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Plant substances that protect the body by neutralizing free radicals, or unstable oxygen molecules, whic can damege cells and lead to poor health
antioxidants
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unstable oxygen molecules
free radicals
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Vitamins A, D, E and K
fat soluble
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thiamine (b1), Riboflavin (b2), niacin (nicotinic acid), Pyridoxin (b6), folic acid, cyanocobalamin (b12), biotin and Vitamin c (asorbic acid)
water soluble vitamins
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anti depressants that inhibit the oxidase enzyme that breaks down momamine transmitter (such as norepinephrine) in the body.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (NOI)
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Chemical substances that releive the symptoms of depression
antidepressant
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Signs of substance abuse (10)
- -needle tracks in the arms or other parts of the patient's body
- -jaundice
- -nasal ulceration
- -dilated or constricted pupils
- -slurred speech
- -confusion
- -impaired reflex action
- -neglected appearance
- -poor hygiene
- -early withdrawl symptoms
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was originally developed for use as a surgical anesthetic. (vet meds)
PCP
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breathable chemical vapors that produce psychoactive (mind altering) effects
inhalants
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Drugs that have a high potential for abuse and are not accepted for medical use with in the United States. (hash, heroin, LSD, marijuana)
schedule I
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drugs that have a high potential for abuse, but do have an accepted medical use with in the United States. (cocaine, demerol, morphine, opium,percocet)
schedule II
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drugs that have a low to moderate potential for physical dependency, yet they have a hgh potential for psychological dependency (barbiturates, tylenol)
schedule III
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drugs that have a low potential for abuse relative to schedule III drugs (ativan, barbital, clonopin, librium, valium
schedule IV
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drugs that have the lowest potential of controlled substances. (robitussin A-C syrup)
schedule V
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an injury charactrized by partial tearing of a ligament that supports a joint.
sprain
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injuries that excessively strech muscles or tendons
strain
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Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation
RICE
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Being infected with amebae. The disease is genally characterized by dysentery with diarrhea, weakness, prostration, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
amebiasis
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#1 cause of ulcers
stress
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systemic antacid
baking soda
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drugs that neutrilize hydrochloric acid in the stomach
antacids
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agents that arrest or prevent vomiting
antiemetics
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used to produce vomiting
emetics
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What is heart disease
building up of fatty plaques and hardening arteries.
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MI
myocardium infarction (heart attack)
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The difference between a MI and angia
with angia you haven't lost bp yet
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vasodilator
lowers blood pressure
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vasopressor
raises blood pressure
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oral blood thinner
cumadin
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thromblitic agent
breaks up thrombus
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used for the treatment of congestive heart failure
digitalis
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chemical agents that are structurally related to histamine and act to counter it effects by blocking histamine
antihistamines
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congestion of the nasal mucosa may occur as a result if infection, allergy, inflammation, or emotional upset
decongestants
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ease respiratory discomfort, facilitate sleep, and reduce irratation. Helps control coughing
antitussive
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stimulates and decreases the thickness of respiratory tract secretions
expectorants
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What is the antidote for a tylenol overdose
mucanist
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What is the most common cause of a UTI
E.coli
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what is the normal resperation of an adult
12-20
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decreases reabsorbtion of soduim chloride by the kidneys
diuretics
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UTI symptoms
- burning or difficulty during urination
- more frequent urination
- passage of bloody appearing urine
- puffiness around eyes, swelling of hands and feet
- pain in small of the back
- high blood pressure
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Gigantism is caused by
hyperpituitarism
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Dwarfism is caused by
hypopituitarism
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Cretinism in children and mywederma in adults is caused by
hypothyroidism
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untreated hypothyroidism can cause
Graves disease
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prolonged administration of adrenocortical hormones will cause
Cushings syndrome
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a progessive condition associated with adrenal atrophy
Addison's disease
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a metabolic disorder the disrupts the body's ability to produce or use insulin
Diabetes Mellitus
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Warning signs and symptoms of diabetes
- polyuria (frequent urination)
- polydipsia ( excessive thirst)
- polyphagia ( extreme hunger)
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differnece between a sedative and a hypnotic
- sedative - produce a calming effect without causing sleep
- hypnotic - causes sleep
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failure of the testies to descend into the scrotum
cryptorchidism
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male hormone
testosterone
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why would you not take estrogen
if you have a blood clotting problem
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FSH
follicle - stimulating hormone
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provide a fixed concentration of hormones throughout the entire cycle
Monophasic
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vary both the estrogrn and progestin doseages with in the cycle in an effort to mimic the normal hormonal fluctuations found in women of childbearing age
Triphasic
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contains estrogen and progesterone at varying levelss throughout the cycle
Mircette
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