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Everyday Medical Phrases and Vocabulary in the USA

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Name 3 symptoms of the flu (influenza)

chills, aches/pains, fever, stomach ache/pain, fatigue, headache, cough, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, diarrhea

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What advice would you give to someone who had a fever?

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What are 3 things checked in a doctor's office?

Examples: weight, temperature, blood pressure, lungs, stomach...

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How do you take your temperature at home?

with a thermometer

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What advice would you give someone with a cough?

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What advice would you give someone who has a cold?

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What device does a doctor/nurse use to measure your body weight?

a scale

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What information does a medical office need before examining you?

insurance information, symptoms, your medical history, birthdate, family medical history, allergies

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What is a medical history?

Per Webster's Dictionary: "a record of past medical problems and treatments that a person has had"

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What advice would you give someone who had the chills?

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What is another word for "fatigue?"

tired

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What number do you call if you have a medical emergency?

9-1-1

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Name 3 pharmacies in the USA

Examples: CVS, Walgreens, Walmart...

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What's another word for a doctor?

a physician

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What do you call a doctor who performs operations?

a surgeon

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What do you call the doctor's instruction authorizing medicine or treatment for a patient?

a prescription

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