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1
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Abd

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Abdomen

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Abduction

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Movement away from the midline

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Accessory muscle use

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Struggling for breath using muscles in the neck

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Adduction

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Movement toward the midline

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Adenopathy

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Enlargement of the lymph nodes

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Adnexa

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Ovaries and Fallopian tubes

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AED

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Automatic external defibrillator

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Afebrile

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Without fever

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A fib

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Atrial fibrillation

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Albuterol

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An inhaled or oral medical to relieve asthma

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ALOC

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Altered level of consciousness

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Ambulatory

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Can walk

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Amoxicillin

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A common antibiotic given to kids

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AMS

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Altered mental status

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Aneurysm

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An abnormal widening of a blood vessel

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Angina

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Chest pain due to a lack of blood flow to heart muscle

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Angioplasty

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Opening of an artery (usually in heart) with a wire dilator, usually followed by a stent placement to keep it open

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Anion gap

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A blood test that suggests an unmeasured acid is in the blood

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Anisocoria

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Unequal pupil sizes

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Anterior

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Front

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21
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Appendectomy

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Surgical removal of the appendix

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Arrhythmia

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Abnormal heart rhythm

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Artery

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Blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart

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24
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Arthralgia

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Pain in the joint without swelling or warmth

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25
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Articulation

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Connection between bones

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ASA

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Aspirin

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Atelectasis

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Partial collapse of the small airways in the lungs

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Atrial fibrillation/fibrillation

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A very fast regular arrhythmia of the heart, needs slowing or conversion

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Augmentin

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A common antibiotic for ears, bites, skin

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Avulsion

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A forcible tearing away of a part or structure

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31
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Axilla

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Underarm

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32
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Azithromycin

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A common antibiotic for lung infection

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BCP

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Birth control pill

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Beta blocker

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Group of drugs that slow heart rate and lower bp

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35
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BIB

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Twice per day (refers to Rx)

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36
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BLE

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Bilateral lower extremities

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Bradycardia

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Abnormal slow heart beat

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Bradypnea

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Abnormally slow breathing

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39
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Brudzinski’s sign

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Sign of meningitis

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40
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Bruit

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A murmur or sound heard in auscultation indicating narrowing of a vessel

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41
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BSO

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Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

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42
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BTL

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Bilateral tubal ligation

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BUE

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Bilateral upper extremities

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44
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C/O

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Complains of

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45
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C/w

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Consistent with

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46
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CA

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Cancer

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CABG or CABS (cardiac bypass)

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Open heart surgery involving arterial bypass using a transplanted vein

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CAD (coronary artery disease)

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Abnormal narrowing of the blood vessels of the heart, predisposing to heart attacks

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49
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Cardiac catheterization (angiogram)

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Passage of a catheter into the heart through an artery usually done to evaluate coronary artery blood flow

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50
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Cardiomegaly

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Enlargement of the heart

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51
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Carotid bruit

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Noise from carotid artery narrowing heard with stethoscope

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52
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C-dif

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Clostridium difficile

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53
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Cellulitis

A

Infection of the skin characterized by erythema, warmth, tenderness

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54
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Cerumen

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Earwax

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55
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Cervical

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Pertaining to the neck or to the cervix of the uterus (same word)

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Cholecystectomy

A

Surgical removal of the gallbladder

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57
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Cholelithiasis

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Gallstone formation in the gallbladder

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58
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Cipro

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A common antibiotic, especially for lung, urine, kids

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59
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AAA

A

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

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Cirrhosis

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Inflammation of a liver resulting in scarring and loss of function

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61
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Clubbing

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Swelling and softening of the nail bed indicating chronic lung problem

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62
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CMT

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Cervical motion tenderness

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Colectomy

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Surgical removal of part or all of the large intestine

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64
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Colostomy

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Surgical procedure that provides an opening between the colon and abdominal wall

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65
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Conjunctiva

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White part of eye and inside lining of eyelid

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COPD

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Lung problem resulting in shortness of breath, usually from smoking (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or emphysema)

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67
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Cornea

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Transparent coat of the eyeball that covers the iris and pupil

