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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology
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1. New exacerbation of a chronic condition
Romberg's sign
Supple
Cornea
Acute on chronic
2. Foul-smelling
Distress
Malodorous
Well developed
Hyperglycemia
3. Listening with the stethoscope
Otitis externa
Hyperkalemia
Auscultation
Stye/hordeolum
4. The normal state of being for each specific patient
Hemorrhage
Cephalgia
Ischemia
Baseline
5. The sides of the head - near the temples
Fundus of the eye
Baseline
TEMI
Temporal
6. Demonstrates the presence of a corneal abrasion
Paroxysmal
Vasovagal episode
Body habitus
Flouresceine uptake
7. Redness of the TM - often indicative of infection
Os
TM erythema
Auricle
Septal hematoma
8. Pale inner aspect of the eyelid most often due to anemia
Pale conjunctiva
Vasovagal episode
Brudzinski
Cephalgia
9. Without teeth
Sepsis
Hemiparesis
Edentulous
Post-ictal
10. High sodium - dehydration
Ophthalmalgia
Hypernatremia
EOMI
Dysarthria
11. Sign of dehydration
Sunken eyes
Resolved
Lacrimal
Otalgia
12. A patient's inability to tolerate their body-state - due to pain or respiratory failure
Hyponatermia
Myocardial infarction
Distress
Loss of TM landmarks
13. Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched
Pronator drift
Paroxysmal
Arthralgias
Combative
14. The state of somnolence and decreased responsiveness after a seizure
Cephalgia
Syncope
Post-ictal
Otalgia
15. Bony tenderness directly over the vertebrae
Vertebral tenderness
Pronator drift
Otitis media
Periorbital ecchymosis
16. Disease of the brain
Resolved
Encephalopathy
Hemiplegia
JVD
17. Without teeth
Morbidly Obese
Frontal
Edentulous
Alert
18. Mouth or orifice; example P.O. means Per Os or by mouth
Os
Bradycardia
Purulent nasal drainage
Acute on chronic
19. Symptoms that completely resolve at times - but continue to return repeatedly
Afebrile
Intermittent
Cachectic
Tonsillar exudate
20. Infection of the sinuses - usually causing sinus pressure
Sinusitis
Hyperglycemia
Fluctuating
Photophobia
21. Non ST segment elevation MI (diagnosed by elevated troponin)
Cephalgia
N-STEMI
Lingual
Fontanel
22. High blood sugar due to diabetes
Otitis externa
Purulent nasal drainage
Hyperglycemia
Fundoscopic exam
23. The patient moves their arms and legs normally - indicating normal motor function
Oriented x3
Uncooperative
Moves all extremities (MAEx4)
Palpable
24. Appearing stable and at no risk of deterioration
Non-toxic
Emaciated
TM bulging
Fluctuating
25. Swelling of the optic nerve sheath - as noted with fundoscopic examination
Septal hematoma
Battles sign
Emaciated
Papilledema
26. Atraumatic - Normocephalic. Normal external head inspection
AT/NC
Hypernatremia
Hypothyroid
Dry mucosa
27. Appearing drowsy
Somnolent
Pronator drift
Septal hematoma
Cardiomyopathy
28. Joint aches
Myocardial infarction
Arthralgias
Cardiomegaly
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
29. Sticky tongue - mouth - and lips indicating early dehydration
Fundoscopic Exam
Tearful
TM bulging
Sticky/tacky mucosa
30. Flexible - not-stiff
Cephalgia
Bruit
Supple
Auricle
31. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of a basilar skull fracture
Chronic
Post-ictal
Raccoon eyes
Romberg's sign
32. Able to be touched or easily perceived
Dentition
Pharyngeal erythema
Secretion pooling
Palpable
33. Outer ear infection
Syncope
Otitis externa
Fundus
Hemorrhage
34. Transient 'mini-stroke' - neurological function is regained completely with time
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Auscultation
Brudzinski
Vertigo
35. Inability to fully open mouth due to an underlying dental or jaw abscess
Decreased rectal tone
Trismus
Ataxia
Temporal
36. Extremely overweight
Morbidly Obese
Papilledema
Diploplia
Perforated TM
37. Bruise/swelling of septum (sign of a nose fracture)
Aphasic
Septal hematoma
Aortic dissection
Kernigs
38. Outer ear infection
Otitis externa
Secretion pooling
Differential Diagnosis
Hypertension (HTN)
39. Loss of coordination
Palpable
Pharyngitis
Bell's Palsy
Ataxia
40. Falling to one side when standing with feet together and eyes closed - indicating abnormal cerebellar function or inner ear dysfunction
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41. Whooshing blood flow heard with auscultation (carotid narrowing or plaque)
Carotid bruit
Hemiparesis
Malnourished
Diploplia
42. Described as grating - scratching sound of the heart indicative of pericarditis
Moves all extremities (MAEx4)
Strength 5/5
Peritonsillar abscess (PTA)
Friction rub
43. Able to be touched or easily perceived
Well developed
Palpable
Syncope
Auscultation
44. The back of the mouth - where it meets the throat
JVD
Fontanel
Temporal
Oropharynx
45. Low blood pressure (typically <100/65)
Hypotension
Strength 5/5
Ambulatory
Diploplia
46. Unequal diameter of pupils
Adenopathy
Extra systoles
Aniscoria
Edentulous
47. The state of the patient's body - often referring to obesity
Bruit
Combative
Sinusitis
Body habitus
48. The diseases that a physician is considering as the reason for the patient's symptoms
Photophobia
Dentition
Dysphasia
Differential Diagnosis
49. Gone - no longer existing
Uvula midline
Acute on chronic
Resolved
Labyrinthitis
50. Diagnosis of double vision
Gallop
Dentition
Subconjunctival hemorrhage
Diploplia