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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology
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1. Area of dead tissue following prolonged ischemia
Infarct
Otalgia
Pharyngeal erythema
Malodorous
2. Diagnosis of double vision
Hemiparesis
Diploplia
Decreased gag reflex
Scleral icterus
3. The back of the mouth - where it meets the throat
Somnolent
TM
Nare
Oropharynx
4. Low sodium - dehydration
Hyponatermia
TM bulging
Meningismus
Sclera
5. Blood in anterior chamber of the eye - as seen during the fundoscopic exam
Meningitis
Baseline
Hyphema
Temporal
6. Swelling of the face often secondary to an allergic reaction
Bruit
Hypokalemia
Facial angioedema
Dentition
7. Light sensitivity
Inconsolable
Bruit
Pulse exam
Photophobia
8. Unequal diameter of pupils
Vertebral tenderness
Pharyngeal erythema
Ataxia
Aniscoria
9. Tenderness of the muscles next to the vertebrae
Purulent nasal drainage
Gingiva
Pericarditis
Paraspinal tenderness
10. Light sensitivity
Decreased gag reflex
Non-toxic
Cornea
Photophobia
11. Fast heart rate (HR>100)
Tachycardia
TM bulging
Nare
Sinusitis
12. Sticky tongue - mouth - and lips indicating early dehydration
Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Dysarthria
Myocardial infarction
Sticky/tacky mucosa
13. Three or four sounds - resembling the sounds of a gallop (common in CHF)
Gallop
Irregularly irregular
Combative
Vasovagal episode
14. Nostril
Papilledema
Nare
Meningismus
Supple
15. Inability to fully open mouth due to an underlying dental or jaw abscess
Trismus
Pharyngeal erythema
Rhinorrhea
Fundus of the eye
16. The patient moves their arms and legs normally - indicating normal motor function
Chronic
Odynophagia
Infarct
Moves all extremities (MAEx4)
17. Inside of the eye as seen with ophthalmoscope looking for increased cranial pressure
Constitutional
Fundoscopic Exam
Distress
Meningitis
18. Bruising behind the ears - indicative of a basilar skull fracture
Conjunctiva
Facial asymmetry
Battles sign
Acute on chronic
19. Persistent thirst or frequent drinking of liquids; possibly indicative of diabetes
Dysarthria
TM erythema
Vertigo
Polydipsia
20. Aggressively uncooperative
Tearful
Emaciated
Combative
Pericarditis
21. Stroke. Blood supply to the brain is restricted or absent due to hemorrhage or occlusion of a vessel resulting in neurological damage and dysfunction
Gallop
Irregularly irregular
Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Aniscoria
22. Long-standing - constant. Opposite of acute
Cornea
Chronic
Perforated TM
Ischemia
23. Loss of consciousness; fainting - 'passing out'
Syncope
Fundus
Myocardial infarction
Fundus of the eye
24. Poor nutritional state
Malnourished
Conjunctival exudate
Murmur
Saturday Night Palsy
25. Non ST segment elevation MI (diagnosed by elevated troponin)
Fundoscopic Exam
Babinski sign
Ataxia
N-STEMI
26. Loss of coordination
Pharyngeal erythema
Ataxia
Hypothyroid
Supple
27. Small infected bump on the eyelid - usually in between the eyelash hairs
Loss of TM landmarks
Stye/hordeolum
Meningitis
Auricle
28. Imperfect closure or meeting of opposing teeth - indicative of trauma or jaw fracture
Malocclusion
Combative
Extra systoles
Trachea midline
29. Arterial wall splits apart and threatens the patient's life due to risk of hemorrhage
Extra systoles
Aortic dissection
Rupture
EOMI
30. Swelling of the tonsils - indicating infection
Uvula midline
Sinusitis
Tonsillar edema
Malnourished
31. A whooshing sound heard during auscultation indicative of blockage or aneurysm
Malocclusion
Bruit
Nare
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
32. Described as grating - scratching sound of the heart indicative of pericarditis
Morbidly Obese
Thyromegaly
Purulent nasal drainage
Friction rub
33. Painful swallowing
Malocclusion
Fluctuating
Infarct
Odynophagia
34. Persistent thirst or frequent drinking of liquids; possibly indicative of diabetes
Cornea
Malnourished
Secretion pooling
Polydipsia
35. Nostril
Tonic Clonic
Dry mucosa
Intermittent
Nare
36. Hemorrhage from the nose; nose bleeding
Hemiparesis
Hypotension
Aniscoria
Epistaxis
37. Swelling of the face often secondary to an allergic reaction
Facial angioedema
Fontanel
Hyphema
Dehydrated
38. Carotid - brachial - radial - femoral - popliteal - dorsal pedis (DP) or posterior tibia (PT)
Oropharynx
Sinusitis
Pulse exam
Distress
39. The state of somnolence and decreased responsiveness after a seizure
TM erythema
Post-ictal
Trachea midline
Finger-nose-finger
40. Muscle aches
Scleral icterus
C- spine
Sinusitis
Myalgias
41. New onset - likely concerning. Opposite of chronic
Purulent nasal drainage
Trismus
Brudzinski
Acute
42. Middle ear infection
Thyromegaly
Post-ictal
Non-toxic
Otitis media
43. Sign of dehydration
Sunken eyes
Finger-nose-finger
TEMI
Arthralgias
44. Jugular vein distention - sign of heart dysfunction
Acute
JVD
Combative
Sepsis
45. The breaking-open of a bodily structure
Pharyngitis
Auricle
Rupture
Hemiplegia
46. Abnormal heart sound rated on 1-6 scale
TM
Inconsolable
Bruit
Murmur
47. The most posterior part of the skull - the back of the head
Occipital/Occiput
Labyrinthitis
Flouresceine uptake
Syncope
48. Does not follow commands or go along with physician requests
Aniscoria
Facial angioedema
Uncooperative
Status epileptcus
49. Poor self hygiene
Stye/hordeolum
Peritonsillar abscess (PTA)
Hypokalemia
Unkempt
50. Low blood-sugar
N-STEMI
Hypoglycemia
Well developed
Cerumen