GALEN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1 2026/2027 (Answered)
GALEN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1
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1. 1 gram is 1000mg
how many mil-
ligrams(mg)
2. 1 milligram(mg) 1000mcg
is how many mi-
crograms(mcg)
3. 1 ounce(oz) is 30mL
how many milli-
liters(mL)
4. 1 Liter(L) is 1000mL
how many milli-
liters(mL)
5. 1 teaspoon(tsp) 5mL
is how many mil-
liliters(mL)
6. 1 table- 3 tsp
spoon(tbsp) is
how many tea-
spoons(tsp)
7. 1 table- 15 mL
spoon(tbsp) is
how many milli-
liters(mL)
8. 1 Kilogram(kg) 2.2 lbs
is how many
pounds(lbs)
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9. 1 Kilogram(kg) 1000g
is how many
grams(g)
10. 1 Cup(c) is how 8oz
many ounces (oz)
11. 1 Cup(c) is 240mL
how many milli-
liters(mL)
12. Acute Illness -Illness that develops suddenly & resolves in a short period.
Ex.= The flu
-Opposite of chronic illness
13. Chronic Illness -Illness that develops slowly & can be treated but NOT cured.
-Longlasting
Ex.= Hypertension
14. Health -An absence of disease.
- State in which one is able to function well on EVERY Level such as:
Physically
Mentally
Socailly
Spiritually
15. Primary Illness Develops WITHOUT being caused by a different health condition.
Ex. High Bp
16. Secondary Illness A result from or is caused by a primary illness
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Ex.= Peripheral Vascular Disease resulting from diabetes. --> occurs from effect
diabetes has on blood vessels
Ex.= A stroke --> occurs from blood vessels clotting arteries & blocking circulation
to the brain
17. Terminal Illness Illness that has no cure and ends in death
18. asymptomatic Showing no symptoms of disease
19. autonomic ner- A set of nerves that carries INVOLUNTARY and automatic commands that control:
vous system -blood vessels
(ANS) - body organs(heart/lungs)
- glands
20. Congenital A disease that is inherited & present at birth
21. Coping To deal with & attempt to overcome problems/difficulties.
Ex.= Patient education and goal setting helps them realize they will not be sick
forever
22. Defense mecha- Strategies that protect us from increasing anxiety
nisms - Reduce secretion of stress hormones
- used to maintain/improve self-esteem
-subconsciously helps with prob solving/adaptation
-harmful if bad ones develop(drug use etc)
Ex.=
-Denial(refusal to accept)
-Projection(taking out anger on kids bc of work stressors)
-Repression(blocking painful memz)
-Rationalization(Blaming others for your own mistakes)
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GALEN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_7wacpf
1. 1 gram is 1000mg
how many mil-
ligrams(mg)
2. 1 milligram(mg) 1000mcg
is how many mi-
crograms(mcg)
3. 1 ounce(oz) is 30mL
how many milli-
liters(mL)
4. 1 Liter(L) is 1000mL
how many milli-
liters(mL)
5. 1 teaspoon(tsp) 5mL
is how many mil-
liliters(mL)
6. 1 table- 3 tsp
spoon(tbsp) is
how many tea-
spoons(tsp)
7. 1 table- 15 mL
spoon(tbsp) is
how many milli-
liters(mL)
8. 1 Kilogram(kg) 2.2 lbs
is how many
pounds(lbs)
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, GALEN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1 2026/2027 (Answered)
GALEN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_7wacpf
9. 1 Kilogram(kg) 1000g
is how many
grams(g)
10. 1 Cup(c) is how 8oz
many ounces (oz)
11. 1 Cup(c) is 240mL
how many milli-
liters(mL)
12. Acute Illness -Illness that develops suddenly & resolves in a short period.
Ex.= The flu
-Opposite of chronic illness
13. Chronic Illness -Illness that develops slowly & can be treated but NOT cured.
-Longlasting
Ex.= Hypertension
14. Health -An absence of disease.
- State in which one is able to function well on EVERY Level such as:
Physically
Mentally
Socailly
Spiritually
15. Primary Illness Develops WITHOUT being caused by a different health condition.
Ex. High Bp
16. Secondary Illness A result from or is caused by a primary illness
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, GALEN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1 2026/2027 (Answered)
GALEN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_7wacpf
Ex.= Peripheral Vascular Disease resulting from diabetes. --> occurs from effect
diabetes has on blood vessels
Ex.= A stroke --> occurs from blood vessels clotting arteries & blocking circulation
to the brain
17. Terminal Illness Illness that has no cure and ends in death
18. asymptomatic Showing no symptoms of disease
19. autonomic ner- A set of nerves that carries INVOLUNTARY and automatic commands that control:
vous system -blood vessels
(ANS) - body organs(heart/lungs)
- glands
20. Congenital A disease that is inherited & present at birth
21. Coping To deal with & attempt to overcome problems/difficulties.
Ex.= Patient education and goal setting helps them realize they will not be sick
forever
22. Defense mecha- Strategies that protect us from increasing anxiety
nisms - Reduce secretion of stress hormones
- used to maintain/improve self-esteem
-subconsciously helps with prob solving/adaptation
-harmful if bad ones develop(drug use etc)
Ex.=
-Denial(refusal to accept)
-Projection(taking out anger on kids bc of work stressors)
-Repression(blocking painful memz)
-Rationalization(Blaming others for your own mistakes)
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