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70 Diseases NCLEX Cheat Sheet ScienceMedicinePathophysiology nursingizlife Save From the same upload Flashcard sets 70 Diseases NCLEX Cheat Sheet Study guide nursingizlife Atrial fibrillation (A Fib) A heart condition characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rate.Pneumonia An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.

Diverticular disease A condition characterized by the presence of diverticula in the colon.Crohn's disease A type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract.Irritable bowel syndrome A gastrointestinal disorder causing pain in the belly, gas, diarrhea, and constipation.

COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a lung disease that blocks airflow and makes it difficult to breathe.Acute Pancreatitis Sudden inflammation of the pancreas that can be life-threatening.Cushing's disease A disorder caused by excess cortisol in the body, often due to a tumor on the pituitary gland.Addison's disease A disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones.Diabetes mellitus A group of diseases that result in high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.

Diabetes insipidus A condition characterized by frequent urination and excessive thirst due to a deficiency of vasopressin.Heart failure A chronic condition in which the heart does not pump blood as well as it should.Urinary tract infection An infection in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, or urethra.Asthma A condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus.Coronary artery disease A disease caused by the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries.Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) Also known as a stroke, it occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted.Kidney disease A condition where the kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood effectively.Hepatic encephalopathy A decline in brain function that occurs as a result of severe liver disease.

Hypertension A condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure.Hypothyroidism A condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones.Hyperthyroidism A condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.Sickle cell anemia A genetic blood disorder characterized by red blood cells that assume an abnormal, rigid, sickle shape.Abdominal Aneurysm An enlargement of the lower part of the aorta as it passes through the abdomen.Renal failure A medical condition in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products from the blood.Pernicious Anemia A decrease in red blood cells when the body can't absorb enough vitamin B12.