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Section 5 part 2 Flashcards

1
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When does hypotension occur?

A

Myocardial Infraction

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2
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Why does hypotension occur during an acute myocardial infarction?

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Decreased cardiac output

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3
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Why does hypotension occur with shock?

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Decreased cardiac output

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4
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Why does hypotension occur with hemmorage?

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Decreased blood volume

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5
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Which is not a sign of hypotension caused by decreased cardiac output?

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Hypocalcemia

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6
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What referral recommendation should be given to some with stage 3 hypertension (180/100)

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Immediate referral

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7
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What referral recommendation should be given to some one with stage 2 hypertension (160/100)

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Refer within a month

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8
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What referral recommendation should be given to someone with stage 1 hypertension (140/99)

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Confirm reading in two months

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9
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What is optimal blood pressure?

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<120/<80

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10
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What is considered adult normal blood pressure?

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<130/<85

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11
Q

What do the letters in the mnemonic ABCDE mean to identifying dangerous skin lesions?

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Asymmetry
Border Irregularity
Color
Diameter
Elevation
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12
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What is a benign tan or brown-pigmented are that has accompanied a patient since birth?

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Birthmark

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13
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What are late macule of melanin that occur with sun exposure called?

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Lichenifiction

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14
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What term is given to a proliferation of melanocytes that are macular or popular?

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Nevus

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What acquired condition is represented by the absence of melanin pigment and light(white) patchy areas on the face, hands-oneck,orfices,and folds?

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Vitiligo

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16
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What is profuse perspiration?

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Diaphoresis(sweating)

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17
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Which syndrome is associated with febrile aspirin use in children during acute viral conditions?

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Reye syndrome

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18
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What is an ordinary name for an upper respiratory viral infection?

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Common cold

19
Q

What families of viruses cause the common cold?

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Rhinovirus or corona virus

20
Q

What are the types pf influenza?

A

Type A, B, and C

A is most common

21
Q

How is influenza often spread?

A

Water vapor and droplet

22
Q

How long does the typical viral upper respiratory infection last?

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10-14 days

23
Q

How long does influenza (uncomplicated by secondary infection) last?

A

1-2 weeks

24
Q

What are the two most common types of measles?

A

Rubeola

Rubella

25
Q

Which form of measles is less infectious than the other?

A

Rubella

26
Q

How is rubeola spread?

A

Mouth to mouth (direct/Indirect) droplets

27
Q

What organism genus causes rubeola?

A

Paramyxovirus(morbillivirus)

28
Q

What complications may arise in first trimester pregnant women exposed to rubella?

A

Miscarriage or birth defects

29
Q

which types of measles is referred teas the 9 day measles?

A

Rubeola

30
Q

Which types of measles is known commonly as German measles?

A

Rubella

31
Q

Where is the predominant swelling associated with pups located?

A

Mandible and cheeks

32
Q

What sexually transmitted disease is most common in the United States?

A

Chlamydia

33
Q

What is the standard course of treatment of chlamydia patients?

A

Oral antibiotics

34
Q

Which sexually transmitted disease is referred to as the clap?

A

Gonorrhea

35
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What type of organism causes gonorrhea?

A

Bacteria

36
Q

What are most common types of hepatitis?

A

A,B, and C

37
Q

Which hepatitis types are considered to be sexually transmitted diseases?

A

A and B

38
Q

What name is given to the metabolic disorder that affects the body production of insulin?

A

Diabetes Mellitus

39
Q

Condition does glucose levels below 70mg per dL represent?

A

Hypoglycemia

40
Q

What are malignant tumors interfering with the blood cell producing function of bone marrow and causes anemia called?

A

Myelomas

41
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What type of injury or illness presents with hidden or unapparent cause?

A

Insidious

42
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What identifies a size decrease in cells with subsequent wasting of tissue?

A

Atrophy

43
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What is excessive growth of. hair in females and children often related to higher than normal androgen levels?

A

Hirustim

44
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What gives black heads their color?

A

Melanin and oxidized oil

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