Why am I so thirsty
This hormone enables the body to use glucose as an energy source.
What is insulin
The NIH defines “heavy drinking” for males as consuming this many alcoholic drinks in one week.
14
Heat, swelling, pain, and redness are considered to be:
Cardinal signs of inflammation.
Also known as Brittle Bone Disease
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
The skin condition whereby melanocytes die or are unable to produce melanin?
Vitiligo
If your HgA1c is over this %, you’re considered diabetic.
What is 9%
THC stands for:
Tetra-hydro-cannabinol
Accumulation of abnormal amounts of fluid in the intercellular tissue spaces.
Edema
Trisomy 21 is commonly known as:
Down’s Syndrome
The ABCDE rule is used to identify ...
Melanoma
Amputation of the foot at the tarsometatarsal joints.
This synthetic opioid is considered 50 times more potent than morphine.
What is Fentanyl
90% of DVTs are found in which part of the body?
Deep veins of the lower extremity
Condition characterized by absence of the arches and dorsal spines of one or more vertebral bodies
Spina Bifida
A lesion caused by unrelieved pressure resulting in damage of underlying tissue
What is a pressure ulcer
Amputation of the foot at the level of the ankle joint.
What is a Syme's amputation.
The use of methamphetamine increases this chemical in the brain.
Dopamine
PERC criteria assist in ruling out what condition?
Pulmonary Embolism
Inherited genetic abnormalities that block the flow of CSF can cause
Hydrocephalus
Name 3 common locations of pressure ulcers
What are occiput, scapulae, sacrum, heels
Rocker bottom foot deformity is also known as.
Charcot foot
An emerging family of drugs containing one or more synthetic chemicals related to cathinone, a stimulant found naturally in the khat plant.
Bath Salts (we’ll also accept “Flakka”)
Well’s criteria scoring 3 or more means you’re at high risk for:
Genetic condition characterized by absence of cranial vault and cerebral hemispheres
Anencephaly
A protein compound that stores iron in your tissues accumulates under your skin (typically in your lower leg) can result in yellow, brown, or black staining or a bruise-like appearance.
Hemosiderin