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Medical Terminology Flashcards

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General: Total body swelling

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Anasarca

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General: Listening with the stethoscope

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Auscultation

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General: The normal state of being for each specific patient

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Baseline

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General: The diseases that a physician is considering as the reason for the patient’s sx

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Differential Diagnosis

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General: The bottom aperture of the internal surface of a hollow organ; often referring to the uterus or eye

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Fundus

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General: Excessive or profuse bleeding

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Hemorrhage

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General: Persistently high atrial blood pressure (typically >140/90)

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Hypertension

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General: Persistently low atrial blood pressure (typically

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Hypotension

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General: Area of dead tissue following prolonged ischemia

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Infarct

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General: Localized lack of blood supply to an area

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Ischemia

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General: Foul-smelling

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Malodorous

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General: Any body orifice

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Os

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General: Able to be touched or easily perceived

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Palpable

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General: Persistent thirst or frequent drinking of liquids; possibly indicative of diabetes

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Polydipsia

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General: The breaking-open of bodily structure

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Rupture

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General: Dangerous infection of the blood with pathological microorganisms or their toxins

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Sepsis

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General: A forcible pulling away of a part of structure

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Avulsion

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General: A crackling or grading sound usually of bones

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Crepitus

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19
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General: A diagnosis of symptoms of two or more diseases by comparison

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Differential Diagnosis

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20
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General: Escape of fluid into a cavity

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Effusion

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21
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General: Tumor consisting of blood vessels

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Hemangioma

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22
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General: Normal; of no danger to health

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Benign

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General: Star-shaped, radiating from the center

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Stellate

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Timing: New onset, likely concerning

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Acute

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Timing: New exacerbation of a chronic condition

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Acute on chronic

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Timing: Long-standing, constant

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Chronic

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Timing: Symptoms that are always present but changing in severity, never fully resolving

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Fluctuating

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Timing: Symptoms that completely serve at times, but continue to return repeatedly

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Intermittent

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Timing: Occasional, sporadic, transient

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Paroxysmal

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30
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Timing: Gone, no longer existing

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Resolved

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31
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Timing: Resolving spontaneously after onset

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Transient

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32
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Kinesiology: Draws away from the midline

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Abduction

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Kinesiology: Draws towards the midline

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Adduction

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Kinesiology: Able to move about, not confined to a bed

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Ambulatory

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Kinesiology: To stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of the hands turned forward

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Anatomical Position

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Kinesiology: Situated in front of or directed toward the front

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Anterior

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37
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Kinesiology: Connection between bones; joint

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Articulation

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38
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Kinesiology: Armpit

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Axilla

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39
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Kinesiology: Toward the feet

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Caudal

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40
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Kinesiology: Towards the head

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Cephalad

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Kinesiology: Pertaining to the neck or to the cervix of the uterus

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Cervical

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Kinesiology: Farther from the surface

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Deep

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43
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Kinesiology: Spread out over a wide area

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Diffuse

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44
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Kinesiology: Farther from the limb root

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Distal

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45
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Kinesiology: Backward flexion, as in bending backward either a hand or foot

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Dorsiflexion

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46
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Kinesiology: Turned outward

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Everted

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47
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Kinesiology: Straightening out

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Extension

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48
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Kinesiology: Outside

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External

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49
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Kinesiology: Bending or angulation

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Flexion

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50
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Kinesiology: Divides body into anterior and posterior parts (2)

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Frontal plane, Coronal plane

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51
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Kinesiology: Lower, rather from crown

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Inferior

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52
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Kinesiology: Inside

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Internal

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53
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Kinesiology: Turned inward

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Inverted

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54
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Kinesiology: Farther from the midline

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Lateral

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55
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Kinesiology: That which raises

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Levator

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56
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Kinesiology: Nearer to the midline

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Medial

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57
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Kinesiology: Divides body into left and right

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Midline

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58
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Kinesiology: Palm side of hand or body (2)

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Palmer, Volar

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59
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Kinesiology: Sole of foot

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Plantar

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60
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Kinesiology: Rear or back (2)

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Posterior, Dorsal

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Kinesiology: That which turns palm of hand downward

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Pronator

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Kinesiology: Body position lying face down with forearms and hands turns palm side down

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Prone

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Kinesiology: Nearer to the limb root

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Proximal

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64
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Kinesiology: Pertaining to the lateral side of the arm

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Radial Aspect

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65
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Kinesiology: Nearer to the surface

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Superficial

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66
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Kinesiology: Upper, nearer to the crown of head

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Superior

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67
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Kinesiology: That which turns palm up hand up upward

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Supinator

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68
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Kinesiology: Body position lying face up

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Supine

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Kinesiology: Right angles to long axis; divides the body into upper and lower parts

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Transverse plane

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70
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Kinesiology: Pertaining to the medial side of the arm

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Ulnar aspect

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71
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Constitutional: Without fever

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Afebrile

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72
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Constitutional: Looking around, awake, attentive

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Alert

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73
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Constitutional: The state of the patient’s body, often referring to obesity

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Body Habitus

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Constitutional: Extremely skinny, bony, malnourished

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Cachectic

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75
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Constitutional: Aggressively uncooperative

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Combative

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76
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Constitutional: The general appearance and nature of a patient

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Constitutional

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77
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Constitutional: General appearance of lacking water; dry lips, dry mucosa

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Dehydrated

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78
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Constitutional: A patient’s inability to tolerate their body-state, due to pain or respiratory failure

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Distress

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79
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Constitutional: Appearing old

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Elderly

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80
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Constitutional: Extremely thin and malnourished, wasting

