Vocab For Foundations Of Nursing Exam 5

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task mastery

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base upon needs of achievement and competence

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a chronic nervous disease characterized by a fine, slowly spreading tremor, muscular weakness, rigidity and often a peculiar gate

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parkinson's disease

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the control center: includes the brain and spinal cord

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central nervous system

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conduct impulses either to or from the nervous system

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neuron

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inflammation of the bone marrow or spinal cord

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myelitis

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consists of 3 membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord

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meninges

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any major mental disorder characterized by a gross impairment in reality testing and often characterized by inappropriate mood and diminished impulse control

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psychosis

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farsightedness, an error of refraction in which the rays of light entering the eye are brought to a focus behind the retina

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hyperopia

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herniation of the meninges through a defect in the skull or vertebral column

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meningocele

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uneven curvature of the cornea or lens of the eye that prevents the sharp focus of an image on the retina

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astigmatism

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located immediately under the skin detect changes in the temperature

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thermoreceptors

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an abnormal condition of increased pressure within the eye

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glaucoma

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a chronic disease of the central nervous system in which there is progressive destruction of the myelin sheaths of the neurons. The resulting scar tissue interferes with the normal transimssion of the nerve impulse

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multiple sclerosis

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caused by a brief interruption in cerebral blood flow

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transient ischemic attack

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paralysis of the legs and lower part of the body

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paraplegia

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radiographic examination of the spinal cord by injection of a radiopaque medium

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myelography

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an intense, irrational fear of open spaces, characterized by marked fear of being alone or of being in public places where escape would be difficult or help might be unavailable

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agoraphobia

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a dynamic equilibrium of the internal environment of the body

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homeostasis

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state of unconsiousness from which the patient cannot be aroused, even by powerful stimulation

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coma

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consists of the various nerve processes that connect the brain and spinal cord with receptors. muscles, and glands

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peripheral nervous system

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a group of neurologic disorders characterized by recurrent episodes of convulsive seizures, sensory disturbances, loss of consciousness, or all of these. An uncontrolled electrical discharge from the nerge cells of the cerebral cortex is common to all types

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epilepsy

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complete or partial loss of muscle movement

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akinesia

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nerve breakdown

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neurolysis

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absence or impairment of the ability to communicate throu speech, writing or signs; it results from a brain dysfunction

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aphasia

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the recording and analysis of the elctrical activty of the brain

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electroencephalopgraphy

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disease of the nerve

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neurosis

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fluid accumulation on the skull

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hydrocephalus

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inability or refulsal to swallow. characterized by abstention from eating because swallowing is painful

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aphagia

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abnormal slowness of movement or sluggishness of mental and physical processes

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bradykinesia

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a chronic ailment involving suddent attacks of sleep that occur at intervals

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narcolepsy

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nearsightedness, a defect in vision in which the rays of light entering the eye are brought to a focus in front of the retina

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myopia

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abnormally increased activity of the thyroid

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hyperthyroidism

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shaped like a pinecone and is attached to the posterior part of the brain

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pineal gland aka pineal body

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a condition resulting from hypo-function of the thyroid gland. it is characterized by a dry, waxy swelling of the skin

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myxedema

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a condition in which a person reaches an abnormal stature; it results from hypersecretion of growth hormone during childhood

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gigantism

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a disorder in which there is abnormal enlargement of the extremities of the skeleton: nose, jaws, fingers and toes-caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone after maturity

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acromegaly

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sugar in the urine

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glycosuria

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removal of a gland

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adenectomy

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located at the front of the neck, consists of bilateral lobes that are connected by a narrow strip of thyroid tissue

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thyroid gland

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a condition caused by congenital deficiency of thyroid secretion and marked by arrested physical and mental development

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cretinism

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a condition caused by congenital deficiency of thyroid secretion and marked by arrested physical and mental development

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cretinism

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ductless and secrete their hormones into the bloodstream

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endocrine glands

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increased thirst

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polydipsia

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pancreatic cells that perform an endocrine function

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islets of langerhands

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excessive secretion of insulin by the pancreas, which causes hypoglycemia

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hyperinsulinism

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frequent urination

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polyuria

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an excess in hormone secretion

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hypersecretion

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tumor of a gland

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adenoma

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increased activity of the parathyroid glands

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hyperparathyroidism

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decreased level of glucose in blood

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hypoglycemia

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decreased activity of the thyroid

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hypoparathyroidism

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a substance, such as testosterone, that produces or stimulates the developent of male sex characteristics

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androgen

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a morbid condition caused by excessive thyroid secretion

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thyrotoxicosis

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stimulate

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-tropic

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a disorder associated with a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone, on hormone produced by the pituitary gland, or inability of the kidneys to respond to ADH

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diabetes insipidus

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female sex hormones, including estradiol and estrone. during the menstrual cycle, estrogens act on the female genitalia to produce an environment suitable for fertilization, implantation and nutrition of the early embryo. estrogen is made primarily by the ovaries

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estrogen

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a hormone made by the adrenal glands that is important in the regulation of body metabolism. this hormone is also used as an anti-inflammatory agent

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cortisone

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an enlarged thyroid gland that is usually evident as a pronounced swelling in the neck

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goiter

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located near the thyroid and are actually embedded in the posterior surface of the thyroid

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parathyroid glands

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protrustion of the eyeballs

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exophthalmus

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increased level of glucose in the blood

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hyperglycemia

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not part of the endocrine system

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exocrine glands

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a disease caused by hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood, it causes a person to be much smaller than normal size

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dwartism

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a deficiency in hormone production

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hyposecretion

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it is attached at the base of the brain

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pituitary gland

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lies above each of the 2 kidneys

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adrenal gland

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what is the pituitary gland also known as

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hypophysis