Family medicine

Question 1

What are some common reasons for visits?

Answer 1

follow ups on chronic illnesses
prevention
evaluate new complaints

Question 2

What is arthritis?

Answer 2

painful joint inflammation

Question 3

What are some common types of arthritis?

Answer 3

Osteoarthritis (OA)
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
reactive
Psoriatic (PA)
Gout

Question 4

What is degenerative disc disease (DDD)

Answer 4

a common form of osteoarthritis that affects the spine and the discs between

Question 5

What are some major causes of DDD?

Answer 5

injuries
sports and daily activities
aging

Question 6

What are connective tissue disorders?

Answer 6

disorders of the connective tissues; can be genetic or autoimmune

Question 7

What is hypertension?

Answer 7

Blood pressure above 120/80 mmHg

Question 8

What is hyperlipidemia?

Answer 8

an increase of lipids in the blood

Question 9

What are the two types of hyperlipidemia?

Answer 9

hypercholesteremia
hypertriglyceridemia

Question 10

What is arteriosclerosis?

Answer 10

narrowing and hardening of the arteries

Question 11

What is congestive heart failure (CHF)?

Answer 11

The inability of the heart to efficiently pump blood

Question 12

What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Answer 12

a group of lung diseases that increases resistance to are movement, prolong the expiratory phase of respiration, and reduce the elasticity of the lung

Question 13

What is asthma?

Answer 13

a condition where a person’s airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which make it difficult to breathe

Question 14

What is sleep apnea?

Answer 14

the involuntary cessation of breathing while the patient is sleeping

Question 15

What is diabetes mellitus (DM)?

Answer 15

diseases of abnormal carbohydrate metabolism that are characterized by hyperglycemia

Question 16

What is hyperthyroidism?

Answer 16

The clinical consequences of excessive levels of thyroid hormone in the body

Question 17

What is hypothyroidism?

Answer 17

The clinical consequences of inadequate levels of thyroid hormone in the body

Question 18

What is osteoporosis?

Answer 18

when the density and quality of the bone are reduced

Question 19

What is GERD?

Answer 19

gastroesophageal reflux disease
dysfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter causes stomach acid to flow backwards into the esophagus

Question 20

What is IBS?

Answer 20

irritable bowel syndrome
a functional GI disorder characterized by constipation, diarrhea, or both

Question 21

What is IBD?

Answer 21

Inflammatory bowel disease
a disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the GI tract that can lead to damage over time

Question 22

What is diverticulosis?

Answer 22

formation of small outpouches within the intestinal lining

Question 23

What is cholelithiasis?

Answer 23

the formation of hard deposits within the gallbladder

Question 24

What are headaches?

Answer 24

Aches of the head
can be from any part of the head, ranging from dull to sharp

Question 25

What are seizures?

Answer 25

sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain

Question 26

What is depression?

Answer 26

Mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest

Question 27

What is anxiety?

Answer 27

persistent feelings of worry or fear that do not go away, occur without cause, or are disproportionate to the situation

Question 28

What is ADHD?

Answer 28

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder a chronic condition characterized by attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and/or impulsiveness

Question 29

What are feeding disorders?

Answer 29

serious, sometimes fatal, conditions characterized by disturbances in feeding behaviors, associated thoughts or emotions related to food or eating, and perception of body image or weight

Question 30

What are some major types of eating disorders?

Answer 30

anorexia nervosa bulimia nervosa binge-eating disorder pica rumination disorder avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

Question 31

What is acne?

Answer 31

overproduction of oil and a buildup of bacteria and dead skin cells contribute to pimples; often has a genetic component

Question 32

What are UTIs?

Answer 32

urinary tract infections an infection of any part of the urinary system

Question 33

What are kidney stones?

Answer 33

formation of small, hard deposits within the kidney that may have difficulty passing

Question 34

What are STIs?

Answer 34

Sexually transmitted infections infections passed between partners caused by a virus, bacteria, or parasite

Question 35

What is urinary retention?

Answer 35

the inability to completely empty the bladder

Question 36

What does HEENT stand for?

Answer 36

Head Ears Eyes Nose Throat