Everyday Medical Talk in the USA | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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What is an ADVERSE REACTION to a medicine?

a negative reaction to a medicine

What is a diagnosis?

per Webster's Dictionary: "the art or act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms"

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 is another word for "stomach ache?"

nausea

What is a medical history?

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

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

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What is an exam?

a medical professional's evaluation of a patient's condition

What information does a medical office need before examining you?

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

What advice would you give someone with a cough?

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What are NSAIDS?

NonSteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (like ibuprofen or aspirin)

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

9-1-1

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 does "running a fever" mean?

has an above-normal temperature

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

a prescription

What does a medical professional generally put on a broken bone?

a cast

Name 3 symptoms of the flu (influenza)

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

What advice would you give someone who has a cold?

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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 does INSOMNIA mean?

trouble sleeping

What's another word for a doctor?

a physician

What do you call a doctor who performs operations?

a surgeon

What is another word for "sickness?"

Illness, disease

What's another name for "pharmacy?"

drug store

What advice would you give someone who had the chills?

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What's another way to say someone "sprained an ankle?"

They TWISTED an ankle or TURNED an ankle

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

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

Name 3 "over-the-counter" medicines

Examples: COUGH SYRUP, PAIN RELIEVER, ANTACID, ALLERGY MEDICINE, COLD MEDICINE, ...

How do you take your temperature at home?

with a thermometer

Name 3 pharmacies in the USA

Examples: CVS, Walgreens, Walmart...

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

a scale

What is another word for "fatigue?"

tired