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Chapter 10: Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System: Prevention Flashcards

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What is the prevention of Coronary Artery Diseases

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diet low in salt, fat, and cholesterol, combined with exercise

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What is the prevention of Angina Pectoris

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lifestyle modifications like CAD

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What is the prevention of Myocardial Infarction

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lifestyle modifications like CAD; reduce stress and take daily aspirin and beta-blocket or ACE inhibitor for life

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What is the prevention of Cardiac Arrest

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lifestyle modifications like CAD; reduce stress and take daily aspirin and beta-blocker or ACE inhibitor for life

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What is the prevention of Essentail Hypertension

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cannot always prevention

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What is the prevention of Malignant Hypertension

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preventing is difficult

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What is the prevention of Congestive Heart Failure

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education about contributors to heart health and control of blood pressure; early medical intervetnion

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What is the prevention of Cor Pulmonale

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no direct prevention is known

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What is the prevention of Pulmonary Edema

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certain causes are controlled and avoidance of risk factors such as drug overdose

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What is the prevention of Cardiomyopathy

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nonspecific. Depends on original underlying cause

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What is the prevention of Pericarditis

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treatment of infections is preventive measures

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What is the prevention of Myocarditis

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prevention is not always possible depending on cause

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What is the prevention of Endocarditis

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importantance of taking prophylactic antibiotics before dental work, childbirth, or invasive procedures

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What is the prevention of Rheumatic Fever

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prophylactic of antiboitoics for strep throat

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What is the prevention of Rheumatic Heart Disease

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full propylactics for strep throat

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What is the prevention of Mitral Stenosis

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prevention of rheumatic fever and subsequent rheumatic heart disease is major factor

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What is the prevention of Mitral Insufficiency

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prevention of rheumatic fever and resulting scarring of mitral valve helps

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What is the prevention of Mitral Valve Prolapse

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no prevention is known

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What is the prevention of Arrhythmias

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drug-induced arrhythmias requires stopping intake of the offending drug susbstances; ohthers no preventions

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What is the prevention of Shock

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not preventable

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What is the prevention of Cardiogenic Shock

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unlikely; immediate assessment important

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What is the prevention of Cardiac Tamponade

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prevention is not possible

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What is the prevention of Emboli

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preventing formation of DVT during periods of immobilization or reduced physical therapy

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What is the prevention of Atherosclerosis

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education about risk factors and changes in lifestyle

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What is the prevention of Aneurysms
unlikely; many uncontrollable factors
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What is the prevention of Phlebitis
not possible
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What is the prevention of Thrombophlebitis
implementing activities that encourage movement of legs during long periods of sitting such as airplanes or on a long auto trip
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What is the prevention of Varicose Veins
wear support stockings (TED hose), move legs during long periods of standing; pregnancy unavoidable
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What is the prevention of Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger's Disease)
cessation of smoking
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What is the prevention of Raynaud's Disease
avoiding exposure to cold and wearing gloves and heavy socks and shoes for protection. Cessation of smoking
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What is the prevention of Anemias
depends on type; proper nutrition for iron or pernicious
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What is the prevention of Agranulocytosis
involves avoiding the toxic substance after it has been identified; not always possible
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What is the prevention of Polycythemia
no prevention is known
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What is the prevention of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
no prevention for ALL
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What is the prevention of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
no prevention for CLL
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What is the prevention of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
no prevention for AML
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What is the prevention of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
no prevention for CML
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What is the prevention of Lymphedema
no preventable; not wearing tight clothing
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What is the prevention of Lymphangitis
cannot be prevented
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What is the prevention of Hodkin's Disease
no ways prevention are known
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What is the prevention of Non-Hodkin's Lymphoma
no methods of NHL are known
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What is the prevention of Transfusion Incompatibility Reaction
preventing ill crossmatching of blood products; two attendants must
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What is the prevention of Classic Hemophilia
no prevention is known for condition; genetic counseling
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What is the prevention of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
sequela to major systemic insult, prevention is unlikely

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