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Exam Room Procedures
Chapter 41
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Disease | Severely debilitating brain disorder. |
| Arthritis/Osteoarthritis | Chronic inflammatory disease of joint tissues |
| Cancer | Abnormal growth of cells that are able to invade other tissues. |
| Dysrhythmias | Abnormal heart rates. |
| Coronary Artery Disease | Blockages of the arteries surrounding the heart. |
| Valvular Diseases | Abnormalities of the heart valves. |
| Constipation-Diarrhea Cycle | This cycle occurs when people's diets lack the fiber and liquids to maintain a healthy bowel function. |
| Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 | High levels of sugar in the blood. |
| Hypertension | Elevation of blood pressure over 140 systolic and 90 diastolic. |
| Hyperlipidemia | A condition in which lipid levels are above normal. |
| Osteomalacia | Softening of the bones due to vitamin D and calcium deficiency. |
| Osteoporosis | An endocrine and metabolic disorder of the musculoskeletal system. |
| Sleep Apnea | Sleep disorder in which the person stops breathing for several seconds at a time while sleeping. |
| Denial or Confusion | When a patient's perception of how he/she feels may be quite different from their actual state of health. |
| Therapeutic Touch | Based on ancient therapy called the laying on of hands. |
| Incontinence | Involuntary leakage of urine. |
| Preventive Medicine | Measures taken to prevent illness. |
| Vaginal Prolapse | Weakening of the supports of the uterus can cause this. |
| Nocturia | Excessive nighttime urination |
| Polypharmacy | The act of taking multiple medications at once. |