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Costovetebral angle tenderness (CVA tenderness)

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Tenderness posteriorly at the lower rib margins (indicative of kidney infection, kidney stress)

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69
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CP

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Chest pain

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70
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Creatinine

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Blood test measuring kidney function

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71
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Crepitus

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A cracking or grating sound, usually of bones

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72
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CSF

A

Cerebrospinal fluid

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CVA (cerebral vascular accident or stroke)

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Death of brain matter from loss of blood supply

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74
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CW

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Chest wall

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75
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Cyanosis

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Blue skin due to a lack of oxygen

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76
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Cyanotic

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Bluish skin color due to a lack of oxygen

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77
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D&C

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Dilation and curettage

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78
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D5W

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An IV solution that has only 5% sugar in it

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79
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DDD

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Degenerative disk disease

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80
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Debridement

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Removal of dead or contaminated tissue from a wound

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81
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Decubitus

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Pressure sore on skin

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82
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Deep

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Farther from the skin

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83
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Dentition

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The condition of the teeth

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84
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Dermis

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True skin, beneath the epidermis

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85
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Diabetes mellitus

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Disease characterized by abnormally high blood sugar

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86
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Diaphoresis

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Excessive or profuse sweating or perspiration

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87
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Differential diagnosis

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A list of possible diagnosis to explain a set of symptoms

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Dilaudid

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A common narcotic used IV

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89
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Diltiazem

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A common medication used to slow heart rate

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90
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Distal

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Farther from the limb root

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91
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DJD

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Degenerative joint disease

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92
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DKA

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Diabetes ketoacidosis

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93
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Dopamine

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Drug to raise blood pressure in shock

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94
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Dorsiflexion

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Upward flexion of the foot

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Dullness or percussion

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Sign of solid fluid or mass under area being “tapped”

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96
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DVT (deep vein thrombosis)

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Clot in the deep veins of the leg or arm

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97
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Dysmenorrhea

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Painful menstruation

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98
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Dyspareunia

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Painful intercourse

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99
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Dyspepsia

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Indigestion

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100
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Ecchymosis

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Bruising

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101
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EF

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Ejection fraction

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102
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EGD

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Upper endoscopy

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103
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EMS

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Emergency medical services

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104
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Endometriosis

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Presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside of the uterus

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105
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EOMI

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Extraocular movements intact

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106
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Everted

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Rolled outward

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107
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Exophthalmus

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Bulging eyes, often from thyroid disease

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108
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Extension

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Straightening out

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109
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External

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Outside

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110
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Extrasystoles

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Extra beats of the heart

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111
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F/u

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Follow up

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112
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FHR

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Fetal heart rate

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113
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FHT

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Fetal heart tones

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114
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Flexion

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Bending or angulation

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115
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Friction rub

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Abnormal heart or lung sound

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116
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Funduscopic

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Exam of back of the eye

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117
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G_P_A_

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Grava (pregnancies), para (live birth), abortions (spontaneous or induced)

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118
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Gallop

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Extra heart sound heard common in CHF

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119
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GCS

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Glasgow Coma Scale

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120
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GIB

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Gastrointestinal bleeding

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121
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Gravid

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Being pregnant

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122
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GSW

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Gun shot wound

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123
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Guarding

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Involuntary tightening of stomach muscles when pushed on - patient cannot control this - due to irritation of lining of abdominal cavity

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GERD

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Gastro esophageal reflux disease

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125
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HCTZ

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Hydrochlorothiazide

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126
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Hemangioma

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Tumor consisting of blood vessels

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127
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Hematemesis

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Vomiting of blood

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128
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Hematochezia

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Bright red blood in the stool

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129
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Hematoma

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Swelling of blood which occurs in an organ or tissue

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130
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Hematuria

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Blood in urine

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131
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Heme negative

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No blood detected by chemical test, usually referring to stool or urine

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Hemiparesia

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Weakness on one half of body

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Hemiplegia

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Paralysis on one half of the body

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Hemoptysis

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Coughing up blood

135
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Hemorrhage

A

Excessive or profuse bleeding

136
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Hemothorax

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Blood fluid present in the pleural cavity (outside lung but in chest cavity)

