MAT 532 Auxiliary Cards

What are beta blockers used for?

Hypertension, Arrhythmias, prevent infarction

What medication is used to prevent hypertension?

ACE Inhibitors, ARBs, Beta-Blockers, Diuretics

What is the medical term for “cauliflower ear”?

Hematoma Auris

What is the medical term for impacted earwax?

Impacted Cerumen

How does Marfan’s syndrome present physically?

Pectus Cavus, Wingspan > Height, Kyphosis, Leg/Arm Proportions, Steinberg Sign

How many people die per year due to SCD?

60 people/year

What is the most common cardiac abnormality in youth?

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

How are arrhythmias diagnosed?

ECG

What is inflammation of the stomach lining called?

Gastritis

What is the most common bacteria causing food poisoning?

E. Coli

Define “Second Impact Syndrome”.

Occurs when an individual receives a second blow to the head while they are still symptomatic after initial concussion.

Define “Guillain Barre Syndrome”.

An autoimmune response that begins attacking the PNS

Define “spina bifida”.

A congenital defect that is caused by incomplete formation of the neural tube.

Define “cerebral palsy”.

A group of neurological disorders that occur during birth or early childhood and are caused by an anoxic, metabolic, or ischemic brain injury.

Define “amyotrophic lateral sclerosis”.

Degenerative disease of nerve fibers and neurons that moves distal to proximal.

Gonorrhea Incubation Period

1-3 weeks

Chlamydia incubation period

1-4 weeks

Syphilis incubation period

Up to 3 months

Genital Wart incubation period

1-6 months

Herpes incubation period

1 week