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Munchausen Syndrome By A caregiver making up or causing an illness or injury in
Proxy a person under his or her care.
A side effect of medications that affect
Symptoms of depression neurotransmitters such as serotonin and
norepinephrine.
A lesion that is asymmetric with an irregular border,
Dark raised lesion
potentially indicating melanoma.
Dull puffiness of the eyes, suggestive of conditions
Pitting periorbital edema
like nephrotic syndrome or myxedema.
A deposition of mucopolysaccharides in the dermis,
Myxedema commonly found in patients with advanced
hypothyroidism.
Prophylactic medication Amitriptyline (Elavil), a tricyclic antidepressant used
for migraines off-label for migraine prevention.
A fungal infection of the scalp characterized by areas
Tinea capitis
of scaling and round patches of alopecia.
Combined hormonal Contraindicated in women older than 45,
contraceptive breastfeeding, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, or
contraindications history of stroke.
Bloody spontaneous Indicates the need for further evaluation, potentially
discharge from nipple due to intraductal papilloma.
, A solitary lesion usually smaller than 1 cm located in
Intraductal papilloma large lactiferous sinuses or ducts, often associated
with bleeding.
A tricyclic antidepressant considered for off-label use
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
in the prophylactic treatment of migraines.
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) A triptan medication used to abort migraine attacks.
A kidney disorder characterized by proteinuria, low
Nephrotic syndrome
blood protein levels, high cholesterol, and swelling.
A condition caused by excessive cortisol, leading to
Cushing syndrome
symptoms like weight gain and skin changes.
An autoimmune condition resulting in hair loss in
Alopecia areata
patches.
A beta-blocker that can be used as a prophylactic
Propanolol (Inderal)
treatment for migraines.
A medication used for treating migraines, often
Dihydroergotamine (DHE)
administered via injection.
A chronic condition affecting the way the body
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
processes blood sugar (glucose).
A condition characterized by excessive body fat,
Obesity
often measured by body mass index (BMI).
Sedentary lifestyle A lifestyle characterized by a lack of physical activity.
A benign breast tumor that can cause breast pain or
Fibroadenoma
tenderness.
A condition characterized by multiple cysts in the
Polycystic breast disease
breast tissue.
Pain or tenderness in the breast that can be caused by
Generalized breast pain
various conditions.
Green or dark brown Discharge that tends to leak without pressure or
nonbloody nipple squeezing, often associated with benign conditions.
discharge
, A benign tumor of the pituitary gland that produces
Pituitary prolactinoma
excess prolactin, potentially causing nipple discharge.
Should be administered to Rh negative women at 28
Rho (D) immunoglobulin
weeks' gestation.
Mean corpuscular volume A measurement of the average size of red blood cells
(MCV) (RBCs).
Has the most serious side effect; patients should have
Serotonin Norepinephrine
a drug-free period for 3-4 weeks after every 6 months
Reuptake Inhibitor
of treatment.
Maintains patency of the great arteries in patients with
Prostaglandin E1 (PG1)
transposition of the great arteries.
Characterized by painful cramping in hips, thighs, or
Peripheral artery disease calf muscles after activities like walking or climbing
stairs.
Causes hypogonadism in premenopausal women,
Hyperprolactinemia with symptoms including infertility and
oligomenorrhea.
Short-Acting Beta Agonist Used for acute asthma attacks to quickly reduce
(SABA) airway constriction and restore normal airflow.
Shingles (herpes zoster) Reduces the risk for infection with the virus that
vaccine causes painful localized blistering rash.
Include new onset after age 50, aggravated or
Headache warning signs relieved by change of position, and precipitated by
Valsalva maneuver.
Painful cramping in one or both legs during physical
Claudication
activities due to peripheral artery disease.
A symptom of hyperprolactinemia characterized by
Oligomenorrhea
infrequent menstrual periods.
A type of Short-Acting Beta Agonist used for treating
Albuterol
acute asthma attacks.
Questions and Answers | Complete Exam
Preparation.
