Chapter 15- Medical Overview Flashcards
1
Q
early signs of hepatitis
A
loss of appetite
vomiting
fever
sore throat
cough
muscle and join pain
2
Q
meningitis
A
an inflammation of meningeal coverings of the brain and spinal cord
3
Q
symptoms of meningitis
A
fever
headache
stiff neck
altered mental staus
4
Q
who does whooping cough (pertussis) primarily affect?
A
children younger than 6 years
5
Q
what can increase the risk of MRSA
A
antibiotic therapy
prolonged hospital stays
a stay in an ICU or burn unit
exposure to infected pt
6
Q
symptoms of MRSA
A
localized skin abscesses
sepsis
7
Q
symptoms of tuberculosis
A
persistent cough with phlegm
weight loss
night sweats
fever
fatigue
loss of appetite
new swelling that havent gone away
8
Q
symptoms of ebola
A
watery diarrhea
vomiting
fever
body aches
bleeding
