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| STEMI* |
ST elevation MI (diagnosed on EKG); active heart attack |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:10:45 GMT |
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| Pulse exam |
Carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, dorsal pedis (DP), or posterior tibia (PT) |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:10:20 GMT |
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| Pericarditis |
inflammation of the pericardium |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:10:20 GMT |
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| N-STEMI |
Non ST segment elevation MI (diagnosed by elevated troponin) |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:10:20 GMT |
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| Myocardial Infarction (MI)* |
death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:10:20 GMT |
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| Murmur |
abnormal heart sound rated on 1-6 scale |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:06:01 GMT |
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| JVD* |
jugular vein distention; sign of heart dysfunction |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:06:01 GMT |
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| Irregularly irregular |
heart rhythm for anyone with Atrial Fibrillation |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:06:01 GMT |
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| Gallop |
3 or 4 sounds, resembling the sounds of a gallop (common in CHF) |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:06:00 GMT |
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| Friction rub |
Grating, scratching sound of the heart indicative of pericarditis |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:02:54 GMT |
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| Extra systoles |
extra heartbeats heard during auscultation |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:02:54 GMT |
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| Cardiomyopathy |
disease of the heart muscle |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:02:54 GMT |
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| Cardiomegaly |
enlarged heart |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:02:54 GMT |
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| Bruit* |
a whooshing sound heard during auscultation indicative of blockage or aneurysm |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:00:16 GMT |
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| Bradycardia* |
slow heart rate (<60 bpm) |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:00:16 GMT |
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| Arrhythmia |
disturbance of rhythm in the heartbeat |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:00:16 GMT |
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| Aortic dissection |
arterial wall splits apart and threatens the patient's life due to risk of hemorrhage |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:00:16 GMT |
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| C-spine* |
cervical spine (C1-C7) |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:56:42 GMT |
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| Trachea midline |
no deviation of trachea (deviates to unaffected side in pneumothorax) |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:56:42 GMT |
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| Paraspinal tenderness |
tenderness of the muscles next to the vertebrae |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:56:42 GMT |
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| Vertebral tenderness* |
bony tenderness directly over the vertebrae |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:54:07 GMT |
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| Supple* |
flexible, non-stiff |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:54:07 GMT |
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| Carotid bruit* |
whooshing blood flow heard with auscultation (carotid narrowing or plague) |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:54:07 GMT |
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| Kernigs |
stiff hamstrings/inability to straighten the leg when hip is flexed; sign of meningitis |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:54:07 GMT |
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| Brudzinski |
hips and knees flex in response to the neck being flexed; sign of meningitis |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:49:41 GMT |
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| Meningismus* |
stiff neck; sign of meningitis |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:49:41 GMT |
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| Lymphadenopathy* |
enlarged lymph nodes |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:49:41 GMT |
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| Thyromegaly |
enlarged thyroid |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:49:41 GMT |
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| Pharyngitis |
throat infection |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:46:11 GMT |
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| Nasopharynx |
the far back of the nasal canal, where it joins the back of the throat |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:46:11 GMT |
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| Oropharynx |
the back of the mouth, where it meets the throat |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:46:11 GMT |
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| Odynophagia |
painful swallowing |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:44:00 GMT |
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| Malocclusion* |
imperfect closure or meeting of opposing teeth, indicative of trauma or jaw fracture |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:44:00 GMT |
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| Lingual |
referring to the tongue |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:44:00 GMT |
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| Gingiva |
gums |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:44:00 GMT |
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| Edentulous* |
without teeth |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:41:47 GMT |
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| Dentition |
teeth |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:41:47 GMT |
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| Peritonsillar Abscess |
collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:41:47 GMT |
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| Sticky/tacky mucosa |
sticky tongue, mouth, and lips, indicating early dehydration |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:41:47 GMT |
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| Dry mucosa |
dry tongue, mouth, and lips, indicating significant dehydration |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:39:50 GMT |
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| Uvula midline |
uvula in normal position (not shifted) |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:39:50 GMT |
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| Pharyngeal erythema* |
redness of the pharynx, indicating a throat infection |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:39:50 GMT |
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| Decreased gag reflex |
indicative of decreased LOC or brainstem injury |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:39:50 GMT |
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| Secretion pooling |
poor ability to handle secretions (saliva): drooling at the mouth and gagging |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:36:38 GMT |
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| Trismus |
inability to fully open the mouth due to underlying dental or jaw abscess |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:36:38 GMT |
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| Tonsillar edema |
swelling of the tonsils, indicating infection |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:36:38 GMT |
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| Tonsillar exudate* |
pus on the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils |
