Diagnosis & Disease Flashcards

1
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Cellulitis

A

bacteria infection
red tight skin

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2
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CAD

A

buildup of fat and cholesterol in arteries

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3
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Dementia

A

a progressive mental disorder characterized by a decline in mental function, control, and memory

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4
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Adrenomegaly

A

enlargement of the adrenal gland

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5
Q

gout

A

joint pain, stiffness, and swelling

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6
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Erythroderma

A

intense and usually widespread reddening of the skin due to inflammatory skin disease

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7
Q

cholelithiasis

A

gallstones

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8
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Gallstones

A

formation of stones in gallbladder

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9
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tetanus

A

serious bacterial infection that causes painful muscle spasms, especially in the jaw and neck

lockjaw

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10
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meningitis

A

inflammation of the manages, stiff neck

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11
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COPD

A

emphysema or chronic bronchitis
progressive decrease in air exchange

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12
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Hemorrhoid

A

a mass of dilated veins in swollen tissue located in the anus or rectum

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13
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Hyponatremia

A

low level of sodium in blood cause from excessive water intake

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14
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pediculosis

A

lice infection

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15
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colitis

A

inflammation of the large intestines

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16
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myasthenia gravis

A

difficulty chewing and breathing, double vision

17
Q

Sleep Apnea

A

Disorder of the muscles near the airways relaxing during sleep and causes a temporary cessation of breathing

18
Q

celiac disease

A

malabsorption, weight loss, bloating

19
Q

Hypertension

A

elevated blood pressure

blood exert an abnormal amount of force on the inner wall of arteries causing an increase in BP reading

20
Q

Type 2 DM

A

too little insulin

lower insulin levels or resistance too the effect of insulin

21
Q

psoriasis

A

silver flaky skin

22
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Leukopenia

A

abnormally low white blood cell count

23
Q

fibromyalgia

A

chronic pain and tenderness throughout the body

24
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cirrhosis

A

hardening of the liver, scar tissue

25
Q

Vasovagal response

A

fainting because the body over reacts to a trigger like the sigh of blood

26
Q

Nephrolithotomy

A

remove kidney stones.

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