Medicare Part A - ANSWER-Covers inpatient hospitalizations and skilled nursing care.
Nursing home care - ANSWER-Custodial care not covered by Medicare Part A.
Mycoplasma pneumonia - ANSWER-Common in young adults; spread via respiratory
droplets.
Induration - ANSWER-Firmness at PPD test site indicating tuberculosis exposure.
Positive PPD size - ANSWER-10 mm or greater in low-risk patients.
Durable power of attorney - ANSWER-Agent makes medical decisions if patient is
incompetent.
Agent's decisions - ANSWER-Legally binding; cannot be overridden by spouse.
Munchausen syndrome - ANSWER-Patients fake illness for attention from providers.
PPD test - ANSWER-Skin test for tuberculosis exposure; read after 48 hours.
Erythema - ANSWER-Redness at PPD site; does not indicate positive result.
Acute bronchitis - ANSWER-Inflammation of bronchi; often follows respiratory infections.
Streptococcal pneumonia - ANSWER-Bacterial pneumonia caused by Streptococcus
pneumoniae.
Legionnaires disease - ANSWER-Severe pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria.
Chest radiograph - ANSWER-X-ray used to diagnose lung conditions.
White blood cell count - ANSWER-Indicator of infection; normal is 4,500-11,000/uL.
Fine crackles - ANSWER-Abnormal lung sounds indicating fluid in alveoli.
Infiltrates - ANSWER-Abnormal substances in lung tissue seen on x-ray.
Respirations - ANSWER-Rate of breathing; normal is 12-20 breaths/min.
Pulse rate - ANSWER-Normal resting heart rate is 60-100 beats/min.
Low-grade fever - ANSWER-Temperature slightly elevated, typically 99-100.4°F.
Custodial care - ANSWER-Assistance with daily living activities, not medical.
Emergency department usage - ANSWER-Frequent visits by Munchausen patients for
attention.
Antihypertensive medications - ANSWER-Drugs used to manage high blood pressure.
Calcium channel blockers - ANSWER-Medications that inhibit calcium entry into cells.
, Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors - ANSWER-Drugs that lower blood
pressure by inhibiting ACE.
Beta-blockers - ANSWER-Medications that reduce heart rate and blood pressure.
Diuretics - ANSWER-Drugs that promote urine production to reduce fluid.
Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) - ANSWER-Measurement of how much air
can be exhaled.
Airway hyperresponsiveness - ANSWER-Exaggerated airway response to stimuli.
Bronchodilator response - ANSWER-Effectiveness of medications to open airways.
Hydrochlorothiazide - ANSWER-A thiazide diuretic used for hypertension.
Ibuprofen (Motrin) - ANSWER-NSAID that reduces pain and inflammation.
Renal prostaglandins - ANSWER-Hormones that promote renal blood flow and function.
Acute prerenal failure - ANSWER-Kidney failure due to decreased blood flow.
Bacterial vaginosis - ANSWER-Common vaginal infection caused by bacterial
imbalance.
Candidiasis - ANSWER-Fungal infection commonly affecting the vagina.
Trichomoniasis - ANSWER-Sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite.
Chlamydia trachomatis - ANSWER-Bacterial infection primarily affecting the cervix.
Obturator sign - ANSWER-Pain elicited by rotating the hip, indicating appendicitis.
Psoas sign - ANSWER-Pain during hip extension, indicating appendicitis.
Preeclampsia - ANSWER-Pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure.
Methyldopa (Aldomet) - ANSWER-Medication used to control blood pressure in
pregnancy.
Pruritic hives - ANSWER-Itchy welts on skin, often due to allergies.
Oral antihistamine - ANSWER-Medication to relieve allergy symptoms, like
diphenhydramine.
Young primigravidas - ANSWER-First-time pregnant women, often at risk for
hypertension.
Weight monitoring in pregnancy - ANSWER-Tracking weight gain to assess maternal
health.
Blood pressure monitoring - ANSWER-Regular checks to manage hypertension during
pregnancy.
Pregnancy-induced hypertension - ANSWER-Characterized by elevated BP and edema.
B12 deficiency anemia - ANSWER-Causes nerve damage and neurological symptoms.
Tingling and numbness - ANSWER-Common symptom of B12 deficiency anemia.
Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) - ANSWER-Elevated in multiple gestations and fetal conditions.
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) - ANSWER-Hormone elevated in pregnancy,
indicates fetal health.
Ultrasound - ANSWER-Recommended for evaluating fetal abnormalities.
Diverticula - ANSWER-Pouches in the colon, associated with low fiber.
Gram-negative bacteria - ANSWER-Commonly infect diverticula in the colon.
Chlamydia trachomatis - ANSWER-Co-treated with gonorrhea due to common
transmission.
Kyphosis - ANSWER-Spinal curvature associated with osteoporosis.
Calcium channel blocker - ANSWER-Beneficial antihypertensive for elderly with
osteoporosis.
