Past Medical History (PMHx) Flashcards
1
Q
Blood clot in the lung
A
Pulmonary embolism (PE)
2
Q
GERD/reflux
A
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
3
Q
Kidney Infection
A
Pyelonephritis (Pyelo)
4
Q
Bulging/Herniated disc
A
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
5
Q
Weak/fragile bones
A
Often osteoporosis
6
Q
Cancer spreading to other part of the body
A
Metastases
7
Q
Risk for CAD (Coronary artery Disease)
A
PMHx of: Angioplasty, Coronary Stents, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
8
Q
Stomach Stapled
A
Bariatric Surgery
9
Q
Gallbladder removed
A
Cholecystectomy
10
Q
Hernia repair
A
Herniorrhaphy
11
Q
Kidney removed
A
Nephrectomy
12
Q
Uterine product removed
A
Dilation and Curettage (D & C)
13
Q
Neck artery cleaned
A
Carotid Endarterectomy
14
Q
Joint repair
A
Arthroplasty