youscience review Flashcards
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Fahrenheit to celsius conversion
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(f-32) x 5/9
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celsius to Fahrenheit conversion
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(c x 9/5) +32
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kg to poung
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1 kg=2.2lbs
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in to cm
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1 in = 2.5 cm
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in to ft
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12 in = 1 ft
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convert 1000 km to dam
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1000km=100,000dam
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convert 100um to hm
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.000001 hm
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convert 80 mm to dm
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.8 dm
9
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convert 9000 cm to hm
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.9 hm
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convert 800,000,000 um to dam
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80 dam
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convert 900,000 hm to mm
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90,000,000,000
12
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egyptians
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- natural methods
- surgical procedures
- religious practices
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hippocrates
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father of modern medicine
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barton
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american red cross
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nightingale
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modern nursing
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harvey
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blood circulation
17
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lister
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antiseptic surgery
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semmelweis
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hand washing, ends puerperal fever in childbirth
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diagnostic services
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involving technology to diagnose patients
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therapeutic services
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direct pt care
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health informatics
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business side of healthcare
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support services
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create environment suitable for pt care
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biotechnology research and development
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improves therapeutic and diagnostic pathways
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Osteoarthritis: _________breakdown. Symptoms: joint ________. Treatment includes medication, therapy.
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Cartilage, pain/stiffness
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Osteoporosis: Bone ______ due to low ______. Symptoms: ______. Treated with calcium, meds.
weakening, calcium, fractures
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Sprain: ________ injury. Symptoms: swelling, pain. Treated with RICE (_________).
Ligament, (rest, ice, compression, elevation)
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Tendinosis: _______tendon damage. Symptoms: pain, _______. Treatment: ______, therapy.
Chronic, stiffness, rest
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Muscular Dystrophy: ______ disorder ______ muscles. Symptoms: muscle ______. No cure; therapy helps.
Genetic, weakening, wasting,
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Strain: Overstretched _______. Symptoms: swelling, pain. Treatment: _______, rehab.
muscle, RICE
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Spasm (Charlie horse): Sudden _______. Caused by fatigue or ________. Treatment: _________, fluids.
muscle contraction, dehydration, stretching
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Acne: Blocked ________, often hormonal. Symptoms: ________. Treated with medication.
pores. pimples
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Mycoses (e.g., athlete’s foot, ringworm): _______ infections. Symptoms: ______, rash. Treated with ________.
fungal, itching, antifungals
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Basal Cell: _______, common. flat ______ bump, ______ color
slow growing, waxy, pearly
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Squamous Cell: Grows _______. flat shape, ______ like
deeper, scale
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Melanoma: Most serious. ________ flat patches, dangerous if greater than ______
black, 3mm
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ABCDE Method
asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving
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Atherosclerosis: ______ plaque buildup. Symptoms: _____ pain. Treatment: _____, meds.
artery, chest, diet
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Hypertension: ______ blood pressure. Often no symptoms. Treatment: ______ changes, meds.
high, lifestyle
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Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack): _______ artery. Symptoms: chest ______. Treatment: ________ care, meds.
blocked, pain, emergency
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Anemia: Low _______. Symptoms: fatigue. Treatment: _______supplements, diet changes.
RBCs, iron
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Pneumonia: Lung _______. Symptoms: cough, _______. Treated with ______.
infection, fever, antibiotics
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Lung Cancer: _______ cell growth. Symptoms: coughing ______. Treatment: _______, chemo.
uncontrolled, blood, surgery
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Tuberculosis (TB): ________ infection. Symptoms: cough, _________. Treated with long-term _______.
bacterial, weight loss, antibiotics
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Influenza (Flu): ______. Symptoms: fever, ______. Treated with antivirals.
viral, fatigue
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HIV/AIDS: ______. HIV weakens ______, leading to ______. Symptoms: fatigue, _______. Treated with ________.
viral, immunity, aids, infections, antiretrovirals
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Lupus: _______. Symptoms: ________, fatigue. Treated with immunosuppressants.
autoimmune, butterfly
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Mononucleosis: ________ ("mono"). Symptoms: ________, fatigue. Rest is key.
viral, sore throat
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Meningitis: ____/____ infection. Symptoms: stiff ________, fever. Treated with _______ or antivirals.
brain/spinal, neck, antibiotics
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Epilepsy: _________ disorder. Symptoms: ________. Treated with meds.
seizure, convulsions
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Concussion: _______ injury. Symptoms: confusion, _______. Treated with rest.
brain, headache
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Stroke (_____): Brain _______ supply loss. Symptoms: ______, slurred speech. Emergency treatment required.
CVA, blood, paralysis
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Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye): _______. Symptoms: red, ______ eyes. Treated with drops.
inflammation, itchy
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Otitis Media (Ear Infection): ______ in middle ear. Symptoms: ear pain. Treated with ______.
fluid, antibiotics
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Deafness: Partial/complete _______ loss. Causes vary. Treatment: hearing aids, _______.
hearing, surgery
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Myopia: ________. Blurred _______ vision. Treated with glasses/contacts.
nearsightedness, distant
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Hyperopia: _______. Blurred ______ vision. Treated with lenses.
farsightedness, close
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Presbyopia: _____-related. Difficulty focusing up close. Treated with reading glasses.
age
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Type 1 Diabetes: _____. Symptoms: _____, fatigue, weight ____. Treated with insulin.
autoimmune, thirst, loss
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Type 2 Diabetes: Insulin _______. Symptoms: fatigue, ______ healing, weight ______. Treated with lifestyle changes, meds.
resistance, slow, gain
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Gigantism: Excess _______ hormone in childhood. Symptoms: excessive growth. Treated with surgery, meds.
growth
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Dwarfism: ______ hormone deficiency. Symptoms: short stature. Treated with hormone therapy.
growth
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Hypothyroidism: ______ thyroid. Symptoms: fatigue, weight _______. Treated with thyroid hormone.
underactive, gain
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Hyperthyroidism: _______ thyroid. Symptoms: weight _______ , ______ heartbeat. Treated with meds, surgery.
overactive, loss, fast
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