exam 1 Flashcards
(149 cards)
what factors affect the need for insulin?
Food intake, illness, stress, variations in exercise, or infections.
this is a microbial infection of the heart valves or endocardium with a high mortality rate
infective endocarditis
what are responsible for IE in most cases?
strep and staph
this is the most common disorder of the valve that causes regurgitation
mitral valve prolapse
what are the types of heart defects?
ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect, pulmonary stenosis, and patent ductus arteriosis
how may a stable angina be precipitated?
exertion or exercise, emotion or a heavy meal
anomalies of the anatomic structure of the heart or major blood vessels, result following irregularities of development during the first weeks in utero?
nine weeks
what is the normal blood pressure range?
120/80
this is the cardiac disability, acute and chronic that arises from reduction or arrest of blood supply to the myocardium
ischemic heart disease
nicotine is released in mouth as lozenge dissolves and is sweetened with manifold
nicotine lozenge
when is the heart completely developed by?
fetal 9th week
how much nicotine is in Bidi?
1.5-4.1 mg
this is a complication following rheumatic fever
rheumatic heart disease
what vitamins are relevant for skin and mucous membranes?
vitamins A, B complex and ascorbic acid (C)
stage 2 hypertension range?
greater than 160/ greater than 100
these are foods and beverages that lower the oral pH and are conductive to dental caries; the degree of this depends on many factors including physical form, texture, and consistency of the carbohydrate containing food
cariogenic
this is common to treat type 2 diabetes in conjunction with diet, exercise and a s.t. injection of insulin
oral medication
what is considered the 3rd leading cause of preventable death?
ETS
what are other names for ETS?
passive, involuntary, or second hand smoke
how much amount of nicotine delivery is in a cigarette?
0.7-2.0 mg
early symptoms of high BP
occipital headaches dizziness visual disturbances weakness ringing in the ears tingling of hands and feet
what is the pre-hypertension BP range?
120-139 / 80-89
where does absorption of nicotine occur?
lungs
skin
oral, buccal and nasal mucosa
GI tract
this is a hormone produced in the pancreas
insulin