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Emaciated

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81
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Constitutional: Elevated body temperature, indicative of infection

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Febrile

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82
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Constitutional: Not appearing healthy

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Ill appearing

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83
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Constitutional: When an infant or baby cannot be made to stop crying

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Inconsolable

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84
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Constitutional: Generalized feeling of discomfort or lack of well-being

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Malaise

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85
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Constitutional: Poor nutritional state

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Malnourished

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86
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Constitutional: Extremely overweight

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Morbidly Obese

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87
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Constitutional: Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration

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Non-toxic

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88
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Constitutional: Appearing drowsy

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Somnolent

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89
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Constitutional: The state of crying, or being about to cry

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Tearful

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90
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Constitutional: Does not follow commands or go along with physician requests

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Uncooperative

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91
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Constitutional: Poor self hygiene

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Unkempt

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92
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Constitutional: Normal state of mental and body development

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Well developed

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93
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Head: Normal external head inspection

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Atraumatic/Normocephalic (ATNC)

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94
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Head: Bruising behind the ears, indicative of a basilar skull fracture

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Battles sign

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Head: Headache

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Cephalgia

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96
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Head: Disease of the brain

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Encephalopathy

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97
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Head: Swelling of the face often secondary to an allergic reaction

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Facial angioedema

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Head: Anatomical feature of an infant’s skull, the “soft-spot”

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Fontanel

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Head: The forehead and the anterior top of the skull

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Frontal

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100
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Head: Infection of the membranes that contain the brain and spinal cord

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Meningitis

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101
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Head: The membranes that contain the brain and spinal cord

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Meninges

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102
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Head: The most posterior part of the skull, the back of the head (2)

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Occipital, Occiput

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103
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Head: Location across the posterior top of the skull

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Parietal

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104
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Head: Bruising around the eyes, indicative of a basilar skull fracture

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Raccoon eyes

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105
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Head: Infection of the sinuses, usually causing sinus pressure

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Sinusitis

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106
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Head: The sides of the head

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Temporal

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107
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Eyes: Unequal diameter of pupils

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Anisocoria

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108
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Eyes: Thin outer lining of the eye and eyelid

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Conjunctiva

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109
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Eyes: Pus in the eyes

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Conjunctival exudate

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110
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Eyes: Transparent frontal aspect of the eye, covering both the iris and pupil

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Cornea

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111
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Eyes: Diagnosis of double vision

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Diplopia

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112
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Eyes: Normal function of eye muscles

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Extra-ocular muscles intact (EOMI)

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113
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Eyes: Demonstrates the presence of a corneal abrasion

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Fluorescein uptake

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114
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Eyes: Orange/yellow eyedrops used to detect corneal lesions, abrasions, or foreign bodies

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Fluorescein

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115
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Eyes: The use of an ophthalmoscope to look through the pupil and examine the interior surface of the posterior eye

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Fundoscopic exam

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116
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Eyes: Instrument used to look through the pull and examine the interior surface of the posterior eye

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Ophthalmoscope

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117
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Eyes: Interior surface of eye

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Fundus of the eye

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118
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Eyes: Blood in anterior chamber of the eye, as seen during the fundoscopic exam

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Hyphema

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119
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Eyes: Referring to tears

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Lacrimal

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120
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Eyes: Involuntary “shaking” eye movements, rather than normal continuous smooth motion

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Nystagmus

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121
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Eyes: Pain in the eye

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Ophthalmalgia

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122
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Eyes: Pale inner aspect of the eyelid most often due to anemia

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Pale conjunctiva

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123
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Eyes: Swelling of optic disk due to increased intracranial pressure, seen fundoscopically

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Papilledema

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124
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Eyes: Bruising around the eyes, indicative of trauma

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Periorbital ecchymosis

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125
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Eyes: Light sensitivity

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Photophobia

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126
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Eyes: Bruising around the eyes (indicates skull fracture)

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Raccoon Eyes

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127
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Eyes: Dense, fibrous, opaque outer coat enclosing the eyeball except the part covered by the cornea

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Sclera

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128
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Eyes: Yellowing of the sclera due to jaundice

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Scleral icterus

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129
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Eyes: Small infected bump on the eyelid, usually in between the eyelash hair (2)

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Stye, Hordeolum

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130
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Eyes: Blood in the white part of the eye

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Subconjunctival hemorrhage

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131
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Eyes: Sign of dehydration

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Sunken eyes

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132
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Ears: External portion of the ear

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Auricle

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133
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Ears: Earwax

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Cerumen

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134
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Ears: Infection of the deep inner ear, often causes vertigo

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Labyrinthitis

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135
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Ears: The deep inner ear

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Labyrinth

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136
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Ears: Ear ache

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Otalgia

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137
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Ears: Outer ear infection

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Otitis externa

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138
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Ears: Middle ear infection

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Otitis media

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139
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Ears: “Ringing in the ears”, perception of ringing even with no external stimuli

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Tinnitus

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140
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Ears: “Outpouching” of the eardrum, indicative of inflammation

A

TM bulging

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141
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Ears: Absence of light reflection, indicative of ear infection

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TM dullness

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142
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Ears: Redness of the eardrum, often indicative of infection

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TM erythema

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143
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Ears: Rupture of the eardrum

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TM perforation

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144
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Ears: The clear membrane inside the ear

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Tympanic membrane (TM)

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145
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Nose: Hemorrhage from the nose; nose bleeding

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Epistaxis

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146
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Nose: Nostril (pl. nostrils) (2)

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Naris (pl. Nares)

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147
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Nose: Clear nasal discharge

