Family medicine Flashcards
What are some common reasons for visits?
follow ups on chronic illnesses
prevention
evaluate new complaints
What is arthritis?
painful joint inflammation
What are some common types of arthritis?
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
reactive
Psoriatic (PA)
Gout
What is degenerative disc disease (DDD)
a common form of osteoarthritis that affects the spine and the discs between
What are some major causes of DDD?
injuries
sports and daily activities
aging
What are connective tissue disorders?
disorders of the connective tissues; can be genetic or autoimmune
What is hypertension?
Blood pressure above 120/80 mmHg
What is hyperlipidemia?
an increase of lipids in the blood
What are the two types of hyperlipidemia?
hypercholesteremia
hypertriglyceridemia
What is arteriosclerosis?
narrowing and hardening of the arteries
What is congestive heart failure (CHF)?
The inability of the heart to efficiently pump blood
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
a group of lung diseases that increases resistance to are movement, prolong the expiratory phase of respiration, and reduce the elasticity of the lung
What is asthma?
a condition where a person’s airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which make it difficult to breathe
What is sleep apnea?
the involuntary cessation of breathing while the patient is sleeping
What is diabetes mellitus (DM)?
diseases of abnormal carbohydrate metabolism that are characterized by hyperglycemia