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| show | A type of generalized seizure in which there are minimal or no movements; patient may appear to have a blank stare; also known as petit mal or non-convulsive seizures.
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| show | The sudden onset of severe abdominal pain that may be related to one of many medical conditions or a specific injury to the abdomen.
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| Altered mental status | show 🗑
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| Aneurysm | show 🗑
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| Aphasia | show 🗑
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| Aura phase | show 🗑
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| show | The level of glucose circulating in the blood; measured using a glucometer.
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| show | The third phase of a generalized seizure, during which the patient experiences the seizure itself.
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| show | A disease in which there are high levels of blood glucose due to defects in insulin production, insulin action or both.
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| show | A life-threatening complication of diabetes in which very high blood sugar causes the patient to become unconscious.
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| show | A situation in which a person becomes ill because of an imbalance of insulin and sugar in the bloodstream.
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| Diabetic ketoacidosis | show 🗑
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| Embolism | show 🗑
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| show | A brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.
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| Fainting | show 🗑
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| show | Seizure activity brought on by an excessively high fever in a young child or an infant.
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| show | Seizures that affect most or all of the brain; types include petit mal and grand mal seizures.
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| show | A type of diabetes that occurs only during pregnancy.
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| show | A type of generalized seizure; involves whole body contractions with loss of consciousness.
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| show | A common method of treating advanced kidney failure in which blood is filtered outside the body to remove wastes and extra fluids.
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| show | A condition in which too much sugar is in the bloodstream, resulting in higher than normal BGLs; also known as high blood glucose.
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| Hyperkalemia | show 🗑
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| Hypervolemia | show 🗑
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| Hypoglycemia | show 🗑
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| show | A condition in which there is an abnormal decrease of fluid in the blood.
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| show | A condition in which there are decreased levels of oxygen in the blood; can disrupt the body’s functioning and harm tissues; may be life threatening.
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| show | Seizures that affect only part of the brain; may be simple or complex.
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| show | A method of treatment for kidney failure in which waste products and extra fluid are drawn into a solution which has been injected into the abdominal cavity and are withdrawn through a catheter.
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| Seizure | show 🗑
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| show | A life-threatening illness in which the body is overwhelmed by its response to infection; commonly referred to as blood poisoning.
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| show | A surgically created passage between two natural body channels, such as an artery and a vein, to allow the flow of fluid.
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| Simple partial seizures | show 🗑
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| show | An epileptic seizure (or repeated seizures) that lasts longer than 5 minutes without any sign of slowing down; should be considered life threatening and requires prompt advanced medical care.
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| show | A term used to describe the loss of consciousness; also known as fainting.
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| show | A blood clot that forms in a blood vessel and remains there, slowing the flow of blood and depriving tissues of normal blood flow and oxygen.
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| show | The second phase of a generalized seizure, during which the patient becomes unconscious and muscles become rigid.
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| show | A condition that produces stroke-like symptoms but causes no permanent damage; may be a precursor to a stroke.
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| show | A type of diabetes in which insufficient insulin is produced or the insulin is not used efficiently; formerly known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes or adult-onset diabetes.
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| show | A poison that enters the body through the skin.
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| show | The compulsive need to use a substance; stopping use would cause the user to suffer mental, physical and emotional distress.
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| show | A drug sometimes used by athletes to enhance performance and increase muscle mass; also has medical use in stimulating weight gain for people unable to gain weight naturally.
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| Antihistamine | show 🗑
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| Anti-inflammatory drug | show 🗑
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| Cannabis products | show 🗑
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| show | An odorless, colorless, toxic gas produced as a byproduct of combustion.
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| Depressant | show 🗑
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| show | Potent and illegal street drugs formed from a medicinal substance whose drug composition has been modified (designed).
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| Hallucinogen | show 🗑
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| show | A poison that is swallowed.
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| show | A substance, such as a medication, that a person inhales to counteract or prevent a specific condition; also a substance inhaled to produce mood-altering effects.
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| show | A poison that enters the body through a bite, sting or syringe.
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| show | A drug derived from opium or opium-like compounds; used to reduce pain and can alter mood and behavior.
