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Medical Emergencies
Chapter 5-7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acute Allergic Reaction | an immediate response or symptoms appearing within a few hours |
| Allergen | a substance that can produce a hypersensitive response in the body |
| Anaphylactic Shock | a severe, and sometimes fatal, allergic reaction characterized by respiratory distress and hypotension, leading to cardiovascular collapse |
| Anaphylactoid Reaction | idiosyncratic reactions that occur on the initial exposure to a particular drug or agent rather than after sensitization |
| Atopy | having a genetic predisposition to develop an allergy to a substance; usually allergy to several substances is present |
| Complement | an enzymatic serum protein that causes lysis of a cell |
| Dyspnea | labored or difficult breathing |
| Erythematous | having a red appearance, caused by dilation of superficial blood vessels |
| Hypersensitivity | an abnormal condition characterized by an excessive reaction to a particular stimulus, such as allergy |
| Hypersensitivity Reaction | an inappropriate an excessive response of the immune system to a sensitizing antigen; an antigen-antibody reaction; al allergic reaction |
| Innocuous | harmless |
| Sensitization | an acquired reaction in which specific antibodies develop in response to an antigen |
| Somatitis | ulcerations within the mouth |
| Urticaria | skin reactions characterized by itching, elevation of tissues (hives) with well-defined erythematous margins |
| Vesicles | small fluid-filled blisters |
| Antibiotic Prophylaxis | use antibiotics to prevent infection in cardiac valves |
| Bacteremia | the presence of bacteria in the circulation; capable of being transferred to distant sites within the body |
| Hematogenous | spreading via the bloodstream |
| Immunosupression | a condition characterized by a reduced immune response, resulting in reduced healing and increased risk of infection |
| Innocuous | harmless |
| Sympathomimetic | having actions of the sympathetic nervous system, stimulation results in increased blood pressure and increased heart rate |
| Total Joint Replacment | replacement of a joint, such as a hip, knee, elbow, finger, or ankle |
| Bidis | filter-less cigarettes from India and Southeast Asia, containing nicotine, but sold in a variety of flavors |
| Coanalgesia | using more than one drug for pain relief |
| Controlled Substances | narcotics or drugs affecting the CNS that lead to addiction; these drugs are controlled by the DEA and can only be prescribed when a DEA number has been received by the prescriber |
| CVD | cardiovascular disease |
| Hemostasis | procedures to stop bleeding or encourage clot formation |
| IE | infective endocardiditis |
| MI | myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
| Substance Abuse | the overuse of substances to modify or control mood or state of mind in a manner that is illegal or harmful to oneself or others |
| Sympathoimetic | having actions of the sympathetic nervous system, stimulation results in increased blood pressure and increased heart rate |
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