Misc Flashcards
1
Q
a surgical procedure that removes part or all of the lamina, or roof, of a vertebra to access the spinal cord
A
Lamenectomy
2
Q
_______ happens when fluid levels in the body are thrown out of balance. Often, a problem with a hormone called antidiuretic hormone (ADH) causes it.
The body doesn’t make enough ADH or doesn’t properly respond to it.
A
Diabetes Insipidus
3
Q
Describe Conns disease aka…
A
Primary aldosteronism (Aldosterone Keeps Sodium in body)
High BP and low K levels in the blood.
Left unchecked, high blood pressure raises your risk for complications including heart attack and stroke, while low potassium can cause heart rhythm irregularities.
