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What is the definition of Affinity?
Pernicious vomiting during pregnancy
The measure of the binding strength of two drugs.
An abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by elevated blood pressure and protein in the urine occurring after the 24th week of pregnancy; May cause swelling of the hands and face.
The period from implantation to about 60 days thereafter; the time when major fetal organs form
What is Eclampsia?
The gravest form of pregnancy-induced hypertension. It is characterized by grand mal seizures, coma, hypertension, proteinuria, and edema.
Pernicious vomiting during the pregnancy.
A condition of abnormally low muscle tone, often with reduced muscle strength; also called Infantile Hypotonia.
The period of implantation to about 60 days thereafter; the time when major fetal organs form.
What is Floppy Infant Syndrome?
The gravest form of pregnancy-induced hypertension. It is characterized by grand mal seizures, coma, hypertension, proteinuria, and edema.
Pernicious vomiting during the pregnancy.
A condition of abnormally low muscle tone, often with reduced muscle strength; also called Infantile Hypotonia.
The period of implantation to about 60 days thereafter; the time when major fetal organs form.
What is the definition of Hemodynamic?
Pernicious vomiting during pregnancy
The measure of the binding strength of two drugs.
Related to the physical aspects of blood circulation, including cardiac function and peripheral vascular physiologic characteristics.
The period from implantation to about 60 days thereafter; the time when major fetal organs form
What is the definition of Hyperemesis Gravidarum?
The period from implantation to about 60 days thereafter; the time when major fetal organs form.
An abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by elevated blood pressure and protein in the urine occurring after the 24th week of pregnancy; it may also cause swelling of the face and hands.
Pernicious vomiting during pregnancy.
The measure of the binding strength of two drugs
What is the definition of Organogenesis?
The period from implantation to about 60 days thereafter; the time when major fetal organs form.
An abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by elevated blood pressure and protein in the urine occurring after the 24th week of pregnancy; it may also cause swelling of the face and hands.
Pernicious vomiting during pregnancy.
The measure of the binding strength of two drugs
What is the definition of Preeclampsia?
The period from implantation to about 60 days thereafter; the time when major fetal organs form.
An abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by elevated blood pressure and protein in the urine occurring after the 24th week of pregnancy; it may also cause swelling of the face and hands.
Pernicious vomiting during pregnancy.
The measure of the binding strength of two drugs
What is the definition Teratogenic?
The ability of any substance, agent, or process to interfere with normal prenatal development, causing the formation of one or more developmental abnormalities in the fetus.
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A viral infection that affects the larynx and the trachea.
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what is the definition of Apnea?
A viral infection that affects the larynx and the trachea.
The cessation of respiration for more than 20 seconds with or without cyanosis, hypotonia, or bradycardia.
Time from birth to approximately 28 days of age.
inflammation of the lungs
What is the definition of Bacteremia?
A condition in which bacteria are recovered from blood cultures of a patient and may or may not be associated with the disease.
A viral infection that affects the larynx and the trachea.
A condition in which the normal channel between the pulmonary
A condition that results from absence, deficiency, or alteration of the components of pulmonary surfactant.
What is Cyanosis?
Inflammation of the lungs.
Blue coloring of skin and membranes
Abnormally slow heart rate
Decreased tone or tension in muscles
What is Hypotonia?
Abnormally slow heart rate
An inflammation of the middle ear
Blue coloring of skin and membranes
Decreased tone or tension in muscles
What is Bradycardia?
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Abnormally slow heart rate
Blue coloring of skin and membranes
Decreased tone or tension in muscles
Term for: A viral infection that affects the larynx and the trachea.
Iron deficiency anemia
Croup
Pneumonia
Apnea
Term for: An acute bacterial infection of the Epiglottis ( an appendage that closes the Glottis while food or drink is passing through the pharynx) and the surrounding areas, causing airway obstruction.
Epiglottis
Otitis Media
Pneumonia
Kernicterus
What is Eustachian Tubes?
