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SBGR Physical Exam
SBGR MA 140 Week 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| physical examination | determining the overall state of well-being of a patient |
| transferring | moving from one place to another |
| bruit | abnormal sound heard on auscultation of an organ, vessel, or gland |
| clubbing | an abnormal enlargement of the fingertips, usually seen in advanced heart or lung disease |
| gait | style of walking |
| manipulation | moving a body part by an externally applied force |
| mastication | chewing |
| murmur | abnormal sound heard when auscultating the heart |
| peristalsis | rhythmic contraction of involuntary muscles |
| sclera | white of eye |
| trauma | physical injury |
| nodules | small lumps, lesions, or swelling felt when palpating the skin |
| anatomy | the study of the structure of the body |
| physiology | the study of body function |
| PCP | primary care physician |
| -ology | science or study of |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| HEENT | head eyes ears nose throat |
| PERRLA | Pupils equal, round and reactive to light and accomodation |
| CO | complains of |
| Abilify | |
| Celexa | |
| Valium | |
| Prozac | |
| Elavil |