Neuro Word Root
Cephal
head
Cardi
heart
Pulmon
lung
Depression
mood disorder that can be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain
sx: extreme sadness, fatigue, hopelessness
tx: therapy, medications, lifestyle changes
Temazepam
"not a typical pam"
sedative/hypnotics
Cerebr
cerebrum
Arteri,arter
Artery
Steth
Chest
Anxiety
leads to extreme feelings of worry and fear, to the point you can't function nd respond to typical situations
sx: uncontrolled levels of stress, fast heart rate, sweating, being consumed by worry
tx: therapy, healthy lifestyle, medication
Docusate sodium
laxatives/stool softener
Encephal
brain
Angi
blood vessel
Bronch
bronchial
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
sx: inattention in which the individual struggles to regulate attention and focus
tx: medications and behavior therapies
Insulin
hormone replacement
Esthesi
sensation
Ven
vein
Nas
nose, nasal
PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
sx: flashbacks, trouble concentrating, avoidance, destructive behaviors
tx: psychotherapy, exposure therapy and meds
Hydrochlorothiazide
Diuretics
Blephar
eyelid
Vas
vessel
Pleur
pleura
Bipolar
a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration, usually inherited from a parent
sx: severe mood swings, anxious distress, melancholy, psychosis
tx: mood-stabilizing medication
Medroxyprogesterone acetate
contraceptives