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| Standing erect, arms at the sides, with palms facing forward |
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| Denoting the position of the body when lying flat, with face downward |
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| Denoting the position of the body when lying flat, with face up |
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| Situated in front of or directed toward the front |
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| Upper, nearer to crown of head |
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| Lower, farther from crown of head |
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| Divides body into upper and lower parts |
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| Divides the body into left and right sides |
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| Farther from the limb root |
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| Turning of the palm of the hand upwards by lateral forearm rotation |
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| Turning of the palm of the hand downward by medial forearm rotation |
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| A widening of a blood vessel due to pressure on weakened tissues causing formation of a sac of blood that may become clotted |
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| A severe, often constricting pain, usually referring to the chest that occurs when your heart does not get enough blood |
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| Accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity |
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| Atelectasis (ahlektuhsis) |
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| Partial or total collapse of lung tissue |
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| Inflammation of the bronchi |
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| A murmur or sound heard in auscultation of an artery |
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| State of ill appearance and malnutrition |
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| Pertaining to the neck or to the cervix of the uterus |
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| Surgical removal of the gallbladder |
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| Cholelithiasis (Ko-le-li-thigh-uh-sis) |
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| Delicate membrane lining the eyelids and covering the eyeball |
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| A mechanical injury causing hemorrhages beneath unbroken skin; bruise. |
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| Transparent coat of the eyeball covering the iris and pupil, allowing light into the eye |
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| Inflammation of the costal cartilages. |
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| A crackling or grating sound, usually of bones |
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| Dark blue or purple discoloration of the skin |
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| Removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound |
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| Frequent discharge of fluid fecal matter |
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| Inflammation of the diverticulum, especially the small pockets in the wall of the colon |
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| Upset stomach or “Indigestion” characterized by epigastric pain, burning and nausea |
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| Inability to understand language as a result of injury or disease to the brain |
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| Difficult breathing, shortness of breath |
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Inflammatory condition of the skin, characterized by itching or burning,
tiny papules and vesicles, oozing, crusting, and scaling |
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| Escape of fluid into a cavity |
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| Obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot of blood or foreign substance |
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| Cause of disease and mode of operation |
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A fluid with a high content of protein and cellular debris that has escaped
from blood vessels and has been deposited in tissues or on tissue surfaces,
usually as a result of inflammation. |
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Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, involving both the stomach and
the small intestine |
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| A swelling of blood from ruptured blood vessels |
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| Spitting of blood; bloodstained sputum |
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| Excessive or profuse bleeding |
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| Blood fluid present in the pleural cavity |
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| Enlarged liver and spleen |
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| Necrotic area of tissue due to cessation of the blood supply |
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| To penetrate the interstices of a tissue or substance |
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| Temporary, localized restriction of blood supply |
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| The presence of numerous small spaces or cavities |
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| A chronic enlargement of the lymph nodes |
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| Generalized discomfort or weakness |
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| Inflammation of the meninges |
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| Marked by spots or blotches of different colors or shades |
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| Involuntary rapid eye movements |
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| Head or point of the elbow |
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| Abnormal tactile sensation (creeping, burning, tingling, or numbness) |
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| Tiny red spot occurring on the skin caused by a small amount of escaping blood |
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| Inflammation of the mucous membrane and underlying parts of the pharnyx |
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Definition
| Painful inflammation of the pleura |
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| Presence of air or gas in the pleural |
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Definition
| Following a seizure; post seizure symptoms |
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Definition
Chronic, non-contagious disease characterized by inflamed lesions
covered with silvery-white scabs of dead skin |
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| Consisting of matter or pus; resembling pus |
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| Abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation |
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| Thin, watery discharge from the nose |
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| A whistling or snoring sound heard on auscultation of the chest when air channels are partially obstructed; the plural of rhonchus |
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| Pertaining to the ischium or hip |
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| An attack or sudden onset of symptoms; an epileptic attack |
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| Presence of pathological microorganisms or their toxins in the blood |
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| Spittle, any mixed matter with saliva that is expectorated through the mouth |
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| Narrowing of a body opening or passage |
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Harsh or high-pitched respiratory sound, caused by an obstruction of the
air passages |
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| Loss of consciousness; to faint |
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| Abnormal rapid heart beat |
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| Extremely rapid respiration |
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| Procedure to install a chest tube |
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| Any of many different superficial fungal infections of the skin |
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| The twisting of a bodily organ on its own axis (e.g. ovary/fallopian tubes,testicle/vas deferens, etc.) |
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| Condition of being distended or swollen; normal fullness |
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| Hives or wheals which are either redder or paler than the surrounding area and are often attended by itching |
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| Condition of dizziness, specifically a room spinning sensation |
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Difficult breathing with a whistling sound resulting from narrowing of the
lumen of the respiratory passageways |
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| Abdominal aortic aneurysm |
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| Acute Myocardial Infarction |
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Acetylsalicylic Acid
(Aspirin) |
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| automobile vs. pedestrian |
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Alert & Oriented x3 (person,
place, time) |
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| Bilateral lower extremities |
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| Bowel sounds, breath sounds |
