Med Term Spring P1 - MidTerm Flashcards
(92 cards)
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acute
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having intense, often severe symptoms & a short course
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chronic
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a condition developing slowly & persisting over time
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benign
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mild or noncancerous
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malignant
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harmful or cancerous
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degenerative disease
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any disease in which there is deterioration of structure or function of tissue, etc.
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diagnosis
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determination of the presence of a disease based on an evaluation of symptoms, signs, and test findings
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etiology
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cause of a disease
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exacerbation
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increase in severity of a disease with aggravation of symptoms
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remission
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a period in which symptoms & signs stop or abate
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febrile
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relating to a fever (elevated temperature
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gross
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large; visible to the naked eye
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latrogenic
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a condition that has resulted from treatment, as either an unforeseen or inevitable side effect
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idiopathic
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a condition occurring without a clearly identified cause
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localized
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limited to a definite area or part
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systemic
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relating to the whole body rather than only a part
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malaise
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a feeling of unwellness, often the first indication of illness
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marked
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significant
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equivocal
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vague; questionable
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morbidity
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sick; a state of disease
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mortality
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a state of being subject to death; fatal outcome
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pathognomonic
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denoting something characteristic or indicative of a particular disease; denoting one or more typical symptoms, findings, or patterns of abnormalities specific to a given condition and not found in any other condition
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prognosis
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prediction of the likely outcome of a disease
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progressive
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increase in severity of a condition
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prophylaxis
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a process or measure that prevents disease
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recurrent
a return of symptoms & signs after a period of inactivity
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sequela
a disorder or condition usually after, and resulting from, a previous disease or injury
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sign
objective evidence of disease that can be seen or verified by an examiner
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symptom
subjective evidence of disease that is perceived by the patient
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syndrome
combination of symptoms and signs that give a distinct clinical picture of a particular condition or disease
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noncontributory
not involved in bringing on the condition or result
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unremarkable
not significant or worthy of noting
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H & P
History and Physical: documentation of patient history and physical examination findings
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Hx
History: record of subjective information regarding the patient's personal medical history, including past injuries, operations, and habits
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CC or c/o
Chief Complaint or Complains Of: patient's description of what brought him or her to the doctor or hospital; usually brief and often documented in the patient's own words indicated within quotes
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HPI
History of Present Illness: expansion of chief complaint including details of duration and severity of condition
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S
Sign: objective evidence of disease perceptible to the examiner (ex. elevated blood glucose)
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Sx
Symptom: subjective evidence of disease perceptible to the patient (ex. dizzy)
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PMH, PH
Past Medical History, Past History: a record of information about the patient's past illnesses starting with childhood, including surgical operations, injuries, physical defects, medications, and allergies
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UCHD
Usual Childhood Diseases: an abbreviation used to note the patient had the "usual" or commonly contracted illnesses during childhood
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NKA
No Known Allergies
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NKDA
No Known Drug Allergies
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FH
Family History: state of health of immediate family members
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A & W/L & W
Alive and Well/Living and Well
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SH
Social History: record of recreational interests, hobbies, and use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs or substances
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OH
Occupational History: job information that may involve health-related risks or be impacted by diagnosis or prognosis
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ROS
Review of Symptoms: documentation of patient's response to questions organized by a head-to-toe review of the function of all body systems (may encourage patient to recall and report symptoms not previously mentioned)
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PE
Physical Examination: results of physical examination of patient, including positive and negative objective findings
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HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
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NAD
no acute distress
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PERRLA
pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accomodation
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WNL
within normal limits
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VS
vital signs
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BP
blood pressure
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HR
heart rate
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RR
respiratory rate
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T
temperature
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ht
height
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wt
weight
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Dx
diagnosis
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IMP
impression
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Assessment: identification of disease or condition after evaluation of the patient's history, signs and symptoms, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures
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R/O
Rule Out: used to indicate a differential diagnosis when one or more diagnoses are suspected; indicates further work-up is required to rule out a Dx
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Plan/recommendation
outlines the treatment plan designed to address the patient's condition or disease state; includes instructions for the patient, medication orders or prescriptions, diagnostic tests, therapies, monitoring, etc.
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allergy and immunology
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of allergic & immunologic diseases
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anesthesiology
comprehensive medical management & anesthetic care before, during, and after surgery
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chiropractic medicine
treatment centered on manipulation of the spine
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dermatology
medical & surgical treatment of disorders of the skin
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family practice
comprehensive general medical care of individuals of all ages with emphasis on disease prevention & health promotion
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internal medicine
care centered around prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of adults
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cardiology
diagnosis & management of conditions related to the heart & blood vessels
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endocrinology
diagnosis & management of diseases of the endocrine glands, e.g., diabetes
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gastroenterology
diagnosis & management of conditions related to the digestive system (esophagus, stomach, small & large intestines, pancreas, gallbladder, & liver)
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geriatric medicine
diagnosis & medical management of conditions affecting the elderly
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hematology
diagnosis & treatment of blood disorders
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nephrology
treatment of kidney disorders
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oncology
treatment of tumors & cancer
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rheumatology
treatment of arthritis & related disorders
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neurology
treatment of diseases of the nervous system
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nuclear medicine
use of radioactive substances to diagnose & treat disease
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obstetrics (OB)
care & treatment of mother & fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and immediate postpartum period
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gynecology (GYN)
medical & surgical treatment of disorders of the female reproductive & urinary systems
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ophthalamology
medical & surgical treatment of the eye
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optometry
diagnosis & nonsurgical treatment of the eye, including vision care & services
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orthopedics
medical, surgical, and rehabilitative treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system
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otolaryngology
medical & surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat
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pathology
study of disease emphasizing examination of tissue for diagnosis, e.g., biopsy, autopsy
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pediatrics
comprehensive medical care of infants, children, and adolescents
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physical medicine & rehabilitation physiatry
treatment of patients suffering from neuromusculoskeletal disorders caused by illness or injury, e.g., stroke
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podiatry
diagnosis & treatment of disorders of the foot
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psychiatry
diagnosis, treatment, & prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders
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physchology
counsel of patients with mental or emotional disorders
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urology
surgical & nonsurgical treatment of the male urinary & reproductive system and the female urinary system
