Parkinson's Disease
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slowly progressive degenerative disorder of basal ganglia function that
results in tremors, rigidity and bradykinesia loss of dopamine
pancreatitis
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inflammation of the pancreas that can result in autodigestion of the
pancreas by its own enzymes; most common test is the serum amylase
analysis
,hyperkalemia
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serum potassium >5.0 causes: acute renal failure, Addison's disease Sx:
muscle weakness, paresthesia, cardiac arrest, low heart rate
acute-angle-closed glaucoma
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sudden onset, painful, requires immediate attention to prevent blindness
Coronary Artery Disease
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most prevalent cardiovascular disease caused by atherosclerosis
(accumulation of lipids in the arterial walls) which cause blockages Sx:
Chest Pain
detached retina
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, the separation of the retina from the choroid
Sx: shadow or curtain falling across vision field, floaters, blind spots, no
pain
bell's palsy
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disease of the 7th cranial nerve (facial nerve) that produces unilateral or
bilateral facial weakness or paralysis Sx: drooping mouth and drooling,
impaired ability to close eye on weak side
hypocalcemia
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serum calcium < 9 causes: inadequate intake, diuretics, removal of
parathyroid gland Sx: CATS, convulsions, arrhythmias, tetany, spasms,
positive Chvosteks and Trousseaus sign
kidney stones
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calcifications of the urinary system caused by urinary stasis and
supersaturation of urine with poorly soluble crystalloids Sx:sharp, severe
pain, nausea and vomiting, pallor, sweating
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slowly progressive degenerative disorder of basal ganglia function that
results in tremors, rigidity and bradykinesia loss of dopamine
pancreatitis
Give this one a try later!
inflammation of the pancreas that can result in autodigestion of the
pancreas by its own enzymes; most common test is the serum amylase
analysis
,hyperkalemia
Give this one a try later!
serum potassium >5.0 causes: acute renal failure, Addison's disease Sx:
muscle weakness, paresthesia, cardiac arrest, low heart rate
acute-angle-closed glaucoma
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sudden onset, painful, requires immediate attention to prevent blindness
Coronary Artery Disease
Give this one a try later!
most prevalent cardiovascular disease caused by atherosclerosis
(accumulation of lipids in the arterial walls) which cause blockages Sx:
Chest Pain
detached retina
Give this one a try later!
, the separation of the retina from the choroid
Sx: shadow or curtain falling across vision field, floaters, blind spots, no
pain
bell's palsy
Give this one a try later!
disease of the 7th cranial nerve (facial nerve) that produces unilateral or
bilateral facial weakness or paralysis Sx: drooping mouth and drooling,
impaired ability to close eye on weak side
hypocalcemia
Give this one a try later!
serum calcium < 9 causes: inadequate intake, diuretics, removal of
parathyroid gland Sx: CATS, convulsions, arrhythmias, tetany, spasms,
positive Chvosteks and Trousseaus sign
kidney stones
Give this one a try later!
calcifications of the urinary system caused by urinary stasis and
supersaturation of urine with poorly soluble crystalloids Sx:sharp, severe
pain, nausea and vomiting, pallor, sweating