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Rhinorrhea

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148
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Nose: Bruise/swelling of septum (sign of nose fracture)

A

Septal hematoma

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149
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Throat/Mouth: Indicative of decreased LOC or brainstem injury; Concern for airway protection

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Decreased gag reflex

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150
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Throat/Mouth: Teeth

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Dentition

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151
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Throat/Mouth: Dry tongue, mouth, and lips, indicating significant dehydration

A

Dry mucosa

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152
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Throat/Mouth: Without teeth

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Edentulous

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153
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Throat/Mouth: Gums

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Gingiva

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154
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Throat/Mouth: Referring to the tongue

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Lingual

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155
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Throat/Mouth: Imperfect closure of opposing tech, indicative of trauma or jaw fracture

A

Malocclusion

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156
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Throat/Mouth: The far back of the nasal canal, where it joins the back of the throat

A

Nasopharynx

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157
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Throat/Mouth: Toothache

A

Odontalgia

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158
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Throat/Mouth: Painful swallowing

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Odynophagia

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159
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Throat/Mouth: The back of the mouth, where it meets the throat

A

Oropharynx

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160
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Throat/Mouth: Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil

A

Peritonsillar abscess

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161
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Throat/Mouth: Redness of the pharynx, indicating a throat infection

A

Pharyngeal erythema

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162
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Throat/Mouth: Throat infection

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Pharyngitis

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163
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Throat/Mouth: Poor ability to handle secretions (saliva): drooping at the mouth and gagging

A

Secretion pooling

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164
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Throat/Mouth: Sticky tongue, mouth, and lips indicating early dehydration

A

Tacky mucosa

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165
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Throat/Mouth: Swelling of the tonsils, indicating infection

A

Tonsillar edema

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166
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Throat/Mouth: Pus on the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils

A

Tonsillar exudate

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167
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Throat/Mouth: Inability to fully open mouth due to inflamed jaw muscles

A

Trismus

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168
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Throat/Mouth: Uvula in normal position (not shifted)

A

Uvula midline

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169
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Neck: Neck pain elicited by flexing neck, hips and knees flex in response to the neck being flexed; sign of meningitis

A

Brudzinski

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170
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Neck: Vertebrae 1-7

A

Cervical spine

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171
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Neck: Turbulent blood flow heard with auscultation over the carotid artery (due to carotid narrowing or plaque)

A

Carotid bruit

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172
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Neck: sign of CHF

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Jugular vein distension (JVD)

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173
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Neck: Neck pain elicited by flexing hip; Stiff hamstrings/inability to straighten the leg when hip is flexed; sign of meningitis

A

Kernigs

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174
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Neck: Enlarged lymph nodes

A

Lymphadenopathy

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175
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Neck: Stiff neck/Signs of meningitis

A

Meningismus

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176
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Neck: Tenderness of the muscles next to the vertebrae

A

Paraspinal tenderness

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177
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Neck: Flexible, free-moving, not-stiff

A

Supple

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178
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Neck: Enlarged thyroid

A

Thyromegaly

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179
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Neck: No deviation of trachea (deviates to unaffected side in pneumothorax)

A

Trachea midline

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180
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Neck: Bony tenderness directly over the vertebrae

A

Vertebral tenderness

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181
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Cardiovascular: Diagnosis of enlarged aorta; due to a weakened aortic wall

A

Aortic aneurysm

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182
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Cardiovascular: Diagnosis in which the arterial wall splits apart

A

Aortic dissection

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183
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Cardiovascular: Disturbance of rhythm in the heartbeat

A

Arrhythmia

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184
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Cardiovascular: Diagnosis in which the arterial wall breaks open as could happen in aortic dissection

A

Aortic rupture

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185
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Cardiovascular: Irregular beating of the atria; indicates that the sinus node is not conducting a normal sinus rhythm

A

Atrial fibrillation

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186
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Cardiovascular: Irregular beating of the atria; often describes as “A-flutter with 2 to 1 block or 3 to 1 block”

A

Atrial flutter

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187
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Cardiovascular: ASD; a hole in the atrial septum that causes blood in the RA and LA to mix

A

Atrial septal defect

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188
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Cardiovascular: Slow heart rate (HR

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Bradycardia

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189
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Cardiovascular: Decreased blood flow through the coronary vessels and to the heart; usually diagnosed by ST segment depressions on EKG

A

Cardiac ischemia

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190
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Cardiovascular: Enlarged heart

A

Cardiomegaly

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191
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Cardiovascular: Disease of the heart muscle

A

Cardiomyopathy

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192
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Cardiovascular: Dysfunctional heart muscle because of an enlarged heart

A

Dilated Cardiomyopathy

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193
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Cardiovascular: Extra beats of the heart heard during auscultation

A

Extra systoles

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194
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Cardiovascular: Described as grating, scratching sound of the heart indicative of pericarditis

A

Friction rub

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195
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Cardiovascular: Three or four sounds heard as part of heart rhythm

A

Gallop

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196
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Cardiovascular: Heart rhythm for anyone with Atrial Fibrillation

A

Irregularly irregular

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197
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Cardiovascular: sign of CHF

A

Jugular Vein Distension (JVD)

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198
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Cardiovascular: Abnormal heart sound rated on 1-6 scale

A

Murmur

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199
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Cardiovascular: Death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia when blood flow through the coronary artery is obstructed

A

Myocardial infarction (MI)

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200
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Cardiovascular: Inflammation of the heart muscle

A

Myocarditis

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201
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Cardiovascular: A heart attack that is not diagnosed on the EKG but is diagnosed by an elevated troponin on blood test

