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reecclampsia (Pregnancy-induced hypertension) Signs and symptoms - edema of the face and extremities - weight gain - blurred vision - elevated BP - proteinuria - headaches B-12 deficiency Signs and symptoms - tingling and numbness in fingers and toes - difficulty walking - mood changes or depression - memory loss - disorientation - dementia Severe kyphosis (late sign of Osteoporosis) Signs and symptoms: - difficulty breathing - fatigue - back pain + Kyphosis is a curvature of the spine that causes a rounding of the back which leads to a slouching posture. Severe thinning of the bones contributes to this curvature in the spine Calcium-channel blockers - act by blocking the calcium channels in the heart muscle and the blood vessels thereby keeping more muscle in the bones Beta-blockers - should be avoided in patients with hx of emphysema due to: = reduction in FEV in 1 second (FEV1) = increased airway hyper responsiveness = inhibition of bronchodilator response to beta agonists in patients receiving non-selective beta blockers