Lachman maneuver - ANSWER-Test for assessing knee instability.
Nursing home care - ANSWER-Custodial care not covered by Medicare Part A.
Mycoplasma pneumonia - ANSWER-Common in young adults; spread via respiratory
droplets.
Induration - ANSWER-Firmness at PPD test site indicating tuberculosis exposure.
Positive PPD size - ANSWER-10 mm or greater in low-risk patients.
Durable power of attorney - ANSWER-Agent makes medical decisions if patient is
incompetent.
Agent's decisions - ANSWER-Legally binding; cannot be overridden by spouse.
Munchausen syndrome - ANSWER-Patients fake illness for attention from providers.
PPD test - ANSWER-Skin test for tuberculosis exposure; read after 48 hours.
Erythema - ANSWER-Redness at PPD site; does not indicate positive result.
Acute bronchitis - ANSWER-Inflammation of bronchi; often follows respiratory infections.
Streptococcal pneumonia - ANSWER-Bacterial pneumonia caused by Streptococcus
pneumoniae.
Legionnaires disease - ANSWER-Severe pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria.
Chest radiograph - ANSWER-X-ray used to diagnose lung conditions.
White blood cell count - ANSWER-Indicator of infection; normal is 4,500-11,000/uL.
Fine crackles - ANSWER-Abnormal lung sounds indicating fluid in alveoli.
Infiltrates - ANSWER-Abnormal substances in lung tissue seen on x-ray.
Respirations - ANSWER-Rate of breathing; normal is 12-20 breaths/min.
Pulse rate - ANSWER-Normal resting heart rate is 60-100 beats/min.
Low-grade fever - ANSWER-Temperature slightly elevated, typically 99-100.4°F.
Custodial care - ANSWER-Assistance with daily living activities, not medical.
Emergency department usage - ANSWER-Frequent visits by Munchausen patients for
attention.
Antihypertensive medications - ANSWER-Drugs used to manage high blood pressure.
Calcium channel blockers - ANSWER-Medications that inhibit calcium entry into cells.
, Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors - ANSWER-Drugs that lower blood
pressure by inhibiting ACE.
Beta-blockers - ANSWER-Medications that reduce heart rate and blood pressure.
Diuretics - ANSWER-Drugs that promote urine production to reduce fluid.
Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) - ANSWER-Measurement of how much air
can be exhaled.
Airway hyperresponsiveness - ANSWER-Exaggerated airway response to stimuli.
Bronchodilator response - ANSWER-Effectiveness of medications to open airways.
Hydrochlorothiazide - ANSWER-A thiazide diuretic used for hypertension.
Ibuprofen (Motrin) - ANSWER-NSAID that reduces pain and inflammation.
Renal prostaglandins - ANSWER-Hormones that promote renal blood flow and function.
Acute prerenal failure - ANSWER-Kidney failure due to decreased blood flow.
Bacterial vaginosis - ANSWER-Common vaginal infection caused by bacterial
imbalance.
Candidiasis - ANSWER-Fungal infection commonly affecting the vagina.
Trichomoniasis - ANSWER-Sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite.
Chlamydia trachomatis - ANSWER-Bacterial infection primarily affecting the cervix.
Obturator sign - ANSWER-Pain elicited by rotating the hip, indicating appendicitis.
Psoas sign - ANSWER-Pain during hip extension, indicating appendicitis.
Preeclampsia - ANSWER-Pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure.
Methyldopa (Aldomet) - ANSWER-Medication used to control blood pressure in
pregnancy.
Pruritic hives - ANSWER-Itchy welts on skin, often due to allergies.
Oral antihistamine - ANSWER-Medication to relieve allergy symptoms, like
diphenhydramine.
Young primigravidas - ANSWER-First-time pregnant women, often at risk for
hypertension.
Weight monitoring in pregnancy - ANSWER-Tracking weight gain to assess maternal
health.
Blood pressure monitoring - ANSWER-Regular checks to manage hypertension during
pregnancy.
Pregnancy-induced hypertension - ANSWER-Characterized by elevated BP and edema.
B12 deficiency anemia - ANSWER-Causes nerve damage and neurological symptoms.
Tingling and numbness - ANSWER-Common symptom of B12 deficiency anemia.
Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) - ANSWER-Elevated in multiple gestations and fetal conditions.
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) - ANSWER-Hormone elevated in pregnancy,
indicates fetal health.
Ultrasound - ANSWER-Recommended for evaluating fetal abnormalities.
Diverticula - ANSWER-Pouches in the colon, associated with low fiber.
Gram-negative bacteria - ANSWER-Commonly infect diverticula in the colon.
Chlamydia trachomatis - ANSWER-Co-treated with gonorrhea due to common
transmission.
Kyphosis - ANSWER-Spinal curvature associated with osteoporosis.
Calcium channel blocker - ANSWER-Beneficial antihypertensive for elderly with
osteoporosis.
Lachman maneuver - ANSWER-Test for assessing knee instability.
