Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) - ANSWER The GCS is scored between 3 and 15, 3 being
the worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - ANSWER A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions - ANSWER Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or
images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - ANSWER Impaired concentration
and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - ANSWER The characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia,
delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - ANSWER The classic presentation of otitis media is otalgia, muf-
fled hearing, popping sensation, and a recent history of a cold or flare up of allergic rhinitis.
Peritonsillar Abscess - ANSWER Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe sore
throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot potato voice.
Graves' Disease - ANSWER Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition also known as
'diffuse toxic goiter' is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in this age group.
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,Insulin Resistance Finding - ANSWER Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated with in-
creasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - ANSWER Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with
the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - ANSWER Type 1 DM is associated with beta cell destruction
leading to absolute insulin deficiency resulting in significant hyperglycemia and potential for
ketoacidosis.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk Factors - ANSWER Major risk factors are heredity and
obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - ANSWER Oral contraceptives have been shown to re-
duce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - ANSWER Mixed precocious puberty cases the child to de-
velop some secondary characteristics of the opposite sex, such as the feminization of a boy.
Delayed Puberty Cause - ANSWER In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is physiologic in
nature.
Priapism Association - ANSWER Priapism has been associated with the abuse of cer-
tain substances.
Priapism - ANSWER Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine - ANSWER Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - ANSWER Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
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, Follicular cyst - ANSWER Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - ANSWER Functional cyst from incomplete follicle maturation.
Genetic counseling - ANSWER Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
Maternal age - ANSWER Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
Amniocentesis - ANSWER Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
Turner Syndrome - ANSWER Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - ANSWER Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
Adaptive immunity - ANSWER Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
Minimally conscious state - ANSWER Patient shows limited but definite responses.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - ANSWER Severe lung inflammation with
bilateral infiltrates.
Capillary hydrostatic pressure - ANSWER Increased pressure causing pulmonary
edema.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - ANSWER Antibody involved in asthma pathophysiology.
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the worst and 15 the best.
Severe TBI GCS Score - ANSWER A GCS score of 3-8 describes a severe TBI.
Obsessions - ANSWER Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or
images that cause distressing emotions such as anxiety or disgust.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Characteristics - ANSWER Impaired concentration
and irritability are major characteristics of GAD.
Schizophrenia Symptoms - ANSWER The characteristics of schizophrenia are paranoia,
delusions, tangential thoughts, suspiciousness, disorganized behavior, and hallucinations.
Acute Otitis Media - ANSWER The classic presentation of otitis media is otalgia, muf-
fled hearing, popping sensation, and a recent history of a cold or flare up of allergic rhinitis.
Peritonsillar Abscess - ANSWER Peritonsillar abscess is characterized by severe sore
throat, pain or difficulty swallowing, jaw muscle spasms, and a hot potato voice.
Graves' Disease - ANSWER Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition also known as
'diffuse toxic goiter' is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in this age group.
1
,Insulin Resistance Finding - ANSWER Triglycerides > 150mg/dL is associated with in-
creasing insulin resistance.
Postprandial Glucose Level Influencer - ANSWER Carbohydrate is a macronutrient with
the greatest impact on the postprandial glucose levels.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - ANSWER Type 1 DM is associated with beta cell destruction
leading to absolute insulin deficiency resulting in significant hyperglycemia and potential for
ketoacidosis.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk Factors - ANSWER Major risk factors are heredity and
obesity.
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factor - ANSWER Oral contraceptives have been shown to re-
duce the incidence of endometrial cancer.
Mixed Precocious Puberty - ANSWER Mixed precocious puberty cases the child to de-
velop some secondary characteristics of the opposite sex, such as the feminization of a boy.
Delayed Puberty Cause - ANSWER In 95% of cases, delayed puberty is physiologic in
nature.
Priapism Association - ANSWER Priapism has been associated with the abuse of cer-
tain substances.
Priapism - ANSWER Prolonged penile erection, often idiopathic.
Cocaine - ANSWER Substance associated with priapism.
Ovulation - ANSWER Triggered by a sudden increase of LH.
2
, Follicular cyst - ANSWER Develops when no dominant follicle matures.
Benign ovarian cyst - ANSWER Functional cyst from incomplete follicle maturation.
Genetic counseling - ANSWER Advisory service for individuals at genetic risk.
Maternal age - ANSWER Common reason for seeking genetic counseling.
Amniocentesis - ANSWER Procedure to perform genetic studies on fetus.
Turner Syndrome - ANSWER Condition with monosomy X in affected cells.
Cri du chat syndrome - ANSWER Genetic disorder with distinctive cat-like cry.
Adaptive immunity - ANSWER Immune response mediated by T and B cells.
Minimally conscious state - ANSWER Patient shows limited but definite responses.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - ANSWER Severe lung inflammation with
bilateral infiltrates.
Capillary hydrostatic pressure - ANSWER Increased pressure causing pulmonary
edema.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) - ANSWER Antibody involved in asthma pathophysiology.
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