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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology
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1. Earwax
TM bulging
Cerumen
Nasopharynx
Nystagmus
2. Extremely overweight
Tonsillar exudate
Tonsillar edema
Cerumen
Morbidly Obese
3. Thin outer lining of the eye and eyelid
Finger-nose-finger
Conjunctiva
Uvula midline
Constitutional
4. Normal deep tendon reflexes - rated as 2/4
Saturday Night Palsy
TEMI
Fontanel
Normal DTRs
5. The use of an ophthalmoscope to look through the pupil and examine the interior surface of the posterior eye
Fundoscopic exam
Epistaxis
Stye/hordeolum
Gallop
6. Rupture of the eardrum
Irregularly irregular
Perforated TM
Odynophagia
Dentition
7. Description of a Grand-Mal or generalized seizure with stupor and transient LOC
Conjunctival exudate
Sticky/tacky mucosa
Tonic Clonic
Malnourished
8. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of trauma
Tonsillar exudate
Hemiparesis
Fundus
Periorbital ecchymosis
9. Does not follow commands or go along with physician requests
Hypothyroid
TEMI
Uncooperative
Somnolent
10. Disturbance of rhythm in the heartbeat
Pharyngitis
Trachea midline
Arrhythmia
Secretion pooling
11. Swelling of a lymph-node - usually indicative of an infection distally
Aniscoria
Adenopathy
Supple
Hypoglycemia
12. Pain in the eye
Transient
Hemorrhage
Ophthalmalgia
Adenopathy
13. Generalized discomfort or weakness
Tonsillar edema
Dysarthria
Septal hematoma
Malaise
14. Imperfect closure or meeting of opposing teeth - indicative of trauma or jaw fracture
TEMI
Malocclusion
Edentulous
Extra systoles
15. The breaking-open of a bodily structure
Rupture
Hypokalemia
Pharyngeal erythema
Conjunctival exudate
16. Infection of the deep inner ear - known as the labyrinth. Often causes vertigo
Labyrinthitis
Hemiplegia
Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Flouresceine uptake
17. A whooshing sound heard during auscultation indicative of blockage or aneurysm
Bruit
Brudzinski
Sepsis
Periorbital ecchymosis
18. Weakness of one half of the body
Facial asymmetry
Rhinorrhea
Hemiparesis
Hemorrhage
19. Infection of the meninges - the membranes that contain the brain and spinal cord
Meningitis
Papilledema
Lymphadenopathy
Diploplia
20. Disease of the brain
Encephalopathy
N-STEMI
Aortic dissection
Facial asymmetry
21. Swelling of the tonsils - indicating infection
Tonsillar edema
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Facial asymmetry
Hyperglycemia
22. Yellowing of the sclera due to jaundice
JVD
Tachycardia
Scleral icterus
Auscultation
23. The bottom or base of an organ; often referring to the uterus or eye
Fundus
Malaise
Frontal
Fluctuating
24. Orange/yellow eyedrops used to detect corneal lesions - abrasions - or foreign bodies
Fluorescein
Fundus
Septal hematoma
Irregularly irregular
25. Clear nasal discharge
Flouresceine uptake
Decreased rectal tone
Purulent nasal drainage
Rhinorrhea
26. High sodium - dehydration
Tinnitus
Hypernatremia
Hyponatermia
Auscultation
27. Cervical spine (C1-C7)
Ill
Intermittent
Nasopharynx
C- spine
28. Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil
Peritonsillar abscess (PTA)
Aphasic
TM bulging
Lingual
29. Not appearing healthy
Perforated TM
Ill
Sclera
Trismus
30. Low sodium - dehydration
Unkempt
Lymphadenopathy
C- spine
Hyponatermia
31. Elevated body temperature - fever - indicative of infection
Labyrinthitis
Febrile
Secretion pooling
Inconsolable
32. Carotid - brachial - radial - femoral - popliteal - dorsal pedis (DP) or posterior tibia (PT)
Pulse exam
Sclera
TM dullness
Malocclusion
33. The general appearance and nature of a patient
Extra systoles
Constitutional
Otalgia
Post-ictal
34. Dry tongue - mouth - and lips - indicating significant dehydration
Finger-nose-finger
Malnourished
Sticky/tacky mucosa
Dry mucosa
35. Extra ocular muscles intact
JVD
EOMI
Post-ictal
Acute on chronic
36. Stiff hamstrings/inability to straighten the leg when hip is flexed; sign of meningitis
Conjunctival exudate
Lacrimal
Kernigs
Peritonsillar abscess (PTA)
37. Absence of the ability to neurologically generate or understand language. Either inability to create words i.e. expressive aphasia; or inability to understand spoken words i.e. receptive aphasia)
Bell's Palsy
Aphasic
Dry mucosa
Nystagmus
38. Tympanic membrane - the clear membrane inside the ear; ear drum
Distress
TM
Febrile
Post-ictal
39. High sodium - dehydration
Lingual
Nare
Hypernatremia
TM
40. Absence of the ability to neurologically generate or understand language. Either inability to create words i.e. expressive aphasia; or inability to understand spoken words i.e. receptive aphasia)
Aphasic
Paroxysmal
Aortic dissection
Sinusitis
41. ST elevation MI (diagnosed on EKG); active heart attack
Hypotension
Gingiva
AT/NC
TEMI
42. A whooshing sound heard during auscultation indicative of blockage or aneurysm
Malocclusion
Purulent nasal drainage
Otitis media
Bruit
43. Inflammation of the pericardium
Dehydrated
Nare
Pericarditis
Epistaxis
44. Infection of the sinuses - usually causing sinus pressure
Dentition
Sinusitis
C- spine
Dentition
45. Inside of the eye as seen with ophthalmoscope looking for increased cranial pressure
Meningitis
Fundoscopic Exam
Acute on chronic
Papilledema
46. The normal state of being for each specific patient
Intermittent
Friction rub
Baseline
Morbidly Obese
47. Weakness of one half of the body
Uncooperative
Paroxysmal
Pale conjunctiva
Hemiparesis
48. Indicative of decreased LOC or brainstem injury
Afebrile
Fontanel
Pericarditis
Decreased gag reflex
49. Arterial wall splits apart and threatens the patient's life due to risk of hemorrhage
Otalgia
Hypoglycemia
Aortic dissection
Irregularly irregular
50. Bruising around the eyes - indicative of trauma
Fontanel
Sclera
Ataxia
Periorbital ecchymosis