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Med. Term. Ch 2
M01 Ch 2 cards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| S.O.A.P. Method | A way to organize information about patients. Acronym for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan. |
| Diagnosis | What a health care provider thinks a patient has, based on symptoms exhibited and results of an exam Abbr: Dx |
| Differential diagnosis | A list of conditions a patient may have, based on symptoms exhibited and results of an exam. Used when Dx is unclear or not obvious Abbr: DDx |
| Acute | Symptom onset is recent, sudden, sharp, or severe |
| Chronic | Symptom onset has been long-building or ongoing |
| Auscultation | To listen. Usually is referring to lung, heart, and organ sounds heard with a stethoscope |
| Percussion | Tapping on something to listen to the sound it makes. Used to determine size and borders of organs, and determine presence or absence of fluids |
| Palpation | To feel. Using fingers and hands to feel during examination |
| Etiology | The cause of a disease or condition |
| Remission | To get better or improve. Most often used when discussing cancer. Remission DOES NOT mean cured! |