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Acquiring Medical Language Chapt 2

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Term
Definition
show S = Subjective: what the patient says O = Objective: what the tests reveal A = Assessment: the analysis of the subjective and objective information; performed by the health care provider P = Plan: the course of action for the patient  
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show sudden and unexpected  
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Malaise   show
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show a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient  
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show not playing a part in bringing something about.  
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Lethargic   show
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Impression   show
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Diagnosis   show
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Differential diagnosis   show
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show The tumor doesn’t contain cancerous cells. and The tumor contains cancerous cells  
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Degeneration   show
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show An idiopathic disease is any disease with an unknown cause or mechanism of apparent spontaneous origin.[  
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Remission   show
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show occurring often or repeatedly  
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show the condition of suffering from a disease or medical condition  
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Mortality   show
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show the likely course of a disease or ailment  
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show A systemic illness is one that affects the entire body, rather than a single organ or body part. Many organs and tissues might be involved in the complex disease process.  
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Occult   show
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Pathogen   show
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Lesion   show
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show A condition which is the consequence of a previous disease or injury  
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Pending   show
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show The destination of the patient after hospital discharge  
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Discharge   show
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Prophylaxis   show
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show Relieving symptoms without without dealing with the cause of the condition  
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Observation   show
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show Removing someone's doubts our fears  
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Supportive care   show
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Sterile   show
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show a skilled health care provider who attended and graduated medical school There are two types who practice in America: medical doctor (MD) and doctor of osteopathy (DO).  
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pediatrician pee-dee-ah-TRISH-un   show
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surgeon SIR-jen   show
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anesthesiologist AN-es-THEE-zee-AWL-oh-jist   show
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show a midlevel health care provider who works under the license of a supervising physician; requires postgraduate training  
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nurse practitioner (NP) NIRS prak-TISH-ih-ner   show
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show specially trained in the emergency care of a patient before and/or during transport to medical facility  
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show specially trained in evaluating and treating problems with speech and/or swallowing  
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show specially trained in evaluating and treating problems with performing daily activities at home, school, or work  
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show specially trained in evaluating and treating physical impairments including disabilities or recovery from an injury 23  
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respiratory therapist res-PIR-ah-toh-ree THER-ah-pist   show
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show specially trained in evaluating the nutritional status of a patient and developing an appropriate diet plan  
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licensed practical nurse (LPN) LAI-senzd PRAK-tih-kal NIRS   show
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show A nurse that provides basic patient care.  
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show an advanced level nurse who has completed an associate’s or bachelor’s degree; often assists with patient care planning and patient education  
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medical assistant MED-ih-kal ah-SIS-tant   show
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pathologist pah-THAWL-oh-jist   show
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medical laboratory technician MED-ih-kal LAB-rah-TOR-ee tek-NISH-un   show
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phlebotomist fle-BAWT-oh-mist   show
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show a physician specially trained in evaluating images of the body to diagnose illness or injury  
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radiology technician ray-dee-AWL-oh-jee tek-NISH-un   show
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show trained in performing ultrasound imaging on a patient  
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pharmacist FAR-mah-sist   show
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pharmacy technician FAR-mah-see tek-NISH-un   show
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patient service coordinator PAY-shent SIR-vis coh-OR-dih-nay-tor   show
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show trained in converting the voice-recorded dictations of health care providers into text format  
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show The main reason for the patient’s visit  
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show The story of the patient’s problem  
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Review of systems   show
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show Other significant past illnesses, like high blood pressure, asthma, or diabetes  
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show Any of the patient’s past surgeries  
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Family history   show
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Social history   show
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show male  
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show Female  
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(R)   show
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show Left  
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(B)   show
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show Increased  
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↓   show
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show alert and oriented  
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show regular rate and rhythm  
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RRR   show
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CTA   show
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show not otherwise specified  
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NAD   show
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show intravenous  
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IV   show
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SC   show
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CVL   show
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IM   show
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show nil per os (nothing by mouth)  
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NPO   show
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prn   show
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QID   show
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QD   show
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AC   show
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TID   show
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BID   show
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PC   show
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QHS   show
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