Urgent Care Terminology List Flashcards
Accessory muscles
Muscles other than the diaphragm that can assist in respiration, typically only utilized when in duress
Amenorrhea
Lack of menstruation
Angina
Chest pain on exertion
Anticholinergic
Type of medication that inhibits cholinergic response
Antihistamine
Type of medication that inhibits histamine response
Aura
A perceptual disturbance experienced by some with migraines or seizures before either the headache or seizure begins
BPPV
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Bronchospasm
Spasm of bronchial smooth muscle producing narrowing of the bronchi
Cholecystitis
Inflammation of the gallbladder
Choledocolithiasis
Presence of a gallstone in the common bile duct
Cholelithiasis
Gallstones
Contralateral
Occurring on the opposite side
Corticosteroid
Type of medication that treats inflammation
CRPP
Closed reduction with percutaneous pinning
C-Spine
Cervical spine
Diplopia
Double vision
Dix-Hallpike maneuver
Series of movements performed to elicit an episode of vertigo and observe for nystagmus
Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing
Epigastric
Upper central abdomen
FOBT
Fecal occult bleeding test
FOOSH
Fall on outstretched hand
FROM
Full range of motion
Fx
Fracture