Medical Terminology Flashcards
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What does anatomical position mean?
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To stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of the hands turned forward
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What does anterior mean?
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Situated in front of or directed toward the front
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What does C-spine mean?
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Cervical spine (C1-C7)
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What does diffuse mean?
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Generalized; not localized to any specific location
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What does distal mean?
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Farther from the trunk of the body
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What does Epigastric mean?
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Upper central region of the abdomen
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What does Fontanel mean?
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Anatomical feature of an infant’s skill, the “soft-spot”
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What does inferior mean?
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Lower on the body, farther from the head
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What does L-spine mean?
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Lumbar spine (L1-L5)
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What does lateral mean?
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Farther from the midline
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What does Left Lower Extremity (LLE) mean?
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Left leg
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What does Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ) mean?
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Left lower quadrant of the abdomen
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What does Left Upper Extremity (LUE) mean?
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Left arm
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What does Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ) mean?
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Left Upper Quadrant of the abdomen
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What does medial mean?
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Nearer to the midline
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What does Palmar or Volar mean?
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Palm side of hand or body
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What does plantar mean?
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Sole of the foot
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What does Posterior or Dorsal mean?
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Rear or back
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What does Prone mean?
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Body position lying face down with forearms and hands turned palm side down
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What does Proximal mean?
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Nearer to the trunk of the body
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What does Right Lower Extremity (RLE) mean?
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Right leg
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What does Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) mean?
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Right Lower Quadrant of the abdomen
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What does Right Upper Extremity (RUE)?
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Right Arm
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What does Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) mean?
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Right Upper Quadrant of the abdomen
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What does superficial mean?
Nearer to the surface
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What does superior mean?
Higher on the body, nearer to the head
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What does supine mean?
Body position lying face up
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What does suprapubic mean?
Lower central region on the abdomen
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What does T-spine mean?
Thoracic spine (T1-T12)
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Based on timing, what does acute mean?
New onset, likely concerning. Opposite of chronic.
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Based on timing, what does acute on chronic mean?
New exacerbation of a chronic condition
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Based on timing, what does chronic mean?
Long-standing, constant. Opposite of acute.
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Based on timing. what does fluctuating mean?
Symptoms that are always present but changing in severity, never fully resolving
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Based on timing, what does intermittent mean?
Symptoms that completely resolve at times, but continue to return repeatedly.
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Based on timing, what does paroxysmal mean?
Occasional, sporadic, transient
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Based on timing, what does resolved mean?
Gone, no longer existing
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Based on timing, what does transient mean?
Resolving spontaneously after onset
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Based on charting, what does Family History (FHx) mean?
A part of the medical chart that lists diseases and health conditions in your family that may put the patient at an increased risk of also having it
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Based on charting, what is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)?
Federal law that provides national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge
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Based on charting, what is the history of present illness (HPI)?
A part of the medical chart describing the development of the illness
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Based on charting, what is pt?
Patient
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Based on charting, what is r/o?
Rule Out
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Based on charting, what does review of system (ROS) mean?
A part of the medical chart that is a checklist of the symptoms the patient has or does not have. The symptoms are grouped by body system.
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Based on charting, what is s/p?
Status post (after)
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Based on charting, what does social history (SHx) mean?
A part of the chart addresses substance use, occupation, diet exercise, living situation, marital status, etc.
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Based on charting, what is Sx?
Symptoms
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Based on charting, what is Tx?
Treatment
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Based on charting, what is UTD?
Up to date
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Based on charting, what is wnl?
Within normal limits
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what does abscess mean?
A collection of pus beneath the skin
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what does appendicitis mean?
Dangerous infection of the appendix
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what does arthritis mean?
Inflammation of the joints
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what does atrial fibrillation (A fib) mena?
irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what does Bell's Palsy mean?
A localized facial nerve dysfunction that causes facial droop and numbness
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what does Bronchitis mean?
Inflammation/ Infection of the bronchi (upper airway)
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is cancer (CA)
Cancer, carcinoma
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is cellulitis?
Infection of skin cells
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?
Stroke. Blood supply to the brain is restricted or absent due to hemorrhage or occlusion of a vessel in neurological damage and dysfunction.
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is cholecystitis?
Inflammation of the gallbladder
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is cholelithiasis?
Production of gallstones
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is chronic renal failure (CRF)?
Decrease in the kidney's ability to filter waste and fluid from the blood
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is cirrhosis?
Inflammation of an organ by degenerative changes, especially the liver
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Serious condition in which the heart does not pump blood as efficiently as it should
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is conjuctivitis?
Infection of the outer layer of the eye
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)?