Save
Terms in this set (322)
Munchausen Syndrome By A caregiver making up or causing an illness or injury in
Proxy a person under his or her care.
A side effect of medications that affect
Symptoms of depression neurotransmitters such as serotonin and
norepinephrine.
A lesion that is asymmetric with an irregular border,
Dark raised lesion
potentially indicating melanoma.
Dull puffiness of the eyes, suggestive of conditions
Pitting periorbital edema
like nephrotic syndrome or myxedema.
A deposition of mucopolysaccharides in the dermis,
Myxedema commonly found in patients with advanced
hypothyroidism.
Prophylactic medication Amitriptyline (Elavil), a tricyclic antidepressant used
for migraines off-label for migraine prevention.
A fungal infection of the scalp characterized by areas
Tinea capitis
of scaling and round patches of alopecia.
Combined hormonal Contraindicated in women older than 45,
contraceptive breastfeeding, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, or
contraindications history of stroke.
Bloody spontaneous Indicates the need for further evaluation, potentially
discharge from nipple due to intraductal papilloma.
, A solitary lesion usually smaller than 1 cm located in
Intraductal papilloma large lactiferous sinuses or ducts, often associated
with bleeding.
A tricyclic antidepressant considered for off-label use
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
in the prophylactic treatment of migraines.
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) A triptan medication used to abort migraine attacks.
A kidney disorder characterized by proteinuria, low
Nephrotic syndrome
blood protein levels, high cholesterol, and swelling.
A condition caused by excessive cortisol, leading to
Cushing syndrome
symptoms like weight gain and skin changes.
An autoimmune condition resulting in hair loss in
Alopecia areata
patches.
A beta-blocker that can be used as a prophylactic
Propanolol (Inderal)
treatment for migraines.
A medication used for treating migraines, often
Dihydroergotamine (DHE)
administered via injection.
A chronic condition affecting the way the body
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
processes blood sugar (glucose).
A condition characterized by excessive body fat,
Obesity
often measured by body mass index (BMI).
Sedentary lifestyle A lifestyle characterized by a lack of physical activity.
A benign breast tumor that can cause breast pain or
Fibroadenoma
tenderness.
A condition characterized by multiple cysts in the
Polycystic breast disease
breast tissue.
Pain or tenderness in the breast that can be caused by
Generalized breast pain
various conditions.
Green or dark brown Discharge that tends to leak without pressure or
nonbloody nipple squeezing, often associated with benign conditions.
discharge
, A benign tumor of the pituitary gland that produces
Pituitary prolactinoma
excess prolactin, potentially causing nipple discharge.
Should be administered to Rh negative women at 28
Rho (D) immunoglobulin
weeks' gestation.
Mean corpuscular volume A measurement of the average size of red blood cells
(MCV) (RBCs).
Has the most serious side effect; patients should have
Serotonin Norepinephrine
a drug-free period for 3-4 weeks after every 6 months
Reuptake Inhibitor
of treatment.
Maintains patency of the great arteries in patients with
Prostaglandin E1 (PG1)
transposition of the great arteries.
Characterized by painful cramping in hips, thighs, or
Peripheral artery disease calf muscles after activities like walking or climbing
stairs.
Causes hypogonadism in premenopausal women,
Hyperprolactinemia with symptoms including infertility and
oligomenorrhea.
Short-Acting Beta Agonist Used for acute asthma attacks to quickly reduce
(SABA) airway constriction and restore normal airflow.
Shingles (herpes zoster) Reduces the risk for infection with the virus that
vaccine causes painful localized blistering rash.
Include new onset after age 50, aggravated or
Headache warning signs relieved by change of position, and precipitated by
Valsalva maneuver.
Painful cramping in one or both legs during physical
Claudication
activities due to peripheral artery disease.
A symptom of hyperprolactinemia characterized by
Oligomenorrhea
infrequent menstrual periods.
A type of Short-Acting Beta Agonist used for treating
Albuterol
acute asthma attacks.
