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What does "running a fever" mean?

has an above-normal temperature

What is an exam?

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

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

a cast

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 do you call a doctor who performs operations?

a surgeon

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 are NSAIDS?

NonSteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (like ibuprofen or aspirin)

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

9-1-1

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 is a diagnosis?

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

What's another word for a doctor?

a physician

What advice would you give someone who had the chills?

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What is another word for "sickness?"

Illness, disease

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 INSOMNIA mean?

trouble sleeping

What advice would you give someone with a cough?

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What's another name for "pharmacy?"

drug store

What is another word for "stomach ache?"

nausea

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

They TWISTED an ankle or TURNED an ankle

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

a scale

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

a prescription

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

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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

Name 3 symptoms of the flu (influenza)

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

Name 3 pharmacies in the USA

Examples: CVS, Walgreens, Walmart...

What is another word for "fatigue?"

tired

What advice would you give someone who has a cold?

*

What is a medical history?

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

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