Procedure used to treat coronary artery disease
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is coronary artery disease (CAD)?
Buildup of plaque in the arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is costochondritis?
Inflammation of the rib cartilage
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is Croup?
Viral infection of the upper airway with a barking cough and often stridor
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is deep venous thrombosis (DVT)?
Blood clot forms in a vein located deep inside your body, typically in the leg
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is Dermatitis?
Inflammation of the skin
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is Diverticulitis?
Acute inflammation of the diverticula pouches
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is Ectopic pregnancy?
Egg developing outside the uterus extremely dangerous due to risk of rupture
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is endometriosis?
Presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside of the uterus
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is gastroenteritis?
General term for inflammation of the GI tract
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Digestive disorder that occurs when acidic stomas juices, or food and fluids back up from the stomach into the esophagus
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is gout?
Type of arthritis; diagnosed by ordering a uric acid level
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is hepatitis?
Inflammation of the liver
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is hyperglycemia?
High blood sugar due to diabetes
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx),what is hyperlipidemia (HLD)?
High cholesterol
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is hypertension (HTN)?
High blood pressure (typically > 140/90)
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is hypoglycemia?
Low blood-sugar
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is hypotension?
Low blood pressure (typically <100/65)
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), What is insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)?
Diabetes requiring the use of insulin injections
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is lymphangitis?
Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel; appears as red streaking
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is multiple sclerosis?
Autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is myocardial infarction (MI)?
Death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia (Heart Attack)
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is Nephrolithiasis/ Renal calculi?
Kidney stone
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)?
Diabetes not requiring the use of insulin injections
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is otitis externa?
Infection of the outer ear (ear canal)
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is otitis media (OM)?
Infection inner ear (behind the eardrum)
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is pancreatitis?
Inflammation of the pancreas
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
Inflammation of a woman's reproductive organs
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?
Ulcers developing in the stomach causing paid and emesis
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is pericarditis?
Inflammation of the pericardium
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?
Blood circulation disorder that causes the blood vessels (excluding the heart and brain) to narrow, block, or spasm.
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is pharyngitis?
Throat infection
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is pneumonia?
Infiltrate (infection) inside the lung tissue
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is pneumothroax?
Presence of air or gas in the pleural space; collapsed lung
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is Psoriasis?
Autoimmune skin disease. dry, scaly, red, itchy patches of skin
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is pulmonary embolism?
Blockage of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches due to a translocated clot
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is pyelonephritis?
Infection on the kidneys
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is sciatica?
Compression of sciatic nerve causing back pain with radiation to posterior leg
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is sepsis?
Dangerous infection of the blood
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is sinusitis?
Infection/inflammation of the sinuses
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is tinea?
Fungal rash
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
Transient "mini-stroke", neurological function is regained completely with time
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is upper respiratory infection (URI)?
Contagious infection of the upper respiratory tract (sinuses, throat, lungs or airways)
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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Infection in any part of the urinary system- kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
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Based on Labs & Imaging, what is basic metabolic panel (BMP)?
Blood test that measures eight different substances to evaluate kidney function, fluid and electrolyte balance, blood sugar levels, acid and base balance, and metabolism
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Based on Labs & Imaging, what is chest x-ray (CXR)?
Images of your heart, lungs, blood vessels, airways, and bones of chest and spine
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Based on Labs & Imaging, what is complete blood count (CBC)?
Blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia
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Based on Labs & Imaging, what is comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)?
Blood test that measures fourteen different substances (BMP + liver function evaluation)
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Based on Labs & Imaging, what is computerized assisted tomography (CT/ CAT)
X-ray procedure provides a two-dimensional cross-sectional scan of your body is used to find irregularities
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Based on Labs & Imaging, what is electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)?
A test that records the electrical signal from the heart to check for different heart conditions
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Based on Labs & Imaging, what is hemoglobin and hematocrit (H&H)?
Red blood cell measurements to evaluate anemia
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Based on Labs & Imaging, what is urinalysis (UA)?
Urine test to detect a wide range of disorders, such as UTIs, kidney disease and diabetes
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Based on Medicines, what does Abx mean?
Antibiotics
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Based on Medicines, what does ASA mean?
Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)
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Based on Medicines, what does BID mean?
Twice Daily
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Based on Medicines, what does IM mean?
Intramuscular (with respect to injections)
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Based on Medicines, what does NKDA mean?
No known drug allergies
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Based on Medicines, what does NSAID mean?
Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (e.g. Ibuprofen, Motrin, etc)
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Based on Medicines, what does PO mean?
Per Os (by mouth)
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Based on Medicines, what does prn mean?
As needed
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Based on Medicines, what does QHS mean?
