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Medical Terminology Flashcards

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What does anatomical position mean?

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To stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of the hands turned forward

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What does anterior mean?

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Situated in front of or directed toward the front

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What does C-spine mean?

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Cervical spine (C1-C7)

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What does diffuse mean?

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Generalized; not localized to any specific location

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What does distal mean?

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Farther from the trunk of the body

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What does Epigastric mean?

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Upper central region of the abdomen

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What does Fontanel mean?

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Anatomical feature of an infant’s skill, the “soft-spot”

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What does inferior mean?

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Lower on the body, farther from the head

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What does L-spine mean?

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Lumbar spine (L1-L5)

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What does lateral mean?

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Farther from the midline

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What does Left Lower Extremity (LLE) mean?

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Left leg

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What does Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ) mean?

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Left lower quadrant of the abdomen

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What does Left Upper Extremity (LUE) mean?

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Left arm

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What does Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ) mean?

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Left Upper Quadrant of the abdomen

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What does medial mean?

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Nearer to the midline

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What does Palmar or Volar mean?

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Palm side of hand or body

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What does plantar mean?

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Sole of the foot

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What does Posterior or Dorsal mean?

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Rear or back

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What does Prone mean?

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Body position lying face down with forearms and hands turned palm side down

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What does Proximal mean?

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Nearer to the trunk of the body

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What does Right Lower Extremity (RLE) mean?

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Right leg

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What does Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) mean?

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Right Lower Quadrant of the abdomen

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What does Right Upper Extremity (RUE)?

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Right Arm

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What does Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) mean?

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Right Upper Quadrant of the abdomen

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What does superficial mean?

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Nearer to the surface

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What does superior mean?

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Higher on the body, nearer to the head

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What does supine mean?

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Body position lying face up

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What does suprapubic mean?

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Lower central region on the abdomen

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What does T-spine mean?

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Thoracic spine (T1-T12)

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Based on timing, what does acute mean?

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New onset, likely concerning. Opposite of chronic.

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Based on timing, what does acute on chronic mean?

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New exacerbation of a chronic condition

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Based on timing, what does chronic mean?

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Long-standing, constant. Opposite of acute.

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Based on timing. what does fluctuating mean?

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Symptoms that are always present but changing in severity, never fully resolving

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Based on timing, what does intermittent mean?

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Symptoms that completely resolve at times, but continue to return repeatedly.

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Based on timing, what does paroxysmal mean?

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Occasional, sporadic, transient

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Based on timing, what does resolved mean?

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Gone, no longer existing

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Based on timing, what does transient mean?

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Resolving spontaneously after onset

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Based on charting, what does Family History (FHx) mean?

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A part of the medical chart that lists diseases and health conditions in your family that may put the patient at an increased risk of also having it

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Based on charting, what is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)?

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Federal law that provides national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge

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Based on charting, what is the history of present illness (HPI)?

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A part of the medical chart describing the development of the illness

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Based on charting, what is pt?

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Patient

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Based on charting, what is r/o?

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Rule Out

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Based on charting, what does review of system (ROS) mean?

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A part of the medical chart that is a checklist of the symptoms the patient has or does not have. The symptoms are grouped by body system.

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Based on charting, what is s/p?

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Status post (after)

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Based on charting, what does social history (SHx) mean?

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A part of the chart addresses substance use, occupation, diet exercise, living situation, marital status, etc.

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Based on charting, what is Sx?

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Symptoms

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47
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Based on charting, what is Tx?

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Treatment

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48
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Based on charting, what is UTD?

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Up to date

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Based on charting, what is wnl?

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Within normal limits

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what does abscess mean?

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A collection of pus beneath the skin

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what does appendicitis mean?

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Dangerous infection of the appendix

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what does arthritis mean?

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Inflammation of the joints

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what does atrial fibrillation (A fib) mena?

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irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia)

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what does Bell’s Palsy mean?

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A localized facial nerve dysfunction that causes facial droop and numbness

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what does Bronchitis mean?

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Inflammation/ Infection of the bronchi (upper airway)

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is cancer (CA)

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Cancer, carcinoma

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is cellulitis?

