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Exam Room Procedures
Chapter 41
Term | Definition |
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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. |