Hyper- Flashcards
1
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Hypercalcemia
A
excess calcium in the blood
2
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Hyperkalemia
A
above normal serum potassium
3
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Hypernatremia
A
greater than normal serum sodium level (>145 mEq/L) indicative of water loss exceeding sodium
4
Q
Hyperplasia
A
increase in the number of cells in the tissue, resulting in increased tissue mass
5
Q
Hyperpituitarism
A
oversecretion of one or more of the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland especially the growth hormones
6
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Hyperthyroidism
A
excessive secretion of thyroid hormone
7
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Hyperparathyroidism
A
overactivity of one or more of the four parathyroid glands that disrupts calcium, phosp hate and bone metabolism
8
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Hypertension
A
high blood pressure
9
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Hyperventilation
A
abnormally prolonged and deep breathing
10
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Hypertonic
A
increase muscle tone