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Infection of skin cells

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?

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Stroke. Blood supply to the brain is restricted or absent due to hemorrhage or occlusion of a vessel in neurological damage and dysfunction.

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is cholecystitis?

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Inflammation of the gallbladder

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is cholelithiasis?

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Production of gallstones

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

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Chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is chronic renal failure (CRF)?

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Decrease in the kidney’s ability to filter waste and fluid from the blood

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is cirrhosis?

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Inflammation of an organ by degenerative changes, especially the liver

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is congestive heart failure (CHF)?

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Serious condition in which the heart does not pump blood as efficiently as it should

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is conjuctivitis?

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Infection of the outer layer of the eye

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)?

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Procedure used to treat coronary artery disease

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is coronary artery disease (CAD)?

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Buildup of plaque in the arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is costochondritis?

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Inflammation of the rib cartilage

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is Croup?

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Viral infection of the upper airway with a barking cough and often stridor

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is deep venous thrombosis (DVT)?

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Blood clot forms in a vein located deep inside your body, typically in the leg

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is Dermatitis?

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Inflammation of the skin

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is Diverticulitis?

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Acute inflammation of the diverticula pouches

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is Ectopic pregnancy?

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Egg developing outside the uterus extremely dangerous due to risk of rupture

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is endometriosis?

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Presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside of the uterus

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is gastroenteritis?

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General term for inflammation of the GI tract

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

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Digestive disorder that occurs when acidic stomas juices, or food and fluids back up from the stomach into the esophagus

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is gout?

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Type of arthritis; diagnosed by ordering a uric acid level

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is hepatitis?

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Inflammation of the liver

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is hyperglycemia?

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High blood sugar due to diabetes

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx),what is hyperlipidemia (HLD)?

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High cholesterol

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is hypertension (HTN)?

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High blood pressure (typically > 140/90)

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is hypoglycemia?

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Low blood-sugar

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is hypotension?

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Low blood pressure (typically <100/65)

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), What is insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)?

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Diabetes requiring the use of insulin injections

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is lymphangitis?

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Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel; appears as red streaking

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is multiple sclerosis?

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Autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is myocardial infarction (MI)?

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Death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia (Heart Attack)

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is Nephrolithiasis/ Renal calculi?

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Kidney stone

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)?

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Diabetes not requiring the use of insulin injections

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is otitis externa?

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Infection of the outer ear (ear canal)

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is otitis media (OM)?

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Infection inner ear (behind the eardrum)

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is pancreatitis?

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Inflammation of the pancreas

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

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Inflammation of a woman’s reproductive organs

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?

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Ulcers developing in the stomach causing paid and emesis

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is pericarditis?

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Inflammation of the pericardium

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?

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Blood circulation disorder that causes the blood vessels (excluding the heart and brain) to narrow, block, or spasm.

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is pharyngitis?

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Throat infection

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is pneumonia?

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Infiltrate (infection) inside the lung tissue

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is pneumothroax?

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

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is Psoriasis?

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Autoimmune skin disease. dry, scaly, red, itchy patches of skin

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is pulmonary embolism?

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Blockage of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches due to a translocated clot

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is pyelonephritis?

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Infection on the kidneys

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is sciatica?

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

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is sepsis?

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Dangerous infection of the blood

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is sinusitis?

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Infection/inflammation of the sinuses

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is tinea?

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Fungal rash

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

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Transient “mini-stroke”, neurological function is regained completely with time

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is upper respiratory infection (URI)?

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

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Based on Diagnosis (Dx), what is urinary tract infection (UTI)?

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Infection in any part of the urinary system- kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

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Based on Labs & Imaging, what is basic metabolic panel (BMP)?

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Blood test that measures eight different substances to evaluate kidney function, fluid and electrolyte balance, blood sugar levels, acid and base balance, and metabolism

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Based on Labs & Imaging, what is chest x-ray (CXR)?

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Images of your heart, lungs, blood vessels, airways, and bones of chest and spine

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Based on Labs & Imaging, what is complete blood count (CBC)?

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Blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia

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Based on Labs & Imaging, what is comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)?

