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Quiz 5 Flashcards

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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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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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number one cause of cancer deaths

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lung cancer

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dysphagia

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difficulty speaking

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dypsnea

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shortness of breath

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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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coughing up of blood from respiratory tract

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hemoptysis

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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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GI hx. focuses on two main types of S&S

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abdominal pain

disturbance of GI function

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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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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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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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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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GU: questions to male (5)
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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neuromuscular disorders of: (4)
1. central nervous system 2. peripheral nervous system 3. skeletal muscles 4. bones, joints, and extremities (orthopedic)
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nerves in brain/spinal cord
CNS
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nerves going out/coming in from body
PNS
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GU: prior dx or tx (5)
1. epilepsy 2. brain concussions 3. brain tumor 4. multiple sclerosis 5. cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
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loss of myelin on neurons | destruction of myelin sheath
multiple sclerosis
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repetitive seizures
epilepsy
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lack of O2 to the brain
CVA or stroke
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signs of CNS disorder (10)
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
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If possible syncope, ask: (6)
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
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peripheral nerve disorders (2)
motor and sensory
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motor problems (2)
weakness or paralysis of extremity | tremors or involuntary jerking
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sensory problems (2)
paresthesia | neuralgia
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"pins and needles"
paresthesia
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stinging or burning in extremity due to nerve problems
neuralgia
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BJE (ortho) - 5
1. fracture 2. joint dislocation 3. bursitis, tendinitis, or arthritis 4. torn ligaments or cartilage (knee) 5. back and leg pain
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back and leg pain is often due to...
trauma or overuse of lumbar disk (herniated disk with pinched nerve)
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psychiatric (3)
1. often omitted 2. person is often unreliable (or poor) historian 3. note hx. or tx. of anxiety and/or depression
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specific skin complaints (3)
1. skin eruptions or lesions 2. pigment changes 3. changes in hair or nails
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redness in skin indicates...
erythematous
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yellow in skin indicates...
d/t jaundice
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blue/gray in skin indicates...
cyanosis
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dermatological terms (12)
1. dermatitis 2. eczema 3. urticaria 4. psoriasis 5. tinea 6. exanthem 7. pruritis 8. edema 9. purpura 10. nevus 11. erythema 12. straie
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dermatitis
inflamed skin conditions
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eczema
inherited allergic reaction
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urticaria
hives
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psoriasis
top layer of skin shed too quickly
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tinea
annular fungal infection
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exanthem
rash due to a virus
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pruritis
itching
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edema
swelling
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purpura
bruising
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nevus
mole
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erythema
redness
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striae
stretch marks
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constitutional: (5)
1. unintentional weight loss or gain 2. strength loss 3. decreased exercise tolerance 4. decrease sense of well being 5. fever or fatigue
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examination of patient is more _____ than ROS
objective
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depth or detail of the PE varies...
school physical is more basis | hospitalized is more thorough
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format of PE (3)
1. generalized appearance 2. vital signs 3. all body systems from head to toe
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PE exam employs 4 basic techniques
inspection palpation percussion auscultation

Med Term for the Profession - Bushey Sp.2020 (5 decks)

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