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Bio Med - Day 1c Flashcards

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What general state of ill is marked by a loss of weight, muscle atrophy, fatigue, weakness, and significant loss of appetite in someone who is not actively trying to lose weight

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Cachexia

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Conversion of the cell type; The change from one type of cell to another

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metaplasia

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Usually the result of repeated exposure to stomach acid. It’s most often diagnosed in people with long-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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barrett’s esophagus

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Cryptosporidium is an organism that most commonly effects what type of patient?
Side Note - signs and symptoms = watery diarrhea; unexpected cough

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Very immune compromised patient; Ex: HIV patient

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The reversible replacement of one differentiated cell type with another mature differentiated cell type

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Metaplasia

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the enlargement of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the reproduction rate of its cells, often as an initial stage in the development of cancer

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Hyperplasia

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Abnormal proliferation of cells; new, uncontrolled growth of cells that is not under physiologic control

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Neoplasia

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the enlargement of an organ or tissue by the proliferation of cells of an abnormal type, as a developmental disorder or an early stage in the development of cancer

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Dysplasia

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Serious acute complication of (mostly) Acute type 1 Diabetes

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DKA or Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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Serious acute complication of (mostly) Acute type 2 Diabetes

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HHS or Hyperglycemic Hyrperosmolar State

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A serious diabetes complication where the body produces excess blood acids (ketones)

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DKA or Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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What does the smell of fruit on a patient indicate

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DKA or Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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Result/Condition of Niacin (B3) deficiency

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Pellagra - characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea, and mental disturbance, and is often linked to overdependence on corn as a staple food

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What are the signs and symptoms of Pellagra

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Diarrhea; Dermatitis; Dementia; and if not treated can result in Death

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What are conditions that can result from Vitamin B1 deficiency (Thiamin)

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Beriberi; Wernike-Korsakoff syndrome;

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Vitamin B12 deficiency

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Pernicious anemia

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McBurney’s Point refers to

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Apendicitis

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McMurray Test refers to

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Meniscus tear

19
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Murphy’s Sign test is for

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Cholecystitis

20
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Chronic pain from tennis; either abrupt or subtle injury of the muscle and tendon area around the outside of the elbow

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Lateral Epicondylitis

21
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Chronic pain from golf; usually caused by overusing the muscles in the forearm that allow you to grip, rotate your arm, and flex your wrist

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Medial Epicondylitis

22
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Cranial nerve for Balance

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VIII

23
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Lasix (Furosemide) can deplete what vitamin in the body

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Potassium (K); side note: people taking this should eat foods high in K

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What type of drug is Spironolactone

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K sparing diuretic

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How is HIV/AIDS diagnosed

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ELISA - very sensitive test

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What is the single best way to check Thyroid function

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Analysis of TSH levels; High in Hypothyroidism; Low in Hyperthyroidism

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DEXA scan assesses what

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Bone Density

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BUN levels are evaluated in order to?

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See how well your Kidneys are functioning

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Elevated TSH means

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Hypothyroidism

30
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The Achilles Reflex test involves which dermatome

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S1

31
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HEP C transmitted mostly by

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blood

32
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BMI for Obese patient

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Greater than 30

33
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Endometriosis is confirmed by

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Laparoscopy

34
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Endometriosis symptoms

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Painful Periods; Heavier Uterine bleeding; pain during intercourse; abnormal periods

35
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What scope is used to check the Bladder

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Cystoscopy

36
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What scope is used to look at the Lungs

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Rigid Bronchoscopy

37
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What scope is used to check for an Upper GI bleed, all the way to the upper Duodenum

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Endoscopy

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What scope is used to check for Lower GI Bleed amongst other things

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Colonoscopy

39
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Over the counter pregnancy test checks for

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hCG - produced by the Placenta after implantation

40
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Most common side effect of Statin

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Muscle Pain - Myalgia

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