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Blood test that measures fourteen different substances (BMP + liver function evaluation)

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Based on Labs & Imaging, what is computerized assisted tomography (CT/ CAT)

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X-ray procedure provides a two-dimensional cross-sectional scan of your body is used to find irregularities

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Based on Labs & Imaging, what is electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)?

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A test that records the electrical signal from the heart to check for different heart conditions

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Based on Labs & Imaging, what is hemoglobin and hematocrit (H&H)?

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Red blood cell measurements to evaluate anemia

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Based on Labs & Imaging, what is urinalysis (UA)?

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Urine test to detect a wide range of disorders, such as UTIs, kidney disease and diabetes

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Based on Medicines, what does Abx mean?

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Antibiotics

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Based on Medicines, what does ASA mean?

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Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)

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Based on Medicines, what does BID mean?

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Twice Daily

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Based on Medicines, what does IM mean?

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Intramuscular (with respect to injections)

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Based on Medicines, what does NKDA mean?

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No known drug allergies

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Based on Medicines, what does NSAID mean?

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Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (e.g. Ibuprofen, Motrin, etc)

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Based on Medicines, what does PO mean?

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Per Os (by mouth)

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Based on Medicines, what does prn mean?

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As needed

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Based on Medicines, what does QHS mean?

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At every bedtime

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Based on Medicines, what does QID mean?

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Four times a day

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Based on Medicines, what does Rx mean?

A

Prescription

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Based on Medicines, what does TID mean?

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Three times a day

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Based on constitutional, what does afebrile mean?

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Without fever

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Based on constitutional, what does ambulatory mean?

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Able to move about, not confined to a bed

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Based on constitutional, what does cachectic mean?

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Extremely skinny, bony, malnourished

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Based on constitutional, what does constitutional mean?

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The general appearance and nature of a patient

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Based on constitutional, what does distress mean?

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A patient’s inability to tolerate their body state, due to pain or respiratory failure. No acute distress (NAD) is commonly written if a patient looks comfortable

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Based on constitutional, what does febrile mean?

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Elevated body temperature, fever, indicative of infection

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Based on constitutional, what does lethargic mean?

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Septic, very sick, about to die

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Based on constitutional, what does malaise mean?

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Generalized discomfort or weakness

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Based on constitutional, what does non-toxic mean?

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Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration

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Based on constitutional, what does somnolent meann?

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Appearing drowsy

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Based on constitutional, what does unkempt mean?

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Poor self hygiene

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Based on constitutional, what does well developed mean?

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Normal state of mental and body development

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Based on the eye, what is conjuctiva?

A

Thin outer lining of the eye and eyelid

143
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Based on the eye, what is the cornea?

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Transparent frontal aspect of the eye, covering both the iris and pupil

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Based on the eye, what is extraocular muscles intact (EOMI)?

A

Testing that examines the function of the eye muscle

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Based on the eye, what is the fundoscopic exam?

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The use of an ophthalmoscope to look through the pupil and examine the interior surface of the posterior eye

146
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Based on the eye, what is nystagmus?

A

Involuntary “shaking” eye movements

147
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Based on the eye, what is opthalmalgia?

A

Pain in the eye

148
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Based on the eye, what is pale conjunctiva?

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Pale inner aspect of the eyelid most often due to anemia

149
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Based on the eye, what is preorbital ecchymosis?

A

Bruising around the eyes, indicative of trauma

150
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Based on the eye, what is photophobia?

A

Light sensitivity

151
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Based on the eye, what is pupils are equal, round, and reactive, to light (PERRL)?

A

Common normal eye exam finding

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Based on the eye, what is scleral icterus?

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Yellowing of the sclera (whites of the eye) due to jaundice

153
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Based on the eye, what is subconjunctival hemmorrhage?

A

Blood in the white part of the eye

154
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is cerumen?

A

Earwax

155
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is dentition?

A

Teeth

156
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is dry mucosa?

A

Dry tongue, mouth, and lips, indicating significant dehydration

157
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is edentulous?

A

Without teeth

158
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is epistaxis?

