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PARAMEDIC FINAL FISDAP EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

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Meningitis


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inflammation of the meninges caused by viral or bacterial infection and
marked by intense headache and fever, sensitivity to light, and muscular
rigidity, leading (in severe cases) to convulsions, delirium, and death.
Transmitted through the respiratory tract and grows in upper respiratory
tract.

,Chlamydia


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Is a genus of intracellular parasites most like Gram-negative bacteria. Have
both inner and outer membrane and contain both RNA and DNA.
Transmitted by sexual activity and hand-to-hand transfer of eye secretions
causing conjunctivitis. Children can obtain it from blankets, sheets, and
towels. Men - penile discharge and dysuria are common. Women -
mucopurulent discharge that often accompanies cervicitis.




Hepatitis D


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Often called delta hepatitis, depends on the surface antigen of the
hepatitis B virus (HBV) to produce its structural protein shell. Only exists
with HBV. Frequently occurs in central Africa, middle east, and the
mediterranean countries.




Phase of infection - Disease period


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Phase of infection - The duration from the onset of signs and symptoms
until the resolution of symptoms or death occurs.




Simple partial seizures

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Also called focal motor, focal sensory, or Jacksonian seizures, are
characterized by chaotic movement or dysfunction of one area of the
body. No loss of consciousness and begin as localized tonic-clonic
movements. The specific lobe damaged would result in those functions not
working.




afferent neurons


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Nerve cells that carry impulses towards the central nervous system




Dopamine


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Considered both excitatory and inhibitory. ________ helps with depression and
is also important in regulation of motor function in cerebellum. (Low levels
in Parkinson's pts = dyskinesia). Important NT for focus, motivation and
mood. Increased levels results in euphoria. Cocaine increases this NT by
preventing re-uptake. Stimulating this NT can cause a depletion of it over
time.




Chain of infection


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