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Terms in this set (140)

What is the link between major depression Individuals with depression show that persistently elevated plasma cortisol levels can
and cortisol secretion? result in inflammation that is believed to trigger depression

A patient has chronic anemia associated with Erythropoietin
chronic renal failure. What substance does
the healthcare professional tell the patient is
needed to treat this anemia?

What is the first indication of nephrotic Periorbital edema
syndrome in children?

A patient is in the Emergency Department Absence of sweating despite a high core temperature
with heat stroke. What finding does the
healthcare provider associate with this
condition?

Clinical manifestations that include irregular Abnormal uterine bleeding
or heavy bleeding, the
passage of large clots, and the depletion of
iron stores support which diagnosis?

The health care professional is caring for a A fracture that happens at the site of an abnormality already in that bone.
person who has a pathologic fracture. The
patient asks the professional to explain the
condition. What response by the
professional is best?

A patient has a temporary displacement of Reduction and immobilization
two bones in a joint causing the bone
surfaces to partially lose contact with each
other. What treatment does the health care
professional prepare the patient for?

Cystic fibrosis is characterized by which Excessive mucus production
symptom?

Stroke Volume (SV) measurement of the amount of blood ejected from a ventricle in one contraction



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disease of the central nervous system characterized by the demyelination
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (deterioration of the myelin sheath) of nerve fibers, with episodes of neurologic
dysfunction (exacerbation) followed by recovery (remission)

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Minor stroke; where neurological function is regained quickly with time

Myasthenia Gravis autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by weakness of voluntary muscles

Headaches pain anywhere in the cranial cavity (a.k.a. cephalalgia)

Seizure Disorders


Head Injury


Spinal Cord Injury the type of paralysis is determined by the level of the vertebra closest to the injury

Inflammatory disease of the Musculoskeletal
System

Osteoporosis A condition in which the body's bones become weak and break easily.

Osteopenia abnormal reduction of bone mass

Bursitis inflammation of a bursa usually caused by a blow or friction

Tendinitis inflammation of the tendons caused by excessive or unusual use of the joint

Gout a type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints

Lyme Disease Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.

Spondylosis a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function

Fractures a crack or break in a bone

A disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including
Parkinson's
tremors.

Alzheimer's A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.

Osteoblasts Bone building cells

a bone cell, formed when an osteoblast becomes embedded in the matrix it has
Osteocytes
secreted.

Osteoclasts large cells that resorb or break down bone matrix

an anxiety disorder in which a person is continually tense, apprehensive, and in a state
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
of autonomic nervous system arousal

Depression A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness

Bipolar Disorders disorders marked by alternating or intermixed periods of mania and depression

Schizophrenia Delirium and Dementia hallucinations

Obsessive Compulsive Disease OCD

Growth and Development consistent growth and development controlled by inherited DNA

Normal growth patterns


Scoliosis (ortho)


acute systemic vasculitis
Kawasaki
-inflammation of blood vessels

Alterations in children
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