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Patient’s state of being

Getting better recover (v)
recuperate (v)
pull through (v)

Getting worse deteriorate (v)
worsen (v)
aggravate (v)

Coming back recurring (v)
relapse (v)
degenerate (v)

Which word is best to complete these sentences?

1. Ms. Retno Palupi, 38 years old, is a ……………………………………… of dr. Aryo. Everyone working
here for the last 5 years would know her.

2. Although the patient seems to be an ……………………………………… right now, she has been treated for
Diastolic heart failure for the last 5 years.

3. The patient reported coughing accompanied by thick mucus which makes us worried that her
symptoms may ……………………………………..

4. Mr. Purnomo was discharged two weeks ago. But he was admitted to the ER last night because his
shortness of breath is ……………………………………...

5. Patient on Bed 10 is a …………………………………………. She can make an arrangement to be discharged
tomorrow morning.

6. Mrs. Sari had heart surgery this morning, and unfortunately, her condition is still ………………………………..
now. She hasn’t regained her consciousness yet and her vital signs are alarming.

7. dr. Neneg recommends further observations. If the patient’s symptoms ………………………………………., we
can reduce her daily dosage of Salofac.

8. Patient in Bed 5 in ER is ……………………………………….., all doctors on duty are now handling victims of
traffic accidents. We need to have more physicians in the ER now.

9. Patient needs to be educated to take the medicine on time to avoid the disease………………………………...
10. New patient is just admitted. His condition is ………………………….. with normal vital signs. However, he

has been complaining of chest pain and claims it to be scale of 8.

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