chapters 15, 17, 18 Flashcards
The 3 major parts of the brain
cerebrum
cerebellum
brain stem
breathing, BP & swallowing are controlled by?
brain stem
muscle control & body coordination are controlled by?
cerebellum
the left cerebral hemisphere controls?
the right side of the body
the anterior aspect of the cerebrum controls?
emotion
blockage of the cerebral artery causes?
ischemic stroke
area of weakened arterial walls due to swelling is called?
an aneurysm
difficult and slurred speech is called?
dysarthria
absence seizures are also called?
petit mal seizures
seizure starting in 1 extremity is?
partial seizure
prolonged seizures w/o regaining conciousness is called?
status epilepticus
metabolic seizures are caused by?
poisoning
disorder of carbohydrate metabolism is defined as:
diabetes
Type ___ diabetes the body doesn’t produce any insulin
Type 1
Type ___ diabetes the body produces too much insulin
Type 2
___ enables glucose to enter the cells
insulin
normal blood glucose level is?
80 and 120 mg/dL
hyperglycemia, ketoacidosis & dehydration result in?
diabetic coma
decreased blood glucose levels are a sign of?
insulin shock
cool, clammy skin, tachycardia, weakness & rapid respirations are symptoms of?
hypoglycemia
combativeness is a sign of?
hypoglycemia
diabetic patient has a higher risk of___?
blindness
abnormally shaped red blood cells less capable of carrying O2 is?
cickle cell disease
factor VIII helps treat?
hemophilia A
thrombophilia increases risk of?
pulmonary embolism
extreme allergic reaction affecting multiple body systems is nown as?
Anaphylaxis
Urticaria:
hives
foriegn substance responsible for causing an allergic reaction is?
allergen
a swollen insect bite or sting
a wheal
patients who die from anaphylaxis die within the first ____ following exposure.
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