Keywords

Question 1

Sinustitis

Answer 1

inflammation of the sinuses which cause them to get block and filled with fluid
- caused by cold or allergies

Question 2

Hyposmia

Answer 2

Loss of smell or decreased ability to detect odors though nose

Question 3

Rhinorrhea

Answer 3

• thin, mostly clear nasal discharge

Question 4

1. Tachycardia

2. Bradycardia

Answer 4

1. When the heart beats faster than normal

2. when heart beats too slowly

Question 5

Insomnia

Answer 5

common sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall sleep, stay asleep or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep

Question 6

Hematemesis

Answer 6

Vomiting of blood

• caused by bleeding ulcers, severe gastritis
• causes include stress, irregular sleep schedule, poor sleeping habits

Question 7

Hemoptysis

Answer 7

the spitting of blood that originated in the lungs or bronchial tubes

• coughing up blood
• caused by blood clot in the lung, using blood thinners, TB and more

Question 8

Cyanosis

Answer 8

a bluish/purple discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood

Question 9

Myalgia

Answer 9

pain in the muscles or group of muscles

- may involve ligaments, tendons and fascia- soft tissues that connect muscles, bones and organs

Question 10

Malaise

Answer 10

a general feeling of discomfort, weakness, illness or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify

Question 11

COPD

Answer 11

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems
- includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis

Question 12

CHF

Answer 12

Congestive heart failure- heart doesn’t pump blood as effectively as it should
- caused by coronary artery disease

Question 13

Palpitation

Answer 13

a noticeably rapid, strong or irregular heartbeat due to agitation, exertion or illness

• feels like heart is beating too hard or fast
• may be caused by stress and anxiety

Question 14

Arrhythmia

Answer 14

Problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat

- it beats to fast or too slow or with an irregular pattern

Question 15

Hyper/Hypo

Answer 15

Hyper means excess/ over where hypo means less/ under

Question 16

Intraocular

Answer 16

• occurring within or administered by entering the eyeball

Question 17

Otitis media

Answer 17

Inflammation located in the middle ear

- can be caused by cold, sore throat or respiratory infection

Question 18

MAOI

Answer 18

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

• were the first type of antidepressant developed
• has been replaced by more safer anti-depressant medications

Question 19

TCA

Answer 19

Tricyclic Antidepressents
- class of drugs that are used as antidepressants

Question 20

Sleep apnea

Answer 20

serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts

Question 21

Nasal polyps

Answer 21

• Soft, painless, noncancerous growths on the lining of your nose/ nasal passage or sinuses
• throat tissues relax and the soft tissue can cause the airway to be blocked

Question 22

Anaphylaxis

Answer 22

Severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction

- can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to something you’re allegic to

Question 23

Rhinitis

Answer 23

inflammation of nasal tissues

- often results in runny nose

Question 24

Decongestants Indication

Answer 24

Indication: temporary relief of nasal and eustachian tube (passage from the pharynx to the middle ear cavitiy) congestion and for cough associated with postnasal drip
- there are Topical and oral options

Question 25

Ace-Inhibitors

Answer 25

relaxes veins and arteries which lowers blood pressure