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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology
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1. Diminished anal sphincter muscle contraction - indicative of neurological damage
Thyromegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Os
Decreased rectal tone
2. Poor nutritional state
Fundoscopic Exam
Hypotension
Malnourished
Ischemia
3. Inability to fully open mouth due to an underlying dental or jaw abscess
Myocardial infarction
Papilledema
Trismus
Gingiva
4. Pus on the tonsils - indicating infection of the tonsils
Afebrile
Aniscoria
Tonsillar exudate
Hypernatremia
5. Oriented to person - place - and time
Post-ictal
Dry mucosa
Oriented x3
Sclera
6. Infection of the sinuses - usually causing sinus pressure
Sepsis
Facial asymmetry
Sinusitis
Malocclusion
7. The normal state of being for each specific patient
Baseline
Kernigs
Edentulous
Battles sign
8. Stimulation of the vagus nerve resulting in dim-vision - sweaty palms - and syncope. Often occurs after emesis - acute pain - or surprising stimuli
Resolved
Cardiomyopathy
Vertigo
Vasovagal episode
9. Does not follow commands or go along with physician requests
Uvula midline
Uncooperative
Pharyngeal erythema
Auscultation
10. High potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias
Hyperkalemia
Saturday Night Palsy
Ophthalmalgia
Ambulatory
11. Without teeth
Malnourished
Edentulous
Nasopharynx
Labyrinthitis
12. Absence of light reflection - indicative of ear infection
Nasopharynx
TM dullness
Pronator drift
Rhinorrhea
13. Disease of the heart muscle
Decreased gag reflex
AT/NC
Dehydrated
Cardiomyopathy
14. Sign of dehydration
JVD
Malnourished
Babinski sign
Sunken eyes
15. No deviation of trachea (deviates to unaffected side in pnuemothorax)
Hemorrhage
Trachea midline
Paresthesia
Uncooperative
16. Indicative of decreased LOC or brainstem injury
Meningismus
Periorbital ecchymosis
Decreased gag reflex
TEMI
17. The general appearance and nature of a patient
Pronator drift
Tinnitus
Constitutional
Thyromegaly
18. Fast heart rate (HR>100)
Baseline
Aniscoria
Tachycardia
Encephalopathy
19. ST elevation MI (diagnosed on EKG); active heart attack
TEMI
Hypokalemia
Constitutional
Malocclusion
20. Disease of the brain
Babinski sign
Rhinorrhea
Encephalopathy
Strength 5/5
21. Non ST segment elevation MI (diagnosed by elevated troponin)
Uncooperative
Paroxysmal
Febrile
N-STEMI
22. Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil
Afebrile
Sinusitis
Cephalgia
Peritonsillar abscess (PTA)
23. Loss of coordination
Perforated TM
Ataxia
Auscultation
Pulse exam
24. Enlarged lymph nodes
Constitutional
Lymphadenopathy
Post-ictal
Acute
25. Described as grating - scratching sound of the heart indicative of pericarditis
Friction rub
Loss of TM landmarks
Paroxysmal
Acute on chronic
26. Infection of the deep inner ear - known as the labyrinth. Often causes vertigo
Murmur
Pericarditis
Labyrinthitis
Ischemia
27. Tympanic membrane - the clear membrane inside the ear; ear drum
Subconjunctival hemorrhage
Hypernatremia
Cardiomegaly
TM
28. Jugular vein distention - sign of heart dysfunction
Battles sign
Periorbital ecchymosis
Acute
JVD
29. High potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias
Hyponatermia
Ischemia
Lingual
Hyperkalemia
30. Appearing old
Acute on chronic
Vasovagal episode
Elderly
Transient
31. Referring to the tongue
Lingual
Dysarthria
Ophthalmalgia
Hyperglycemia
32. Transient 'mini-stroke' - neurological function is regained completely with time
Otitis externa
Tinnitus
Polydipsia
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
33. When an infant or baby cannot be made to stop crying
Bell's Palsy
Somnolent
Inconsolable
Morbidly Obese
34. Able to be touched or easily perceived
Hypokalemia
Palpable
Pulse exam
Murmur
35. Weakness of one half of the body
Hemiparesis
Os
Hypoglycemia
Encephalopathy
36. Stroke. Blood supply to the brain is restricted or absent due to hemorrhage or occlusion of a vessel resulting in neurological damage and dysfunction
Diploplia
Gallop
Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Encephalopathy
37. Stiff neck/Signs of meningitis
Meningismus
Decreased rectal tone
Emaciated
TM
38. Poor ability to handle secretions (saliva): drooling at the mouth and gagging
Vertebral tenderness
Oriented x3
Secretion pooling
Fontanel
39. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of a basilar skull fracture
Transient
Raccoon eyes
Decreased gag reflex
Hemiplegia
40. Extra ocular muscles intact
Os
Lymphadenopathy
EOMI
Hemorrhage
41. The bottom or base of an organ; often referring to the uterus or eye
Meningitis
Fundus
Otitis media
Lacrimal
42. Loss of consciousness; fainting - 'passing out'
Syncope
Dysarthria
Cardiomegaly
Hypoglycemia
43. Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration
Nasopharynx
Ill
Non-toxic
TEMI
44. Redness of the TM - often indicative of infection
Nystagmus
Elderly
TM erythema
Combative
45. Whooshing blood flow heard with auscultation (carotid narrowing or plaque)
Carotid bruit
Unkempt
Sunken eyes
Trismus
46. Outer ear infection
Morbidly Obese
Finger-nose-finger
Myocardial infarction
Otitis externa
47. Yellowing of the sclera due to jaundice
Odynophagia
Scleral icterus
Edentulous
Vertebral tenderness
48. Condition of feeling the room-spin
Tonic Clonic
Hemorrhage
TM dullness
Vertigo
49. Arterial wall splits apart and threatens the patient's life due to risk of hemorrhage
Aortic dissection
Chronic
Diploplia
Morbidly Obese
50. Generalized discomfort or weakness
Malaise
Fundoscopic Exam
Baseline
EOMI