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mcs5109 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:36:38 GMT |
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| Septal hematoma |
bruise/swelling of septum (sign of nose fracture) |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:36:03 GMT |
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| Rhinorrhea* |
clear nasal drainage |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:35:25 GMT |
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| Purulent nasal drainage |
pus draining from the nose |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:35:25 GMT |
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| Nare |
nostril |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:35:25 GMT |
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| Epistaxis* |
Hemorrhage from the nose; nose bleeding |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:35:25 GMT |
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| TM erythema* |
redness of TM, often indicating infection |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:34:32 GMT |
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| TM dullness |
absence of light reflection, indicative of ear infection |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:32:29 GMT |
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| TM bulging |
"outpouching" of the TM, indicative of inflammation |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:32:29 GMT |
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| TM* |
tympanic membrane; ear drum; the clear membrane inside of the ear |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:32:29 GMT |
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| Tinnitus* |
"ringing in the ears", the perception of ringing even with no external stimuli |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:32:29 GMT |
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| Perforated TM |
rupture of the eardrum |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:28:55 GMT |
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| Otitis media |
middle ear infection |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:28:55 GMT |
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| Otitis externa |
outer ear infection |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:28:55 GMT |
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| Otalgia |
earache |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:28:55 GMT |
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| Loss of TM landmarks |
TM is opaque, no longer transparent |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:27:58 GMT |
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| Labyrinthitis |
infection of the deep inner ear, known as the labyrinth; often causes vertigo |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:27:58 GMT |
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| Cerumen* |
earwax |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:27:58 GMT |
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| Auricle |
external portion of the ear |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:27:58 GMT |
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| Sunken eyes |
sign of dehydration |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:24:10 GMT |
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| Subconjunctival hemorrhage |
blood in the white part of the eye |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:24:10 GMT |
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| Stye/hordeolum |
small infected bump on the eyelid, usually between the eyelash hairs |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:24:10 GMT |
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| Scleral icterus* |
yellowing of the sclera due to jaundice |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:21:46 GMT |
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| Sclera |
white part of the eye |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:21:46 GMT |
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| Photophobia |
light sensitivity |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:21:46 GMT |
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| Periorbital ecchymosis* |
bruising around the eyes, indicative of trauma |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:21:46 GMT |
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| Pale conjunctiva |
pale inner aspect of the eyelid mot often due to anemia |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:19:14 GMT |
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| Ophthalmalgia |
pain in the eye |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:19:14 GMT |
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| Nystagmus* |
involuntary "shaking" eye movements, rather than normal continuous smooth motion |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:19:14 GMT |
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| Lacrimal |
referring to tears |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:16:28 GMT |
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| Hyphema |
blood in the anterior chamber of the eye, as seen during the fundoscopic exam |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:16:28 GMT |
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| Fundus of the eye |
interior surface of the eye |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:16:28 GMT |
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| Fundoscopic exam |
the use of an ophthalmoscope to look through the pupil and examine the interior surface of the posterior eye |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:16:27 GMT |
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| Fluorescein* |
orange/yellow eyedrops used to detect corneal lesions, abrasions, or foreign bodies |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:11:27 GMT |
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| Fluorescein uptake |
demonstrates the presence of a corneal abrasion |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:11:27 GMT |
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| EOMI* |
extra ocular muscles intact |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:11:27 GMT |
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| Diplopia |
diagnosis of double vision |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:05:36 GMT |
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| Cornea |
transparent frontal aspect of the eye, covering both the iris and the pupil |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:05:36 GMT |
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| Conjunctival exudate |
pus in the eyes |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:05:36 GMT |
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| Conjunctiva |
thin outer lining of the eye and eyelid |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:05:36 GMT |
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| Temporal |
the sides of the head, near the temples |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:02:31 GMT |
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| Sinusitis |
infection of the sinuses, usually causing sinus pressure |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:02:08 GMT |
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| Raccoon eyes* |
bruising around the eyes, indicative of a basilar skull fracture |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:02:08 GMT |
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| Parietal |
Location across the posterior top of the skull |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:02:08 GMT |
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| Occipital/Occiput |
the most posterior part of the skull, the back of the head |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:02:08 GMT |
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| Meningitis* |
infection of the meninges, the membranes that contain the brain and spinal cord |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:57:21 GMT |
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| Frontal |
the forehead and anterior top of the skull |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:57:21 GMT |
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| Fontanel |
