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B Chapt 2 Addendem
common symptoms (Cheyenne Rice)
Term | Definition |
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diaphoresis | excessive perspiration |
flushing | a red appearance to the skin, which generally affects the face & neck. This is commonly present with a fever |
jaundice | a yellow appearance by the skin, first evident in the white of the eyes |
rash | an eruption of the skin |
bradycardia | an abnormally slow pulse rate (less then 60 bpm) |
dehydration | a decrease in the amount of water in the body. the patient has flushed appearance, dry skin and decreased output of urine |
edema | the retention of fluid in the tissues, resulting in swelling. skin over the area is tight. this is most easily observed in the extremities. |
tachycardia | an abnormally fast heart beat (greater then 100 bpm) |
anorexia | a loss of appetite & lack of interest in food |
constipation | a condition in which the stool becomes hard and dry, resulting in difficult passage from the rectum. the consistency of the stool, rather then the frequency of defection, is used as a guide in determining the presence of this |
diarrhea | the passage of an increased number of the loose, watery stools. the fecal material moves rapidly through the intestinal tract, resulting in decreased absorption by the body of water, electrolytes & nutrients |
flatulence | the presence of a gas in the stomach or intestines |
nausea | a sensation of discomfort in the stomach with a feeling that vomiting may occur |
vomiting | this is the ejection of the stomach contents through the mouth, also known as emesis |
cough | an involuntary and forceful exhalation of air followed by a deep inhalation. it may be productive |
cyanosis | a bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen |
dyspena | labored of difficult breathing |
epistaxis | hemorrhaging from the nose |
chills | a feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering; generally present with a fever |
convulsions | involuntary contractions of the muscles |
fever or pryrexia | a body temperature that is higher then normal |
headache | a feeling of pain or aching in the head; common symptom that accompanies many illnesses; can be a result of tension, fatigue and or eyestrain |
malaise | vague scene of body discomfort, weakness & fatigue often marking the onset of a disease and continuing through the course of the illness |
pain | irritation of pain receptors, resulting of distress of suffering; it is an important indication that a part of the body is not working properally |
prurtus | severe itching |
vertigo | a feeling of dizziness or light-headedness |