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REVIEW TEST #2 Flashcards

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Arthritis

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Joint disorder characterized by joint inflammation, pain, and swelling

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Bursitis

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Inflammation of a bursa

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Gout

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Joint disorder (commonly of the feet) caused by faulty uric acid metabolism

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Osteomyelitis

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Inflammation of the bone (especially the marrow), caused by bacterial infection

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Osteochondritis

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Inflammation of the bone and cartilage

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Osteoporosis

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Disorder involving loss of bone density

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Rickets

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Abnormal bone formation indirectly resulting from lack of vitamin D needed for calcium absorption

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Tumors

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Abnormal bone growth

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Atrophy

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Decrease in size (wasting) of a muscle, usually due to an activity

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Muscular dystrophy

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Genetic disease in which the muscles waste away or atrophy

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Myalgia

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Painful muscle

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Tendonitis

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Inflammation of the muscle tendons, usually due to overexertion

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Acne

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Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles

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Cancer

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Basal cell, squamous, melanoma

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Dermatitis

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Skin inflammation

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Fungal infections

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Including tinea and ringworm

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Herpes

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Including cold sore or viral infection

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Impetigo

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Staph or strep infection

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Keloid

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Fibrous tissue growth at a scar area

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Pediculosis

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Lice infestation

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Pruritus

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Itching

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Psoriasis

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Chronic skin condition of unknown origin characterized by clearly defined red patches of scaly skin

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

ALS

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A disease involving muscle weakness and atrophy due to degeneration of portions of the brain and spinal cord

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Encephalitis

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Inflammation of the brain

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Epilepsy

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Recurrent pattern of seizures

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Hydrocephalus

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Accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain

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Meningitis

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Inflammation of the membranes of the spinal cord or brain

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Multiple sclerosis

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Disease causing destruction of them myelin sheath (fatlike covering) of the nerves of the brain

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Neuralgia

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Severe pain along the nerve

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Parkinson’s disease

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Chronic nerve is disease characterized by fine muscle tremors and muscle weakness

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Shingles

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Acute eruption of herpes blisters along the course of a peripheral nerve

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Acromegaly

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Overgrowth of the bones in the hands, feet, and face caused by excessive GH in adulthood

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Diabetes insipidus

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Condition characterized by increased thirst and increased urine production caused by inadequate secretion of ADH, also called vasopressin

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Dwarfism

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Condition of being abnormally small, one cause of which is growth hormone (GH) deficiency in infancy

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Gigantism

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Excessive development of the body or of a body part due to excessive GH

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Congenital hypothyroidism

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Insufficient thyroid activity in a newborn, from either a genetic deficiency or maternal factors such as lack of dietary iron during pregnancy

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Cretinism

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Severe untreated congenital hypothyroidism in which the development of the child is impaired, resulting in a short, disproportionate body, thick tongue and neck, and mental handicap

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Goiter

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Enlargement of the thyroid gland

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Hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease)

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Condition characterized by weight loss, nervousness, and protruding eyeballs, due to an increased metabolic rate caused by excessive secretion of the thyroid gland

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Myxedema (hypothyroid syndrome)

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Condition characterized by anemia, slow speech, mental apathy, drowsiness, and sensitivity to cold, resulting from decreased functioning of the thyroid gland

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Addison’s disease

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Condition characterized by weight loss, dehydration, and hypertension (abnormally low blood pressure) caused by decreased glucose and sodium levels due to hyposecretion of the adrenal glands

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Aldosteronism

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Condition characterized by hypertension (high blood pressure) and edema caused by excessive sodium and water retention due to hypersecretion of aldosterone

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Cushing’s syndrome

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Condition characterized by a swollen, “moon-shaped” face and redistribution of fat to the abdomen and back of the neck caused by an excess of cortisone

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Diabetes mellitus

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Condition in which there is impaired carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism due to a deficiency of insulin

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Diabetes mellitus type I or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)

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Type of diabetes in which the body is able to produce insulin, but either the amount to produce is insufficient or there is impaired use of the insulin produced. This type of diabetes occur predominantly in adults

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Hyperglycemia

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Increased blood sugar that often precedes diabetic coma if not treated

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Hyperinsulinism

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Too much insulin in the blood due to excessive secretion of insulin or an overdose of insulin (insulin shock)

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Hypoglycemia

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Abnormally low glucose (blood sugar) often due to hyperinsulinism

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Appendicitis

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Inflammation of the appendix

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Cholecystitis

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Inflammation of the gallbladder

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Colitis

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Inflammation of the colon

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Diverticulosis

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Patches in the walls of the colon

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Gastritis

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Inflammation of the stomach lining

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Gastroenteritis

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Inflammation of the stomach and intestinal tract

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Hepatitis

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Inflammation of the liver

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Pancreatitis

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Inflammation of the pancreas

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Peritonitis

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Inflammation of the abdominal cavity lining

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Ulcer

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Open sore or lesion

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Cervical cancer

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Cancer of the cervix

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Infertility

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A lower than normal ability to reproduce

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Ovarian cancer

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Cancer of the ovaries

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Ovarian cyst

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A usually nonmalignant growth in ovary

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Prostate cancer

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Cancer of the prostate gland

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Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

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Diseases such as syphilis, gonorrhea, and genital herpes, which are usually transmitted by sexual contact

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Uterine cancer

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Cancer of the uterus

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Cystitis

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Bladder inflammation

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Kidney stones

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Uric acid, calcium phosphate, or oxalate stones in the kidneys, ureter, or bladder

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Nephritis

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Inflammation of the kidneys

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Renal failure

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Sudden, severe impairment of renal function

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Uremia

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Impaired kidney function with a buildup of waste products in the blood

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Urinary tract infection (UTI)

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Infection involving the organs or ducts of the urinary system

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Apnea

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A temporary cessation of breathing

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Asthma

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Difficulty in breathing accompanied by wheezing caused by spasm or swelling of the bronchial tubes

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Bronchitis

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Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes

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Cystic fibrosis

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Genetic endocrine disease causing excess production of mucus

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Dyspnea

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Difficult or labored breathing

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Emphysema

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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Hypoxia

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Deficiency of oxygen

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Infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS)

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Severe impairment of respiratory function in the newborn due to a lack of substance called surfactant in the baby’s lungs

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Pleurisy

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Inflammation of the pleural membrane

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Pneumonia

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Inflammation of the lungs

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Pulmonary edema

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Accumulation of fluid in the lungs

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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Virus that is a major cause of respiratory distress in infants and children

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Rhinitis

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Inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes

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Tonsillitis

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Infection of the tonsils

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Tuberculosis (TB)

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Infectious disease affecting the respiratory system. Caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Upper respiratory infection (URI)

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Infection of the nose, throat, larynx, or upper trachea such as that caused by a cold virus

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