Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm correct answers When the large blood vessel (aorta) that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs becomes abnormally large or balloons outward.
absorbed poison correct answers a poison that enters the body through the skin
acute kidney failure correct answers ...
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm correct answers When the large blood vessel (aorta) that supplies
blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs becomes abnormally large or balloons outward.
absorbed poison correct answers a poison that enters the body through the skin
acute kidney failure correct answers sudden loss of kidney function
alcohol intoxication correct answers occurs at blood alcohol levels between 100 and 200 mg/dl
anaphylaxis correct answers Severe allergic reaction
angina pectoris correct answers chest pain that results when the heart does not get enough
oxygen
anticholinergic agent poisonings correct answers anticholinergic substances including plants,
drugs, and antispasmodics
Apneic correct answers not breathing
appendicitis correct answers inflammation of the appendix
Asthma correct answers episodes of breathing difficulty due to narrowed or obstructed airways
Battle sign correct answers Bruising behind an ear over the mastoid process that may indicate a
skull fracture.
bleeding esophageal varices correct answers Abnormal veins in the lower part of the tube
running from the throat to the stomach that bleed
bronchitis correct answers inflammation of the bronchial tubes
carbon monoxide poisoning correct answers a toxic condition that results from inhaling and
absorbing carbon monoxide gas
congestive heart failure correct answers A condition resulting from the heart's inability to pump
out all the blood that returns to it; blood backs up in the veins leading to the heart, causing an
accumulation of fluid in various parts of the body
Cholecystitis correct answers inflammation of the gallbladder
cholinergic agent poisonings correct answers poisons with chlorine
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) correct answers A slow process of dilation and
disruption of the airways and alveoli caused by chronic bronchial obstruction.
, croup correct answers an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by
obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough
cystitis correct answers inflammation of the bladder
deep vein thrombosis correct answers blood clot forms in a large vein, usually in a lower limb
Diphtheria correct answers acute infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract caused by the
diphtheria bacterium
Diverticulitis correct answers inflammation of the diverticula
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) correct answers A form of hyperglycemia in uncontrolled diabetes
in which certain acids accumulate when insulin is not available.
drug overdose correct answers the accidental or intentional use of an illegal drug or prescription
medicine in an amount higher than what is safe or normal
Emphysema correct answers hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walls
environmental/industrial exposure correct answers Inhalation of pesticides/cleaning
solutions/chemicals/chlorine/gases
epiglottitis correct answers inflammation of the epiglottis
foreign body aspiration correct answers when a forgeign body is breathed in
frostbite correct answers damage to the skin and tissues caused by extreme cold
gastroenteritis (stomach flu) correct answers An intestinal infection marked by diarrhea, cramps,
nausea, vomiting, and fever.
GERD (acid reflux) correct answers A digestive disease in which stomach acid or bile irritates
the food pipe lining.
GI hemorrhage correct answers bleeding in the GI tract
hay fever correct answers An allergic response usually to outdoor airborne allergens such as
pollen or sometimes indoor allergens such as dust mites or pet dander; also called allergic
rhinitis.
heat stroke correct answers a dangerous condition in which the body loses its ability to cool itself
through perspiration
hemophilia A correct answers a condition that keeps your blood from clotting normally
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