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Med Term for the Profession - Bushey Sp.2020 > Quiz 5 > Flashcards

Quiz 5 Flashcards

1
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reactive airway disease; airway constriction with wheezing

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asthma

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2
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infection of 2 branches

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bronchitis

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3
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infection in air sacs (alveoli)

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pneumonia

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4
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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emphysema

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5
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collapse of tiny air sacs in lungs

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atelectasis

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6
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air in pleural space around lung

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pneumothorax

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7
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number one cause of cancer deaths

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lung cancer

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8
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dysphagia

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difficulty speaking

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9
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dypsnea

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shortness of breath

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10
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Coughs (3)

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  1. brassy or crouping, rattling
  2. productive or non productive
  3. hemoptysis
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11
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coughing up of blood from respiratory tract

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hemoptysis

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12
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pleuritic chest pain (3)

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  1. sharp, localized stabbing pain in chest
  2. aggravated by taking a deep breath
  3. due to inflammation of pleural membranes around lungs
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13
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GI hx. focuses on two main types of S&S

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abdominal pain

disturbance of GI function

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14
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GI: any previous dxs: (5)

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  1. hiatal hernia
  2. inguinal hernia
  3. peptic ulcer ds.
  4. gallstones
  5. any tumors of GI tract
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15
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bulge in groin when straining due to loop of small bowel

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inguinal hernia

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16
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ulcers in gastric or duodenum

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peptic ulcer ds.

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17
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GI: bowel habits (4)

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  1. frequency and consistency of stools
  2. flatulence
  3. “normal bowel habits” - habits
  4. abnormal stool color
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18
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clay-colored stool

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obstruction of biliary tract

problem with liver and gallbladder

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19
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black, tarry stools (melena)

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bleeding in upper GI tract

blood effected by enzymes

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20
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Hematochezia

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red blood in stools or rectal bleeding

BRBPR

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21
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GU system includes…

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kidneys, urinary tract, and reproductive system

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22
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GU: questions…

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  1. congenital abnormalities
  2. UTI’s
  3. stones in kidneys, ureters, bladder
  4. hx. of STI’s
  5. GU surgery
  6. mentrual/reproductive hx.
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23
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Detailed para:

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TPAL

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24
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TPAL stands for…

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T: term delivered
P: premature births
A: abortions
L: living children

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25
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GU: questions to male (5)

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  1. urethral discharge/burning
  2. difficulty w/urination
  3. genital lesions
  4. pain or swelling in testicles
  5. scrotal mass, tenderness, etc.
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26
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neuromuscular disorders of: (4)

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  1. central nervous system
  2. peripheral nervous system
  3. skeletal muscles
  4. bones, joints, and extremities (orthopedic)
27
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nerves in brain/spinal cord

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CNS

28
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nerves going out/coming in from body

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PNS

29
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GU: prior dx or tx (5)

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  1. epilepsy
  2. brain concussions
  3. brain tumor
  4. multiple sclerosis
  5. cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
30
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loss of myelin on neurons

destruction of myelin sheath

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multiple sclerosis

31
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repetitive seizures

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epilepsy

32
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lack of O2 to the brain

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CVA or stroke

33
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signs of CNS disorder (10)

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  1. severe HA nausea w/emesis
  2. disequilibrium
  3. decreased LOC
  4. sudden change in memory judgement, or emotional stability
  5. tremors
  6. disorders of speech or language
  7. incoordination or clumsiness
  8. weakness or paralysis
  9. seizures
  10. syncope or near syncope
34
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If possible syncope, ask: (6)

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  1. any warning signs
  2. complete LOC
  3. confused/disoriented
  4. did patient fall?
  5. any twitching or movement of extremities
  6. lose control of bladder and/or bowels
35
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peripheral nerve disorders (2)

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motor and sensory

36
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motor problems (2)

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weakness or paralysis of extremity

tremors or involuntary jerking

37
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sensory problems (2)

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paresthesia

neuralgia

38
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“pins and needles”

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paresthesia

39
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stinging or burning in extremity due to nerve problems

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neuralgia

40
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BJE (ortho) - 5

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  1. fracture
  2. joint dislocation
  3. bursitis, tendinitis, or arthritis
  4. torn ligaments or cartilage (knee)
  5. back and leg pain
41
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back and leg pain is often due to…

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trauma or overuse of lumbar disk (herniated disk with pinched nerve)

42
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psychiatric (3)

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  1. often omitted
  2. person is often unreliable (or poor) historian
  3. note hx. or tx. of anxiety and/or depression
43
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specific skin complaints (3)

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  1. skin eruptions or lesions
  2. pigment changes
  3. changes in hair or nails
44
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redness in skin indicates…

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erythematous

45
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yellow in skin indicates…

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d/t jaundice

46
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blue/gray in skin indicates…

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cyanosis

47
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dermatological terms (12)

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  1. dermatitis
  2. eczema
  3. urticaria
  4. psoriasis
  5. tinea
  6. exanthem
  7. pruritis
  8. edema
  9. purpura
  10. nevus
  11. erythema
  12. straie
48
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dermatitis

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inflamed skin conditions

49
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eczema

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inherited allergic reaction

50
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urticaria

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hives

51
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psoriasis

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top layer of skin shed too quickly

52
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tinea

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annular fungal infection

53
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exanthem

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rash due to a virus

54
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pruritis

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itching

55
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edema

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swelling

56
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purpura

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bruising

57
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nevus

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mole

58
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erythema

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redness

59
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striae

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stretch marks

60
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constitutional: (5)

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  1. unintentional weight loss or gain
  2. strength loss
  3. decreased exercise tolerance
  4. decrease sense of well being
  5. fever or fatigue
61
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examination of patient is more _____ than ROS

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objective

62
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depth or detail of the PE varies…

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school physical is more basis

hospitalized is more thorough

63
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format of PE (3)

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  1. generalized appearance
  2. vital signs
  3. all body systems from head to toe
64
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PE exam employs 4 basic techniques

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inspection
palpation
percussion
auscultation

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