Hippocratic Oath
What is the definition of medicine?
Medicine is the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
What does GBS stand for?
It stands for Guillain-Barré syndrome.
What does ITP stand for?
It stands for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
What does MS stand for?
MS stands for Multiple Sclerosis.
What does NF stand for?
neurofibromatosis
What is the definition of health?
The definition of health is a person's mental or physical condition.
What are two examples of angular movements?
flexion, extension, hyperextension, abduction, adduction, circumduction
What causes a heart murmur?
A heart murmur can be caused by anything like healthy heart exertion during exercise or a diseased heart valve (or other abnormality)
What is a disease defined by an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye?
celiac disease
What is a disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures?
What is the definition of disease?
The definition of disease is any disorder of a structure or function in a living thing that negatively impacts the organism. It is not a direct result of physical injury.
What are three types of muscle tissue?
What disease is caused by a parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes?
malaria
What is lupus?
Lupus is an inflammatory disease caused when the immune system attacks its own tissues.
What is another name for Idiopathic Facial Paralysis?
Another name for Idiopathic Facial Paralysis is Bell's Palsy.
What does the Hippocratic Oath require?
It requires physicians to uphold ethical values and standards when treating a patient.
What is a symptom of monoarthritis?
joint swelling, pain, warmth, sometimes fever
What is the number of beats that adult hearts (at rest) have in a minute?
Adult hearts at rest usually beat between 60 and 100 times a minute.
What does ELISA stand for?
ELISA stands for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.
What are the symptoms of type 2 NF?
Type 2 NF can cause hearing loss, vision loss, and difficulty with balance.
What is an example of one of the ethical values/standards physicians must uphold?
Protecting patient privacy, treat the ill to the best of your ability, etc.
What age does rheumatoid arthritis appear in women?
It appears between ages 35 and 55 years in women.
What cardiology-related disease causes memory trouble and loss of sensation?
These symptoms are caused by vitamin B12 deficiency.
What does the ELISA test do?
The test detects and measures antibodies in your blood.
What are symptoms of Parkinson's Disease?
Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease include a tremor in one hand, slow movement, stiffness, and loss of balance.