A viral infection that affects the larynx and the trachea
Otitis Media
Tubes within the ear by which fluids drain
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What is Gestational Age?
The time from birth to approximately 28 days of age.
The period from birth to approximately age 18 years.
The time from the first day of the mother's last menstrual cycle to the current date of the pregnancy.
Term for: A disorder caused by failure of the pancreas to secrete sufficient insulin.
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM)
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Pneumonitis
Croup
Term for: Anemia characterized by low serum iron, increased serum iron-binding capacity, decreased serum ferritin, and decreased marrow iron stores.
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM)
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Term for: Yellow staining and degenerative lesions in basal ganglia associated with high levels of unconjugated bilirubin in infants; also known as Bilirubin Encephalopathy
Pneumonia
Kernicterus
Apnea
Bacteremia
What is the Neonatal Period?
The period from birth to approximately age 18 years
The time from birth to approximately 28 days of age.
The time from the first day of the mother's last menstrual cycle to the current date of the pregnancy
What is Otitis Media?
An inflammation of the middle ear
Inflammation of the lungs
Decreased tone or tension in muscles
A viral infection that affects the larynx and the trachea
What is: A condition in which the normal channel between the pulmonary artery and the aorta fails to close at birth.
Kernicterus
Pediatric Period
Croup
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
What is the Pediatric Period?
The period from birth to approximately age 18 years
The time from birth to approximately 28 days of age.
The time from the first day of the mother's last menstrual cycle to the current date of the pregnancy
What is Pneumonia?
Inflammation of the lungs
An inflammation or infection of the pulmonary parenchyma; caused by viruses, bacteria mycoplasma, and aspiration of foreign substances.
What is Pneumonitis?
Inflammation of the lungs
An inflammation or infection of the pulmonary parenchyma; caused by viruses, bacteria mycoplasma, and aspiration of foreign substances.
Term for: A condition that results from absence, deficiency, or alteration of the components pulmonary surfactant
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
Septicemia
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Melllitus (IDDM)
Term for: The major cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in infants younger than one year of age; caused by a virus and produces mild cold-like symptoms
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
Septicemia
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Melllitus (IDDM)
What is Septicemia?
A condition in which bacteria are recovered from blood cultures of a patient and may or may not be associated with the disease
An inflammation of the middle ear
The cessation of respiration for more than 20 seconds with or without cyanosis, hypotonia, or bradycardia
Bacteremia associated with active disease, whether localized or systemic
Term for: An inherited disorder characterized by the presence of crescent-shaped red blood cells containing abnormal hemoglobin, termed hemoglobin S (HbS)
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM)
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Sickle Cell Anemia
What is Collagen?
A strong fibrous protein found in connective tissue
An extracellular connective tissue protein
What is Elastin?
A strong fibrous protein found in connective tissue
An extracellular connective tissue protein
Term for: A thick layer of loose connective tissue that is well supplied with blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, and accessory organs
Elastin
Collagen
Polypharmacy
Dermis
Term for: Differences in effects produced by a given plasma level of a drug.
Pharmacokinetic Interactions
Pharmacodynamic Interactions
Pharmacological Category
Term for: Differences in the plasma levels of a drug achieved with a given dose of that drug.
Pharmacokinetic Interactions
Pharmacodynamic Interactions
Pharmacological Category
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What is Addiction?
The condition of persistency and compulsively needing a substance or behavior; it may involve physical dependence, psychological dependence, or both
A form of dependence in which there is evidence of a tolerance to a substance, withdrawal, or both
A form of dependence in which there is a need to use a substance in order to achieve a pleasurable mental experience
Term for: Extension of the tolerance for a substance to other substances of the same class, such as between alcohol and barbiturates
Substance abuse
Nucleus accumbens
Cross-Tolerance
Delirium tremens
Term for: An acute, sometimes fatal episode of delirium usually caused by withdrawal or abstinence from alcohol following habitual excessive drinking; characterized by sweating, trembling, anxiety, confusion, and hallucinations
Withdrawal Syndrome
Addiction
Substance Abuse
Delirium Tremens
What is Ethanol?
