Day 1 (Common Diagnoses) Flashcards

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AIDS

A

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

little or no immunity to diseases

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Alzheimers Disease

A

three stages
Stage 1 early stage
Stage 2 middle stage
Stage 3 Late stage

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Atrophy

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decrease size of a organ or tissue that can result from a number of factors including malnutrition and activity

waisting away /none use

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4
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CVA

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cerebrovascular condition (stroke)

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5
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Diabetes

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usually refers to diabetes mellitus - deficiency of insulin

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ESRD

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permanent failure of the kidneys

results in a need for dialysis

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