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What does RICE stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. This is an acronym for what a doctor recommends after a mild injury, such as a sprained ankle.
What's another way to say someone "sprained an ankle?"
They TWISTED an ankle or TURNED an ankle
What does "running a fever" mean?
has an above-normal temperature
What does INSOMNIA mean?
trouble sleeping
Name 3 foods or drinks generally advised for someone with a cold
Examples: soup / broth, hot tea, crackers, water, electrolyte fluids (Gatorade, Pedialyte, coconut water)... 
What is another word for "stomach ache?"
nausea
What are NSAIDS?
NonSteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (like ibuprofen or aspirin)
Name 3 "over-the-counter" medicines
Examples: COUGH SYRUP, PAIN RELIEVER, ANTACID, ALLERGY MEDICINE, COLD MEDICINE, ...
What is an ADVERSE REACTION to a medicine?
a negative reaction to a medicine
What's another name for "pharmacy?"
drug store
Where can you go to be examined if you are sick?
nurse's or doctor's office, urgent care, walk-in clinic, hospital emergency room
What is another word for "sickness?"
Illness, disease
What is a diagnosis?
per Webster's Dictionary: "the art or act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms"
What does a medical professional generally put on a broken bone?
a cast
What is an exam?
a medical professional's evaluation of a patient's condition
What do you call the doctor's instruction authorizing medicine or treatment for a patient?
a prescription
What do you call a doctor who performs operations?
a surgeon
What's another word for a doctor?
a physician
Name 3 pharmacies in the USA
Examples: CVS, Walgreens, Walmart...
What number do you call if you have a medical emergency?
9-1-1
What is another word for "fatigue?"
tired
What advice would you give someone who had the chills?
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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"
What information does a medical office need before examining you?
insurance information, symptoms, your medical history, birthdate, family medical history, allergies
What device does a doctor/nurse use to measure your body weight?
a scale
What advice would you give someone who has a cold?
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What advice would you give someone with a cough?
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How do you take your temperature at home?
with a thermometer
What are 3 things checked in a doctor's office?
Examples: weight, temperature, blood pressure, lungs, stomach...
What advice would you give to someone who had a fever?
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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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