CPT # 3 terms

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anthropometric

Back

Related to the measurement and proportion of the body

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auscultation

Back

Listening with a stethoscope.

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body mass index (BMI)

Back

An individual's weight divided by the square of their height, used to determine weight status.

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chief complaint

Back

Primary reason for the office visit.

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diastolic

Back

Measurement of force while the heart is relaxing; the bottom number on a blood pressure reading.

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medication reconciliation

Back

Comparing the patient's list of medications with the medical record as a safety measure to reduce the risk of prescribing an incorrect or contraindicated medication, including medication interactions and adverse reactions.

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Objective

Back

Information that can be observed or measured.

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orthostatic hypertension

Back

A significant drop in blood pressure during positional changes, particularly when the patient moves from lying down to sitting or from sitting to standing; also known as postural hypotension.

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respiration

Back

One complete inhalation and exhalation.

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subjective

Back

Information gathered from what the patient communicates