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55 Cards in this Set
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which chambers of the heart are the collectors?
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atria
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Which chambers are the pumping chambers?
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Ventricles
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Which artery is the main supplier?
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Coronary artery
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What disease causes the build of plaque and fat in vessels?
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artherosclorosis
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Name 3 drugs that are used to treat angina?
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Vaso dialater- nitro glyc
calcium- prev spasms beta blockers- prevent overactivity |
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which vessels carry blood away from the heart?
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arteries
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When using an AED where does the impulse get sent to?
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SA node-- goes right to left,
"pace maker of heart" |
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chest pain, shortness of breath, nauseau, lightheadedness and back or jaw pain are symptoms of what?
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heart attack
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biggest risk factor is smoking, bad cholesterol, and hypertension
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heart attack
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what procedure to determine a block in heart uses dye?
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catherization
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what procedure uses a balloon to remove build up in arteries?
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angioplasty
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what procedure uses vessel in aorta to reroute blood?
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bypass
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what is heart disease called when you are born with it?
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congenital
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What heart disease can start as strep throat?
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rheumatic fever
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what part of the heart is affected by rheumatic fever?
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valves
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what disease affects circulation in feet and legs?
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periperal artery disease
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what are the symptoms of hypertension?
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NONE!!
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what is blood pressure called when count when heart is beating?
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systolic
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what is a cerebral vascular accident?
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stroke
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how does a cerebral anurism happen?
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weakened spot in vessell
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What is a circulating blood clot?
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embolism
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what is a stationary blood clot?
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stationary
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what are two things cancer cells lack?
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contact inhibition and cohesiveness
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what is a cancerous growth referred to as?
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malignant
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what is non-cancerous growth referred to?
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benign
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what are the genes in the body that trigger cancer?
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oncogenes
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What genes correct problems is cells?
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regulatory
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What two types of cancer require self exams?
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breast and testicular
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what is is called when you remove breast before being diagnosed with breast cancer?
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prophylactic masectomy
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How do dr's classify what type of cancer you have if it is in multiple areas?
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According to where it started
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What cancer causes weaker urination?
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prostate
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what is known as the "silent killer"?
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ovarian cancer
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What cancer is related to HPV and how is it detected?
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Cervical cancer, pap
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what are the ABCDE of cancer?
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Asymmetry, border, color, diameter and evolving.
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what is the name for a disease causing agent?
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pathogen
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where does a pathogen breed and grow?
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in a reservoir
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what are the 4 modes of transmission?
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direct, indirect, vector, airborne
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What is the peak of the infection stage?
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clinical
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what is the period of exposure called before the symptoms show?
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incubation pr
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what pr of exposure would u experience symptoms such as fever and aches?
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prodromel
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what type of pathogens come in various shapes and do respond to antibiotics?
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bacteria
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what type of pathogens do not respond to antibiotics?
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virus
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what are the three types of cellular immunity?
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natural reactive, artificial and passive
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What cells does HIV attack?
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T cells
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What are the three body fluids that have the highest concentration of HIV?
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Blood, semen, vaginal secretion
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what are the two STD's that are almost identical?
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Chlamydia and gonorrhea
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How is Hep B transmitted?
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needles, bodily secretions
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What organ does Hep B affect?
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Liver
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HPV is responsible for causing what type of cancer and STD?
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cervical cancer and genital warts
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What are some symptoms of herpes?
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sores, blisters
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what are some symptoms of pubic lice?
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Intense itching, blueish spots
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which STD is not treated could lead to death?
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Syphillis
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Ringworm is caused by a
bacteria, virus or fungus? |
fungus
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what is the best way to prevent spreading of a disease?
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washing your hands
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what vessels carry blood to the heart?
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veins
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