A

NSTEMI (Non ST segment elevation MI)

202
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Cardiovascular: Diagnosis due to fluid in the pericardium that exerts pressure on the heart and hampers its ability to contract normally

A

Pericardial tamponade

203
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Cardiovascular: Inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart evidenced on physical exam by the presence of a friction rub on heart auscultation

A

Pericarditis

204
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Cardiovascular: Carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, dorsal pedis (DP), or posterior tibia (PT)

A

Pulse exam

205
Q

Cardiovascular: An acute heart attack indicated by an EKG

A

STEMI (ST elevation MI)

206
Q

Cardiovascular: Fast heart rate (HR>100)

A

Tachycardia

207
Q

Cardiovascular: Irregular beating of the ventricles; this is a terminal event that requires immediate electrical cardioversion

A

Ventricular fibrillation

208
Q

Cardiovascular: An infectious growth on the cardiac valves

A

Valvular vegetation

209
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Cardiovascular: A hole in the ventricular septum that causes blood to mix between the RV and LV

A

Ventricular septal defect (“A VSD”)

210
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Cardiovascular: A blood clot that attaches to the inside wall of the ventricle; pieces can break off and spread to anywhere in the body leading to infarctions

A

Ventricular wall thrombus

211
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Heart Anatomy: Artery carrying blood from the heart (LV) to the rest of the body

A

Aorta

212
Q

Heart Anatomy: Heart valve between the LV and ascending aorta

A

Aortic valve

213
Q

Heart Anatomy: Heart tissue that separates the RA from the LA

A

Atrial septum

214
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Heart Anatomy: Receives the electrical activity from the SA node and conducts it to the ventricles: the right bundle and the left bundle

A

AV node (Atrioventricular node)

215
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Heart Anatomy: Artery that supplies the heart with blood

A

Coronary artery

216
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Heart Anatomy: Chamber in the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary vein

A

Left Atrium (LA)

217
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Heart Anatomy: Chamber in the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the LA

A

Left Ventricle (LV)

218
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Heart Anatomy: Heart valve between LA and LV

A

Mitral valve

219
Q

Heart Anatomy: Heart muscle

A

Myocardium

220
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Heart Anatomy: The lining surrounding the heart

A

Pericardium

221
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Heart Anatomy: Artery carrying blood from the heart (RV) to the lungs

A

Pulmonary artery

222
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Heart Anatomy: Vein carrying blood from the lungs to heart (LA)

A

Pulmonary vein

223
Q

Heart Anatomy: Heart valve between the RV and pulmonary artery

A

Pulmonic valve

224
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Heart Anatomy: Chamber in the heart that receives blood from the vena cava

A

Right Atrium (RA)

225
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Heart Anatomy: Chamber in the heart that receives blood from the RA, sends it to the lungs

A

Right Ventricle (RV)

226
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Heart Anatomy: Pacemaker of the heart

A

SA node (Sinoatrial node)

227
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Heart Anatomy: Heart valve between RA and RV

A

Tricuspid valve

228
Q

Heart Anatomy: Large vein carrying deoxygenated blood to the heart

A

Vena cava

229
Q

Heart Anatomy: Heart tissue that separates the RV from the LV

A

Ventricular septum

230
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Vasculature: Localized ballooning of a vessel due to a weakened vessel wall

A

Aneurysm

231
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Vasculature: Blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart; muscular, contractile

A

Artery

232
Q

Vasculature: A whooshing sound heart during auscultation indicative of blockage or aneurysm

A

Bruit

233
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Vasculature: Blood flow into the wall layers of an artery causing the arterial walls to split apart

A

Dissection

234
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Vasculature: Deep clot in the extremity

A

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT)

235
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Vasculature: Obstruction of blood vessel by a traveling clot of blood or foreign substance

A

Embolism

236
Q

Vasculature: Tumor consisting of blood vessels

A

Hemangioma

237
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Vasculature: Blood clot or blockage

A

Thrombus

238
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Vasculature: Vessel carrying blood towards the heart; soft, compressible

A

Vein

239
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Pulmonary: Struggling for breath using extra muscles in addition to the diaphragm

A

Accessory muscle use

240
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Pulmonary: Constriction of the airway due to muscular contraction of the bronchioles

A

Asthma

241
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Pulmonary: Collapse of the alveoli in the lungs due to disease or poor inspiration

A

Atelectasis

242
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Pulmonary: Decreased respiratory rate

A

Bradypnea

243
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Pulmonary: Inflammation/Infection of the bronchioles (smaller divisions of the bronchi)

A

Bronchiolitis

244
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Pulmonary: Inflammation/Infection of the bronchi

A

Bronchitis

245
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Pulmonar: Chronic lung disease typically seen in smokers

A

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

246
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Pulmonary: Viral infection of the upper airway with a barking cough and often stridor

A

Croup

247
Q

Pulmonary: Fluid or mass under area being percussed

A

Dullness on percussion

248
Q

Pulmonary: Difficult and labored breathing, shortness of breath

A

Dyspnea

249
Q

Pulmonary: Coughing up blood

A

Hemoptysis

250
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Pulmonary: Blood fluid present in the pleural cavity

A

Hemothorax

251
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Pulmonary: Breathing too fast, A.K.A. Behavioral breathlessness or Psychogenic dyspnea

A

Hyperventilation

252
Q

Pulmonary: Enlargement of nostrils with breathing (sign of respiratory distress)

A

Nasal flaring

253
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Pulmonary: Expiratory phase that is markedly longer than the inspiratory phase; heard in asthmatics

A

Prolonged expiration

254
Q

Pulmonary: Blockage of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches due to a translocated clot