A structure forming the floor of the caudal anterior area of the lateral brain ventricle; it is the area of the brain affected by most substances of abuse
Ethyl alcohol; a transparent, colorless, volatile, flammable liquid that is the primary ingredient of alcoholic beverages
Drugs that have strict prescribing and availability criteria because of their potential for addiction or abuse
An acute, sudden decrease in response to a drug after it is administered
What are: Hallucinogens?
Agents capable of producing hallucinations, distortions of sensory perceptions, and disturbed emotions, judgements, and memories
Tranquilizers; Substances that induce sedation by reducing irritability or excitement
The conditions of persistently and compulsively needing a substance or behavior; it may involve physical dependence, psychological dependence, or both
Ethyl alcohol; a transparent, colorless, volatile, flammable liquid that is the primary ingredient of alcoholic beverages
What is Nucleus Accumbens?
A structure forming the floor of the caudal anterior area of the lateral brain ventricle; it is the area of the brain affected by most substances of abuse
Ethyl alcohol; a transparent, colorless, volatile, flammable liquid that is the primary ingredient of alcoholic beverages
Drugs that have strict prescribing and availability criteria because of their potential for addiction or abuse
An acute, sudden decrease in response to a drug after it is administered
What is Physical Dependence?
The condition of persistency and compulsively needing a substance or behavior; it may involve physical dependence, psychological dependence, or both
A form of dependence in which there is evidence of a tolerance to a substance, withdrawal, or both
A form of dependence in which there is a need to use a substance in order to achieve a pleasurable mental experience
What is Psychological Dependence?
The condition of persistency and compulsively needing a substance or behavior; it may involve physical dependence, psychological dependence, or both
A form of dependence in which there is evidence of a tolerance to a substance, withdrawal, or both
A form of dependence in which there is a need to use a substance in order to achieve a pleasurable mental experience
What is: Rebound Effects?
Emergence or reemergence of symptoms that were absent or controlled while taking a substance, but appear when that same substance is discontinued or reduced in dosage
Patterned use of a substance, often a drug, in which users consumes it in amounts or with methods that are harmful to themselves or to other
A structure forming the floor of the caudal anterior area of the lateral brain
What is Schedule Drugs?
A structure forming the floor of the caudal anterior area of the lateral brain ventricle; it is the area of the brain affected by most substances of abuse
Ethyl alcohol; a transparent, colorless, volatile, flammable liquid that is the primary ingredient of alcoholic beverages
Drugs that have strict prescribing and availability criteria because of their potential for addiction or abuse
An acute, sudden decrease in response to a drug after it is administered
What are: Sedatives?
Agents capable of producing hallucinations, distortions of sensory perceptions, and disturbed emotions, judgements, and memories
Tranquilizers; Substances that induce sedation by reducing irritability or excitement
The conditions of persistently and compulsively needing a substance or behavior; it may involve physical dependence, psychological dependence, or both
Ethyl alcohol; a transparent, colorless, volatile, flammable liquid that is the primary ingredient of alcoholic beverages
What is: Substance Abuse?
Emergence or reemergence of symptoms that were absent or controlled while taking a substance, but appear when that same substance is discontinued or reduced in dosage
Patterned use of a substance, often a drug, in which users consumes it in amounts or with methods that are harmful to themselves or to other
A structure forming the floor of the caudal anterior area of the lateral brain
What is Tachyphylaxis?
A structure forming the floor of the caudal anterior area of the lateral brain ventricle; it is the area of the brain affected by most substances of abuse
Ethyl alcohol; a transparent, colorless, volatile, flammable liquid that is the primary ingredient of alcoholic beverages
Drugs that have strict prescribing and availability criteria because of their potential for addiction or abuse
An acute, sudden decrease in response to a drug after it is administered
Term for: A set of symptoms occurring in discontinuation or dosage reduction of various substances; it is more likely to occur in relation to higher dosages and longer period of uses
Withdrawal Syndrome
Addiction
Hallucinogens
Tachyphylaxis
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