Epilepsy & Seizures
Pulmonary Conditions
Substance Use Disorders
Rheumatic Conditions
Wildcard
100
This type of seizure affects both hemispheres of the brain and is generalized in how it affects the body
What is a generalized (or grand mal) seizure
100
Smoking is the primary cause of this condition in the United States
What is COPD
100
This type of treatment delivers synthetic opioids to treat opiate addiction as a safer, replacement therapy
What is a methadone clinic
100
It is important for individuals with this condition to avoid excessive sunlight and maintain a healthy lifestyle to manage symptoms
What is lupus
100
This is the most common type of blackout that involves individuals only remembering portions of the time they were under the influence
What is a fragmentary blackout
200
These types of factors do not result in permanent changes to the brain despite seizures occurring (e.g. drugs, tumors)
What are extrinsic factors
200
This condition results in abnormal amounts of salt being deposited in the skin, difficulty digesting food, and an excess of thick mucus within the respiratory system
What is cystic fibrosis
200
The DSM-5 strives to eliminate stigma surrounding the term "alcohol dependent" by creating a spectrum of use through this diagnostic label
What is substance use disorder
200
This condition was once referred to as the "rich man's disease" and can often be managed through dietary changes
What is gout
200
Medication for this condition may need to be closely monitored in expectant mothers to prevent birth defects to the infant
What is epilepsy
300
This the subjective sensation or phenomenon that precedes and marks the onset of the epileptic seizure - it may localize the seizure origin within the brain.
What is the aura
300
Obesity, enlarged tonsils, heavy alcohol use, and a high arched palate may contribute to this condition
What is sleep apnea
300
This medication operates on behavioral principals by causing an individual to vomit if they consume alcohol, which should theoretically associate drinking with a negative stimuli (vomiting)
What is Antabuse
300
This condition results in the immune system attacking the synovia (the membranes lining the joints). This causes swelling, stiffness, and pain and can eventually damage bones, tendons, and cartilage, causing deformities and limiting motion.
What is rheumatoid arthritis
300
This vocational service delivery model works on the premise that the person will recover from substance abuse if they receive punishment for not obtaining and maintaining employment
What is Contingent sanctions
400
This device is implanted to control seizures by delivering electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve in the neck, which relays impulses to widespread areas of the brain
What is vagus nerve stimulator
400
This novel therapy involves administering heated zaps of energy to burn off outer layers of muscle cells in the lungs to ease the severity of asthma attacks
What is bronchial thermoplasty
400
This condition, which includes mental confusion, impaired coordination, and paralysis of the ocular nerves, is caused by excessive alcohol use over an extended period of time
What is Wernicke's Encephalopathy
400
This surgery involves removing part of the bone because the wearing of the miniscus has created uneven weight distribution on one portion of the joint, causing extensive damage. The ideal patient is a young, active person, who has arthritis limited to one side of the knee joint and is not a good candidate for knee replacement surgery.
What is osteotomy
400
This condition occurs when scar tissue builds up in the liver due to chronic alcohol abuse
What is cirrhosis of the liver
500
Biofeedback, relaxation therapy, and positive reinforcement are all examples of this type of treatment for seizures
What are behavioral therapies
500
This type of COPD is caused by the gradual damage of the alveoli in the lungs and is characterized by chronically feeling short of breath
What is emphysema
500
This level of the DEA's drug schedule has a high potential for abuse and includes drugs such as heroin
What is Schedule I
500
This type of medication for rheumatoid arthritis reduces manifestations and slow progression by halting inflammation but has negative side effects such as liver toxicity and bone marrow suppression
What are DMARDs
500
This intervention for seizures requires a heavy commitment by one's family and requires the individual to eat foods that are high in fat and low in carbohydrates
What is the ketogenic diet
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