137
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Hematomegaly

A

Enlarged liver

138
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Hepatosplenomegaly

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Enlargement of the liver and spleen

139
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HH

A

Hiatal hernia

140
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Hyperlipidemia

A

Elevation of cholesterol and or triglycerides in the blood

141
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Hypertension

A

Persistently high or arterial blood pressure

142
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Hypotension

A

Persistently low arterial blood pressure

143
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Hysterectomy

A

Surgical removal of the uterus

144
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IBS

A

Irritable bowel syndrome

145
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ICH

A

Intracranial hemorrhage

146
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Ileus

A

Bowel lacks normal contractions, usually shows as air fluid levels on X-rays

147
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Induration

A

Hardened tissue, often from infection

148
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Infarct

A

Cessation of the blood flow causing tissue death

149
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Inferior

A

Lower, farther from head

150
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Inguinal

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Pertaining to the groin region

151
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Internal

A

Inside

152
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Intervertebral disc

A

Structure lying between the bony vertebral bodies

153
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Inverted

A

Rolled inward

154
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Irregularly irregular rhythm

A

No consistent pattern to the heart rhythm, usually implying arterial fibrillation

155
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Ischemia

A

Temporary and localized lack of blood flow

156
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IUP

A

Intrauterine pregnancy

157
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IVC

A

Inferior vena cava

158
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Jaundice

A

Yellow discoloration of the skin

159
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Joint

A

Articulation or junction between two or more bones or cartilage

160
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JVD

A

Jugular vein dissension

161
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Keloid

A

Scar formation consisting of dense tissue

162
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Kernig’s sign

A

Sign of meningitis

163
Q

Lacrimal

A

Pertaining to tears

164
Q

LAFB

A

Left anterior fascicular block

165
Q

Lateral

A

Farther from the midline

166
Q

LBBB

A

Left bundle branch block

167
Q

Lingual

A

Pertaining to the tongue

168
Q

Lipase

A

Blood test measuring pancreas activity

169
Q

LLE

A

Left lower extremity

170
Q

LLQ

A

Left lower quadrant

171
Q

LNMP

A

Last normal menstrual period

172
Q

LOC

A

Loss of consciousness

173
Q

LUE

A

Left upper extremity

174
Q

LUQ

A

Left upper quadrant

175
Q

LVH

A

Left ventricular hypertrophy

176
Q

Lymphadenopathy

A

Enlargement of lymph nodes

177
Q

Lymphangitis

A

Infection traveling up lymphatic system

178
Q

Macule

A

Small colored spot on the skin

179
Q

Malaise

A

Generalized discomfort or weakness

180
Q

Malleolus

A

Projection on either side of the ankle joint from the lower leg bones

181
Q

Malocclusion

A

Teeth don’t fit together

182
Q

Mandible

A

Jaw bone

183
Q

Mass

A

Any firm abnormality seen or palpated on physical exam

184
Q

Mastectomy

A

Surgical excision of the breast

185
Q

Maxalt

A

A migraine medication

186
Q

Maxilla

A

Cheek, or structures near cheek

187
Q

MCA or MCC

A

Motorcycle accident

188
Q

Medial

A

Nearer to the midline

189
Q

Melena

A

Black tarry stool

190
Q

Meningismus

A

Stiff neck

191
Q

MI

A

Myocardial infarction

192
Q

Morphine

A

A common narcotic used IV

193
Q

MRA

A

Magnetic resonance angiogram

194
Q

MRSA/VRSA

A

Two types of very resistant bacteria

195
Q

Murmur

A

Abnormal heart sound rated on 1 to 6 scales, 6 being the loudest

196
Q

MVA

A

Motor vehicle accident

197
Q

Myalgia

A

Muscular pain

198
Q

Myocardial infarction

A

Heart attack (coronary artery occluded)

