Section 5 part 2 Flashcards
When does hypotension occur?
Myocardial Infraction
Why does hypotension occur during an acute myocardial infarction?
Decreased cardiac output
Why does hypotension occur with shock?
Decreased cardiac output
Why does hypotension occur with hemmorage?
Decreased blood volume
Which is not a sign of hypotension caused by decreased cardiac output?
Hypocalcemia
What referral recommendation should be given to some with stage 3 hypertension (180/100)
Immediate referral
What referral recommendation should be given to some one with stage 2 hypertension (160/100)
Refer within a month
What referral recommendation should be given to someone with stage 1 hypertension (140/99)
Confirm reading in two months
What is optimal blood pressure?
<120/<80
What is considered adult normal blood pressure?
<130/<85
What do the letters in the mnemonic ABCDE mean to identifying dangerous skin lesions?
Asymmetry Border Irregularity Color Diameter Elevation
What is a benign tan or brown-pigmented are that has accompanied a patient since birth?
Birthmark
What are late macule of melanin that occur with sun exposure called?
Lichenifiction
What term is given to a proliferation of melanocytes that are macular or popular?
Nevus
What acquired condition is represented by the absence of melanin pigment and light(white) patchy areas on the face, hands-oneck,orfices,and folds?
Vitiligo
What is profuse perspiration?
Diaphoresis(sweating)
Which syndrome is associated with febrile aspirin use in children during acute viral conditions?
Reye syndrome
What is an ordinary name for an upper respiratory viral infection?
Common cold
What families of viruses cause the common cold?
Rhinovirus or corona virus
What are the types pf influenza?
Type A, B, and C
A is most common
How is influenza often spread?
Water vapor and droplet
How long does the typical viral upper respiratory infection last?
10-14 days
How long does influenza (uncomplicated by secondary infection) last?
1-2 weeks
What are the two most common types of measles?
Rubeola
Rubella
Which form of measles is less infectious than the other?
Rubella
How is rubeola spread?
Mouth to mouth (direct/Indirect) droplets
What organism genus causes rubeola?
Paramyxovirus(morbillivirus)
What complications may arise in first trimester pregnant women exposed to rubella?
Miscarriage or birth defects
which types of measles is referred teas the 9 day measles?
Rubeola
Which types of measles is known commonly as German measles?
Rubella
Where is the predominant swelling associated with pups located?
Mandible and cheeks
What sexually transmitted disease is most common in the United States?
Chlamydia
What is the standard course of treatment of chlamydia patients?
Oral antibiotics
Which sexually transmitted disease is referred to as the clap?
Gonorrhea
What type of organism causes gonorrhea?
Bacteria
What are most common types of hepatitis?
A,B, and C
Which hepatitis types are considered to be sexually transmitted diseases?
A and B
What name is given to the metabolic disorder that affects the body production of insulin?
Diabetes Mellitus
Condition does glucose levels below 70mg per dL represent?
Hypoglycemia
What are malignant tumors interfering with the blood cell producing function of bone marrow and causes anemia called?
Myelomas
What type of injury or illness presents with hidden or unapparent cause?
Insidious
What identifies a size decrease in cells with subsequent wasting of tissue?
Atrophy
What is excessive growth of. hair in females and children often related to higher than normal androgen levels?
Hirustim
What gives black heads their color?
Melanin and oxidized oil
