or result

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unremarkable

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not significant or worthy of noting

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H & P

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History and Physical: documentation of patient history and physical examination findings

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Hx

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History: record of subjective information regarding the patient’s personal medical history, including past injuries, operations, and habits

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CC or c/o

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Chief Complaint or Complains Of: patient’s description of what brought him or her to the doctor or hospital; usually brief and often documented in the patient’s own words indicated within quotes

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HPI

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History of Present Illness: expansion of chief complaint including details of duration and severity of condition

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S

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Sign: objective evidence of disease perceptible to the examiner (ex. elevated blood glucose)

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Sx

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Symptom: subjective evidence of disease perceptible to the patient (ex. dizzy)

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PMH, PH

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Past Medical History, Past History: a record of information about the patient’s past illnesses starting with childhood, including surgical operations, injuries, physical defects, medications, and allergies

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UCHD

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Usual Childhood Diseases: an abbreviation used to note the patient had the “usual” or commonly contracted illnesses during childhood

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NKA

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No Known Allergies

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NKDA

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No Known Drug Allergies

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FH

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Family History: state of health of immediate family members

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A & W/L & W

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Alive and Well/Living and Well

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SH

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Social History: record of recreational interests, hobbies, and use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs or substances

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OH

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Occupational History: job information that may involve health-related risks or be impacted by diagnosis or prognosis

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ROS

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Review of Symptoms: documentation of patient’s response to questions organized by a head-to-toe review of the function of all body systems (may encourage patient to recall and report symptoms not previously mentioned)

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PE

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Physical Examination: results of physical examination of patient, including positive and negative objective findings

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HEENT

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head, eyes, ears, nose, throat

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NAD

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no acute distress

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PERRLA

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pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accomodation

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WNL

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within normal limits

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VS

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vital signs

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BP

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blood pressure

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HR

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heart rate

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RR

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respiratory rate

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T

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temperature

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ht

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height

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wt

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weight

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Dx

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diagnosis

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IMP

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impression

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A

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Assessment: identification of disease or condition after evaluation of the patient’s history, signs and symptoms, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures

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R/O

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Rule Out: used to indicate a differential diagnosis when one or more diagnoses are suspected; indicates further work-up is required to rule out a Dx

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Plan/recommendation

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outlines the treatment plan designed to address the patient’s condition or disease state; includes instructions for the patient, medication orders or prescriptions, diagnostic tests, therapies, monitoring, etc.

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allergy and immunology

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diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of allergic & immunologic diseases

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anesthesiology

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comprehensive medical management & anesthetic care before, during, and after surgery

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chiropractic medicine

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treatment centered on manipulation of the spine

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dermatology

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medical & surgical treatment of disorders of the skin

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family practice

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comprehensive general medical care of individuals of all ages with emphasis on disease prevention & health promotion

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internal medicine

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care centered around prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of adults

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cardiology

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diagnosis & management of conditions related to the heart & blood vessels

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endocrinology

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diagnosis & management of diseases of the endocrine glands, e.g., diabetes

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gastroenterology

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diagnosis & management of conditions related to the digestive system (esophagus, stomach, small & large intestines, pancreas, gallbladder, & liver)

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geriatric medicine

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diagnosis & medical management of conditions affecting the elderly

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hematology

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diagnosis & treatment of blood disorders

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nephrology

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treatment of kidney disorders

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oncology

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treatment of tumors & cancer

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rheumatology

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treatment of arthritis & related disorders

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neurology

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treatment of diseases of the nervous system

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nuclear medicine

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use of radioactive substances to diagnose & treat disease

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obstetrics (OB)

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care & treatment of mother & fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and immediate postpartum period

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gynecology (GYN)

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medical & surgical treatment of disorders of the female reproductive & urinary systems

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ophthalamology

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medical & surgical treatment of the eye

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optometry

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diagnosis & nonsurgical treatment of the eye, including vision care & services

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orthopedics

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medical, surgical, and rehabilitative treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system

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otolaryngology

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medical & surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat

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pathology

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study of disease emphasizing examination of tissue for diagnosis, e.g., biopsy, autopsy

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pediatrics

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comprehensive medical care of infants, children, and adolescents

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physical medicine & rehabilitation physiatry

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treatment of patients suffering from neuromusculoskeletal disorders caused by illness or injury, e.g., stroke

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podiatry

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diagnosis & treatment of disorders of the foot

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psychiatry

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diagnosis, treatment, & prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders

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physchology

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counsel of patients with mental or emotional disorders

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urology

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surgical & nonsurgical treatment of the male urinary & reproductive system and the female urinary system

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