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73 Cards in this Set
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Medicines that cause a loss of feeling are called ____. |
Anesthetics |
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The condition in which a drug user becomes unable to function normally without a drug is called ____. |
Dependence |
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A substance that alters the function of the body in some way is a ____. |
Drug |
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A ____ tumor shows no tendency to spread throughout the body. |
Benign |
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The steps to control bleeding are ____ and pressure bandage. |
Direct pressure |
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You should never use water on fires associated with flammable liquids (including grease) or _____. |
Electricity |
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____ are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. |
Traffic accidents |
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____ neurons relay signals from the central nervous system to other parts of the body. |
Motor |
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The thick bundle of nerves through which the brain communicates with the body is the ____. |
Spinal cord |
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The wasting away of muscle through lack of use is called ____. |
Atrophy |
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____ pressure is the higher blood pressure and occurs during contraction of the ventricles. |
Systolic |
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The flow of blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart is called ____ circulation. |
Pulmonary |
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____ is the proportion of nutrients compared to the number of calories the food contains. |
Nutrient density |
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All of the following are types of open wounds except ____. |
1. abrasions 2. contusions 3. punctures 4. lacerations |
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An unconscious person who is not breathing should receive ____. |
CPR |
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A conscious adult who has a respiratory obstruction should be administered ____. |
Abdominal thrust |
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If an infant is choking and cannot cry, what should you do? |
Alternate back blows and chest compressions |
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A life-threatening condition that can accompany almost any serious injury is ____. |
Shock |
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The immediate medical attention given to a victim of an injury or sudden illness is called ____. |
First aid |
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Below normal body temperature is called ____. |
Hypothermia |
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The body's largest internal organ is the ____. |
Liver |
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The vitamins that function as antioxidants are ____, |
Vitamin C and E |
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The endocrine gland that is sometimes called the "master gland" because it affects the other endocrine glands is the ____. |
Pituitary gland |
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The drug LSD is a type of ____. |
Hallucinogen |
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When a drug user requires more and more of a drug to reach a "high" it is known as ____. |
Tolerance |
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Medicines that reduce pain but do not cause loss of other skin senses are called ____. |
Analgesics |
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Common prescription drugs that stop bacterial growth are ____. |
Antibiotics |
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Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of the ____ system. |
Endocrine |
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Arteriosclerosis is a nonifectious condition affecting the ____ system. |
Cardiovascular |
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Bronchitis is an inflammation that affects the ____ system. |
Respiratory |
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An inflammation of the liver is called ____. |
Hepatitis |
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A substance that stimulates the immune system to develop an acquired immunity is a ____. |
Vaccine |
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The cells designed to search out and destroy any organism or substance they do not recognize as part of the body are called ____. |
Leukocytes |
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The leading preventable cause of death in the United States is ____. |
Cigarette smoking |
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Alcohol acts as a ____. |
Depressant |
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Relieve pain and produce euphoria |
Narcotics |
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Psychedelic drugs |
Hallucinogens |
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Speed up CNS activity |
Stimulants |
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Slow down brain activity |
Depressants |
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Imitate male hormone testosterone |
Anabolic steroids |
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The term referring to an unborn child who is distinctly recognizable as a miniature baby is ____. |
Fetus |
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Nutrients that should provide 45% to 65% of a person's total food intake are ____. |
Carbohydrates |
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Strong bands of connective tissue that join bones together are called ____. |
Ligaments |
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The largest part of the brain is the ____. |
Cerebrum |
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The nerve cells of the body are called ____. |
Neurons |
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The drownproofing technique to use while wearing a PFD in cold water is the ____. |
HELP position |
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The most common outdoor emergency signal is ____. |
Three of anything |
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The weather phenomenon that kills the most people every year is ____. |
Floods |
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The concept of minimizing risk while maximizing benefits is known as ____. |
Risk assessment |
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The term ____ is known medically as ____. |
Hypertension |
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One of the strongest influences on a teenager's attitudes and actions during adolescence is known as ____. |
Peer pressure |
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What are the three essential components that allow you to derive maximum benefit from aerobic exercise? |
Frequency, intensity, duration |
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What is the initial treatment for most general musculoskeletal injuries? |
Rest, immobilize, cold, evaluation |
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Refers to the nervous system |
Neuro- |
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Means "science" or "study" |
-logy |
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Means "diseased condition" |
-iasis |
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Means "inflammation" |
-itis |
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Means "heat" |
Therm-, thermo- |
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Means "hard" |
Scler-, sclero- |
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Refers to a tumor |
-oma |
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Refers to the stomach |
Gastro- |
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Refers to the muscle |
My-, myo |
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Refers to the lungs |
Pneumo- |
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Refers to the liver |
Hepat-, hepato- |
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Refers to the heart |
Cardio- |
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Refers to the head |
Cephal |
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Refers to bones |
Osteo- |
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A doctor who treats eye disease and disorders is called____. |
Ophthalmologist |
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A doctor who treats cancer is called a ____. |
Oncologist |
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A doctor who provides primary care for adults while treating problems of the internal organs is a ____. |
Internist |
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A doctor who treats skin diseases and disorders is called ____. |
Dermatologist |
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A doctor who treats blood diseases and disorders is called ____. |
Hematologist |
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A doctor who treats diseases and disorders of the nervous system is called a ____. |
Neurologist |
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