A

Nose bleed

159
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is gingiva?

A

Gums

160
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is Nare?

A

Nostril

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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is oropharynx?

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The back of the mouth, where it meets the throat

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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is otalgia?

A

Ear ache

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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is pharyngeal erythema?

A

Redness of the pharynx, indicating a throat infection

164
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is rhinorrhea?

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Clear nasal discharge. “ Runny” nose

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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is tinnitus?

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“Ringing in the ears”, the perception of ringing even with no external stimuli

166
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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is TM erythema?

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Redness of the TM, often indicative of infection

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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is tonsillar exudate?

A

Pus on the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils

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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy (T&A)??

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Tonsils removal surgery

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Based on the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), what is the Tympanic membrane (TM)?

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Tympanic membrane, the clear membrane inside the ear; (ear drum)

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Based on the neck, what is the carotid bruit?

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Whooshing blood flow heard with auscultation (carotid narrowing or plaque)

171
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Based on the neck, what is lymphadenopathy?

A

Enlarged lymph nodes

172
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Based on the neck, what is meningismus?

A

Stiff neck/ Signs of meningitis

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Based on the neck, what is supple?

A

Flexible, not-stiff

174
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Based on the neck, what is thyromegaly?

A

Enlarged thyroid

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Based on the neck, what is jugular vein distention (JVD)?

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Jugular vein distention, sign of heart dysfunction

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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is an aneurysm?

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Localized ballooning of a vessel due to a weakened vessel wall

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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is arrhythmia?

A

Irregular heartbeat

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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is an artery?

A

Blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart, muscular, contractile

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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is bradycardia?

A

Slow heart rate (HR<60)

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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), What is cardiomegaly?

A

Enlarged heart

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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is a coronary artery?

A

Artery that supplies the heart with blood

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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is dorsalis pedis pulse?

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Pulse that is palpable on the dorsum (top) of the foot

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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is a murmur?

A

Abnormal heart sound rated on 1-6 scale

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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is normal sinus rhythm (NSR)?

A

The rhythm of a healthy heart

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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is palpitation?

A

To beat rapidly, irregularly, or forcibly (usually relating to the heart)

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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is a pulse exam?

A

Carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis (DP) or posterior tibia (PT)

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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is regular rate and rhythm (RRR)?

A

Normal heart sounds with a regular rate (60-100bpm)

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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is stenosis?

A

Narrowing of a body opening or passage

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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is tachycardia?

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Fast heart rate (HR>100 bpm)

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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is thrombus?

A

Blood clot or blockage

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Based on Cardiovascular (CV), what is a vein?

A

Vessel carrying blood towards the heart, soft, coompressible

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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is bradypnea?

A

Decreased respiratory rate

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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is clear to auscultation (CTA)?

A

No abnormal sounds when listening to the lungs with a stethoscope

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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is dyspnea?

A

Difficulty/labored breathing, shortness of breath

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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is dyspnea on exertion (DOE)?

A

Feeling short of breath during every light exercise (e.g. walking)

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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is hemopytsis?

A

Coughing up gross amounts of blood

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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is hypoxia?

A

Low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough oxygen in the blood

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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is pleurisy?

A

General term for pain with breathing

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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is rales?

A

Crackles; wet crackling heard in the lungs, typically due to pneumonia or CHF

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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is rhonchi?

A

Sound of mucous rolling around in the brochioles/bronchi

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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is shortness of breath (SOB)?

A

Air hunger, difficulty breathing, or breathlessness

202
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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is sputum?

A

Any mixed matter with the saliva that is passed through the mouth

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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is stridor?

A

Upper airway noise; common sign in croup

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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is tachypnea?

A

Increased respiratory rate

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Based on Respiratory/ Pulmonary, what is wheezing?

A

High pitched sound heard in the lungs with asthmatics or lung disease

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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is dyspepsia?

A

Indigestion

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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is dysphagia?

A

Difficulty swallowing

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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is emesis?

A

Vomiting

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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is hematemesis?

A

Gross amounts of blood in the vomit

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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is hematochezia?

A

Bright red blood in the stool

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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is hepatomegaly?