A

Pulmonary Embolus

255
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Pulmonary: General term for pain with breathing

A

Pleurisy

256
Q

Pulmonary: Presence of air or gas in the pleural space; collapsed lung

A

Pneumothorax

257
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Pulmonary: Infiltrate (infection) inside the lung tissue

A

Pneumonia

258
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Pulmonary: Crackles; wet crackling heard in the lungs due to pneumonia or CHF

A

Rales

259
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Pulmonary: Visible sinking in the area between the ribs and in the neck during inhalation (respiratory distress)

A

Retractions

260
Q

Pulmonary: Sound of mucous rolling around in the lungs

A

Rhonchi

261
Q

Pulmonary: Avoiding deep inspirations due to increased pain with breathing

A

Splinting

262
Q

Pulmonary: Matter coughed up from the lower airways

A

Sputum

263
Q

Pulmonary: Upper airway noise; common sign in croup

A

Stridor

264
Q

Pulmonary: Increased respiratory rate; greater than 20 respirations per minute

A

Tachypnea

265
Q

Pulmonary: High pitched sound heard with asthmatics or lung disease

A

Wheezing

266
Q

Abdominal: Intestinal sounds heard from auscultating over the abdomen

A

Bowel sounds

267
Q

Abdominal: Inflammation of the gallbladder

A

Cholecystitis

268
Q

Abdominal: Production of gallstones

A

Cholelithiasis

269
Q

Abdominal: Scarring of the liver tissue affecting the liver’s ability to function

A

Cirrhosis

270
Q

Abdominal: 2 types of chronic inflammatory bowel disease

A

Crohn’s, Colitis

271
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Abdominal: Generalized; not localized to any specific location

A

Diffuse

272
Q

Abdominal: Enlarged or swollen due to internal pressure

A

Distention

273
Q

Abdominal: Acute inflammation of the pouches in the colon wall

A

Diverticulitis

274
Q

Abdominal: Formation of pouches in the colon wall

A

Diverticulosis

275
Q

Abdominal: Increased pain with coughing

A

Dunphy’s sign

276
Q

Abdominal: Indigestion

A

Dyspepsia

277
Q

Abdominal: Difficulty swallowing

A

Dysphagia

278
Q

Abdominal: Vomiting

A

Emesis

279
Q

Abdominal: Upper central region of the abdomen

A

Epigastric

280
Q

Abdominal: General term for inflammation of the GI tract

A

Gastroenteritis

281
Q

Abdominal: Tensing of abdominal wall muscles as to protect the internal organs indicative of true abdominal disease

A

Guarding

282
Q

Abdominal: Vomiting of blood

A

Hematemesis

283
Q

Abdominal: Bright red blood in the stool

A

Hematochezia

284
Q

Abdominal: Inflammation of the liver

A

Hepatitis

285
Q

Abdominal: Enlarged liver

A

Hepatomegaly

286
Q

Abdominal: Contents of body cavity bulge out of the area where they are normally contained

A

Hernia

287
Q

Abdominal: Lack of muscular contraction in the intestine leading to disruption of bowel passage air/fluid levels on abdominal x-ray

A

Ileus

288
Q

Abdominal: Pertaining to the groin region

A

Inguinal

289
Q

Abdominal: One portion of the intestine slides into the next, much like the pieces of a telescope

A

Intussusception

290
Q

Abdominal: Any abdominal enlargement

A

Mass

291
Q

Abdominal: RLQ point (⅓ of the way from the ASIS to the umbilicus) tenderness indicative of appendicitis

A

McBurney’s point

292
Q

Abdominal: Black tarry stool indicative of a GI bleed

A

Melena

293
Q

Abdominal: Pain with palpation of the RUQ during inspiration, indicative of cholecystitis

A

Murphy’s sign

294
Q

Abdominal: RLQ on internal rotation of right thigh indicative of appendicitis

A

Obturator sign

295
Q

Abdominal: Enlarged organ

A

Organomegaly

296
Q

Abdominal: Inflammation of the pancreas

A

Pancreatitis

297
Q

Abdominal: Ulcers developing in the stomach causing pain and emesis

A

Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

298
Q

Abdominal: Rebound tenderness, guarding, or rigidity indicative of acute abdominal inflammation

A

Peritoneal signs

299
Q

Abdominal: Inflammation of the abdominal cavity

A

Peritonitis

300
Q

Abdominal: Abdominal cavity

A

Peritoneal

301
Q

Abdominal: RLQ pain with extension of right thigh indicative of appendicitis

A

Psoas sign

302
Q

Abdominal: A larger than expected pulsating mass while palpating midline over the abdomen; indicates an aortic aneurysm

A

Prominent aortic pulsation

303
Q

Abdominal: Strong pulse of midline abdomen, possible aortic aneurysm

A

Pulsatile mass

304
Q

Abdominal: Pain when releasing hand from abdominal palpation

A

Rebound

305
Q

Abdominal: Stiffness of the muscles of the abdomen

A

Rigidity

306
Q

Abdominal: Pain in RLQ with palpation of LLQ indicative of appendicitis

A

Rovsing’s sign

307
Q

Abdominal: Acute blockage of the small intestine

A

Small bowel obstruction (SBO)

308
Q

Abdominal: Concave, sunken

A

Scaphoid

309
Q

Abdominal: Enlarged spleen

A

Splenomegaly

310
Q

Abdominal: Lower central region on the abdomen

A

Suprapubic

311
Q

Abdominal: A bell-like noise when tapping the abdomen

A

Tympany

312
Q

Genitourinary: Number of terminated pregnancies, spontaneous or induced

A

Abortions

313
Q

Genitourinary: Appendages; in gynecology the ovaries and fallopian tubes

A

Adnexa

314
Q

Genitourinary: Tenderness of the ovaries during the pelvic exam indicative of ovarian cyst or torsion

