Medical Terminology Chap 2 - Miah Bennett

Front

It just started recently or is a sharp, severe symptom

Back

acute

Front

What does lethargic mean?

Back

a decrease in level of consciousness; in a medical record, this is generally an indication that the patient is really sick

Front

The chances for things getting better or worse

Back

prognosis

Front

Stays in a certain part of the body

Back

localized

Front

The risk for being sick

Back

morbidity

Front

Palliative

Back

to treat the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause

Front

oriented

Back

being aware of who he or she is, where he or she is, and the current time; a patient who is aware of all three is "oriented x 3"

Front

Sequela

Back

a problem resulting from a disease or injury

Front

Preventive treatment

Back

prophylaxis

Front

Another way of saying assessment

Back

impression