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Ovaries and fallopian tubes |
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Able to move about, not confined to a bed |
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Standing erect w/ arms at the sides, palms turned forward |
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Any abnormal widening of blood vessel(s) due to pressure |
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Severe chest pain due to ischemia |
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Blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart |
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Partial collapse of the small airways in the lungs |
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Frail appearing due to loss of weight and muscle |
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Farther from the limb root |
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Upward flexion of the foot (flex) |
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Lower, farther from the crown of the head |
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Farther from the midline (side) |
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Downward flexion of the foot (point) |
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Upper, nearer to the crown of the head |
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Pertaining to the neck or to the cervix or the uterus |
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A crackling of grating sound, usually of the bones |
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Removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound |
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A diagnosis of symptoms of two or more diseases by comparison |
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Swelling of body tissues due to an excessive accumulation of fluid |
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Escape of fluid into a cavity |
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To become extremely thin or lean; wasting |
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Obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot of blood or foreign substance |
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Fibrous membrane of connective tissue supporting and separating muscles and body organs |
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The large upper end of the uterus; also the bottom aperture of the internal surface of a hollow organ |
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Refers to stool guaiac test which looks for blood in the stool |
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Tumor consisting of blood vessels |
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Bright red blood in the stool |
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Swelling of blood which occurs in a organ or tissue |
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Coughing up blood, blood stained sputum |
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Excessive or profuse bleeding |
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Blood fluid present in the pleural (chest) cavity |
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Enlargement of the liver and spleen |
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Arising spontaneously or from an unknown cause |
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Air / Fluid levels on abd X-rays |
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Cessation of the blood flow causing tissue death |
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Temporary and localized lack of blood flow |
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Fibrous tissue connecting bone to bone |
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Generalized discomfort or weakness |
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Sharp pain along the course of a nerve |
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A hidden process; often used to describe fractures and GI bleeding |
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Able to be touched or easily perceived |
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Woman who has given birth to one or more viable offspring; the # or live births a woman has had |
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Abnormal tactile sensation often described as burning, tingling, or numbness |
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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea (PND) |
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Sudden, severe SOB at night that awakens a person from sleep |
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Abnormal presence of air in the pleural (chest) cavity and outside the lung, causing the lung to collapse |
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Presence of pathological microorganisms or their toxins in the blood |
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Twisting of a bodily organ on its own axis (usually pertaining to an ovary or testicle) |
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Vessel carrying deoxygenated blood back to the heart |
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A spinning sensation caused by an inner ear problem |
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Opening up a constricted artery |
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Cardiac Artery Bypass Graft |
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Coronary Artery Disease: abnormal narrowing of the blood vessels of the heart, predisposing to heart attack |
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Passage of a catheter into the heart through an artery usually done to evaluate coronary artery blood flow |
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Surgical removal of the gallbladder |
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Inflammation of the gallbladder |
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Gallstone formation in the gallbladder |
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Inflammation of an organ by degenerative changes, especially of the liver |
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Removal of part or all of the lg intestine |
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Surgical procedure that provides an opening between the colon and the abdominal wall |
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Lung problem resulting in SOB, usually from smoking |
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Cerebral Vascular Accident: Lack of blood flow to a part of the brain due to occlusion of a blood vessel causing neurologic symptoms |
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Deep Vein Thrombosis: clot in the deep veins of the leg or arm |
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Diabetes Mellitus: disease characterized by abnormally high blood sugar |
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Infection of pouches of the colon |
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Presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside the uterus |
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Gastroesophogeal Reflux Disease: indigestion, heartburn |
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Hypertension: chronic high blood pressure |
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Methacillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (staph infection) |
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Surgical removal of ovaries |
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Pulmonary Embolism: a mass of undissolved matter (blood clot, tissues, air bubbles, bacteria, etc) in the pulmonary artery or its branches |
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Surgical removal of the spleen |
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Continuous seizure activity |
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Surgical opening of the chest cavity |
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Transient Ischemic Attack: "minor stroke" where neurological function is regained with time |
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Surgical excision of the tonsils |
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Transurethral Resection of Prostate: Procedure to remove prostatic tissue performed using an endoscope passed through the urethra |
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Posterior part of the skull |
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Transparent coat of the eyeball that covers the iris and pupil and lets light into the eye |
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A thin clear covering of the sclera and eyelids |
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Substance used in diagnostic examination of the eye to detect corneal lesions, abrasions or foreign bodies |
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Inside of the eye as seen with the ophthalmoscope |
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A yellowish coloration of the sclera (white part of the eye) |
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Involuntary rapid eye movements |
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Abnormal intolerance to light |
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External ear, also called pinna |
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The external ear; also called auricle |
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Tympanic Membranes: the ear drums |
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Thin, watery discharge from the nose |
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The teeth in situ or in the dental arch |
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Imperfect closure of meeting of opposing teeth |
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A neurological sigh and symptom consisting of gross incoordination of the muscles |
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Aphasia (Expressive and Receptive) |
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Loss of the ability to produce (Expressive Aphasia) and/or comprehend (Receptive Aphasia) language |
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A reflex elicited by plantar stimulation |
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Weakness on one half of body |
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Paralysis on one half of body |
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Pt places arms out, palms up; detects weakness due to neurologic deficit |
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Falling to one side while standing with eyes closed |
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Noise from carotid artery narrowing |
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Costovetebral Angle: tenderness in the flank region |
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Tenderness directly over the spine |
