Med Term Spring P1 - MidTerm Flashcards
acute
having intense, often severe symptoms & a short course
chronic
a condition developing slowly & persisting over time
benign
mild or noncancerous
malignant
harmful or cancerous
degenerative disease
any disease in which there is deterioration of structure or function of tissue, etc.
diagnosis
determination of the presence of a disease based on an evaluation of symptoms, signs, and test findings
etiology
cause of a disease
exacerbation
increase in severity of a disease with aggravation of symptoms
remission
a period in which symptoms & signs stop or abate
febrile
relating to a fever (elevated temperature
gross
large; visible to the naked eye
latrogenic
a condition that has resulted from treatment, as either an unforeseen or inevitable side effect
idiopathic
a condition occurring without a clearly identified cause
localized
limited to a definite area or part
systemic
relating to the whole body rather than only a part
malaise
a feeling of unwellness, often the first indication of illness
marked
significant
equivocal
vague; questionable
morbidity
sick; a state of disease
mortality
a state of being subject to death; fatal outcome
pathognomonic
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
prognosis
prediction of the likely outcome of a disease
progressive
increase in severity of a condition
prophylaxis
a process or measure that prevents disease
recurrent
a return of symptoms & signs after a period of inactivity
sequela
a disorder or condition usually after, and resulting from, a previous disease or injury
sign
objective evidence of disease that can be seen or verified by an examiner
symptom
subjective evidence of disease that is perceived by the patient
syndrome
combination of symptoms and signs that give a distinct clinical picture of a particular condition or disease
noncontributory
not involved in bringing on the condition or result
unremarkable
not significant or worthy of noting
H & P
History and Physical: documentation of patient history and physical examination findings
Hx
History: record of subjective information regarding the patient’s personal medical history, including past injuries, operations, and habits
CC or c/o
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
HPI
History of Present Illness: expansion of chief complaint including details of duration and severity of condition
S
Sign: objective evidence of disease perceptible to the examiner (ex. elevated blood glucose)
Sx
Symptom: subjective evidence of disease perceptible to the patient (ex. dizzy)
PMH, PH
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
UCHD
Usual Childhood Diseases: an abbreviation used to note the patient had the “usual” or commonly contracted illnesses during childhood
NKA
No Known Allergies
NKDA
No Known Drug Allergies
FH
Family History: state of health of immediate family members
A & W/L & W
Alive and Well/Living and Well
SH
Social History: record of recreational interests, hobbies, and use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs or substances
OH
Occupational History: job information that may involve health-related risks or be impacted by diagnosis or prognosis
ROS
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)
PE
Physical Examination: results of physical examination of patient, including positive and negative objective findings
HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
NAD
no acute distress
PERRLA
pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accomodation
WNL
within normal limits
VS
vital signs
BP
blood pressure
HR
heart rate
RR
respiratory rate
T
temperature
ht
height
wt
weight
Dx
diagnosis
IMP
impression
A
Assessment: identification of disease or condition after evaluation of the patient’s history, signs and symptoms, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures
R/O
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
Plan/recommendation
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.
allergy and immunology
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of allergic & immunologic diseases
anesthesiology
comprehensive medical management & anesthetic care before, during, and after surgery
chiropractic medicine
treatment centered on manipulation of the spine
dermatology
medical & surgical treatment of disorders of the skin
family practice
comprehensive general medical care of individuals of all ages with emphasis on disease prevention & health promotion
internal medicine
care centered around prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of adults
cardiology
diagnosis & management of conditions related to the heart & blood vessels
endocrinology
diagnosis & management of diseases of the endocrine glands, e.g., diabetes
gastroenterology
diagnosis & management of conditions related to the digestive system (esophagus, stomach, small & large intestines, pancreas, gallbladder, & liver)
geriatric medicine
diagnosis & medical management of conditions affecting the elderly
hematology
diagnosis & treatment of blood disorders
nephrology
treatment of kidney disorders
oncology
treatment of tumors & cancer
rheumatology
treatment of arthritis & related disorders
neurology
treatment of diseases of the nervous system
nuclear medicine
use of radioactive substances to diagnose & treat disease
obstetrics (OB)
care & treatment of mother & fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and immediate postpartum period
gynecology (GYN)
medical & surgical treatment of disorders of the female reproductive & urinary systems
ophthalamology
medical & surgical treatment of the eye
optometry
diagnosis & nonsurgical treatment of the eye, including vision care & services
orthopedics
medical, surgical, and rehabilitative treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system
otolaryngology
medical & surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat
pathology
study of disease emphasizing examination of tissue for diagnosis, e.g., biopsy, autopsy
pediatrics
comprehensive medical care of infants, children, and adolescents
physical medicine & rehabilitation physiatry
treatment of patients suffering from neuromusculoskeletal disorders caused by illness or injury, e.g., stroke
podiatry
diagnosis & treatment of disorders of the foot
psychiatry
diagnosis, treatment, & prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders
physchology
counsel of patients with mental or emotional disorders
urology
surgical & nonsurgical treatment of the male urinary & reproductive system and the female urinary system
