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Deciphering The Code
Unit 1 Discussion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNR | Do not resuscitate |
| SOAP | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan |
| HR | Heart rate |
| EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| NICU | Neonatal intensive care unit |
| DDx | Differential Diagnosis |
| PMHx | Past Medical History |
| QID | 4 Times a Day |
| QHS | Before Bed |
| TX | Treatment |
| Alzheimer's | Neurodegenerative disorder that causes memory loss and mental decline. |
| Down syndrome | A genetic condition caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21 |
| Bell palsy | Dysfunction of cranial nerve VII, causing facial paralysis |
| Graves | Overproduction of thyroid hormones; exophthalmic goiter |
| Parkinson Disease | Degenerative disease affecting movement, including speech |
| Morbidity | The risk of being sick |
| Auscultation | Thing we listen to on the body |
| Afebrile | Without or Free from a fever |
| Palliative | To relieve symptoms but not cure them |
| Occupational Therapist | Specially trained in evaluating and treating problems with performing daily activities at home, school, or work |
| The axial | Made up of the skull, the spine (which is made up of the vertebrae), sternum, and ribs. |
| Genu Varum | Bow-Legged |
| Analgesic | Drugs to treat musculoskeletal problems: Relieves pain |
| External Fixation | (keeping still) of a bone from the outside of the body (cast, splint) |
| NSAID | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug |
| Echoencephalography | Examination of the brain using sound waves |
| Electroencephalography (EEG) | Recording of the electrical activity of the brain |
| TIA | Transient Ischemic Attack: A temporary loss of blood flow to the brain (i.e. “mini stroke”) |
| Afferent Nerve | Sensory Nerve; goes from periphery to central nervous system |
| Agnosia | Inability to comprehend (lack of knowledge) |
| Exotropia | Outward turning of the eye, away from the nose |
| Strabismus | Eyes deviate while looking at the same object |
| Cerumen Impaction | Build up of earwax, blocking the ear canal. |
| Dacryocystitis | Inflammation of the tear sac |
| OD | Right eye |
| Thrombocyte | Blood cell that forms clots (platelet) |
| Erythrocyte | Red blood cell |
| Thromboembolism | Condition of having a clot that traveled to another location |
| Hypercholesterolemia | Elevated cholesterol in the blood |
| Anticoagulant | prevents clotting |
| Valvulotomy | Incision into a heart valve |
| Atrial Septal Defect | Abnormal presence of a hole between the right and left atria |
| Angina Pectoris | Chest pain due to irregular flow to the heart |
| Myocardial Ischemia | Reduced blood flow to the heart tissue |
| PCI | Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (procedures that are completed by threading tools into vessels and into the heart) |
| Rhinorrhea | Discharge from the nose |
| Bronchiolectasis | Widening of a bronchiole |
| Epistaxis | Nosebleed |
| Pectoriloquy | Patient speaks while the health professional listens to areas with a stethoscope |
| Endoscope | Device to view the inside of the body |
| Hematemesis | Vomiting of blood |
| Sialorrhea | Excessive Salivation |
| Odontoclasis | Breaking of a tooth |
| Flatus | Passing gas |
| GERD | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Backward flow of acid from the stomach to the esophagus |
| Polydipsia | Excessive thirst |
| Trichomoniasis | Characterized by genital itching, painful urination, and genital discharge, caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis |
| Diuretic | Agent that causes urination |
| Urocyanosis | Blue-colored urine |
| Priapism | Persistent and painful |
| Macrosomia | Baby with a large body |
| Eclampsia | Severe, life-threatening complication of pregnancy characterized by seizures |
| Pyosalpinx | Pus in the fallopian tubes, causing a blockage |
| Oophorectomy | Surgical removal of an ovary |
| CPD | Cephalopelvic Disproportion: Condition characterized by the inability of the mother’s pelvis to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal. |
| Menorrhagia | Excessive menstrual flow |
| Abortifacient | Drug or device that causes termination of the pregnancy |
| Amniorrhea | Amniotic discharge (“water” break during labor) |
| Oligomenorrhea | Infrequent or light menstruation flow |
| Gestation | Process of carrying a child from conception to birth |
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