Cardiovascular disorders, 302.2 I. Cardiac cycle review A. Atrio ventricular (AV) valves close. B. Aortic/pulmonic (semilunar) valves open. C. Aortic/pulmonic valves close. D. AV valves open. E. Rapid ventricular filling…
Dementia, 290.8 I. Definition A. Broad (global) acquired impairment of intellectual function (cognition) that usually is progressive and that interferes with normal social and occupational activities B. Key features of…
Aneurysm, 442.9 Hydrocephalus, 331.4 ANEURYSM I. Definition A. Abnormal dilatation of an arterial wall in which the intima bulges outward B. Usually caused by abnormal weakening C. Usually, a sudden…
Guillain-Barré syndrome, 357.0 Myasthenia gravis, 358.00 GUILLAIN-BARRÉ SYNDROME I. Definition A. An acute, usually rapidly progressive form of inflammatory polyneuropathy of the peripheral nerves B. Characterized by muscular weakness, mild…
Hemorrhagic stroke, 431 Ischemic stroke, 434.91 Stroke/brain attack, 434.91 Transient ischemic attack, 436 TIA—TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK I. Definition A. Classic definition: sudden or rapid onset of neurologic deficit caused by…
Seizure disorders, 780.39 I. Definition A. Transient disturbance of cerebral function caused by an abnormal paroxysmal neuronal discharge within the brain. Epilepsy is the term used to describe recurrence of…
Cerebral abscess, 324.0 Encephalitis, 323.9 Encephalopathy, 348.30 Meningitis, 322.9 MENINGITIS I. Definition A. Inflammation of the pia mater and arachnoid of the brain or spinal cord II. Etiology/predisposing factors A….
1 Essential Math Review OBJECTIVES • Define and interpret the symbols and vocabulary of basic mathematics. • Insert leading zeros and eliminate trailing zeros. • Calculate sums, products, and multiples of numbers. • Identify…
11 Antidiabetic Agents OBJECTIVES • Define terms related to tests and treatment for patients receiving medications for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. • Identify risks of look-alike generic oral antidiabetic products….
8 Injectable Medication Calculations OBJECTIVES • Calculate and measure intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular doses. • Calculate and combine doses for two medications to be mixed in one syringe to the nearest measurable…
