Understand HPI Flashdeck

Question 1

“Chief Complaint,” the patients she main complaint addressed or the reason for their visit.

Answer 1

CC

Question 2

“History of Present illness,” The narrative explanation of the chief complaint, typically described using HPI elements.

Answer 2

HPI

Question 3

History

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Hi

Question 4

“Review of systems.” An inventory of body systems obtained through a series of questions asked of the patient.

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ROS

Question 5

Past, Family and Social history: Past medical history; Family history; and social history

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PFSH

Question 6

Based on personal opinion, feelings, and attitudes; not objective.

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subjective

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Factual, related to reality or physical objects; not influenced by emotions, unbiased.

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objective

Question 8

A continuing condition that requires ongoing treatment for a prolonged period.

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chronic condition

Question 9

Type of injury caused by physical impact or irritation

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mechanical injury

Question 10

Painful condition of supporting structures of the arch of the foot, primarily the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that connects the heel with the toes.

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plantar fasciitis

Question 11

Unusual intolerance and sensitivity to light

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Photophobia

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Unusual intolerance and sensitivity to sound

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Phonophobia

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“Magnetic Resonance Imaging” - A technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer-generated images that distinguish among different types of soft tissue.

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MRI

Question 14

Normal process of aging, over the age of 30. Disks are made of water over time we start to loose fluid.

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Degenerative disk disease

Question 15

“Complete blood count” - battery of hematologist tests consisting of hemoglobin, hemacrit, total white blood cell and red blood cell counts, differential white blood cell count, and the erythrocytes indices.

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CBC

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Any condition that decreases the blood’s ability to carry blood, such as being deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume.

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anemia

Question 17

A trembling or shaking; irregular, rapid beating or pulsation of the heart.

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Palpitation

Question 18

Being or located near, on, or toward the back or posterior part of the human body

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dorsal / posterior

Question 19

Pertaining to the anterior or front side of the body; opposite of dorsal.

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Ventral/ anterior

Question 20

Abnormal accumulation of urine in the bladder because of an inability to urinate.

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Urinary retention

Question 21

This is when the urine is clear but the presence of red blood cells (RBCs) can be seen under a microscope.

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Microscopic hematuria.

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Or reoccurring. Happening repeatedly; occurring over and over again.

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Recurrent

Question 23

“X ray” Refers to radiographic image obtained using x-rays that can pass through many material and make it to visualize bones inside a body.

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XR

Question 24

Cause of disease and their mode of operation

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etiology

Question 25

Terms that require on value judgments or subjective worth

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evaluative terms

Question 26

A severe, often constricting pain, usually referring to the Chest that occurs when your heart does not get enough blood.

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angina

Question 27

Pain, often sharp, stabbing or burning, that occurred with deep inspiration; caused by inflamed pleura rubbing against each other.

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Pleuritic pain

Question 28

An inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum.

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costochondritis

Question 29

Inflammation above the stomach

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epigastritis

Question 30

A shortened form of word or group of words with the omitted letters often replaced in written English by an apostrophe, such as can't, won't, don't, etc.

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contractions

Question 31

Slang or common language that is informal

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colloquial language

Question 32

Told form the viewpoint of one of the characters using the pronouns such as I, we, out, etc.

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First person point of view

Question 33

The narrator tells the story using the pronouns you, your, yours, etc. to address a reader or listener directly.

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Second person point of view

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The narrator is on the outside looking in and telling the story as he/she see it unfold, using pronouns such as he, she, it, they.

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third person point of view.

Question 35

Inflammation the mucous membranes of the nasal tract due to inhaled allergens with subsequent mucosal edema, clear discharge, sneezing, itching, and nasal stuffiness.

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Allergic rhinitis

Question 36

Arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle become clogged and blocked with deposits of fatty material and cholesterol (plaque)

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coronary artery disease

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Abnormally high blood pressure; having blood pressure over what is normal.

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Hypertension

Question 38

The general term used to describe elevated levels of cholesterol and other fatty substances in the blood.

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Hyperlipidemia

Question 39

Non steroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly used as painkillers (analgesics) and fewer reducers (antipyretic). They are non-narcotic and can be sold over the counter (OTC).

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NSAID

Question 40

An inflammatory illness of the lung

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pneumonia

Question 41

A way of life that involves little physical activity

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Sedentary lifestyle

Question 42

Noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching

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eczema

Question 43

A sever response to an allergen in which the symptoms develop quickly, and without help, the patient can die within a few minutes.

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anaphylaxis

Question 44

Condition of dizziness, often described as "room spinning."

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Vertigo

Question 45

A painful condition of the nerves of the hands and feet due to damage to the peripheral nerves; also known as peripheral neuritis.

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peripheral neuropathy

Question 46

To make worse to more severe.

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exacerbate

Question 47

Obeying, submissive; following the requirements.

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compliant