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MedTerms Quiz 3
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Graduate
09/22/2008

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Term
A
Definition
assessment
Term
A&W
Definition
alive and well
Term
CC
Definition
Chief complaint
Term
C/o
Definition
complains of
Term
FH
Definition
Family history
Term
HEENT
Definition
head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
Term
H&P
Definition
history and physical
Term
HPI, PI
Definition
history of present illness, present illness
Term
Hx
Definition
history
Term
IMP
Definition
impression
Term
L&W
Definition
living and well
Term
NAD
Definition
no acute distress
Term
NKA, NKDA
Definition
no known allergies, no known drug allergies
Term
O
Definition
objective information
Term
OH
Definition
occupational history
Term
PO, Px
Definition
physical examination
Term
PERRLA
Definition
pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation
Term
PH, PMH
Definition
past history, past medical history
Term
R/O
Definition
rule out
Term
ROS, SR
Definition
review of systems, system review
Term
S
Definition
subjective information
Term
SH
Definition
social history
Term
Sx
Definition
symptom
Term
UCHD
Definition
usual childhood diseases
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WNL
Definition
within normal limits
Term
acute
Definition
sharp; having intense, often severe symptoms and a short cause
Term
chronic
Definition
a condition that develops slowly and persists over a period of time
Term
benign
Definition
mild or non-cancerous
Term
malignant
Definition
harmful or cancerous
Term
degeneration
Definition
gradual deterioration of normal cells and body functions
Term
degenerative disease
Definition
any disease in which deterioration of the structure or function of tissue occurs
Term
diagnosis
Definition
determination of the presence of a disease based on and evaluation of symptoms, signs, and test findings
Term
etiology
Definition
study of the cause of disease
Term
exacerbation
Definition
increase in the severity of a disease, with aggravation of symptoms
Term
remission
Definition
a period in which symptoms and signs stop or abate
Term
febrile
Definition
ralting to a fever
Term
idiopathic
Definition
a condition occurring without a clearly identified cause
Term
localized
Definition
limited to a definate area or part
Term
systemic
Definition
relating to the whole body rather than to only a part
Term
malaise
Definition
a feeling of uneasiness or discomfort; often the first indication of illness
Term
marked
Definition
significant
Term
morbidity
Definition
sick; a diseased state
Term
mortality
Definition
the state of being subject to death
Term
prognosis
Definition
foreknowledge; prediction of the likely outcome of a disease based on the general health status of the patient along with knowledge of the usual occurences of the disease; often noted in one word
Term
progressive
Definition
pertaining to the advance of a condition as the signs and symptoms increase in severity
Term
prophylaxis
Definition
a process or measure that prevents disease
Term
recurrent
Definition
to occur again; describes a return of symptoms and signs after a period of quiescence
Term
sequela
Definition
a disorder or condition usually resulting from a previous disease or injury
Term
sign
Definition
a mark; objective evidence of disease that can be seen or verified by an examiner
Term
symptom
Definition
subjective evidence of disease that is perceived by the patient and often noted in his or her own words
Term
syndrome
Definition
a running together; combination of symptoms and signs that give a distinct picture indicating a particular condition or disease
Term
noncontributory
Definition
not involved in bringing on the condition or result
Term
unremarkable
Definition
common; not out of the ordinary or significant
Term
CCU
Definition
coronary (cardiac) care unit
Term
ECU
Definition
emergency care unit
Term
IP
Definition
inpatient
Term
OP
Definition
outpatient
Term
PACU
Definition
post-anesthetic care unit
Term
PAR
Definition
post-anesthetic recovery
Term
RTC
Definition
return to clinic
Term
RTO
Definition
return to office
Term
(B)
Definition
bilateral
Term
BRP
Definition
bathroom privileges
Term
CP
Definition
chest pain
Term
DC or D/C
Definition
discharge/discontinue
Term
ETOH
Definition
ethyl alcohol
Term
(L)
Definition
left
Term
(m)
Definition
murmur
Term
RRR
Definition
regular rate and rhythm
Term
Tr
Definition
treatment
Term
Tx
Definition
treatment or traction
Term
VS
Definition
vital signs
Term
WDWN
Definition
well-developed and well-nourished
Term
#
Definition
number (before a numberal), pound (after numeral)
Term
CC
Definition
cubic centimeter, 1mL
Term
cu mm, or mm^3
Definition
cubic millimeter
Term
gr
Definition
grain
Term
gt
Definition
drop
Term
gtt
Definition
drops
Term
dr
Definition
dram, equal to 1/8 ounce
Term
AD
Definition
right ear
Term
ad lib.
Definition
as desired
Term
Aq
Definition
water
Term
AS
Definition
left ear
Term
AU
Definition
both ears
Term
C
Definition
with
Term
NPO
Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
OD
Definition
right eye
Term
OS
Definition
left eye
Term
OU
Definition
both eyes
Term
per
Definition
by or through
Term
PR
Definition
through rectum
Term
PV
Definition
through vagina
Term
Rx
Definition
recipe; prescription
Term
S
Definition
without
Term
Sig
Definition
label; instruction to the pt
Term
Ss
Definition
one half
Term
Wa
Definition
while awake
Term
X
Definition
time or for
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