Disease
A hereditary condition that encompasses a group of inherited disorders affecting the peripheral nervous system, causing weakness in the lower extremities before affecting upper extremities. Key characteristics include hammer toes and high arches.
What is the Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease?
Sympathetic nervous system - assists with breathing, dilates bronchial tubes and is often used for asthma
Sympathetic nervous system - assists with breathing, dilates bronchial tubes and is often used for asthma
-rrhexis
Rupture
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths in CPR for adults?
30:2
Ad lib
At Liberty
What is the respiratory disease characterized by severe coughing and mucus production that lasts at least 3 months and happens multiple times over the course of 2 years?
What is Chronic bronchitis?
What is the classification and common brand name of naproxen sodium?
It is an NSAID, and is commonly known as Aleve
coron/o-
Coronary, Crown
How often should a collection bag from a urinary catheter be emptied?
Every 3 hours
ADL
Activities of Daily Living
What type of congestive heart failure occurs when the heart can't fill with enough blood?
Diastolic congestive heart failure, usually caused by the left ventricle chamber walls being too thick and stiff
What is an antagonist in pharmacology?
A chemical that is administered to bind to a receptor in order to block another ligand from binding and causing a response
laryng/o-
Larynx, Throat
When transferring a patient, most of the patient's weight should be supported by which part of the body?
Their legs
AKA
Above The Knee Amputation
What type of congestive heart failure occurs when the heart can't pump an adequate amount of blood?
Systolic congestive heart failure, left ventricle walls are too weak or thin to pump normally
Cholinergic drugs enhance the effects of which neurotransmitter, and what are the resulting side effects?
Acetylcholine; increased salivation, sweating, diarrhea, rapid heart rate
cost/o-
Rib
What type of organs are teeth considered to be?
Ectodermal organs (others include hair, exocrine glands, skin)
CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. A Treatment For Sleep Apnea
What virus can cause Mononucleosis?
Epstein Barr Virus (HHV-4)
What is a prescription drug commonly carried by people who have disease(s) that cause them to be prone to heart attacks? How is it administered?
Nitroglycerin; it is applied sublingually so that it dissolves under the tongue (can be repeated every five minutes, 3 times total)
ankly/o-
Crooked, Bent, Stiff
What is surgery that is performed to relieve discomfort & symptoms without providing a cure to something?
Palliative Surgery
DNV
DNV