A

Enlarged liver

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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is a hernia?

A

Protrusion of part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle

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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is McBurney’s point?

A

RLQ point tenderness indicative of appendicitis

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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is melena?

A

Black tarry stool indicative of an upper GI bleed

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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is murphy’s sign?

A

Pain with palpation of the RUQ during a deep breath, indicative of cholecystitis

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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is N/V/D?

A

Nausea/ Vomiting, Diarrhea

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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is organomegaly?

A

Enlarged organ

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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is peritoneal signs (rebound, guarding, or rigidity)?

A

Signs indicative of acute abdominal inflammation (peritonitis)

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Based on Gastrointestinal (GI), what is splenomegaly?

A

Enlarged spleen

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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is adnexal tenderness?

A

Tenderness of the ovaries during the pelvic exam indicative of ovarian cyst or torsion

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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is a c-section?

A

Cesarean section

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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is cervical os?

A

The opening of the cervix; always will be closed unless passing tissue from the cervix

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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is CVA tenderness?

A

Costovertebral angle tenderness; tenderness over the kidney’s

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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is dysmenorrhea?

A

Painful mentraution

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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is dysuria?

A

Painful urination

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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is a foley catheter?

A

A tube inserted through the urethra to drain urine, often left in place

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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is frequency?

A

Urinating often

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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is G/ P/ Ab?

A

Gravida (The # of times pregnant)/ Para (The # of live children born)/ Abortion (The # of failed pregnancies)

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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is gravid?

A

The state of being pregnant; appearing pregnant

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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is hematuria?

A

Blood in the urine

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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is intrauterine pregnancy (IUP)?

A

When a fertilized egg implants and starts to develop within the uterus, where it is supposed to be

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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is the last normal menstrual period (LNMP)?

A

The first day of one’s period

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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is OB/GYN?

A

Obstetrics and gynecology

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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is spotting?

A

Passing very small amounts of blood from the vagina

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Based on Genitourinary (GU), what is urgency?

A

Abrupt onset of urge to urinate

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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is arthralgias?

A

Joint aches

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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is atrophic?

A

Showing signs of tissue degradation or breakdown

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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is bony tenderness?

A

Tenderness of the bone indicative of a fracture

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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is deformity?

A

Visual abnormality of a bone or anatomical structure

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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is dislocation?

A

Disconnected joint; complete misalignment of the joint

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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is fracture (fx)?

A

Broken bone

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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is kyphosis?

A

Hunchback, rounded thoracic convexity of the spine

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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is malleolus?

A

Bony prominence on each side of the ankle (medial malleolus and lateral malleolus)

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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is myalgia?

A

Muscular pain, “muscle aches”

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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is paraspinal tenderness?

A

Tenderness of the muscles beside the spine

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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is range of motion (ROM)?

A

Capability of a joint to go through its complete spectrum of movements

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Based on Musculoskeletal, what is vertebral point-tenderness?

A

Tenderness directly over the spine (vertebrae), increased likelihood of fracture.

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is abrasion?

A

Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is avulsion?

A

A forcible pulling away of a part or structure

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is cyanosis?

A

Blue color of the skin due to lack of oxygen

251
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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is diaphoresis?

A

Sweating

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is ecchymosis?

A

Bruising

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is eczematous rash?

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Dry, scaly skin consistent with eczema

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is edema?

A

Swelling

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is erythema/ Erythematous?

A

Redness/ Red

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is fascia?

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Fibrous membrane of connective tissue supporting and separating muscles and body organs

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is fluctuance?

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Palpable fluid beneath the skin indicative of infection/ pus

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is a hematoma?

A

Raised area with underlying blood which occurs inn tissue resulting from ruptured blood vessels

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is incision and drainage (I&D)?

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Procedure used to drain and abscess to relieve pain and speed healing

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is induration?

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Hardened area of tissue; soft tissue that becomes extremely firm

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is a keloid?

A

Hypertrophic scar; raised scar

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is a laceration?

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Splitting of the skin due to trauma (a cut due to something sharp)

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is maculopapular rash?

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Rash that is both red and raised

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is mottled?

