ABBREVIATIONS
An Individual patient's personal details that shall not be shared
PHI
List at least 3 anti-depressants
Duloxetine (Cymbalta), Bupropion (Wellbutrin), Citalopram (Celexa), Sertraline (Zoloft), Paxil, Lexapro, Prozac
treating diseases of the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system
Pulmonology
Dialysis is used to treat this
Kidney disease/ renal failure
What is the largest internal organ
the small intestine
When a prescription is as needed
PRN
List at least 3 benzodiazepines
Alprazolam (Xanax), Clonazepam (Klonopin), Diazepam (Valium), Triazolam (Halcion), Lorazepam (Ativan)
Treats diseases related to problems with hormones
Endocrinology
describe the difference between a) heart attack, b) heart failure, c) and cardiac arrest
a) blood can't reach the heart
b) heart fails to circulate blood properly
c) heart suddenly stops beating
There are more people in California than in which country?
Canada
Blood clots
DVT
What should opioids be used for
short-term, intense pain. Such as, after a surgery or injury
Describe the difference between hematology and hepatology
Hematology is the study of blood and diseases that affect the blood. Hepatology involves the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the liver and associated organs i.e. pancreas and gallbladder.
Describe spinal stenosis
When the spaces in the spine narrow and create pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots
Russia has more surface area than which planet
Pluto
How to test the lungs capacity and gas exchange
PFT
Diuretics are used to treat edema, furosemide
What is Rheumatology
Diagnosis and management of inflammation in the bones, muscles, joints and internal organs
Give examples of neurodevelomental disorders
ADHD, autism, learning and intellectual disabilities, conduct disorders, and impairments in vision and hearing
This animal has the slowest metabolic system of any mammal
Sloth (2-4 weeks to digest food)
Drugs like Ibuprofen
NSAID
Name one medication that is considered a "first-choice" for people with high blood pressure, and one for diabetes
Lisinopril or Losartan, Metformin
What is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system (spine diseases, degenerative diseases, congenital disorders)
Orthopedics
Describe a major similarity and a major difference between Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder
major similarity- mood swings
major difference-
BPD: sudden and short-lived mood shift
BD: mood shifts last days/weeks
Where is the only place on Earth that mosquitos can't live
Iceland. The low temperatures make it impossible for the pest breed