Cough It Out, Carl!
What is stridor?
Chapter 17 pt 1 , slide 13
What is high-pitched inspiratory sound caused by upper airway obstruction.
Chapter 17 pt 1 , slide 13
What controls conscious thought and motor control?
chapter 19, slide 9
Frontal
chapter 19, slide 9
What gland is known as the " master gland"?
chapter 21, slide 5
The pituitary gland
chapter 21, slide 5
What is anaphylaxis?
chapter 22, slide 3
A life-threatening allergic reaction involving multiple systems.
chapter 22, slide 3
What is acetaminophen overdose?
chapter 23, slide 19
The leading cause of acute liver failure in the U.S.
chapter 23, slide 19
What is pulmonary edema?
Chapter 17 pt 1, slide 22
Fine crackling sounds in the lungs are typically caused by this.
Chapter 17 pt 1, slide 22
What is the difference between paresis and Plegia?
chapter 19, slide 38
Paresis = Partial motor function, incomplete paralysis
Plegia = Lack of motor function, complete paralysis
chapter 19, slide 38
What is Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
chapter 21, slide 33
autoimmune disorder leading to insulin dependence. Requires daily insulin.
chapter 21, slide 33
What is histamine?
chapter 22, slide 18
The chemical mediator that causes bronchoconstriction and vasodilation during allergic reactions.
chapter 22, slide 18
What is N-acetylcysteine?
chapter 23, slide 19
The antidote for acetaminophen toxicity.
chapter 23, slide 19
What is CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)?
Chapter 17 pt 1, slides 34-37
This device provides positive airway pressure to improve oxygenation and can prevent intubation.
Chapter 17 pt 1, slides 34-37
What is Cushing’s Triad?
chapter 19, slide 50
The triad of hypertension, bradycardia, and irregular respirations.
Chapter 19, slide 50
What is Cushing’s disease?
chapter 21, slide 49
Too much cortisol from the adrenal glands
chapter 21, slide 49
What is epinephrine?
chapter 22, slide 23
The first-line treatment for anaphylaxis that acts on alpha-1, beta-1, and beta-2 receptors.
chapter 22, slide 23
What is toxidromes
chapter 23, slide 9
Constellation of symptoms, vital signs, and exam findings
chapter 23, slide 9
What is chronic bronchitis?
Chapter 17 pt 2, slide 17
The “blue bloater” phenotype with chronic productive cough and cyanosis describes this COPD variant.
Chapter 17 pt 2, slide 17
What 2 things can cause Myelin degradation?
chapter 19, slide 23
Multiple Sclerosis ( MS) and Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
chapter 19, slide 23
What are the three Ps and what do they mean?
chapter 21, slide 41
Polyuria- excessive peeing, polydipsia - excessive thirst, polyphagia - excessive hunger
chapter 21, slide 41
Allergens can enter the body through these four routes.
chapter 22, slide 7
inhalation, ingestion, injection, and absorption
chapter 22, slide 7
What is naloxone (Narcan) and how is it administered?
chapter 23, slide 29
The reversal agent for opioid overdose, administered IV, IO, IM, or IN.
chapter 23, slide 29
What is croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)?
Chapter 17 pt 2, slide 38
A seal-bark cough in a pediatric patient most likely indicates this condition.
Chapter 17 pt 2, slide 38
What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
Chapter 19, slide 32
A stroke that resolves within 24 hours
Chapter 19, slide 32
What is myxedema coma?
chapter 21, slide 16
A rare and life-threatening condition caused by extremely low thyroid hormone levels.
chapter 21, slide 16
What is IgE?
chapter 22, slide 13
The antibody type responsible for allergic hypersensitivity reactions.
chapter 22, slide 13
What is cyanide?
chapter 23, slide 52
The poison that prevents cells from using oxygen and gives off an almond smell.
chapter 23, slide 52