Basic terms used in healthcare settings and their meanings.
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- What is a fever?
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A rise in body temperature above normal, usually caused by infection- What is blood pressure?
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The force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries- What is hypertension?
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A condition in which blood pressure is higher than the normal range- What is hypotension?
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A condition in which blood pressure is lower than the normal range- What is tachycardia?
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An abnormally fast heart rate- What is bradycardia?
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An abnormally slow heart rate- What is a diagnosis?
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Identifying a disease from its symptoms and findings- What is a symptom?
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A sign of illness that the patient notices themselves (e.g., pain)- What are vital signs (vitals)?
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The basic indicators of life: body temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and blood pressure- Name the four main vital signs.
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Body temperature, pulse (heart rate), respiratory rate, and blood pressure- What is a chronic disease?
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A slowly progressing illness that lasts for a long time- What is an acute disease?
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An illness that begins suddenly and runs a short course- What is a prescription?
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A document in which a doctor orders the use of a medication- What is oral administration?
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Giving a medication by mouth- What is intravenous administration?
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Giving a medication directly into a vein
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