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14 Cards in this Set
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Chief Complaint (CC)
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the reason the patient is seeking medical attention
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History of Present Illness
(HPI) **Heart of the medical history** |
contains all historical details leading up to and in any way pertaining to the patient's current status
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Perfunctorily
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lacking interest or enthusiasm
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Principal
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highest importance
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Preexisting condition
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existing before
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Predisposing condition
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susceptible
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Exacerbation
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an increase in the severity of a disease
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Indisposition
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illness, usu. slight
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Asthenia
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weakness
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Languor
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lack of energy
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Malaise
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"out-of-sorts" feeling
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Proprietary
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a patented brand name or trademark (drug0
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Compliance
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consistency
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Refractory
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resistant to treatment
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