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Medical Specialties & Vocabulary Flashcards

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USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
1
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swallowing air

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Aerophagia

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2
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sudden increased hair loss

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Alopecia

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used to assess the size, shape and composition of the human body (ex: BMI or a growth chart)

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Anthropometric

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the primary symptom that a patient states as the reason for seeking medical care

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Chief Complaint (CC)

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chronic liver disease

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Cirrhosis

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6
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removal of the gallbladder

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Cholecystectomy

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painful or difficult urination

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Dysuria

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the heart points to the right side instead of the left

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Dextrocardia

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electronic record of patients’ health-related information and can be created, managed and accessed from multiple health care organizations (should always back up on a storage device)

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Electronic Health Record (EHR)

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electronic record of patient’s health-related information and can be created, managed and accessed within a single health care organization (should always be backed up on a storage device)

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Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

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promotes coagulation and stops bleeding

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Hemostasis

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low blood sugar that can be helped by giving the patient orange juice

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Hypoglycemia

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13
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restriction of oxygen-rich blood to a portion of the body

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Ischemia

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hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland that is important in bone growth; associated with the regulation of calcium in the body

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Parathyroid Hormone

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requires the inclusion of both family and patient regarding the patient’s care

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Patient-Centered Care

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inflammation of the pericardium (surrounding lining of the heart)

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Pericarditis

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equipment that protects the wearer from bodily injury or infection; OSHA mandates it be free of charge

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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broken capillaries due to bleeding under the skin; can be caused by a tourniquet that is too tight

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Petechiae

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inflammation of the kidney which can cause pain in the lower and mid-back

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Pyelonephritis

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disease of the retina that results in impairment or loss of vision; can be a complication of diabetes mellitus

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Retinopathy

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episodes of dizziness and a sensation of spinning with certain head movements -caused by inner ear disorder -can be caused by performing an ear irrigation on a patient

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Vertigo

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a format for communicating important patient information in a chart in an organized manner Subjective: information the patient conveys Objective: measurable information about the patient (vitals, diagnostic findings, etc.) Assessment: a detailed examination by the provider to determine health status Plan: a series of proposed interventions to improve health or treat disease

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SOAP Notes

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common office test used to assess how well your lungs work by measuring how much air you inhale, how much you exhale and how quickly you exhale (requires 2 maneuvers)

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Spirometry

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24
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fainting, which can exhibit as dizziness, lightheadedness and ringing in ears

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Syncope

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refers to the coordination and continuity of health care during a movement of the patient from one healthcare setting to another or to home

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Transition of Care

26
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arterial blood gases

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ABG’s

27
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complete blood count

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CBC

28
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chief complaint

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CC

29
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difficult, painful

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Dys

30
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surgical removal

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-ectomy

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inflammation

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-itis

32
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kidneys

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Nephr/o

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study of

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-ology

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eye

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Ophth

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ear

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Oto

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physical examination

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PE

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range of motion

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ROM

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sexually transmitted infection

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STI

39
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urinalysis

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UA

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blood pressure

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BP

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chest x-ray

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CXR

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skin

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Derm

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coronary artery bypass graft

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CABG

44
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intake and output

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I & O

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potassium

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K

46
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no show

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NS

47
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oxygen

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O2

48
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over the counter

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OTC

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by mouth

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PO

50
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immediately

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STAT

51
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tuberculosis

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TB

52
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urinary tract infection

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UTI

53
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diagnoses and treats diseases of the heart

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Cardiologist

54
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similar to medical doctors but have a holistic approach

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DO (Doctors of Osteopathy)

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treats patients who suffer from hormonal imbalances; treats diabetes, thyroid disorders and other hormonal diseases

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Endocrinologist

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advanced academic training beyond the registered nurse (RN)

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Nurse Practitioners (NP)

57
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concerned with correction of deformities or functional impairments of the skeletal system

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Orthopedics

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study causes and effects of diseases, performs autopsies and analyze tissue samples

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Pathologist

59
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practice medicine under the direction and supervision of a licensed medical doctor (MD)

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Physician’s Assistant (PA)

60
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the science dealing with x-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases

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Radiology

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