Diagnosis (Dx)

Question 1

Abscess

Answer 1

collection of pus beneath the skin

Question 2

Appendicitis

Answer 2

Dangerous infection of the appendix

Question 3

Arthritis

Answer 3

Inflammation of the joints

Question 4

A fib

Answer 4

Atrial fibrillation
Irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia)

Question 5

Arrhythmia

Answer 5

Irregular heart rhythm

Question 6

Bell’s Palsy

Answer 6

Localized facial nerve dysfunction that causes facial droop and numbness

Question 7

Bronchitis

Answer 7

Inflammation/infection of the bronchi (upper airway)

Question 8

CA

Answer 8

Cancer/carcinoma

Question 9

Cellutitis

Answer 9

infection of skin cells

Question 10

CVA

Answer 10

Cerebrovascular accident
stroke; restricted/absent blood supply to brain due to hemorrhage or occlusion of a vessel
causes neurological damage and dysfunction

Question 11

Cholecystitis

Answer 11

Inflammation of the gallbladder

Question 12

Cholelithiasis

Answer 12

Production of gallstones

Question 13

COPD

Answer 13

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs

Question 14

CRF

Answer 14

Chronic renal failure
Decrease in the kidneys’ ability to filter waste and fluid from the blood

Question 15

Cirrhosis

Answer 15

Inflammation of an organ by degenerative changes, especially of the liver

Question 16

CHF

Answer 16

Congestive heart failure
Heart doesn’t pump blood as efficiently as it should

Question 17

Conjunctivitis

Answer 17

Infection of outer layer of eye

Question 18

CABG

Answer 18

Coronary artery bypass graft
Procedure used to treat CAD

Question 19

CAD

Answer 19

Coronary artery disease

Question 20

Costochondritis

Answer 20

Inflammation of the rib cartilage

Question 21

Croup

Answer 21

Viral infection of upper airway
Barking cough and stridor (high pitched respiratory sound)

Question 22

DVT

Answer 22

Deep vein thrombosis
Blood clot forms in a vein deep in the body; typically leg

Question 23

Dermatitis

Answer 23

inflammation of the skin

Question 24

Diverticulitis

Answer 24

Acute inflammation of the diverticula pouches

Question 25

Ectopic pregnancy

Answer 25

Egg developing outside the uterus Extremely dangerous; risks rupture

Question 26

Endometriosis

Answer 26

Presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside of the uterus

Question 27

Gastroenteritis

Answer 27

Inflammation of the GI tract

Question 28

GERD

Answer 28

Gastroesophageal reflux disease Digestive disorder; vomiting; acid reflux

Question 29

Hepatitis

Answer 29

Inflammation of the liver

Question 30

Gout

Answer 30

Type of arthritis; diagnosed by ordering a uric acid level

Question 31

Hyperglycemia

Answer 31

High blood sugar due to diabetes glyc=glycogen=sugar

Question 32

HTN

Answer 32

Hypertension High blood pressure (>140/90)

Question 33

HLD

Answer 33

Hyperlipidemia High cholesterol

Question 34

Hypoglycemia

Answer 34

Low blood sugar

Question 35

Hypotension

Answer 35

Low blood sugar (<100/65)

Question 36

IDDM

Answer 36

Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus Diabetes requiring insulin

Question 37

Lymphangitis

Answer 37

Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel; appears as red streaking

Question 38

Multiple sclerosis

Answer 38

Autoimmune disease affecting brain and spinal cord

Question 39

MI

Answer 39

Myocardial infarction Death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia(heart lacks blood supply) (heart attack)

Question 40

Nephrolithiasis/Renal calculi

Answer 40

Kidney stone

Question 41

NIDDM

Answer 41

Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus Diabetes not requiring insulin

Question 42

Otitis externa

Answer 42

Infection of outer ear (ear canal)

Question 43

OM

Answer 43

Otitis media Infection inner ear (behind eardrum)

Question 44

Pancreatitis

Answer 44

Inflammation of the pancreas

Question 45

PID

Answer 45

Pelvic inflammatory disease Inflammation of a woman's reproductive organs

Question 46

PUD

Answer 46

Peptic ulcer disease Ulcers developing in stomach; causes pain and emesis (vomiting)

Question 47

Pericarditis

Answer 47

Inflammation of pericardium

Question 48

PVD

Answer 48

Peripheral vascular disease Blood circulation disorder; causes blood vessels (except brain and heart) to narrow, block, or spasm

Question 49

Pharyngitis

Answer 49

Throat infection

Question 50

Pneumonia

Answer 50

Infliltrate (infection) inside the lung tissue

Question 51

Pneumothorax

Answer 51

Presence of air or gas in the pleural space; collapsed lung

Question 52

Psoriasis

Answer 52

Autoimmune skin disease Dry, scaly, red, itchy patches of skin

Question 53

PE

Answer 53

Pulmonary embolism Blockage of pulmonary artery/its branches due to a translocated clot

Question 54

Sciatica

Answer 54

Compression of sciatic nerve causing back pain with radiation to posterior leg

Question 55

Sepsis

Answer 55

Dangerous infection of the blood

Question 56

Sinusitis

Answer 56

Infection/inflammation of the sinuses

Question 57

Tinea

Answer 57

Fungal rash

Question 58

TIA

Answer 58

Transient ischemic attack "mini-stroke", neurological function regained completely with time

Question 59

URI

Answer 59

Upper respiratory infection Contagious infection of upper respiratory tract (sinuses, throat, lungs, airways)

Question 60

UTI

Answer 60

Urinary tract infection Infection in any part of urinary system Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra