Physician/Patient communication Flashcards by martineau louine

MI (2)

Heart attack

Angina

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GERD

Acid reflux

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pulmonary disorders

lung problems

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Aortic dissection

disorders related to the large blood vessels in your chest

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EKG (2)

EKG or ECG

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CBC, cardiac enzymes , BMP

Blood work

blood tests

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Hematuria

blood in your urine

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pelvic exam (Girl)

pelvic exam

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Genital exam (Man)

Genital exam

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rectal exam

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urine test

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cystoscopy, KUB

Imaging studies

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renal lithiasis ( litaisis)

kidney stone

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tumor

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prostate

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straining on urination

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weak stream

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dysuria

difficulty urinating

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HBP

benign growths

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ca prostate

prostate cancer

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lumbar pain

low back pain

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MRI

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Incomplete emptying of the bladder

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chest xray

images of your chest

Picture of your chest

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Pneumothorax

air around your lungs

hemothorax

blood around your lungs

pleurocentesis or chest tube placement

procedure to release the pressure

pulse oxymetry

observe your breathing to make sure you get enough oxygen

anxiety

same

unplanned pregnancy

same

urine BHCG

urine pregnancy test

Last menstruation

last period

Menstrual period

same

spotting

same

Pulling out before ejaculation

same

Natural family planning methods

Pulling out before ejaculation is one of them

U/S pelvis

Pelvic ultrasound

age of the fetus

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Expected date of delivery

same

pap smear

same

vaginal cultures

same

avoid excess of caffeine

same

prenatal multivitamins (moltivaitamins)

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take it orally

same

prenatal visits

same

breast exams

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blood type , RH, antibody screen

blood tests

genetic tendency to develop diabetes

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Immune system attacks the pancreas in type diabetes and destroys the cells that are responsible for making insulin

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insulin regulates and maintain blood sugar

same

insulin deficiency leads to to high levels of blood sugar

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obese

overweight

sedentary

not physically active

type 2 diabetes is a combination of insulin deficiency and resistance to the action of insulin

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eat sweats

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carbohydrats

same

treat diabetes with insulin , balanced diet and regular exercices

same

hypoglycemia

low glucose levels

hyperglycemia

high glucose levels

humeral fracture

bone fracture

sprain

shoulder dislocation

same

assisted living community ( for elderly)

same

apartment complex for seniors

same

Amputation

same

peripheral neuropathy

nerve damage in your feet or hands

palpitations

same

palpitations

heart racing

diaphoresis

sweating

numbness in your feet

same

impotence

erection difficulties

erectile dysfunction

erection difficulties

wet mount, KOH prep, cervical culture, gonorrhea and chlamydia tests

collect specimen and swabs from your genital area

gonorrhea and chlamydia tests

look for STDs

emergency contraception

same

give you some antibiotics

same

DVT

to have a blood clot

oral contraceptive pills

same

baker cyst ruptured

ruptured cyst

cellulitis

infection

warfarin , heparin

blood thinners

Prevent Pulmonary embolism

prevent the clot to travel to your lungs

hoarseness

same

laryngitis , croup

infection

benign tumor or cancer

benign or cancerous growth

laryngoscopy

a procedure to view the inside of your throat=laryngoscopy

laryngeal cancer

same

vertebral fracture

broken bone

nerve compression in your neck

pinched nerve

osteroporosis

low bone density

disk herniation , radiculopathy

nerve compression

muscle strain

same

Pancreatic cancer

same

PUD

ulcer

gastritis

abdominal infection

cholecystitis

gallstones

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy= examining your stomach by means of a tiny camera passed through your mouth

U/S abdomen

ultrasound of the abdomen

migraine headache

same

prescribe medications to alleviate your pain

same

cerebral tumor

mass

av malformation

vascular problem

menopause

same

galactorrhea

nipple discharge

measure hormone levels

same

hormonal imbalance

same

vaginal discharge

same

STD.s

same

wet mount

sample of the discharge

vaginitis

infection of the vagina

cervicitis

infection of the cervix

cervical swab and send it for gonorrhea and chlamydia testing

same

hearing loss

hearing deficit

audiometrist to assess you for hearing aid

same

hearing loss

sound is jumbled in crowded places

jaundice

yellow skin and eyes

bilirubin levels

yellow pigment levels

damage the brain

same

physiologic or natural jaundice

same

breastfeeding

same

fever

same

viral URI

upper respiratory tract infection

otitis media

ear infection caused by virus or bacteria

meningitis

same

urinalysis

same

bacterial pneumonia

same

bronchitis

same

pleuritic chest pain

the pain that you have is caused by the irritation of your lung membranes by the infection

GERD (2)

acid reflux | Heartburn

sputum gram stain and culture

test your sputum

PPD

a test for tuberculosis

hepatitis

disorder in the liver

cholecystitis

disorder in the bile ducts

tylenol and alcohol are toxic for your liver

tylenol and drinking can harm your liver

dizziness can be caused by ear or brain problem

same

beware of orthostatic hypotension

be careful when you stand up quickly or walk unaccompanied. use hand railings whenever it's possible

vertigo

sensation of spinning room sensation

gout

same

Rheumatoid arthritis

same

septic arthritis

knee infection

arthrocentesis

to obtain fluid from your knee for examination

PID

pelvic infection

Plantar fascitis

same

bone spurs

same

physical therapy

same

bone scan can be done to rule out stress fracture

same

we have to identify the source of the infection

same

we have to run more tests to pinpoint the source of the infection

same

Pneumonia

lung infection

could be something more serious such as cancer

same

Bronchoscopy or lung biopsy

we will have to perform more sophisticated tests

PPI

acid suppressors

your testosterone level

same

lifestyle changes such as decreasing salt and fat intake and increasing the amount of exercice

same

blood pressure medications

same

decrease your caffeine intake

cut down your caffeine intake

hyperthyroidism

hyperactivity of your thyroid gland

sleep apnea

same

aspiration

to swallow a foreign body

your daughter needs emergency medical condition

same

blind finger sweep or putting finger in his mouth

same

the foreign body can become more deeply lodged

same

Heimlich maneuver

thrust your daughter's tummy with sudden pressure

respiratory compromise or choking

same

PID

infection in the fallopian tube

cyst in your ovary

same

Extra uterine pregnancy

complicated pregnancy

appendicitis

infection in your appendix

alzheimer

same

depression

same

polydipsia

drinking a lot of water

polyuria

frequent urination

excessive thirst

same

your condition is caused by illicit drug use

same

psic problem

mental problem

blood in stool

same

hematochezia or melena

blood in stool

hemorrhoids

same

diverticulosis

same

infectious colitis

infection in your colon

colonoscopy

looking at your colon through a thin tube that contains a camera

stool exam

same

Parkinson

a movement disorder

handwriting helps follow Parkinson disease evolution

same

comprehensive patient pamphlet

same

weight gain

same

to be dehydrated

same

weak and drowsy

same

signs of dehydration (3)

has not urinated weak drowsy

bed wetting

same

bed wetting can be an isolated symptoms

same

seizure

same

Infectious mono

acquired viral infection

throat swab

same

avoid contact sports because of the possible risk of traumatic rupture of your spleen

same

pass out, faint

same

intracranial bleeding

same

electrolytes abnormalities

same

holter or event monitor

you will wear a heart monitor for 24 hrs

holter monitor

constant EKG

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