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Diseases of the Respiratory and Circulatory system Flashcards

1
Q

These symptoms are of what?
fever
headache
nasal discomfort
dry/sore throat
runny nose

A

Cold

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2
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How to prevent cold?

A

Avoid contact with

infective individuals

frequent
handwashing
disinfecting infected
surfaces

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3
Q

These are symptoms of what?
- Wheezing (whistling
sound while
breathing)
- tightness in the chest
- shortness of breath
- coughing

A

Asthma!!

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4
Q

These are ways to prevent what?
- Avoiding the triggers
- Using an air
conditioner to reduce
the amount of airborne
particulates
- removing dust
- preventing mold pores

A

Asthma

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5
Q

These are signs and symptoms of?
- Fatigue
- Anorexia
- weight loss
irregular menstruation
low-grade fever
night sweats

A

Tuberculosis

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6
Q

How to prevent tuberculosis?

A
  • vaccination
  • avoiding close
    contact or prolonged
    time with infected
    individuals
  • healthy diet
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7
Q

With regard to respiratory diseases, what does COPD stand for?

A

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

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8
Q

The following are symptoms of what?

  • Shortness of breath
  • pursed lip breathing
  • barrel chest
  • appearance
  • wheezing
  • chronic cough
  • dyspnea (difficult
    breathing).
A

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

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9
Q

How to prevent CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

A

Avoid exposure to
industrial mist or

tobacco/cigarette
smoke

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10
Q

The following are symptoms of what?
-Shortness of breath,
-cough, production of
mucus (sputum)
-fatigue
-slight fever
-chill chest discomfort

A

Bronchitis

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11
Q

The following are ways to prevent what?
-Avoid lung irritants
(smoke, dust, fumes,
and vapors)
-take supplemental
fluid

-flu vaccination

A

Bronchitis

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12
Q

These are symptoms of what?
-Fever that lasts for
-several days
nonproductive and dry
cough
-headache and myalgia
-nasal stufinne and discharge

A

Influenza

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13
Q

This prevention is in order to prevent what?

can be
prevented
through a full
vaccination.

A

Influenza

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14
Q

These are symptoms of what?
-Fever that lasts for

-several days
nonproductive and dry
cough
-headache and myalgia

A

Lung Cancer

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15
Q

How to prevent lung cancer?

A

Avoid smoking
avoid industrial and

vehicular fumes

regular check-ups
diet with fruits and

vegetables

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16
Q

Theese are symptoms of what?
-Shortness of breath

-headache and nausea

-fatigue
muscle aches

-chest pain
cough, fever, sweating,
and chills.

A

Pneumonia

17
Q

How to prevent pneumonia?

A

-pneumonia vaccination
-seasonal flu shot

-avoid smoking
-practice good hygiene
-exercise regularly
-healthy diet

18
Q

These are symptoms of what?
-severe headache

-nausea

-double vision

-stiff neck

-drooping eyelids
confusion

-dilated pupils, etc.

A

Aortic Aneurysm

19
Q

How to prevent Aortic Aneurysm?

A

avoid smoking
avoid using recreational

reduce your caffeine

avoid taking aspirin
take regular exercise

20
Q

The following are symptoms of what?
fluttering of chest
fast heartbeat

-slow heartbeat

-dizziness

-lightheadedness
-chest pain

A

Cardiac Arrhythmia

21
Q

These are ways to prevent what?

-eating heart-healthy foods
-increasing physical activity
avoiding stimulant
medications

-avoiding smoking
-limiting alcohol consumption.

A

Cardiac Arrhythmia

22
Q

The following are symptoms of:
- chest pain
- numbness and pain in
the arms and legs
- slurred speech
- drooping facial muscles
- high blood pressure
- kidney failure.

A

Atherosclerosis

23
Q

How to prevent atherosclerosis?

A

-pneumonia vaccination
-seasonal flu shot

-avoid smoking
-practice good hygiene
-exercise regularly
-healthy diet

24
Q

These are symptoms of what?

-Shortness of breath

-headache and nausea

-fatigue
muscle aches

-chest pain
cough, fever, sweating,
and chills.

A

Coronary Heart Disease

25
Q

How to prevent Coronary Heart diseases?

A

pneumonia vaccination
seasonal flu shot

avoid smoking
practice good hygiene
exercise regularly
healthy diet

26
Q

These are symptoms of what?

-Severe headache
-fatigue
-vision problems
-chest pain
-breathing difficulty
-irregular heartbeat
-pounding in chest, neck, or
ears.

A

Hypertension

27
Q

How to prevent hypertension?

A

-Eating heart healthy
foods

-regular exercise
-maintaining healthy
weight
-limiting alcohol
consumption

28
Q

These are symptoms of what?

-Shortness of breath

-fatigue
-loss of energy
-unusual rapid heartbeat
-headache

-dizziness

-pale skin and leg cramps.

A

Anemia

29
Q

How to prevent anemia?

A

-Diet rich in iron

-increasing
vitamin C

-folate intake

30
Q

These are symptoms of what?

-Fever and fatigue
-weight loss
-easy bleeding/bruising
-recurrent nose bleeds

-excessive sweating
-bone pain or tenderness.

A

Leukemia

31
Q

These are ways to prevent what?

-avoid excessive
exposure to radiation
and chemicals

-avoid smoking
tobacco/cigarettes

A

Leukemia

32
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