Diagnosis & Disease Flashcards
(27 cards)
Cellulitis
bacteria infection
red tight skin
CAD
buildup of fat and cholesterol in arteries
Dementia
a progressive mental disorder characterized by a decline in mental function, control, and memory
Adrenomegaly
enlargement of the adrenal gland
gout
joint pain, stiffness, and swelling
Erythroderma
intense and usually widespread reddening of the skin due to inflammatory skin disease
cholelithiasis
gallstones
Gallstones
formation of stones in gallbladder
tetanus
serious bacterial infection that causes painful muscle spasms, especially in the jaw and neck
lockjaw
meningitis
inflammation of the manages, stiff neck
COPD
emphysema or chronic bronchitis
progressive decrease in air exchange
Hemorrhoid
a mass of dilated veins in swollen tissue located in the anus or rectum
Hyponatremia
low level of sodium in blood cause from excessive water intake
pediculosis
lice infection
colitis
inflammation of the large intestines
myasthenia gravis
difficulty chewing and breathing, double vision
Sleep Apnea
Disorder of the muscles near the airways relaxing during sleep and causes a temporary cessation of breathing
celiac disease
malabsorption, weight loss, bloating
Hypertension
elevated blood pressure
blood exert an abnormal amount of force on the inner wall of arteries causing an increase in BP reading
Type 2 DM
too little insulin
lower insulin levels or resistance too the effect of insulin
psoriasis
silver flaky skin
Leukopenia
abnormally low white blood cell count
fibromyalgia
chronic pain and tenderness throughout the body
cirrhosis
hardening of the liver, scar tissue