A

Adnexal tenderness

315
Q

Genitourinary: Blood at the urethral opening of a male; sign of trauma or hematuria

A

Blood at the meatus

316
Q

Genitourinary: The opening of the cervix; always will be closed unless passing tissue from the cervix

A

Cervical os

317
Q

Genitourinary: Elicited by moving the cervix, often indicative of PID

A

Cervical Motion Tenderness (CMT)

318
Q

Genitourinary: Tenderness over the kidneys

A

CVA tenderness (Costo-vertebral Angle tenderness)

319
Q

Genitourinary: Painful menstruation

A

Dysmenorrhea

320
Q

Genitourinary: Painful intercourse

A

Dyspareunia

321
Q

Genitourinary: Painful urination

A

Dysuria

322
Q

Genitourinary: Egg developing outside the uterus extremely dangerous due to risk of rupture

A

Ectopic pregnancy

323
Q

Genitourinary: Presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside of the uterus

A

Endometriosis

324
Q

Genitourinary: Inflammation of the epididymis

A

Epididymitis

325
Q

Genitourinary: A tube inserted through the urethra to drain urine, often left in place

A

Foley catheter

326
Q

Genitourinary: Urinating often

A

Frequency

327
Q

Genitourinary: The state of being pregnant

A

Gravid

328
Q

Genitourinary: Number of total pregnancies

A

Gravida

329
Q

Genitourinary: Blood in the urine

A

Hematuria

330
Q

Genitourinary: Swelling of the kidney due to acute blockage of the ureter

A

Hydronephrosis

331
Q

Genitourinary: Pertaining to the groin area

A

Inguinal

332
Q

Genitourinary: Kidney stones (2)

A

Nephrolithiasis, Renal calculi

333
Q

Genitourinary: Twisting of the ovarian artery or vein

A

Ovarian torsion

334
Q

Genitourinary: Number of viable offspring born by a woman

A

Para

335
Q

Genitourinary: Inflammation of a woman’s reproductive organs

A

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

336
Q

Genitourinary: Tissue of an aborted fetus

A

Products of Conception (POC)

337
Q

Genitourinary: Urinating large amounts

A

Polyuria

338
Q

Genitourinary: Infection of the kidneys

A

Pyelonephritis

339
Q

Genitourinary: Inability to urinate

A

Retention

340
Q

Genitourinary: Passing very small amounts of blood from the vagina

A

Spotting

341
Q

Genitourinary: A straight tube inserted to drain urine then immediately removed

A

Straight catheter

342
Q

Genitourinary: Twisting of the spermatic cord

A

Testicular torsion

343
Q

Genitourinary: The twisting of an organ on its own

A

Torsion

344
Q

Genitourinary: Abrupt onset of urge to urinate

A

Urgency

345
Q

Genitourinary: The interior of the vagina

A

Vaginal vault

346
Q

Musculoskeletal: Pain in a joint

A

Arthralgia

347
Q

Musculoskeletal: Inflammation of the joints

A

Arthritis

348
Q

Musculoskeletal: Showing signs of tissue degradation or breakdown

A

Atrophic

349
Q

Musculoskeletal: Fragment of bone chipped away from the main bone

A

Avulsion fracture

350
Q

Musculoskeletal: Tenderness of the bone indicative of a fracture

A

Bony tenderness

351
Q

Musculoskeletal: 5th metacarpal fracture

A

Boxer’s fracture

352
Q

Musculoskeletal: Splintered and crushed bone broken into multiple fragments

A

Comminuted fracture

353
Q

Musculoskeletal: Compression of the nerves and blood vessel

A

Compartment syndrome

354
Q

Musculoskeletal: Open fracture; a fracture that penetrates the skin

A

Compound fracture

355
Q

Musculoskeletal: Inflammation of the rib cartilage

A

Costochondritis

356
Q

Musculoskeletal: Visual abnormality of a bone or anatomical structure

A

Deformity

357
Q

Musculoskeletal: Disconnected joint; complete misalignment of the joint

A

Dislocation

358
Q

Musculoskeletal: Fibrous membrane of connective tissue supporting and separating muscles and body organs

A

Fascia

359
Q

Musculoskeletal: Broken bone

A

Fracture

360
Q

Musculoskeletal: Type of arthritis; diagnosed by ordering a uric acid level

A

Gout

361
Q

Musculoskeletal: Bone partially breaks and bends

A

Greenstick fracture

362
Q

Musculoskeletal: Broken bone smashed into another bone

A

Impacted fracture

363
Q

Musculoskeletal: Fracture at the proximal end of the femur

A

Intratrochanteric fracture

364
Q

Musculoskeletal: Articulation or junction between two or more bones or cartilage

A

Joint

365
Q

Musculoskeletal: Fibrous tissue binding bones together

A

Ligament

366
Q

Musculoskeletal: Boney prominence on each side of the ankle

A

Malleollous

367
Q

Musculoskeletal: Autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord

A

Multiple sclerosis

368
Q

Musculoskeletal: Muscular pain

A

Myalgia

369
Q

Musculoskeletal: Large boney projection of the ulna forming the point of the elbow

A

Olecranon

370
Q

Musculoskeletal: Bone infection

A

Osteomyelitis

371
Q

Musculoskeletal: Tenderness of the muscles beside the spine; not indicative of a fracture

