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Chapter 2
for medical terminology
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
01/24/2018

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Term
The S in SOAP stands for
Definition
subjective
Term
The O in SOAP stands for
Definition
objective
Term
The A in SOAP stands for
Definition
assessment
Term
The P in SOAP stands for
Definition
plan
Term
Differential diagnosis
Definition
a list of possible causes of the patient's problem or complaint
Term
Chief complaint
Definition
The main reason for the patient's visit
Term
Review of systems
Definition
Description of individual body systems in order to discover any symptoms not directly related to the main problem
Term
Family History
Definition
Any significant illnesses that run in the patient's family
Term
Consult note
Definition
document sent to a primary physician, usually by a specialist, to give an opinion on a more challenging problem
Term
discharge summary
Definition
documents a patient's admission and hospital stay (usually a longer stay)
Term
acute
Definition

it just started recently or is a sharp, severe symptom

 

Term
exacerbation
Definition

it is getting worse

 

Term
febrile
Definition
to have a fever
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malaise
Definition
not feeling well
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Definition
male
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female
Term
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increased
Term
Definition
decreased
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PERRLA
Definition
pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation
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CTA
Definition
clear to auscultation
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