Medical Emergencies FISDAP

Thyroid gland - Answer- The term "goiter" simply refers to the abnormal enlargement of the ____________________ Grave's disease - Answer- A type of autoimmune problem (or disease) that causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormone, which is called hyperthyroidism: Huntington's disease (HD) - Answer- A fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain: Parkinson's disease - Answer- A progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. Muscular Dystrophy - Answer- A group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. Hives - Answer- Uticaria is another word to describe: Hypertension - Answer- Atenolol (hint:lol) is a drug that can be used to treat chest pain and:_________________. It can reduce the risk of death after a heart attack. Bell's palsy - Answer- A paralysis that may resemble a stroke and presents with sudden weakness in the muscles on one half of the face. Hemoptysis - Answer- The coughing up of blood or blood-stained mucus from the bronchi, larynx, trachea, or lungs: Pancreatitis - Answer- An inflammation of the organ lying behind the lower part of the stomach (pancreas). Pancreatitis - Answer- _________________ may start suddenly and last for days, or it can occur over many years. It has many causes, including gallstones and chronic, and ALCOHOLISM. Symptoms include upper abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Hepatitis - Answer- An inflammation of the liver commonly caused by a viral infection. Cullen's sign - Answer- Superficial oedema and bruising in the subcutaneous fatty tissue around the umbilicus. Prevent clotting - Answer- Anticoagulants have what function? Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Acidosis (HHNS) - Answer- A dangerous condition broug