Cancer | Asthma and COPD | Infection and Inflammation | Endocrine | Renal |
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What is cancer
Group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled and unregulated growth of cells
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What is asthma
Reversible expiratory airflow limitation or bronchial hyperresponsiveness
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What are manifestations of an upper GI bleed
Hematemesis and Melena
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What is Graves disease
An autoimmune disease that leads to excess T3, T4, and calcitonin
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What is glomerulonephritis
Inflammation of glomeruli
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What are carcinogens
Cancer-causing agents capable of producing cell alterations
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What are corticosteroids
This medication is used to treat late phase response and airway inflammation
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What is ERCP
The test used to visualize the common bile duct
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What is myxedema
Puffiness of face and protruding tongue
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What is peritoneal or hemodialysis
Started when GFR< 15
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What is teletherapy
This therapy can cause dry or wet desquamification
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What are the causes of COPD
Cigarette smoking, occupational chemicals and dust, AAT deficiency
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What is hypovolemic shock
The biggest complication with upper GI bleed
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What are s/s Cushing disease
Increased glucose, decreased K, and increased Na
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What is stage 4 CKD
GFR of 28
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What is stage IV
This classification of cancer is defined as "metastasis"
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What is FEV1/FVC < 70%
Diagnostic study used to confirm COPD
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What is antiphospholipid syndrome
Complication of SLE that causes blood clots
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What is primary hypothyroidism
Caused by destruction of thyroid tissue or defective hormone synthesis in the thyroid
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What is insulin and sodium bicarb
Temporary therapy to move K+ into cells
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What are protooncogenes
These genes function to promote cell growth and mutations can make them inactive
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What are diagnostics for cor pulmonale
Echocardiogram, BNP, and spirometry
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What is methotrexate
Medication for RA causes hepatotoxicity and myelosuppression.
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What is the treatment of Addisonian crisis
Aggressive, high dose hydrocortisone replacement therapy
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What is kidney transplant
Treatment includes fluid replacement, and corticosteroids
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