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A brief episode of a neurologic deficit that often comes and goes quickly - CORRECT

ANSWER: TIA

Alzheimer's Disease- - CORRECT ANSWER: Alzheimer's disease is progressive,

degenerative, and associated with microscopic changes in the brain long before memory loss is evident. Brain cells are damaged due to beta-amyloid protein fragment buildup (plaques) between nerve cells and tau protein build up (tangles) within cells.Over time, these plaques and tangles spread throughout the cortex interfering with brain cell communication causing memory and language difficulty. Alzheimer's disease is more prevalent in women.

Angina occurs due to the which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER: when the

arteries that supply your heart muscle with blood and oxygen are narrowed by a fatty substance called plaque. It means less blood flows to your heart muscle and can cause angina symptoms.

Ankylosing spondylitis - CORRECT ANSWER: a type of arthritis that causes

inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine.Hunched over back

Ankylosing spondylitis dx - CORRECT ANSWER: Tx: anti-inflammatory and selfcare

Ankylosing spondylitis s/s - CORRECT ANSWER: back pain and stiffness that improves with exercise and isn't relieved by rest.pain and swelling in other parts of the body, such as the hips, knees and ribs.fatigue (extreme tiredness)

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Anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER: occurs in response to a sense of threat, releasing

norepinephrine.

Anxiety Dx - CORRECT ANSWER: Dx: Urine drug screen- CNS stimulant or cannabis intoxication or withdrawal from CNS depressants (alcohol and barbiturates) are associated with increased anxiety or panic TSH, T4- hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism CBC- anemia Evaluate for cardiorespiratory disorders such as asthma, chronic lung diseases, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease as appropriate

Anxiety PA - CORRECT ANSWER: Physical Assessment: distress Worry Fear Heart racing

Anxiety Pharm - CORRECT ANSWER: Pharm:

• First line treatment includes selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and

Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI)

• Escitalopram is the best tolerated SSRI with the fewest drug interactions. SSRIs inhibit

reuptake of serotonin in the central nervous system which increases available serotonin in the synaptic cleft.

Atherosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER: when blood vessels that carry oxygen to organs and tissues is restricted.Hardening of vessels from buildup of fats, cholesterol in the artery walls Happens gradually.Formed plaque can break off and burst, triggering a blood clot.

Atherosclerosis Dx - CORRECT ANSWER: Dx: Stress tests Chest Xray 2 / 3

EKG Ankle-Brachial Index to assess blood pressure in the extremities.

Atherosclerosis PA - CORRECT ANSWER: modifiable risk factors

Fluid retention Fatigue Neck vein distension Edema Calf pain

Atherosclerosis patho - CORRECT ANSWER: inflammatory process that begins with

damage to the endothelium often result of HTN, smoking, high cholesterol, or other risk factors.Fatty streak to fibrous plaque and then complicated lesion

Atherosclerosis Pharm - CORRECT ANSWER: Pharm: Antiplatelets (Aspirin) Statins- reduce inflammation.ACE Inhibitor- relax blood pressure and reduce work and pressure on heart.Can be treated with lifestyle management.

Atresia. - CORRECT ANSWER: The valve isn't formed. A solid sheet of tissue blocks the blood flow between the heart chambers. This type usually affects the pulmonary valve.

Back Pain - CORRECT ANSWER: occurs due to changes or damages to the muscles.

Most common low back pain involves lumbar spine.

Back Pain Dx - CORRECT ANSWER: Dx: imaging not recommended in first 6 weeks.

XRAY MRI

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