anatomical feature of an infant's skull; the "soft-spot" |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:57:21 GMT |
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| Facial angioedema |
swelling of the face often secondary to an allergic reaction |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:57:20 GMT |
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| Encephalopathy |
disease of the brain |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:51:54 GMT |
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| Cephalgia* |
headache |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:51:54 GMT |
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| Battles sign* |
bruising behind the ears, indicative of a basilar skull fracture |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:51:54 GMT |
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| AT/NC* |
Atraumatic, Normocephalic. Normal external head inspection |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:51:54 GMT |
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| Vertigo* |
condition of feeling the room spin |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:49:19 GMT |
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| Vasovagal episode* |
stimulation of the vagus nerve resulting in dim-vision, sweaty palms, and syncope; often occurs after emesis, acute pain, or surprising stimuli |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:49:19 GMT |
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| Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)* |
transient "mini-stroke", neurological function is regained completely with time |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:49:19 GMT |
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| Grand-Mal |
aka tonic-clonic seizure; features a LOC and violent muscle contractions; type of seizure most people picture |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:46:32 GMT |
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| Tonic Clonic |
description of a Grand-Mal or generalized seizure with stupor and transient LOC |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:39:55 GMT |
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| Syncope* |
loss of consciousness, fainting |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:39:55 GMT |
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| Strength 5/5 |
normal strength of extremities |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:39:55 GMT |
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| Status epileptcus |
repetitive seizures without regaining consciousness between them |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:39:55 GMT |
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| Saturday Night Palsy |
a permanent localized numbness or weakness to a specific nerve's distal innervation |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:37:10 GMT |
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| Romberg's sign |
falling to one side when standing with feet together and eyes closed, indicating abnormal cerebellar function or inner ear dysfunction |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:37:10 GMT |
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| Pronator Drift* |
involuntary turning or lowing of forearm when outstretched |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:37:10 GMT |
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| Post-ictal* |
the state of somnolence and decreased responsiveness after a seizure |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:37:10 GMT |
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| Paresthesia |
abnormal tactile sensastion often described as tingling, numbness, or pinpricking |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:33:53 GMT |
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| Papilledema |
swelling of the optic nerve sheath, as noted with fundoscopic exam |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:33:53 GMT |
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| Oriented x3* |
oriented to person, place, and time |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:33:53 GMT |
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| Normal DTRs |
Normal deep tendon reflexes, rated as 2/4 |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:33:53 GMT |
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| Moves all extremities (MAE x4) |
the patient moves their arms and legs normally, indicting normal motor function |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:31:15 GMT |
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| Hemiplegia |
paralysis of one half of the body |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:31:15 GMT |
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| Hemiparesis |
weakness of one half of the body |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:31:15 GMT |
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| Fundoscopic exam |
inside of the eye as seen with ophthalmoscope looking for increased cranial pressure |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:31:15 GMT |
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| Finger-nose-finger |
test to evaluate cerebellar function |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:27:34 GMT |
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| Facial asymmetry* |
drooping of one side of the face indicating neurological damage |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:27:34 GMT |
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| Dysphasia |
difficulty in neurologically generating or understanding language |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:27:34 GMT |
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| Dysarthria |
poor mechanical articulation of speech due to abnormal lip, tongue, or cheek motor function |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:27:34 GMT |
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| Decreased Rectal Tone |
diminished anal sphincter muscle contraction, indicative of neurological damage |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:23:31 GMT |
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| Occlusion |
a shutting off or obstruction of something (ie coronary occlusion) |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:23:31 GMT |
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| Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)* |
stroke; blood supply to the brain is restricted or absent due to hemorrhage or occlusion of a vessel resulting in neurological damage and dysfunction |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:23:31 GMT |
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| Bell's Palsy |
a localized facial nerve dysfunction that causes facial droop and numbness |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:23:31 GMT |
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| Babinski sign |
the toes flex upward when sole of the foot is stimulated, indicating motor nerve damage |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:16:40 GMT |
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| Ataxia* |
loss of coordination |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:16:40 GMT |
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| Aphasic |
-absence of the ability to neurologically generate or understand language
-inability to create words = expressive aphasia
-inability to understand spoken words = receptive aphasia |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:16:40 GMT |
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| Aniscoria |
unequal diameter of pupils |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:16:40 GMT |
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| Well developed |
normal state of mental and body development |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:06:06 GMT |
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| Unkempt |
poor self hygiene |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:06:06 GMT |
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| Uncooperative |
does not follow commands or go along with physician requests |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:06:06 GMT |
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| Tearful |
the state of crying, or about to cry |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:06:06 GMT |
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| Somnolent* |