A

Paraspinal tenderness

372
Q

Musculoskeletal: Compressed nerve in the spine

A

Radiculopathy

373
Q

Musculoskeletal: Compression of a nerve causing back pain with radiation to posterior leg

A

Sciatica

374
Q

Musculoskeletal: Long, slender segment of a long bone

A

Shaft

375
Q

Musculoskeletal: Maneuver testing for sciatica

A

Straight Leg Raises (SLR)

376
Q

Musculoskeletal: Triangular indentation of the radial dorsal aspect of the hand

A

Snuff box

377
Q

Musculoskeletal: Bone is broken in a twisting manner

A

Spiral fracture

378
Q

Musculoskeletal: Misalignment of the spine indicative of a spinal fracture

A

Step-offs

379
Q

Musculoskeletal: Partial dislocation

A

Subluxation

380
Q

Musculoskeletal: Inflammation of the tendon sheath

A

Tenosynovitis

381
Q

Musculoskeletal: Perpendicular break across the bone

A

Transverse fracture

382
Q

Musculoskeletal: Tenderness directly over the spine (vertebrae), increased likelihood of fracture

A

Vertebral point-tenderness

383
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Scrape of the skin due to something coarse

A

Abrasion

384
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: A collection of pus beneath the skin

A

Abscess

385
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Pimples

A

Acne

386
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Severe acne

A

Acne vulgaris

387
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Swelling of a lymph-node, usually indicative of an infection distally

A

Adenopathy

388
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Baldness

A

Alopecia

389
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Total body swelling

A

Anasarca

390
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: A forcible pulling away of a part or structure

A

Avulsion

391
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Blue color of the skin due to lack of oxygen

A

Cyanosis

392
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound

A

Debridement

393
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Splitting apart or separation of skin often used to describe a surgical wound that has re-opened

A

Dehiscence

394
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Tissue layer beneath the epidermis

A

Dermis

395
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Inflammation of the skin

A

Dermatitis

396
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Sweating

A

Diaphoresis

397
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Somewhat dark in color often indicative of poor circulation

A

Dusky

398
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Bruising

A

Ecchymosis

399
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by scaly and itchy rash; may include tiny vesicles with oozing and crusting

A

Eczema

400
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Dry, scaly skin consistent with eczema

A

Eczematous rash

401
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Skin swollen due to fluid collection

A

Edema

402
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Redness/Red

A

Erythema/Erythematous

403
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Fibrous membrane of connective tissue supporting and separating muscles and body organs

A

Fascia

404
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Palpable fluid beneath the skin indicative of infection/pus

A

Fluctuance

405
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Inflammation of the hair follicle

A

Folliculitis

406
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Commonly used to describe a type of rash caused by fungus like tinea

A

Fungal rash

407
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Necrotic skin

A

Gangrene

408
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Raised area with underlying blood which occurs in tissue resulting from ruptured blood vessels

A

Hematoma

409
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Viral skin disease, often affecting the mouth or genital region

A

Herpes simplex

410
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Shingles; painful red blisters

A

Herpes zoster

411
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Hairy

A

Hirsute

412
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Darker than the surrounding skin

A

Hyperpigmented

413
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Lighter than the surrounding area

A

Hypopigmented

414
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Hardened area of tissue; soft tissue that becomes extremely firm

A

Induration

415
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Hypertrophic scar; raised scar

A

Keloid

416
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Cut in the skin due to trauma caused by sharp object

A

Laceration

417
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Thick skin with very deep lines

A

Lichenified

418
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Enlargement of a lymph node

A

Lymphadenopathy

419
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel; appears as red streaking

A

Lymphangitis

420
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Skin softening breakdown often from being wet for a prolonged period

A

Macerated

421
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Flat, red spots on the skin

A

Macular

422
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Rash with a flat red area that also has raised bumps

A

Maculopapular rash

423
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Skin that is very poorly perfused due to poor blood circulation

A

Mottled

424
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Rapidly spreading inflammatory infection located in the deep fascia (presence of gas on x-ray)

A

Necrotizing fasciitis

425
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Paleness

A

Pallor

426
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Raised bumps

A

Papular

427
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Red or purple discolorations on the skin that do not blanch (lighten) on applying pressure (a sign of meningitis)

A

Petechial rash

428
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Edema that retains an imprint when touched

A

Pitting edema

429
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Itchy

A

Pruritic

430
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Autoimmune skin disease; dry, scaly, red, itchy patches of skin

A

Psoriasis

431
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Containing pus; pus-like

A

Purulent

432
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Coarse, sandpaper texture rash (streptococcus infection)

A

Scarlatiniform rash

433
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Consisting of serum and blood

A

Serosanguinous

434
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Beneath nail

A

Subungual

435
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Slow return of the skin to its normal position after being pinched, a sign of either dehydration or aging, or both

A

Tenting

436
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Fungal infection of the skin

A

Tinea

437
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Skin elasticity

A

Turgor

438
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Hives; a red, raised, and often itchy rash consistent with allergic reactions

A

Urticarial rash

439
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Vesicles; fluid filled blisters (e.g. herpes)

A

Vesicular rash

440
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Depigmentation of patches of skin

A

Vitiligo

441
Q

Integumentary/Lymphatic: Urticaria; red, raised rash, consistent with allergic reactions

A

Wheals

442
Q

Neurological: An abnormal finding of dilation of the pupil instead of constriction in response to a shining light

A

Afferent Pupillary Defect (APD)

443
Q

Neurological: Unequal diameter of pupils

A

Anisocoria

444
Q

Neurological: Limping

A

Antalgic gait

445
Q

Neurological: Inability to generate or understand language due to damage to the brain