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Area on patient so tender pt is "guarding" area with his/her hands |
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Any firm abnormality seen or palpated on physical exam |
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RLQ tenderness suspicious for appendicitis |
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RUQ tenderness upon inspiration; suspicious for gallstones |
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Indicator of possible appendicitis if painful; tested by flexing and rotating right hip |
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Rebound and guarding, may indicate the lining of the abdomen if inflamed |
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Indicator of possible appendicitis if painful; tested by lying on left side and extending right leg behind |
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Prominent Abdominal Aortic Pulsation |
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Possible abdominal aortic aneurysm |
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Forcible pulling way of a part or structure |
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Infection of the skin characterized by erythema, warmth, tenderness |
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Blue skin due to lack of oxygen |
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True skin, beneath the epidermis |
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Excessive or profuse sweating or perspiration |
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Hemorrhagic discoloration of the skin caused by seepage of blood beneath the epidermis; AKA bruise |
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Inflamatior condition of the skin characterized by itching or burning, tiny papules and vesicles, oozing, crusting and scaling |
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redness of the skin caused by capillary congestion, usually caused by a skin rash or infection |
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Hardened tissue usually from infection |
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Yellow discoloration of the skin |
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Scar formation consisting of dense tissue |
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Rash of flat erythematous spots |
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Rash of small, raised solid bumps |
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Tiny red spot occurring on the skin caused by a small amount of subcutaneous bleeding from the capillaries |
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Star shaped; radiating from a center; often used to describe lacerations |
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Superficial fungal infection of the skin |
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Condition of being distended or swollen |
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Hives or wheals which are either redder or paler than the surrounding area and are often itchy |
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Rash of small fluid-filled blisters |
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Itchy, round, localized area of edema on the skin |
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Abnormal heart of lung sound |
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Extra heart sound heard common in CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) |
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Irregularly Irregular Rhythm |
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No consistent pattern to the heart rhythm, usually implying atrial fibrillation (a-fib) |
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Abnormal heart sound rated on a 1-6 scale, 6 being the loudest |
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Premature Ventricular Contraction |
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Paroxysmal Atrial tachycardia |
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Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia |
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Struggling for breath using extra muscles |
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Abnormally slow breathing |
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Fluid or mass underneath place being percussed |
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Chest pain upon inspiration |
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Clicking, rattling, or crackling noises heard in the lungs on inhalation, indicating fluid in the alveoli |
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Sucking in between ribs or sternum, during inspiration |
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A coarse gurgling sound in the lungs that indicates the presence of thick fluid |
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Not moving because of pain |
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High pitched sound heard on inspiration that is indicative of airway obstruction |
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Extremely rapid respiration |
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High-pitched whistling sound of air moving through narrowed airways |
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Swelling and softening of the nailbed with thickening of the whole distal finger |
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Infection traveling up the lymphatic system |
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Projections on either side of the ankle joint from the lower leg bones |
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Bony projection of the ulna forming the point of the elbow |
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Water retention in the foot/ankle area |
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Long, slender portion of a long bone |
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
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Benign Prostate Hypertrophy |
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Emphysema) |
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Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke) |
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (blood clot in the extremities) |
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Estimated Date of Confinement (baby's due date) |
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Grava (pregnancies) / para (live births) / spontaneous or induced abortions |
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Last Menstrual Period / Last Normal Menstrual Period |
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Motorcycle Accident / Crash |
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Myocardial Infarction (heart attack) |
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease |
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Spontaneous Abortion (miscarriage) |
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Therapeutic Abortion (induced) |
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Thoracic Aortic Dissection |
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Ejection Fracture of Cardiac Output |
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Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery |
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Peripheral Vasular / Arterial Disease |
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Supraventricular Tachycardia |
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Above / Below the Knee Amputation |
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Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy (removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries) (unilateral for reomval of one) |
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Bilateral Tubal Ligation (tubes tied) |
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graph |
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Open Reduction, Internal Fixation (for fractures) |
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Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy |
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Total Abdominal Hysterectomy |
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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate |
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Inferior Vena Cava Filter (for tx or PE) |
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Hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic drug that acts by inhibiting the kidneys' ability to retain water thus reducing the volume of the blood, decreasing blood return to the heart and thus cardiac output) |
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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory |
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Nitroglycerin (used as a heart medication - principal action is vasodilation—widening of the blood vessels) |
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Alert and Oriented to person, place, date, and situation |
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Bilateral Lower/Upper Extremities |
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Pupils Equal, Round, and Reactive to Light |
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Straight Leg Raise (back pain test) |
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Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease |
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Bundle Branch Block (EKG) |
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Left Axis Deviation (EKG) |
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Left Anterior Fascicular Block (EKG) |
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pneumothorax (collapsed lung, caused by accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity) |
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Three times per day (meds) |
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Upper Respiratory Infection |
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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Indicator |
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Dilantin / Tegretol / Depakote |
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abx (bacterial infection) |
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given for hypotension and low cardiac output during shock |
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Given for allergic reactions, used during cardiac arrest, often added in local anesthetic to decrease bleeding |
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For GERD, gastritis, etc. |
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Local anesthetic; also used for cardiac arrhythmias |
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synthetic opiate used for chronic pain and opiate addiction |
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paralytic; used for intibation |
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