199
Q

Nares

A

Nostrils

200
Q

Neuralgia

A

Sharp pain along the course of a nerve

201
Q

Nitroglycerine

A

Dilates blood vessels, used with heart pain

202
Q

NL

A

Normal

203
Q

Norco

A

An oral narcotic, identical to Vicodin

204
Q

Normal saline

A

An IV fluid that is equimolar to blood

205
Q

NSAID

A

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory

206
Q

NSR

A

Normal sinus rhythm

207
Q

NSVD

A

Normal spontaneous delivery

208
Q

NTG

A

Nitroglycerine

209
Q

Nystagmus

A

Involuntary rapid eye movement

210
Q

Occiput

A

Back part of the skull

211
Q

Olecranon

A

Bony projection of the ulna forming the point of the elbow

212
Q

Oophorectomy

A

Surgical removal of the ovaries

213
Q

OOT/OOA

A

Out of town/area

214
Q

Organomegaly

A

Enlargement of the abdominal organs, usually spleen, liver or kidneys

215
Q

Os

A

Mouth, orifice

216
Q

OTC

A

Over the counter

217
Q

Pallor

A

Paleness of the skin

218
Q

Palmar or volar

A

Palm side of hand or body

219
Q

Palpable

A

Able to be touched or easily perceived

220
Q

Paresthesia

A

Abnormal tactile sensation often described as burning, tingling, or numbness

221
Q

PAT

A

Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia

222
Q

PE (pulmonary embolus)

A

Clot in the lung, often arising from leg veins or pelvis

223
Q

Pedal edema

A

Water retention in the foot/ankle area

224
Q

Peritonsillar abscess

A

Abscess that forms behind the tonsils

225
Q

Petechia

A

Tiny red spot occurring on the skin caused by a small amount of subcutaneous bleeding from the capillaries

226
Q

Pharynx

A

Back of throat extending up to the nose and down to the vocal cords

227
Q

Photophobia

A

Abnormal intolerance to light

228
Q

Plantar

A

Sole side of foot

229
Q

Plantar flexion

A

Downward flexion of the foot

230
Q

PMD/PCP

A

Primary care doctor

231
Q

PMI displaced laterally

A

Sign of enlarged heart

232
Q

Pneumothorax

A

Abnormal presence of air in the pleural space (chest cavity) and outside of the lung, causing the lung to collapse

233
Q

Posterior or dorsal

A

Back of body

234
Q

PRN

A

As needed (refers to Rx)

235
Q

Prolonged expiration

A

Indicates airway narrowing on expiration, common in asthma

236
Q

Prominent abdominal aortic pulsation

A

Possible abdominal aortic aneurysm

237
Q

Prone

A

Face down

238
Q

Proximal

A

Nearer to the limb root

239
Q

PSVT

A

Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

240
Q

Pt

A

Patient

241
Q

Pulmonary

A

Relating to lung

242
Q

Purulent

A

Consisting of pus

243
Q

PVC

A

Premature ventricular contraction

244
Q

PVD

A

Peripheral vascular disease

245
Q

Q

A

Every (refers to Rx)

246
Q

Q4H

A

Every 4 hours (refers to Rx)

247
Q

QD

A

Everyday (refers to Rx)

248
Q

RA

A

Rheumatoid arthritis

249
Q

Rales

A

Clicking, rattling, or crackling noises heard in the lungs on inhalation, indicating fluid in the alveoli (signs of pneumonia or heart failure)

