Terminology galore Flashcards
1
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Dysrhythmia
A
Weak muscle control (ex. slurred speech)
2
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Dysphasia
A
Swallowing dysfunction (coughing, choking)
3
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Aphasia
A
Language impairment
- Expressive: speaking
- Receptive: comprehend
4
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Apraxia
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Loss of muscle mvt in correct order
- Affects posterior parietal cortex
5
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Dyslexia
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Reading impairment
6
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Dysgraphia
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Writing impairment
7
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Agnosia
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Unable to recognize + identify objects/persons
8
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Ischemia
A
Lack of blood flow to provide adequate oxygen
9
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Hypoxemia
A
Lower than normal O2 levels in blood
10
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Hypoxia
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Inadequate O2 in tissues
11
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Anoxia
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Extreme form of hypoxia where body doesn’t get enough O2 to continue function.
12
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Thrombus vs Thromboembolism
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Thrombus: blood clot
Thromboembolism: travelling blood clot (often to deep veins)
13
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Pruritus
A
itchiness
