Common Medical Emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
Respiratory
A
Asthma
Emphysema
Chronic bronchitis
2
Q
Cardiovascular
A
Heart attack
Congestive heart failure
3
Q
Neurologic
A
Seizure
Stroke
Syncope
4
Q
Gastrointestinal
A
Appendicitis
Diverticulitis
Pancreatitis
5
Q
Urologic
A
Kidney stones
6
Q
Endocrine
A
Diabetes mellitus
7
Q
Hematologic
A
Sickle cell disease
Hemophilia
8
Q
Immunologic
A
Anaphylactic reaction
9
Q
Toxicologic
A
Substance abuse
Food, plant, chemical poisoning
10
Q
Psychiatric
A
Alzheimer disease
Schizophrenia
Depression
11
Q
Gynecologic
A
Vaginal bleeding
STD
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Ectopic pregnancy