Timing Flashcards

1
Q

What does “acute” from “acute illness” mean?

A

New Onset; Opposite of chronic

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What is a “new exacerbation of a chronic condition”? (And not a weed strain name 😛)

A

Acute on Chronic

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3
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Define Chronic

A

Long-standing, Constant symptoms

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4
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How often is …Paroxysmal?

A

Another word for occasional, sporadic, transient

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5
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Resolved aka….?

A

Gone, No Longer Existing

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6
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What is the meaning of Transient?

A

Resolving spontaneously after onset

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7
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Fluctuating

A

Sx always present but changing in severity, never fully resolving

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8
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How often is intermittent?

A

Sx completely resolve at times, but continue to return repeatedly.

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