chapter 5 terms

Question 1

abnormal increase in the number of red cells in the blood due to the excess production of these cells by the bone marrow

Answer 1

polycythemia

Question 2

group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly formed or dont work right

Answer 2

myelodyslastic syndrome

Question 3

hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to a buildup of cholesterol plaque

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atheroscelerosis

Question 4

the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus

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embolism

Question 5

destroying red blood cells

Answer 5

hemolytic

Question 6

medicine administered to lower blood pressure

Answer 6

antihypertensive

Question 7

inflammation of a vein

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phlebitis

Question 8

inflammation of the lining of the valves of the heart caused by bacteria in the bloodstream

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bacterial endocarditis

Question 9

an abnormally slow resting heart rate less than 60

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bradycardia

Question 10

medication administered to control irregularities of the heartbeat

Answer 10

antiarrhythmic

Question 11

high blood pressure

Answer 11

hypertension

Question 12

type of irregular heart rhythm

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ventricular fibrillation

Question 13

genetic disorder in which the intestines absorb too much iron

Answer 13

hemochromatosis

Question 14

heart attack

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myocardial occlusion

Question 15

white blood cell that works closely with immune system to defend your body from allergens, pathogens, and parasites.

Answer 15

basophils

Question 16

result from the formation of a thrombus within, surrounding, or at the tip of catheter

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thhrombotic occlusion

Question 17

to stop or control bleeding

Answer 17

hemostasis

Question 18

a pounding or racing heart with or without irregularity in rhythm

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palpitation

Question 19

group of rare conditions that damage blood vessels by causing inflammation

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vasculitis

Question 20

an infection that results from bacteria or other infectious organisms entering the bloodstream

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sepsis

Question 21

a portable electrocardiagraph worn by an ambulatory patient

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holter monitor

Question 22

inflammation of the pericardium

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pericarditis

Question 23

a localized weak spot or balloon like enlargement of the wall of an artery

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aneurysm

Question 24

a deficiency of blood passing through an organ or body part

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hypoperfusion

Question 25

caused by weak or damaged vein walls

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varicose veins

Question 26

condition in which severe episodes on chest pain occur due to an inadequate blood blow to the myocardium

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agina

Question 27

diagnostic procedure in which a catheter is passes into a vein or artery and they guided into the heart

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cardiac catheterization

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occurs when blood clots block veins or arteries

Answer 28

thrombosis

Question 29

a form of vasculitis involving several medium or small arteries at the same time

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polyarteritis

Question 30

inflammation of a vein near the surface of the skin

Answer 30

phlebitis

Question 31

flat line no heart contractions

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asystole

Question 32

narrowing of one or more blood vessels

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angiostenosis

Question 33

a benign tumor made up of newly formed blood vessels

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hemangioma

Question 34

cancer due to insufficient production of one or more types of blood cells

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leukemia

Question 35

a condition that occurs when your body stops producing enough new blood cells

Answer 35

aplastic anemia

Question 36

a sub type of anemia a common blood disorder that occurs when the body has fever RBC that normal

Answer 36

hemolytic anemia

Question 37

prevents body from absorbing B12

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pernicious anemia

Question 38

a genetic disorder that causes abnormal hemoglobin resulting in red blood cells, that assume a sickle shape

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sickle cell anemia

Question 39

an inherited blood disorder caused when the body doesn't make enough of a protein called hemoglobin

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thalassemia

Question 40

a peripheral arterial occlusive disease in which intermittent attacks are triggered by cold or stress

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Raynauds disease

Question 41

the first #

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systolic pressure

Question 42

absorbs cholesterol in the blood and carries back to the liver

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high density lipoprotein

Question 43

are the smallest formed elements of the blood. another term for platelets

Answer 43

thrombocytes

Question 44

the gases that are normally dissolved in the liquid portion of the blood

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blood gases

Question 45

smooth membrane which lines the inside chambers of the heart

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endocardium

Question 46

breaks down blood clots

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tissue plasminogen activator

Question 47

the general term used to describe elevated level of cholesterol and other fatty substances in blood

Answer 47

hyperlipidemia

Question 48

a genetic disorder in which the intestines absorb too much iron

Answer 48

hemochromatosis

Question 49

a condition in which platelets are low in # which can result in bleeding problems

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thrombocytopenia