Everyday Medical Talk in the USA | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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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)...

Name 3 "over-the-counter" medicines

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

What does INSOMNIA mean?

trouble sleeping

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

They TWISTED an ankle or TURNED an ankle

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

a cast

What are NSAIDS?

NonSteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (like ibuprofen or aspirin)

Name 3 symptoms of the flu (influenza)

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

What is a medical history?

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

What do you call a doctor who performs operations?

a surgeon

What does "running a fever" mean?

has an above-normal temperature

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

a scale

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

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

What information does a medical office need before examining you?

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

What's another word for a doctor?

a physician

What is a diagnosis?

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

What's another name for "pharmacy?"

drug store

What advice would you give someone with a cough?

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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 advice would you give to someone who had a fever?

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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 is another word for "fatigue?"

tired

What is an ADVERSE REACTION to a medicine?

a negative reaction to a medicine

What is another word for "stomach ache?"

nausea

What is an exam?

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

What is another word for "sickness?"

Illness, disease

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

9-1-1

What advice would you give someone who had the chills?

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

a prescription

How do you take your temperature at home?

with a thermometer

Name 3 pharmacies in the USA

Examples: CVS, Walgreens, Walmart...

What advice would you give someone who has a cold?

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