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Patchy skin color due to poor blood circulation

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is pallor?

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Pale skin typically due to anemia

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is papular?

A

Raised bumps

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is petechial rash?

A

Red or purple discolorations on the skin that do not blanch (lighten) on applying pressure (a sign of meningitis)

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is pitting edema?

A

Edema that retains an imprint when touched

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is pruritic?

A

Itchy

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is purulence/purulent?

A

Pus/ Pus-like

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is serosanguinous?

A

Consisting of serum and blood

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is subungual?

A

Beneath nail

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is tenting?

A

Slow return of the skin to its normal position after being pinched, a sign of either dehydration or aging, or both

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is turgor?

A

Skin elasticity (poor turgor is a sign of dehydration or age)

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is ulcerations?

A

Blisters or open-sores

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is urticarial rash/ wheals?

A

A patchy red, raised rash, consistent with allergic reactions

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Based on the integumentary/ skin, what is vesicular rash?

A

Vesicles; fluid filled blisters

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Based on Neurological, what is aphasic?

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Absence of the ability to neurologically generate or understand language. Either inability to create words or inability to understand spoken words

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Based on Neurological, what is ataxia?

A

Loss of coordination

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Based on Neurological, what is cephalgia?

A

Headache

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Based on Neurological, what is epilepsy?

A

Seizure disorder

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Based on Neurological, what is facial asymmetry?

A

Drooping of one side of the face indicating neurological damage

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Based on Neurological, what is hemiparesis?

A

Weakness of one half of the body

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Based on Neurological, what is hemiplegia?

A

Paralysis of one half of the body

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Based on Neurological, what is loss of consciousness (LOC)?

A

Passing out

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Based on Neurological, what is meningitis?

A

Infection of the meninges, the outer lining of the brain and spinal cord

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Based on Neurological, what does it mean to move all extremities (MAEx4)?

A

The patient moves their arms and legs normally, indicating normal motor function

288
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Based on Neurological, what is normal DTRs?

A

Normal deep tendon reflexes, rates as 2/4

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Based on Neurological, what does oriented x3 mean?

A

Oriented to person, place, and time

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Based on Neurological, what is paresthesia?

A

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

291
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Based on Neurological, what is postictal?

A

The state of somnolence and decreased responsiveness after a seizure

292
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Based on Neurological, what is syncope?

A

“Passing out”, loss of consciousness or fainting

293
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Based on Neurological, what is vertigo?

A

Room-spinning dizziness (not light-headed)

294
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Based on Psychological, what is an affect?

A

The expressed or observed emotional and social responses

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Based on Psychological, what is auditory hallucinations?

A

Hearing voices, noises, music, or sounds that are not actually real

296
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Based on Psychological, what is depressed?

A

Appearing sad, unhappy

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Based on Psychological, what is the flat affect?

A

Lack of normal interaction, monotone, unemotional

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Based on Psychological, what is homicidal ideation?

A

Thoughts of killing another person

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Based on Psychological, what is suicidal ideation?

A

Thoughts of killing oneself

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Based on Psychological, what is tangential thoughts?

A

Thought processes that do not follow normal or logical progressions

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Based on Psychological, what is visual hallucination?

A

Seeing objects, people, or things that do not actually exist

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The suffix, -ectomy, means?

A

Surgical removal

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The suffix, -itis, means?

A

Inflammation

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The suffix, -scopy, means?

A

Viewing with a scope

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What is auscultation?

A

Listening with the stethoscope

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What is baseline?

A

The normal state of being for each specific patient

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What is benign?

A

Normal, of no danger to health

308
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What is a catheter?

A

Tube inserted to vessels or body cavities to permit injection or withdrawal of fluids or to keep a passage open

309
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What is a differential diagnosis?

A

The diseases that a physician is considering as the reason for the patient’s symptoms

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What is grossly?

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Obviously; a lot; wholly

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What is hemorrhage?

A

Excessive or profuse bleeding

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What is infarct?

A

Area of dead tissue after a lack of blood supply

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What is ischemia?

A

Lack of blood supply to a specific area

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What is palpation?

A

Examine by touch

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