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| Bilateral upper extremities |
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| Coronary Arterial Bypass Graft |
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| Catheter, catheterization |
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| Cervical Motion Tenderness |
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| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
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| Continuous Positive Airway Pressure |
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| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
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| Costovertebral angle tenderness |
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| Distal Interphalangeal (joint) |
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| Degenerative Joint Disease |
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| Extra ocular movements intact |
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Ethyl Alcohol (consumption,
dependency) |
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| Finger-to-nose (coordination test) |
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Gastro esophageal reflux
disease |
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Implantable cardioverter-
defibrillator |
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| Ice, compression, elevation |
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| Jugular venous distension |
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Kidneys, ureters, bladder (X-
ray) |
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Last Normal Menstrual
Period |
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| Left Ventricular Hypertrophy |
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| Moves all extremities well |
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Metacarpointerphalangeal
(joint) |
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| Normocephalic, atraumatic |
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| Nothing per os (by mouth) |
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| Nonrebreather (oxygen mask) |
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| Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea |
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| NeuroVascularly Intact Distally |
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Posteroanterior and lateral (x-
rays) |
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Pupils equal, round and
reactive to light and
accommodation |
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Definition
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| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease |
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Definition
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Proximal interphalangeal
(joint) |
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Definition
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| Packs per day (cigarettes) |
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Premature ventricular
contractions |
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| Peripheral Vascular Disease |
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| Right Bundle Branch Block |
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Rest, ice, compression,
elevation |
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Right Upper Quadrant (of
Abdomen) |
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| Sexually transmitted disease |
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| Supraventricular tachycardia |
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| Transient Ischemic Attack |
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| Tracheotomy, tracheostomy |
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| Upper Respiratory Infection |
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| Well-developed, wellnourished |
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a blood thinner that is commonly used in the treatment of cardiac
conditions and in patients that have had strokes or DVT’s; a PT/PTT is ordered to determine
therapeutic levels of this drug |
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Term
| DIGOXIN / LANOXIN – The brand name for |
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Definition
The brand name for digitalis, this drug is an extract of the purple
foxglove, and used by many cardiac patients. It is a powerful cardiac stimulant as well as a
diuretic. A Digoxin level measures the amount of the drug in a patient’s blood stream. |
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Definition
is an antiepileptic drug, useful in the treatment of epilepsy and other
seizure disorders. Its primary site of action is the motor cortex where spread of seizure activity is
inhibited. The appropriate lab for this drug is a Dilantin level. |
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Definition
is an anticonvulsant and specific analgesic effective in the treatment of
psychomotor and grand mal seizures, as well as trigeminal neuralgia. The appropriate lab for
this drug is a Tegretol level. A CBC is also indicated due to the contraindications of this
medicine, which include aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, and leukopenia. |
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Definition
is a barbiturate that is commonly used as a hypnotic and
sedative. It can be included in various medicines, and is commonly used in the treatment of
seizure disorders. Because of its nature, it can be addictive. The appropriate lab for this drug is
a Phenobarbital level. |
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Term
|
Definition
is another common anti-seizure drug that can also be used to stabilize
manic depressive disorder and as a migraine prophylaxis. The appropriate lab for this drug is a
Depakote level. |
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Term
| THEO - DUR / THEOPHYLLINE is a |
|
Definition
is a drug commonly used by asthmatics and
those with emphysema (COPD). It is a bronchodilator that directly relaxes the smooth muscles
of the bronchial airways and pulmonary blood vessels (coronary vasodilator). Because of this
mechanism of action, this drug also produces actions such as cardiac stimulation, diuretic action,
cerebral stimulation, and skeletal muscle stimulation. The appropriate test for this drug is a
Theophylline level. |
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Term
| Acetaminophen or Tylenol is |
|
Definition
is one of the key ingredients in many
prescription and non-prescription pain medications. If a patient has been taking multiple pain
meds or has intentionally overdosed on them, an Acetaminophen level should be ordered. |
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Definition
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Term
| Test: Chemistries (8 or 14) aka BMP, CMP |
|
Definition
| R/O: E +/- (electrolyte imbalance) |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| R/O: MI (Myocardial Infarction) |
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Definition
| R/O: CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) |
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Term
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Definition
| R/O:DVT (Deep Venous Thrombosis) |
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Definition
| R/O: Coagulation Disorder, Liver Disease |
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
| R/O: Alcohol Intoxication |
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Definition
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Definition
| R/O: Hypoglycemia/Hyperglycemia |
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Term
Test: Hypoglycemia/Hyperglycemia
CSF |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| R/O: DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) |
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Definition
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Term
|
Definition
| R/O: Hypothyroid/Hyperthyroid |
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|
Definition
| R/O: Inflammatory Changes |
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Term
|
Definition
| R/O: Vaginosis/Trichomoniasis |
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
| R/O: Pneumonia, Fx (if trauma), Pneumothorax |
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|
Term
| Test: Extremity XRs (Hand, Ankle) |
|
Definition
| R/O: Fx (fracture), Dislocation |
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|
Term
| Test: Back XRs (T-Spine, L-Spine) |
|
Definition
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Definition
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| Test: KUB (Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder) |
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| R/O: SBO (Small Bowel Obstruction) |
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| Test: Abdominal Series (Obstructive Series) |
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| R/O: SBO, Pneumoperitoneum |
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| R/O: ICH (Intracranial Hemorrhage), Mass |
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| Test: CT Chest (usually Angio) |
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| R/O: PE (Pulmonary Embolism) |
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| R/O: Appendicitis, Cholecystitis, Diverticulitis, Pancreatitis, SBO |
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| Test sonograms: Gallbladder |
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| R/O: Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian Cyst, Fetal Demise, Torsion, TOA |
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| Test sonograms: Testicular |
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Definition
| R/O: Torsion, Epididymitis |
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| Test sonograms: Venous Doppler |
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