Neuro
progressive demyelination of neurons in the brain, spinal cord, and cranial nerves
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
irregular dilated and tortuous areas of superficial or deep veins
Varicose Veins
S&S: dyspnea, hyperventilation, tripod position, clubbed fingers, anorexia, fatigue
Emphysema
hypermetabolism, toxic goiter, and exophthalmos
skin is flushed and warm, heat intolerance
Graves Disease
administration of nitroglycerin
treatment for angina
autoimmune disorder that impairs the receptors for ACh at the neuromuscular junction
Myasthenia Gravis
coronary artery is totally obstructed, atherosclerosis is most common cause
Myocardial Infarction
triggered by a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction to an inhaled antigen
- commonly occurs in children
Extrinsic Asthma
onset is in children and in adults, frequent occurrence of hypoglycemia or ketoacidosis,
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Type 1 DM
loss of blood or plasma
Hypovolemic Shock
progressive degenerative disease affecting BOTH upper motor neurons in the cerebral cortex and the lower motor neurons in the brain stem and spinal cord
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's)
unable to pump out sufficient blood to meet metabolic demands of the body
CHF
Streptococcus pneumoniae is the main cause, localized one or more lobes
lobar pneumonia
Iodine deficit, myxedema (nonpitting edema manifested as facial puffiness and a THICK tongue)
Hypothyroidism
fluid collecting in the alveoli and interstitial area
- inflammation in the lungs, plasma protein levels are low
-pulmonary hypertension
pulmonary edema
generalized seizures that may occur spontaneously or after simple seizures
Tonic Clonic
aortic valve stenosis
Left-sided CHF
open pneumothorax
deficiency of adrenocortical secretions, the glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens
- weight loss, fatigue, anorexia, diarrhea
-hypotension
Addison's
depolarization of ventricles
QRS wave
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Broca's
vasodilation owing to loss of sympathetic and vasomotor tune
Vasogenic Shock
max amount of air expired following a max inspiration
Vital Capacity
excess glucocorticoids
moon face, buffalo hump, obese trunk, muscle wasting in limbs
striae, bruising of skin
Cushing Syndrome
max amount of air that can be inhaled in excess of quiet inspiration
IRV