ESRD is an abbreviation for this condition.
What is end-stage renal disease?
ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is commonly known by this name.
What is Lou Gehrig's disease?
Benign uterine tumor comprised of muscle.
What is a fibroid?
Trichomoniasis, often asymptomatic, and increases susceptibility to HIV
What is the most common STI?
This autoimmune disease occurs after a viral or bacterial infection and is characterized by weakness in legs that spreads to upper body and in worst case scenarios, leads to full body paralysis.
What is Guillain-Barre syndrome?
Currently acknowledged at 5.7, but at least below 6.
What is a normal level of HbA1C?
BP 120-139/80-89 mm Hg.
What is pre-hypertension?
Anti-hypertensive medication most likely to cause a dry cough as an unwanted side effect.
What is Lisinopril (Zestril)?
Fatigue, fever, joint pain and rash are signs of this autoimmune disease.
What is SLE (lupus)?
captopril, enalapril, lisinopril
What are ACE inhibitors?
The Dean of the CHS is commonly known by this name.
What is Valu? Halaevalu Vakalahi
Autoimmune disease that attacks the CNS and can cause numbness, decreased movement, and eventual paralysis.
What is multiple sclerosis (MS)?
When a patient has veins that pop easily, a nurse will suspect the patient may have a history of having to take this class of drugs.
What is steroids/corticosteroids?
An autoimmune reaction against a component of the peripheral nerve myelin, leading to the demyelination of the facial nerve. Always unilateral.
What is Bell's Palsy?