(29) special needs patient Flashcards
a a possible indication of leukemia is an excessive increase in
white blood cells
what is anemia
a deficiency in erythrocytes or hemoglobin
what does hemophilia affect
blood clotting
what is the most important item for a patient with severe allergies to have on them in case of emergencies
epinephrine injection
what are common antigens of allergies
dust, polllen, mites, animal dander, food and drugs
what happens to the lungs as a result of emphysema
chest tightness/coughing, recurring periods of wheezing and shortness of breath, the airway is inflamed and narrows
the fastest growing segment of the populations is
older adultsw
which parts of the brain are affected by lou gehrigs disease
cerbreal cortex, brainstem, and spinal cord
what is muscular dystrophy
a group of dieases characterized by progressive atropy, weakness of skeletal muscles, deformity
what are the main sympoms of parkinsons diease
none of the above
symtoms are tremor in hands, arms, legs, jaw, or head
slowness of movement
what is the physcological disorder in which a patient experiences alternating, prolonged episodes of extreme elation followed by depression
bipolar disorder
which muscles are affected by neuromuscular disorders
voluntary muscles
what is the leading cause of death in the us
heart disease
angina is a sign that the patient is at risk for
heart attack
? is a condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood to the bodys other organs
congestive heart failure
