That's a Shock
A patient develops this type of shock due to volume depletion (vomiting, diarrhea, blood loss).
What is hypovolemic shock?
Symptoms include diffuse, colicky pain, associated with nausea and vomiting; progression results in localized pain in the right lower quadrant (McBurney's Point).
What is an appendicitis?
Characterized by joint pain, this condition is the result of gradual wearing of the protective cartilage at the ends of bones.
What is osteoarthritis?
The body's most basic level of defense against disease.
An inherited disease of the red blood cells, characterized by the production of C shaped cells; Results in the development of anemia and increased blood viscosity.
What is sickle cell disease?
This type of shock is characterized by pump failure.
What is cardiogenic shock?
Obstruction of bile results in irritation and inflammation; the patient will development acute pain in the upper right quadrant, with referred pain to the right shoulder.
What is cholecystitis?
This condition occurs when the break down of bone tissue occurs at a faster rate than it can be replaced, resulting in weak and brittle bones, often evidenced by fractures.
What is osteoporosis?
A neutrophil's primary function is to fight infection. This condition results in a low neutrophil count, commonly due to bone marrow disorders, overwhelming infection, viral syndrome(s), autoimmune disorders, drugs, or nutritional deficiencies.
What is neutropenia?
Commonly caused by nerve damage from diabetes, this condition results in weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in the distal extremities.
What is neuropathy?
This type of shock is characterized by a rare, but severe allergic reaction.
What is anaphylactic shock?
Due to small outpouching of mucosal tissue, patients develop colicky pain (commonly reported in the left lower quadrant), low-grade fevers, nausea/vomiting, and tenderness upon palpation.
What is diverticulitis?
This condition presents with symptoms of temporary interference with the blood supply to the brain, resulting in neurological deficit(s) which commonly resolve within 24 hours.
What is a TIA?
This blood type is the universal donor, while this is type is considered the universal recipient.
What is 0 negative, and AB+?
A progressive deterioration of specific nerve cells that control voluntary movement; characterized by weakness, loss of motor control, difficulty speaking, and cramping; prognosis is poor, resulting in death within 3-5 years.
What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
This type of shock is the results of a widespread infection causing organ failure and dangerously low blood pressure.
What is septic shock?
This condition may be partial or complete and is most commonly located in the small intestine; patients report complaints of vomiting, with significant amounts of bile, and diffuse visceral abdominal pain, which is difficult to localize.
What is a bowel obstruction?
This chronic and progressive disorder consists of four main characteristics, these include postural instability, bradykinesia, rigidity, and tremors.
What is Parkinson's Disease?
______ immunity is an antibody-mediated response driven by B-lymphocytes that occurs rapidly upon detection of an invader, while _____ immunity is driven by mature T cells and is a slower response.
What is humoral immunity and cell-mediated immunity?
A cancerous disorder of the blood plasma, resulting in weakened bones, anemia, elevated risk of infection, hypercalcemia, and possibly renal failure
What is multiple myeloma?
This type of shock is characterized by hypotension, bradycardia, and peripheral vasodilation resulting from severe autonomic dysfunction and the interruption of sympathetic nervous system control.
What is neurogenic shock?
A condition commonly caused by NSAIDS, acid-stimulating products (alcohol, nicotine), or H-Pylori, which creates erosions of the gastrointestinal tract.
What is a GI bleed?
Characterized by long-standing renal failure, this condition results in the body's inability to filter wastes and excess fluid from the blood; dangerous levels of fluids, electrolytes, and wastes can build up in the body.
What is end-stage renal disease (or kidney failure)?
A ____ ____ response occurs following an initial exposure to an antigen and results in the production of antibodies; a ____ ____ response occurs upon subsequent exposure(s) and results in prompt activation of immunological memory (IgG and IgM).
What is a primary immune response and a secondary immune response?
This system, regulated by the kidneys, aims to regulate blood volume and systemic vascular resistance during times of decreased perfusion.
What is the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)?