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| show | The use of an excessive amount of a substance, resulting in adverse reactions ranging from mania (mental and physical hyperactivity) and hysteria, to coma and death.
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| show | Any substance that can cause injury, illness or death when introduced into the body, especially by chemical means.
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| show | A specialized health center that provides information on poisons and suspected poisoning emergencies.
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| show | A substance that affects the central nervous system and speeds up physical and mental activity.
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| Substance abuse | show 🗑
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| show | The use of a substance for unintended purposes or for intended purposes but in improper amounts or doses.
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| show | The outcome created when two or more drugs are combined; the effects of each may enhance those of the other.
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| show | A condition in which the effects of a substance on the body decrease as a result of continued use.
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| show | A poisonous substance produced by microorganisms that can cause certain diseases but is also capable of inducing neutralizing antibodies or antitoxins.
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| show | The study of the adverse effects of chemical, physical or biological agents on the body.
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| Withdrawal | show 🗑
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| show | A form of distributive shock caused by an often sudden severe allergic reaction, in which air passages may swell and restrict breathing; also referred to as anaphylactic shock.
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| show | A condition in which air bubbles enter the bloodstream and subsequently travel to the brain; results from a rapid ascent from deep water, which expands air in the lungs too quickly.
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| show | Injury sustained because of pressure differences between areas of the body and the surrounding environment; most commonly occurs in air travel and scuba diving.
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| Conduction | show 🗑
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| Convection | show 🗑
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| show | The temperature inside the body.
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| show | A sometimes fatal disorder caused by the release of gas bubbles into body tissue; also known as “the bends"; occurs when scuba divers ascend too rapidly, without allowing sufficient time for gases to exit body tissues and be removed through exhalation.
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| Dehydration | show 🗑
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| show | An event in which a victim experiences respiratory impairment due to submersion in water.
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| Electrolytes | show 🗑
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| show | One of the ways the body loses heat; occurs when the body is wet and the moisture evaporates, cooling the skin.
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| Free diving | show 🗑
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| show | A condition in which body tissues freeze; most commonly occurs in the fingers, toes, ears and nose.
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| show | A form of heat-related illness; painful involuntary muscle spasms that occur during or after physical exertion in high heat, caused by loss of electrolytes and water from perspiration
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| show | More severe form of heat-related illness; results when fluid and electrolytes are lost through perspiration and are not replaced by other fluids; often results from strenuous work or wearing too much clothing in a hot, humid environment.
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| Heat index | show 🗑
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| Heat stroke | show 🗑
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| Hyperthermia | show 🗑
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| show | Control center of the body’s temperature; located in the brain.
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| show | The state of the body being colder than the usual core temperature, caused by either excessive loss of body heat and
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| Metabolism | show 🗑
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| Rabies | show 🗑
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| show | One of the ways the body loses heat; heat radiates out of the body, especially from the head and neck.
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| Tetanus | show 🗑
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| Anxiety disorder | show 🗑
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| show | How people conduct themselves or respond to their environment.
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| show | A situation in which a person exhibits abnormal behavior that is unacceptable or intolerable, for example violence to oneself or others.
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| Bipolar disorder | show 🗑
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| show | Action that results in the physical or psychological harm of a child; can be physical, sexual, verbal and
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| show | The most frequently reported type of abuse in which a parent or guardian fails to provide the necessary, age-appropriate care to a child; insufficient medical or emotional attention or respect given to a child.
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| show | A mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger or frustration interfere with everyday life for an extended period of time.
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| show | Action that results in the physical or psychological harm of an elderly person; can be physical, sexual, verbal and
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| Elder neglect | show 🗑
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| Hallucination | show 🗑
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| Mania | show 🗑
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| Panic | show 🗑
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| show | A condition characterized by feelings of persecution and exaggerated notions of perceived threat; may be part of many mental health disorders and is rarely seen in isolation.
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| Phobia | show 🗑
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| Rape | show 🗑
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| Rape-trauma syndrome | show 🗑
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| Schizophrenia | show 🗑
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| Self-mutilation | show 🗑
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| show | Any form of sexualized contact with another person without consent and performed using force, coercion or threat.
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| Suicide | show 🗑
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