COMMON DIAGNOSIS Flashcards
Diag: Endochrine
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
- metabolic disease
T1 - autoimmune
T2 - obesity
IDDM - insulin dependent (aka T1 kids)
Diag: Genito - Urinary
UTI
Urinary Track Infection
- microbes - bacteria (ie: E-cool from the bowel) enter the urinary tract and cause infection
Diag: Genito-Urinary
BPH
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- enlargement of prostate
-older men
Diag: Genito - Urinary
CKD
Chronic Kidney Disease
- slow progressive loss of kidney function
- from hypertension or diabetes
(written only)
Diag: Genito- Urinary
ESRD
End Stage Renal Disease
- final stage of CKD
(written only)
Diag: Gastro
IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- chronic digestive problem affecting the large intestines
Diag: Gastro
GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- severe form of acid reflux
Diag: Respirarory
ARDS
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- life-threatening lung inflammation from infection/trauma
Diag: Respirarory
OSA
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
(written only)
Diag: Respiratory
PE
Pulmonary Embolism
- obstruction of the pulmonary artery
- can compromise breathing and cause death
Diag: Respiratory
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- chronic progressive narrowing and breakdown of lung tissue
- chronic bronchitis and oxygen deprivation
- acquired, later onset, smoking, pollution
Diag: Respiratory
CF
Cystic Fibrosis
- inherited disabling disorder
- incurable
- abnormally thick and sticky mucus clog airways
- bacterial infections of lungs
- breathing problems
Diag: Cardio
V- FIB
Ventricular Fibrillation
- fatal arrhythmia from lack of oxygen to heart
- ventricles quiver instead of contract
Diag: Cardio
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
- narrowing of arteries from plaque buildup
Diag: Cardio
PVC
Premature Ventricular Contractions
- palpitations - skipped beats - extra heartbeats from one of the ventricles
- harmless, asymptomatic
Diag: Cardio
A-FIB
Atrial Fibrulation
- common cardinal arrhythmia
- rapid unsynchronised movement of the atria and irregular pulse
- increases risk of stroke
Diag: Cardio
MI
Myocardial Infarction
- heart attack
- blood blockage
- death in tissue muscle - coronary artery
Diag: Neuro
CVA
Cerebral Vascular Accident
- stroke
Diag: Neuro
TIA
Transient Ischemic Attack
- temporary reduction of blood supply and oxygen to brain cells
Diag: Neuro
TBI
Traumatic Brain Injury
Diag: Neuro
MS
Multiple Sclerosis
- autoimmune disease
- affect brain and spinal chord, tremors, muscle movement, balance, vision
Diag: Muskoskelet
OA
Osteoarthritis or
DJD - Degenerative Joint Disease
- mechanical wear and tear of joints
- old age
Diag: Muskoskeletal
RA
Rheumatoid Arthritis
- autoimmune
- chronic inflammatory disorder, painful swelling of the joint lining, leading to bone erosion and deformity
Diag: Cardio
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
- narrowing of arteries
Diag: Cardio
CABG
Coronary Arterial Bypass Graft
- blood vessel graft to coronary arteries to restore blood flow
Diag: Cardio
CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
- heart unable to maintain blood flow
Diag: Cardio
DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis
- blood clot in a major vein, usually on legs and/or pelvis
Diag: Cardio
AAA
Abnormal Aortic Aneurysm
- abnormal dilation of abnormal aorta
- required repair to prevent rupture
