Common Conditions/Diseases
type I, type II, gestational
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
IV
intravenous
shrink or eradicates cancer cells
chemotherapy
carbon dioxide exhaled from the body
Respiratory System
cough weakens
Respiratory System
may experience angina, pressure, tightness
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
endo
within
when a tumor is cancerous
malignant
contractions circulate blood throughout the heart and to the rest of the body
Cardiovascular System
blood cell production slows
Cardiovascular System
may result in hemiplegia (loss of movement on one side) or aphasia (slurred speech, inability to understand and use words)
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
NG
nasogastric
kills or slows the growth of cancer cells
radiation
responsible for balance and equilibrium
Nervous / Sensory Systems
metabolism of sugar and carbohydrates is less effective
Endocrine System
in emphysema, carbon dioxide is trapped during exhalation and leaves no room for fresh oxygen
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
tumor that does not contain cancer cells
benign
secretes hormones that initiate and regulate body processes
Endocrine System
Eyes produce less fluid, dry eye
Sensory System
foot care is especially important
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
CVA
cerebrovascular attack or accident
cells from the original site of cancer spread to other parts of the body
metastasis
antibodies reduce the effects of bacteria and viruses
Immune / Lymphatic Systems
short-term memory, learning new material, recall may be more difficult
Nervous System