Symptoms Flashcards
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Diabetic coma
Symptoms
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Comes on gradually Acetone breath (smells fruity) Increased urination Thirsty Nausea Heavy breathing Flushed, hot, dry skin High blood sugar
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Pneumonia
Symptoms
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Coughing
Chest pain
Feverish
Congested
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Insulin shock
Symptoms
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Comes on suddenly Weak, dizzy, trembling Perspiring Vision problems Hungry Shallow respiration Pale,cold, clammy Low blood sugar
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UTI
Symptoms
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Pain in lower back
Pain or burning with urination
Change in urine odor, color, frequency
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Alzheimer’s/Dementia
Symptoms
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Unable to remember recent events Increased confusion Decreased attention span Tires easily Uncontrolled behavior Increased anxiety
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Cardiac arrest
Symptoms
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Sudden collapse (without warning)
Loss of conciousness
No breathing
No pulse
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Choking
Symptoms
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Clutching the throat
Unable to breathe
Cannot speak or cough
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Cerebovascular accident (CVA) Symptoms
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Paralysis on one side Loss of sensation on one side Eyelid or mouth droops Spasms or loss of muscle control Speech problems
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Depression
Symptoms
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Loss of appetite
Withdrawal
Low self-esteem
Lack of interest or enthusiasm
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Allergic reaction
Symptoms
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Itching or tingling Skin rashes Rapid swelling Breathing difficulty Vision problems Scratchy throat
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Q
Myocardial infarction (MI) Symptoms
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Chest pain Pale, cold, calm Pain in left arm or neck Irregular, weak pulse Decreased blood pressure
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Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Symptoms
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Lung congestion Chest discomfort Swelling in extremities Weight gain Restlessness Breathing difficulty Dizzy, confused, tired
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Edema
Symptoms
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Swelling (feet, ankles, face, fingers, joints, tissue)
Weight gain
Decreased urine output
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Dehydration
Symptoms
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Excessive thirst Decreased urine output Constipation Dry skin, lips, tongue Decreased blood pressure Rapid, weak pulse
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Approaching death
Symptoms
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Cold hands and feet Blank stare Pale or gray Perspiring Limp Slow or difficult breathing Rattling sound in throat or chest Rapid, weak pulse
