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12 Cards in this Set
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achalasia
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espophogus loses normal peristalsis, swallowing difficulty, regurgitation, chest pain
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coffee ground emesis
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vomit with coagulated blood
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decubitus ulcer
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pressure ulcer, bed sore
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Dysguesia
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lacking ability to taste, “metal mouth”
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Dysplasia
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pre-cancerous lesion
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emesis
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vomiting
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Gastroparesis
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delayed gastric emptying, partial paralysis of the stomach resulting in food remaining in the stomach for a longer period of time than normal
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Gout
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arthritis caused by high amounts of uric acid
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Hypoxia
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deprived of oxygen
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Odynophagia
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painful swallowing
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Pleural effusion
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excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs.
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Syncope
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fainting, temporary loss of consciousness
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