At every bedtime
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Based on Medicines, what does QID mean?
Four times a day
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Based on Medicines, what does Rx mean?
Prescription
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Based on Medicines, what does TID mean?
Three times a day
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Based on constitutional, what does afebrile mean?
Without fever
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Based on constitutional, what does ambulatory mean?
Able to move about, not confined to a bed
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Based on constitutional, what does cachectic mean?
Extremely skinny, bony, malnourished
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Based on constitutional, what does constitutional mean?
The general appearance and nature of a patient
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Based on constitutional, what does distress mean?
A patient's inability to tolerate their body state, due to pain or respiratory failure. No acute distress (NAD) is commonly written if a patient looks comfortable
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Based on constitutional, what does febrile mean?
Elevated body temperature, fever, indicative of infection
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Based on constitutional, what does lethargic mean?
Septic, very sick, about to die
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Based on constitutional, what does malaise mean?
Generalized discomfort or weakness
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Based on constitutional, what does non-toxic mean?
Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration
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Based on constitutional, what does somnolent meann?
Appearing drowsy
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Based on constitutional, what does unkempt mean?
Poor self hygiene
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Based on constitutional, what does well developed mean?
Normal state of mental and body development
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Based on the eye, what is conjuctiva?
Thin outer lining of the eye and eyelid
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Based on the eye, what is the cornea?
Transparent frontal aspect of the eye, covering both the iris and pupil
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Based on the eye, what is extraocular muscles intact (EOMI)?
Testing that examines the function of the eye muscle
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Based on the eye, what is the fundoscopic exam?
The use of an ophthalmoscope to look through the pupil and examine the interior surface of the posterior eye
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Based on the eye, what is nystagmus?
Involuntary "shaking" eye movements
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Based on the eye, what is opthalmalgia?
Pain in the eye
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Based on the eye, what is pale conjunctiva?
Pale inner aspect of the eyelid most often due to anemia
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Based on the eye, what is preorbital ecchymosis?
Bruising around the eyes, indicative of trauma
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Based on the eye, what is photophobia?
Light sensitivity
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Based on the eye, what is pupils are equal, round, and reactive, to light (PERRL)?
Common normal eye exam finding
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Based on the eye, what is scleral icterus?
Yellowing of the sclera (whites of the eye) due to jaundice
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Based on the eye, what is subconjunctival hemmorrhage?
Blood in the white part of the eye
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is cerumen?
Earwax
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is dentition?
Teeth
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is dry mucosa?
Dry tongue, mouth, and lips, indicating significant dehydration
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is edentulous?
Without teeth
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is epistaxis?
Nose bleed
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is gingiva?
Gums
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is Nare?
Nostril
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is oropharynx?
The back of the mouth, where it meets the throat
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is otalgia?
Ear ache
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is pharyngeal erythema?
Redness of the pharynx, indicating a throat infection
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is rhinorrhea?
Clear nasal discharge. " Runny" nose
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is tinnitus?
"Ringing in the ears", the perception of ringing even with no external stimuli
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is TM erythema?
Redness of the TM, often indicative of infection
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is tonsillar exudate?
Pus on the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy (T&A)??
Tonsils removal surgery
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is the Tympanic membrane (TM)?
Tympanic membrane, the clear membrane inside the ear; (ear drum)
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Based on the neck, what is the carotid bruit?
Whooshing blood flow heard with auscultation (carotid narrowing or plaque)
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Based on the neck, what is lymphadenopathy?
Enlarged lymph nodes
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Based on the neck, what is meningismus?
Stiff neck/ Signs of meningitis
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Based on the neck, what is supple?
Flexible, not-stiff
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Based on the neck, what is thyromegaly?
Enlarged thyroid
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Based on the neck, what is jugular vein distention (JVD)?
Jugular vein distention, sign of heart dysfunction
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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is an aneurysm?
Localized ballooning of a vessel due to a weakened vessel wall
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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is arrhythmia?
Irregular heartbeat
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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is an artery?
Blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart, muscular, contractile
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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is bradycardia?
Slow heart rate (HR<60)
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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), What is cardiomegaly?
Enlarged heart
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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is a coronary artery?
Artery that supplies the heart with blood
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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is dorsalis pedis pulse?
Pulse that is palpable on the dorsum (top) of the foot
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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is a murmur?
Abnormal heart sound rated on 1-6 scale
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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is normal sinus rhythm (NSR)?
The rhythm of a healthy heart
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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is palpitation?
To beat rapidly, irregularly, or forcibly (usually relating to the heart)
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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is a pulse exam?
Carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis (DP) or posterior tibia (PT)
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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is regular rate and rhythm (RRR)?
