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Med Terms Flashcards

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Anemia

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Low hemoglobin or iron

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Anorexia

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Decrease in appetite

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Cellulitis

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Bacterial infection of the skin usually red and painful

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Crepitus

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A grating sound found in joints or a finding indicative of free air under the skin AKA: Subcutaneous emphysema (sub-Q air)

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Diaphoresis

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Sweating

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Diplopia

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Double vision

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Dyspnea

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Difficult/labored breathing

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Dysuria

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Painful urination

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Ecchymosis

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Bleeding under the skin AKA: bruising

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Edema

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Swelling due to fluid collection

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Emesis

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Vomit

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Erythema

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Superficial redness of the skin

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Hematemsis

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Blood in vomit

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Hematochezia

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Bright red blood in stool

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Hematuria

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Blood in urine

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Hemoptysis

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Coughing blood/blood in sputum

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Hemorrhage

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Sudden bleeding event

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Hyperglycemia

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Elevated blood sugar / ***hypo = low

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Hyperkalemia

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Elevated potassium

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Hyperlipidemia

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Elevated cholesterol

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Ischemia

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Condition resulting from depriving tissue of oxygen

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Jaundice

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Yellowing of the skin

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Malaise

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General feeling of discomfort/illness

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Melena

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Dark, tarry appearing stools

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Myalgia
Diffuse body aches/pain
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Orthopnea
Increased SOA when lying flat
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Ostomy
A surgically created opening
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Phonophobia
Sensitive to loud noises
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Photophobia
Sensitivity to light
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Rhinorrhea
Runny nose
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Tachypneic
Rapid respiratory rate
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Tinnitus
Ringing ears

Emergency Department Scribe (3 decks)

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