Acute GlomerulonephritisAnswer inflammation of the capillary loops of the renal
glomeruli
Sickle Cell AnemiaAnswer a genetic disorder that causes abnormal hemoglobin,
resulting in some red blood cells assuming an abnormal sickle shape
Hemolytic AnemiaAnswer anemia caused by the destruction of red blood cells
Pernicious AnemiaAnswer anemia caused by inability to absorb vitamin B12 into the
bloodstream
Aplastic AnemiaAnswer anemia caused by failure of blood cell production in the bone
marrow
Iron Deficiency AnemiaAnswer anemia caused by inadequate iron intake
PTSDAnswer an anxiety disorder characterized by haunting memories from a past
experience
ApneaAnswer absence of breathing
Pain DisorderAnswer somatoform disorder where a person suffers clinically important
pain and severity seems significantly affected by psychological factors
TuberculosisAnswer an infectious disease that may affect almost all tissues of the body,
especially the lungs
BronchiectasisAnswer abnormal dilation of the bronchi and accumulation of mucus
EmphysemaAnswer a disease that destroys lung tissue and causes breathing
difficulties.
PneumoconiosisAnswer abnormal condition of dust in the lungs
Peptic UlcersAnswer sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system
Lordosis (sway-back condition)Answer abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine
Kyphosis (hunchback syndrome)Answer abnormal outward curvature of the spine
ScoliosisAnswer abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
MelanomaAnswer the most serious form of skin cancer
, Actinic KeratosisAnswer a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin
Basal Cell CarcinomaAnswer most common and least severe type of skin cancer; often
characterized by light or pearly nodules.
Squamous Cell CarcinomaAnswer malignant tumor of the squamous epithelial cells in
the epidermis
ScabiesAnswer contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
Herpes ZosterAnswer shingles
Acne VulgarisAnswer inflammation of the skin follicles
Diabetes MellitusAnswer insulin is not secreted adequately or tissues are resistant to its
effects
Diabetes InsipidusAnswer antidiuretic hormone is not secreted adequately or the kidney
is resistant to its effect
DiplopiaAnswer double vision
StyeAnswer infection of sebaceous gland of eye treated with hot compresses and
surgical incision
Side effects of PrednisoneAnswer 1) headache
2) dizziness
3) difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
4) inappropriate happiness
5) extreme changes in mood
6) changes in personality
7) bulging eyes
8) acne
Active ImmunityAnswer a form of acquired immunity in which the body produces its own
antibodies against disease-causing antigens.
Passive ImmunityAnswer the short-term immunity that results from the introduction of
antibodies from another person or animal.
ImmunosuppressionAnswer impaired ability to provide an immune response
Antineoplastic DrugAnswer medication that blocks the development, growth, or
proliferation of malignant cells
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