chapter 13.5 Flashcards

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Allergies

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hypersensitive reaction to a specific antigen or allergen in environment in which body produces excessives antibodies

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histamine

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chemical substance that dilate blood vessels, increase mucous secretion and produces allergy like symptoms

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hay fever

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chronic respiratory disorder prevalent when ragweed and flowers bloom

genetic compnent

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asthma

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hay fever may lead to asthma

wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing spasms

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5
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who is more likely to have asthma in adulthood? chilhood?

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women

boys

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6
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black adults and children are how many times more likely to have asthma then their white counterparts

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2x

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emphysema

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respiratory disease in which alveoli becomes distended or ruptured and no longer functional

barrel shaped chest in chronic sufferers

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Alveoli

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Tiny air sacs of the lungs

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chronic bronchitis

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respiratory disorder in which bronchial tubes become inflamed and swollen such that respiratory function is compromised

“smoker cough”

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tension headaches

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cause by muscle contraction or tension in neck or head

may be physical strain o neck or head muscles or by stress

(relaxation, massage, quiet music or aspirin, tylenol, or advil may help)

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Migraine Headaches

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condition characterized by localized headache result from alternating dilation and constriction of blood vessel

pulsating pain, excruciating, preceding sensory warning (flashing lights), 4-72 hours

relaxing wont help take pain med (prescribed if necessary)

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secondary headaches

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underlying conditions (e,g, blocked sinus causing pressure which leads to headache)

caused also by: hypertensions, allergies, low blood sugar, spine diseases, cold, poorly fit denture

relaxation won’t help take pain meds or therapy

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13
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psychological headaches

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may stem from stress from emotional disturbance

depression, anxiety, etc

get some therapy

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epilepsy

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neurological disorder cause by abnormal electrical brain activity; often accompanied by altered consciousness or convulsion

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epilepsy: grand mal or major motor seizure

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proceeded by shrill cry or seizure aura (ringing in ear, smells, tastes)

convulsion and loss of consciousness occur

30 seconds to several minutes

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epilepsy: petit mal or minor seizure

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no convulsion

minor loss of consciousness

minor twitching

shorter time than grand mal

17
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psychomotor seizure

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mental process and muscular activity

mental confusion and listless state (chewing, lip smacking, repetitive movements)

18
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Jacksonian seizure

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progressive seizure begin in one part of body and moves to the other part

usually only one side of body affected

19
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fibrocystic breast disease

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common, noncancerous condition in women who’s breast contain fibrous or fluid filled cysts

20
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Premenstrual syndrome

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physical and emotional symptoms occurring in women prior to their menstrual periods

21
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percent of women who experience mild PMS? moderately severe? severe (premenstrual dysphoric disorder)?

A

80%

25%

3-8%

22
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when do PMS start

23
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at what age do women usually experience PMS

24
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what is believed to be the cause of PMS

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hormonal changes/imbalances

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endometriosis
abnormal development of endometrial tissue outside the uterus
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treatments for endometriosis
hysterectomy removal of one or both ovaries removal of fallopian tubes dilation and curettage hormone treatments synthetic progesterone drugs or oral contraceptives