Medical Specialties & Vocabulary Flashcards
(60 cards)
swallowing air
Aerophagia
sudden increased hair loss
Alopecia
used to assess the size, shape and composition of the human body (ex: BMI or a growth chart)
Anthropometric
the primary symptom that a patient states as the reason for seeking medical care
Chief Complaint (CC)
chronic liver disease
Cirrhosis
removal of the gallbladder
Cholecystectomy
painful or difficult urination
Dysuria
the heart points to the right side instead of the left
Dextrocardia
electronic record of patients’ health-related information and can be created, managed and accessed from multiple health care organizations (should always back up on a storage device)
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
electronic record of patient’s health-related information and can be created, managed and accessed within a single health care organization (should always be backed up on a storage device)
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
promotes coagulation and stops bleeding
Hemostasis
low blood sugar that can be helped by giving the patient orange juice
Hypoglycemia
restriction of oxygen-rich blood to a portion of the body
Ischemia
hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland that is important in bone growth; associated with the regulation of calcium in the body
Parathyroid Hormone
requires the inclusion of both family and patient regarding the patient’s care
Patient-Centered Care
inflammation of the pericardium (surrounding lining of the heart)
Pericarditis
equipment that protects the wearer from bodily injury or infection; OSHA mandates it be free of charge
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
broken capillaries due to bleeding under the skin; can be caused by a tourniquet that is too tight
Petechiae
inflammation of the kidney which can cause pain in the lower and mid-back
Pyelonephritis
disease of the retina that results in impairment or loss of vision; can be a complication of diabetes mellitus
Retinopathy
episodes of dizziness and a sensation of spinning with certain head movements -caused by inner ear disorder -can be caused by performing an ear irrigation on a patient
Vertigo
a format for communicating important patient information in a chart in an organized manner Subjective: information the patient conveys Objective: measurable information about the patient (vitals, diagnostic findings, etc.) Assessment: a detailed examination by the provider to determine health status Plan: a series of proposed interventions to improve health or treat disease
SOAP Notes
common office test used to assess how well your lungs work by measuring how much air you inhale, how much you exhale and how quickly you exhale (requires 2 maneuvers)
Spirometry
fainting, which can exhibit as dizziness, lightheadedness and ringing in ears
Syncope