Normal heart sounds with a regular rate (60-100bpm)
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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is stenosis?
Narrowing of a body opening or passage
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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is tachycardia?
Fast heart rate (HR>100 bpm)
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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is thrombus?
Blood clot or blockage
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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is a vein?
Vessel carrying blood towards the heart, soft, coompressible
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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is bradypnea?
Decreased respiratory rate
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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is clear to auscultation (CTA)?
No abnormal sounds when listening to the lungs with a stethoscope
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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is dyspnea?
Difficulty/labored breathing, shortness of breath
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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is dyspnea on exertion (DOE)?
Feeling short of breath during every light exercise (e.g. walking)
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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is hemopytsis?
Coughing up gross amounts of blood
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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is hypoxia?
Low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough oxygen in the blood
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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is pleurisy?
General term for pain with breathing
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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is rales?
Crackles; wet crackling heard in the lungs, typically due to pneumonia or CHF
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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is rhonchi?
Sound of mucous rolling around in the brochioles/bronchi
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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is shortness of breath (SOB)?
Air hunger, difficulty breathing, or breathlessness
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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is sputum?
Any mixed matter with the saliva that is passed through the mouth
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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is stridor?
Upper airway noise; common sign in croup
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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is tachypnea?
Increased respiratory rate
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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is wheezing?
High pitched sound heard in the lungs with asthmatics or lung disease
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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is dyspepsia?
Indigestion
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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is dysphagia?
Difficulty swallowing
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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is emesis?
Vomiting
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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is hematemesis?
Gross amounts of blood in the vomit
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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is hematochezia?
Bright red blood in the stool
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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is hepatomegaly?
Enlarged liver
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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is a hernia?
Protrusion of part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle
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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is McBurney's point?
RLQ point tenderness indicative of appendicitis
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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is melena?
Black tarry stool indicative of an upper GI bleed
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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is murphy's sign?
Pain with palpation of the RUQ during a deep breath, indicative of cholecystitis
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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is N/V/D?
Nausea/ Vomiting, Diarrhea
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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is organomegaly?
Enlarged organ
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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is peritoneal signs (rebound, guarding, or rigidity)?
Signs indicative of acute abdominal inflammation (peritonitis)
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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is splenomegaly?
Enlarged spleen
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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is adnexal tenderness?
Tenderness of the ovaries during the pelvic exam indicative of ovarian cyst or torsion
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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is a c-section?
Cesarean section
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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is cervical os?
The opening of the cervix; always will be closed unless passing tissue from the cervix
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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is CVA tenderness?
Costovertebral angle tenderness; tenderness over the kidney's
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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is dysmenorrhea?
Painful mentraution
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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is dysuria?
Painful urination
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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is a foley catheter?
A tube inserted through the urethra to drain urine, often left in place
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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is frequency?
Urinating often
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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is G/ P/ Ab?
Gravida (The # of times pregnant)/ Para (The # of live children born)/ Abortion (The # of failed pregnancies)
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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is gravid?
The state of being pregnant; appearing pregnant
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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is hematuria?
Blood in the urine
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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is intrauterine pregnancy (IUP)?
When a fertilized egg implants and starts to develop within the uterus, where it is supposed to be
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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is the last normal menstrual period (LNMP)?
The first day of one's period
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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is OB/GYN?
Obstetrics and gynecology
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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is spotting?
Passing very small amounts of blood from the vagina
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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is urgency?
Abrupt onset of urge to urinate
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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is arthralgias?
Joint aches
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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is atrophic?
Showing signs of tissue degradation or breakdown
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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is bony tenderness?
Tenderness of the bone indicative of a fracture
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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is deformity?
Visual abnormality of a bone or anatomical structure
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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is dislocation?
Disconnected joint; complete misalignment of the joint
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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is fracture (fx)?
Broken bone
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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is kyphosis?
Hunchback, rounded thoracic convexity of the spine
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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is malleolus?
Bony prominence on each side of the ankle (medial malleolus and lateral malleolus)
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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is myalgia?
Muscular pain, "muscle aches"
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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is paraspinal tenderness?
Tenderness of the muscles beside the spine
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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is range of motion (ROM)?
Capability of a joint to go through its complete spectrum of movements
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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is vertebral point-tenderness?
Tenderness directly over the spine (vertebrae), increased likelihood of fracture.
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is abrasion?
Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is avulsion?
A forcible pulling away of a part or structure
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is cyanosis?
Blue color of the skin due to lack of oxygen
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is diaphoresis?
Sweating
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is ecchymosis?
Bruising
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is eczematous rash?
