Section 5 part 2 Flashcards
When does hypotension occur?
Myocardial Infraction
Why does hypotension occur during an acute myocardial infarction?
Decreased cardiac output
Why does hypotension occur with shock?
Decreased cardiac output
Why does hypotension occur with hemmorage?
Decreased blood volume
Which is not a sign of hypotension caused by decreased cardiac output?
Hypocalcemia
What referral recommendation should be given to some with stage 3 hypertension (180/100)
Immediate referral
What referral recommendation should be given to some one with stage 2 hypertension (160/100)
Refer within a month
What referral recommendation should be given to someone with stage 1 hypertension (140/99)
Confirm reading in two months
What is optimal blood pressure?
<120/<80
What is considered adult normal blood pressure?
<130/<85
What do the letters in the mnemonic ABCDE mean to identifying dangerous skin lesions?
Asymmetry Border Irregularity Color Diameter Elevation
What is a benign tan or brown-pigmented are that has accompanied a patient since birth?
Birthmark
What are late macule of melanin that occur with sun exposure called?
Lichenifiction
What term is given to a proliferation of melanocytes that are macular or popular?
Nevus
What acquired condition is represented by the absence of melanin pigment and light(white) patchy areas on the face, hands-oneck,orfices,and folds?
Vitiligo
What is profuse perspiration?
Diaphoresis(sweating)
Which syndrome is associated with febrile aspirin use in children during acute viral conditions?
Reye syndrome
What is an ordinary name for an upper respiratory viral infection?
Common cold
What families of viruses cause the common cold?
Rhinovirus or corona virus
What are the types pf influenza?
Type A, B, and C
A is most common
How is influenza often spread?
Water vapor and droplet
How long does the typical viral upper respiratory infection last?
10-14 days
How long does influenza (uncomplicated by secondary infection) last?
1-2 weeks
What are the two most common types of measles?
Rubeola
Rubella