A

Aphasic

446
Q

Neurological: Condition of being unable to create words

A

Expressive aphasia

447
Q

Neurological: Condition of being unable to understand spoken words

A

Receptive aphasia

448
Q

Neurological: Loss of coordination

A

Ataxia

449
Q

Neurological: The toes flex upward when sole of foot is stimulated, indicating motor nerve damage

A

Babinski sign

450
Q

Neurological: A localized facial nerve dysfunction that causes facial droop and numbness

A

Bell’s Palsy

451
Q

Neurological: Stroke; blood supply to the brain is restricted or absent due to hemorrhage or occlusion of a vessel resulting in neurological damage and dysfunction

A

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

452
Q

Neurological: Involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations

A

Clonus

453
Q

Neurological: Cranial nerve - Olfactory, smell

A

Cranial Nerve I

454
Q

Neurological: Cranial nerve - Optic, visual fields and pupillary light reflex

A

Cranial Nerve II

455
Q

Neurological: Cranial nerve - Oculomotor, pupil function and extra-ocular movements

A

Cranial Nerve III

456
Q

Neurological: Cranial nerve - Trigeminal, sensation of forehead, cheek, and chin

A

Cranial Nerve V

457
Q

Neurological: Cranial nerve - Vestibulocochlear, hearing

A

Cranial Nerve VIII

458
Q

Neurological: Cranial nerve - Glossopharyngeal, gag reflex

A

Cranial Nerve IX

459
Q

Neurological: Diminished anal sphincter muscle contraction, indicative of neurological damage

A

Decreased rectal tone

460
Q

Neurological: Poor mechanical articulation of speech due to abnormal lip, tongue, or cheek motor function

A

Dysarthria

461
Q

Neurological: Difficulty swallowing

A

Dysphagia

462
Q

Neurological: Difficulty in neurologically generating or understanding language

A

Dysphasia

463
Q

Neurological: Paralysis of the extra ocular movements

A

EOM palsy

464
Q

Neurological: Drooping of one side of the face indicating neurological damage

A

Facial asymmetry

465
Q

Neurological: Paralysis of the face

A

Facial Palsy

466
Q

Neurological: A test to evaluate cerebellar function

A

Finger-nose-finger

467
Q

Neurological: Exam looking inside of the eye as seen with ophthalmoscope looking for increased cranial pressure

A

Fundoscopic Exam

468
Q

Neurological: Epileptic attack characterized by convulsions, stupor, and temporary loss of consciousness

A

Grand Mal Seizure

469
Q

Neurological: Weakness of one half of the body

A

Hemiparesis

470
Q

Neurological: Paralysis of one half of the body

A

Hemiplegia

471
Q

Neurological: The patient moves their arms and legs normally, indicating normal motor function

A

Moves all extremities (MAEx4)

472
Q

Neurological: Sharp pain along the course of a nerve or several nerves

A

Neuralgia

473
Q

Neurological: Swelling of the optic nerve sheath, as noted with fundoscopic examination

A

Papilledema

474
Q

Neurological: Abnormal tactile sensation often described as tingling, numbness, or pinpricking

A

Paresthesia

475
Q

Neurological: The state of somnolence and decreased responsiveness after a seizure

A

Post-ictal

476
Q

Neurological: Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched

A

Pronator drift

477
Q

Neurological: Falling to one side when standing with feet together and eyes closed, indicating abnormal cerebellar function or inner ear dysfunction

A

Romberg’s sign

478
Q

Neurological: A permanent localized numbness or weakness to a specific nerve’s distal innervation

A

Saturday Night Palsy

479
Q

Neurological: Repetitive seizures without regaining consciousness between them

A

Status epilepticus

480
Q

Neurological: Normal strength of the extremities

A

Strength 5/5

481
Q

Neurological: Loss of consciousness; fainting, “passing out”

A

Syncope

482
Q

Neurological: Tongue pointing to one side

A

Tongue deviation

483
Q

Neurological: Description of a Grand-Mal or generalized seizure with stupor and transient LOC

A

Tonic Clonic

484
Q

Neurological: “mini-stroke”, neurological function is regained completely with time

A

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

485
Q

Neurological: relating to a temporary fall in blood pressure

A

Vasovagal

486
Q

Neurological: Condition of feeling the room-spin

A

Vertigo

487
Q

Psychological: Lack of normal decision making

A

Abnormal judgement

488
Q

Psychological: The expressed or observed emotional and social responses

A

Affect

489
Q

Psychological: Commonly known as an “anxiety attack”

A

Anxiety Reaction

490
Q

Psychological: Hearing voices, noises, music, or sounds that are not actually real

A

Auditory Hallucinations

491
Q

Psychological: Appearing sad, unhappy

A

Depressed

492
Q

Psychological: Lack of normal interaction, monotone, unemotional

A

Flat affect

493
Q

Psychological: Thoughts of killing another person

A

Homicidal ideation

494
Q

Psychological: Lacking the desire or ability to communicate

A

Non-communicative

495
Q

Psychological: Strange interactions, unusual expressions, “weird”

A

Odd affect

496
Q

Psychological: Abnormal rate of speech, speaking quickly and urgently

A

Pressured speech

497
Q

Psychological: Thoughts of killing oneself

A

Suicidal ideation

498
Q

Psychological: Thought processes that do not follow normal or logical progressions

A

Tangential thoughts

499
Q

Psychological: Seeing objects, people, or things that do not actually exist

A

Visual Hallucinations

500
Q

Psychological: Uninterested and non-participatory

A

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