communicable and noncommunicable diseases Flashcards
1
Q
meningitis symptoms (6)
A
headache
naseua/vomit
light sensitivity
stiff neck
high fever
rash
2
Q
what is MRSA
A
staph infection of skin that is RESISTANT to antibiotics
3
Q
Warning of Heart Attack (6)
A
Left sided chest pain
naseua/vomit
sweating (cold, clammy)
chest pain radiating jaw, left arm, shoulder or back
shortness of breath
extreme fatigue
4
Q
Can heart attacks have no symptoms
A
yup
5
Q
DEGENERATIVE diseases (4)
A
alzheimers
als
parkinson’s
multiple sclerosis
6
Q
stroke symptoms acronym
a big headache and….
A
B alance problems
E yes cant see
F ace drooping one side
A rms are weak on one side
S peach is bad sounding
T IME TO CALL 911
7
Q
DIABETES symptoms (5)
A
Fatigue
weight loss
hungry
thirsty
peeing alot
