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Chapter 18
Common Diseases and Conditions
Question | Answer |
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Urticaria (Hives) | Common skin condition |
Dermatitis | Inflammation of the skin |
Eczema | Inflammation condition of the skin |
Scabies | Contagious skin infection |
Psoriasis | Persistent skin disorder |
Boil | Skin disorder |
Cyst | Abnormal closed sac |
Impetigo | Contagious skin disorder |
Skin cancer | Malignant growth on the skin |
Osteomyelitis | inflammation or infection of the bone marrow |
Rheumatoid Arthritis | Affects connective tissue |
warning signs of a stroke | Weakness, Trouble Speaking, Vision problems, Headache, dizziness |
Risk factors for Hypertension | Age, Ethnicity, Family History, Obesity, Diabetes, stress, alcohol, smoking |
S& S of Myocardial Infarction | SOB, Dizziness, Nausea/ vomiting, Indigestion, Low BP, Cold/ Clammy Skin |
GERD Stands for | Gastro- Esophageal Reflux Disease |
GERD | Common disorder of unknown cause |
Type 1 Diabetes | Occurs most often in children |
Type 2 Diabetes | Usually develops in adulthood |
Gestational diabetes | Develops during pregnancy |
S& S for Type 2 diabetes | Increased thirst, Frequent urination, unusual weight loss, dry, itchy skin, blurred eyesight |
Hyperthyroidism | Overactive thyroid gland |
Hypothyroidism | Under-active thyroid gland |
S& S of Hyperthyroidism | Flushed face, Low BP, Leg cramp, Confusion, Sweet breath odour, Rapid, weak P |
S& S of Hypothyroidism | Dizziness, Sweating, Cold/ Clammy Skin, Unconsciousness |
Benign | Non- cancerous |
Malignant | Cancerous |
Metastasis | Spread of cancer to other body parts |
Factor of cancer | Family history, smoking, alcohol, high- fat, hormones, viruses |
Warning signs of cancer | Difficulty swallowing, blood in urine/ stool, unusual bleeding/ discharge from vagina |
Different cues for Cancer | Surgery, Radiation, Chemotherapy |
Chemotherapy is delivered by | IV, Oral medications, and injections |