Dry, scaly skin consistent with eczema
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is edema?
Swelling
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is erythema/ Erythematous?
Redness/ Red
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is fascia?
Fibrous membrane of connective tissue supporting and separating muscles and body organs
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is fluctuance?
Palpable fluid beneath the skin indicative of infection/ pus
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is a hematoma?
Raised area with underlying blood which occurs inn tissue resulting from ruptured blood vessels
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is incision and drainage (I&D)?
Procedure used to drain and abscess to relieve pain and speed healing
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is induration?
Hardened area of tissue; soft tissue that becomes extremely firm
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is a keloid?
Hypertrophic scar; raised scar
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is a laceration?
Splitting of the skin due to trauma (a cut due to something sharp)
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is maculopapular rash?
Rash that is both red and raised
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is mottled?
Patchy skin color due to poor blood circulation
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is pallor?
Pale skin typically due to anemia
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is papular?
Raised bumps
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is petechial rash?
Red or purple discolorations on the skin that do not blanch (lighten) on applying pressure (a sign of meningitis)
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is pitting edema?
Edema that retains an imprint when touched
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is pruritic?
Itchy
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is purulence/purulent?
Pus/ Pus-like
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is serosanguinous?
Consisting of serum and blood
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is subungual?
Beneath nail
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is tenting?
Slow return of the skin to its normal position after being pinched, a sign of either dehydration or aging, or both
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is turgor?
Skin elasticity (poor turgor is a sign of dehydration or age)
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is ulcerations?
Blisters or open-sores
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is urticarial rash/ wheals?
A patchy red, raised rash, consistent with allergic reactions
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is vesicular rash?
Vesicles; fluid filled blisters
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Based on Neurological, what is aphasic?
Absence of the ability to neurologically generate or understand language. Either inability to create words or inability to understand spoken words
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Based on Neurological, what is ataxia?
Loss of coordination
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Based on Neurological, what is cephalgia?
Headache
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Based on Neurological, what is epilepsy?
Seizure disorder
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Based on Neurological, what is facial asymmetry?
Drooping of one side of the face indicating neurological damage
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Based on Neurological, what is hemiparesis?
Weakness of one half of the body
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Based on Neurological, what is hemiplegia?
Paralysis of one half of the body
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Based on Neurological, what is loss of consciousness (LOC)?
Passing out
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Based on Neurological, what is meningitis?
Infection of the meninges, the outer lining of the brain and spinal cord
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Based on Neurological, what does it mean to move all extremities (MAEx4)?
The patient moves their arms and legs normally, indicating normal motor function
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Based on Neurological, what is normal DTRs?
Normal deep tendon reflexes, rates as 2/4
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Based on Neurological, what does oriented x3 mean?
Oriented to person, place, and time
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Based on Neurological, what is paresthesia?
Abnormal tactile sensation often described as tingling, numbness, or pinpricking
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Based on Neurological, what is postictal?
The state of somnolence and decreased responsiveness after a seizure
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Based on Neurological, what is syncope?
"Passing out", loss of consciousness or fainting
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Based on Neurological, what is vertigo?
Room-spinning dizziness (not light-headed)
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Based on Psychological, what is an affect?
The expressed or observed emotional and social responses
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Based on Psychological, what is auditory hallucinations?
Hearing voices, noises, music, or sounds that are not actually real
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Based on Psychological, what is depressed?
Appearing sad, unhappy
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Based on Psychological, what is the flat affect?
Lack of normal interaction, monotone, unemotional
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Based on Psychological, what is homicidal ideation?
Thoughts of killing another person
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Based on Psychological, what is suicidal ideation?
Thoughts of killing oneself
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Based on Psychological, what is tangential thoughts?
Thought processes that do not follow normal or logical progressions
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Based on Psychological, what is visual hallucination?
Seeing objects, people, or things that do not actually exist
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The suffix, -ectomy, means?
Surgical removal
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The suffix, -itis, means?
Inflammation
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The suffix, -scopy, means?
Viewing with a scope
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What is auscultation?
Listening with the stethoscope
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What is baseline?
The normal state of being for each specific patient
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What is benign?
Normal, of no danger to health
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What is a catheter?
Tube inserted to vessels or body cavities to permit injection or withdrawal of fluids or to keep a passage open
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What is a differential diagnosis?
The diseases that a physician is considering as the reason for the patient's symptoms
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What is grossly?
Obviously; a lot; wholly
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What is hemorrhage?
Excessive or profuse bleeding
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What is infarct?
Area of dead tissue after a lack of blood supply
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What is ischemia?
Lack of blood supply to a specific area
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What is palpation?
Examine by touch
