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This is the best way to prevent the spread of infection
what is washing your hands
what is a psychologist
Producing new life is a main function of this body system
what is reproductive
This body system's main functions are to filter the blood and eliminate metabolic waste
what is urinary
This type of diabetes is when the body does not produce insulin
what is type 1
This is a list of written statements describing proper conduct for a group of people
what is code of ethics
This disorder what a preoccupation with food and body weight
what is an eating disorder
what is ovulation
This body system’s main function is to take in nutrients from food, absorbing water, and eliminating solid waste
what is digestive
Seen on an MRI these indicate possible MS
what are lesions
This type of health care facility provides care and counseling to patients with terminal health problems and their families
what is hospice
With bipolar disorder, this mood swing involves extreme emotional highs and possibly hallucinations
what is mania
This gland produces a hormone that regulates metabolism
what is the thyroid
where most of the digestive products pass into the bloodstream
what is the small intestine
This type of medication works by reducing inflammation in the airways
what are steroids
Started in 1987, this Act also included the Residents' Bill of Rights
What is Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
This typically involves both an unreasonable fear and the compulsion to act in response to the presence or thought of that fear.
what is obsessive-compulsive disorder
In the kidneys, this is where urine is formed
what are nephrons
Excess fluids in the body can be a sign of this cardiovascular disorder
what is congestive heart failure
This type of asthma medication works by opening the airways and making it easier to breathe
what are bronchodilators
This is used to ensure that a patient’s medical information is kept private
what is HIPPA
This is a type of treatment that involves a therapist helping a patient talk through issues in order to help control or eliminate symptoms of a disorder
what is psychotherapy
Known as the "master gland" this gland produces hormones to regulate other glands
what is pituitary
The common action known as "facepalming" involves striking which cranial bone
what is frontal bone
A shuffling gait is often seen in this chronic and progressive movement disorder
What is Parkinson's Disease