250
Q

RBBB

A

Right bunch branch block

251
Q

Rebound

A

Pain when releasing hand from abdominal palpation or from other movement

252
Q

Retractions

A

Sucking in between ribs or sternum, during inspiration - usually children

253
Q

Rhinorrhea

A

Thin, watery discharge from the nose

254
Q

Rhonchi

A

A course sound in the lungs that indicates the presence of thick fluid

255
Q

Rhonchi

A

Abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation

256
Q

RLE

A

Right lower extremity

257
Q

RLQ

A

Right lower quadrant

258
Q

Rocephin

A

A common IV antibiotic

259
Q

ROM

A

Range of motion

260
Q

Romberg’s sign

A

Falling to one side, standing with eyes closed

261
Q

RUE

A

Right upper extremity

262
Q

RUQ

A

Right upper quadrant

263
Q

RVR

A

Rapid ventricular response

264
Q

S/P

A

Status post

265
Q

SAB

A

Spotaneous abortion

266
Q

SAH

A

Spontaneous hemorrhage

267
Q

Sclera

A

The layer under the white part of the eye

268
Q

SDH

A

Subdural hemorrhage

269
Q

Sepsis

A

Presence of pathological microorganisms or their tons in the blood

270
Q

Shaft

A

Long, slender portion of a long bone

271
Q

SNF

A

Skilled nursing facility

272
Q

SOB

A

Shortness of breath

273
Q

Splenectomy

A

Surgical removal of the spleen

274
Q

Splenomegaly

A

Enlarged spleen

275
Q

Splinting

A

Not moving because of pain

276
Q

Sputum

A

Spittle, any mixed matter with saliva that is expectorated through the mouth

277
Q

Status epilepticus

A

Continuous seizure activity

278
Q

Stellate

A

Star-shaped

279
Q

Stenosis

A

Narrowing of a body opening or passage

280
Q

Stridor

A

High pitched sound heart on inspiration that is indicative or airway obstruction

281
Q

Superficial

A

Nearer to the surface

282
Q

Superior

A

Upper, nearer to head

283
Q

Supine

A

Face up

284
Q

Supraventricular

A

Arising from the atria of the heart

285
Q

SVT

A

Supraventricular tachycardia

286
Q

Syncope

A

Loss of consciousness

287
Q

T&A

A

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

288
Q

TAB

A

Therapeutic abortion

289
Q

Tachycardia

A

Abnormal rapid heart beat

290
Q

Tachycardia

A

Fast heart rate

291
Q

Tachypnea

A

Extreme rapid respiration

292
Q

TAH

A

Total abdominal hysterectomy

293
Q

TC

A

Traffic collision

294
Q

TGA

A

Transient global amnesia

295
Q

TGN

A

Trigeminal neuralgia

296
Q

Thoracotomy

A

Surgical opening of the chest cavity

297
Q

Thyroid

A

Gland in front of the windpipe that makes thyroid hormones

298
Q

Thyromegaly

A

Enlarged thyroid

299
Q

TIA

A

Transient ischemic attack; “minor stroke”, neurological function is regained with time

300
Q

Tinea

A

Superficial fungal infection of the skin

301
Q

Tinnitus

A

Ringing in the ear

302
Q

Tonsillectomy

A

Surgical excision of the tonsils

303
Q

Torsion

A

The twisting of a bodily organ on its own axis (usually pertaining to an ovary or testicle)

304
Q

TPA

A

Tissue plasminogen activator, drug that immediately dissolves clot

305
Q

Troponin

A

Test done to indicate recent heart attack

306
Q

TTP

A

Tenderness to palpation

307
Q

Turgor

A

Condition of being distended or swollen

308
Q

TURP

A

Transurethral resection of prostate; procedure to remove prostatic tissue preformed using an endoscope passed through the urethra

309
Q

URI

A

Upper respiratory infection

310
Q

Urinary retention

A

Large bladder due to obstruction

311
Q

Urticaria

A

Hives or wheals, either redder or paler than the surrounding area and see often itchy

312
Q

Vancomycin

A

A common IV antibiotic given for skin infection

313
Q

Vein

A

Vessel carrying deoxygenated blood back to the heart

314
Q

Vertebral point tenderness

A

Tenderness directed over the spine

315
Q

Vertigo

A

A spinning sensation caused by an inner ear problem

316
Q

Vestibulitis

A

Inflammation of balance mechanism in the inner ear causing dizziness

317
Q

Vicodin

A

An oral narcotic, identical to Norco

318
Q

VSS

A

Vital signs stable

319
Q

W/

A

With

320
Q

W/o

A

Without

321
Q

W/u

A

Work up

322
Q

WBC

A

White blood cells including leukocytes, monocytes, and others

323
Q

Wheal

A

Round, localized area of edema on the skin attended by severe itching

324
Q

Wheezing

A

High pitched whistling sound of air moving through narrowed airways

325
Q

Xopenex

A

An inhaled medication to relieve asthma

326
Q

Zofran

A

A common anti-nausea medication

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