appearing drowsy |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:06:06 GMT |
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| Non-toxic* |
appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:06:06 GMT |
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| Morbidly Obese |
extremely overweight |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:01:13 GMT |
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| Malnourished |
poor nutritional state |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:01:13 GMT |
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| Malaise |
Generalized discomfort or weakness |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:01:13 GMT |
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| Inconsolable |
when an infant or baby cannot be made to stop crying |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:01:13 GMT |
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| Ill |
not appearing healthy |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:59:38 GMT |
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| Emaciated |
extremely thin and malnourished, wasting |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:59:38 GMT |
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| Elderly |
appearing old |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:59:38 GMT |
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| Distress* |
a patient's inability to tolerate their body-state, due to pain or respiratory failure |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:59:38 GMT |
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| Dehydrated* |
General appearance of lacking water, dry lips, dry mucosa |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:57:16 GMT |
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| Combative |
aggressively uncooperative |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:57:16 GMT |
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| Cachectic* |
extremely skinny, bony, malnourished |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:57:16 GMT |
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| Alert* |
looking around, awake, attentive |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:57:16 GMT |
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| Transient* |
resolving spontaneously after onset |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:55:19 GMT |
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| Resolved* |
gone, no longer existing |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:55:19 GMT |
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| Paroxysmal* |
occasional, sporadic, transient |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:55:19 GMT |
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| Intermittent* |
symptoms that completely resolve at times, but continue to return repeatedly |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:55:19 GMT |
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| Fluctuating* |
symptoms that are always present but changing in severity, never fully resolving |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:52:30 GMT |
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| Chronic* |
long-standing, constant; opposite of acute |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:52:30 GMT |
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| Acute on chronic* |
new exacerbation of a chronic condition |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:52:30 GMT |
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| Acute* |
new onset, likely concerning; opposite of chronic |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:52:30 GMT |
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| Sepsis* |
Dangerous infection of the blood with pathological microorganisms or their toxins |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:48:43 GMT |
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| Rupture |
The breaking-open of a bodily structure |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:47:51 GMT |
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| Palpable* |
able to be touched or easily perceived |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:47:51 GMT |
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| Os |
mouth or orifice; ie P.O. means Per Os or by mouth |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:47:51 GMT |
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| Myalgias |
muscle aches |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:47:51 GMT |
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| Malodorous* |
Foul-smelling |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:45:42 GMT |
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| Ischemia* |
Localized lack of blood supply |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:45:42 GMT |
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| Infarct* |
are of dead tissue following prolonged ischemia |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:45:42 GMT |
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| Hypothyroid |
low thyroid function |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:45:42 GMT |
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| Hypotension* |
low blood pressure (typically < 100/65) |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:43:37 GMT |
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| Hyponatremia |
low sodium, dehydration |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:43:36 GMT |
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| Hypokalemia |
low potassium, concerning for heart arrhythmias |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:43:36 GMT |
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| Hypoglycemia |
low blood sugar |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:43:36 GMT |
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| Hypertension* |
high blood pressure (typically > 140/90) |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:40:40 GMT |
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| Hypernatremia |
high sodium, dehydration |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:40:40 GMT |
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| Hyperkalemia |
high potassium, concerning for heart arrhythmias |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:40:40 GMT |
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| Hyperglycemia |
high blood sugar due to diabetes |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:40:40 GMT |
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| Hemorrhage* |
excessive or profuse bleeding |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:38:41 GMT |
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| Fundus |
the bottom or base of an organ; often refers to uterus or eye |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:38:41 GMT |
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| Febrile* |
elevated body temp, fever, indicative of infection |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:38:41 GMT |
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| Differential Diagnosis* |
the diseases that a physician is considering as the reason for the patient's symptoms |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:38:41 GMT |
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| Constitutional |
the general appearance and nature of a patient |
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| Body habitus |
The state of the patient's body, often referring to obesity |
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| Baseline* |
The normal state of being for each individual patient |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:35:42 GMT |
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| Auscultation* |
Listening with the stethoscope |
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| Arthralgias |
Joint aches |
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mcs5109 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:32:29 GMT |
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| Ambulatory* |
Able to move about, not confined to a bed |
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| Afebrile* |
without fever |
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| Adenopathy |
Swelling of a lymph-node, usually indicative of an infection distally |
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