| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Anaphylactic shock | A type of shock caused by exaggerated hypersensitivity to antigen; seen in most imaging departments; massive vasodilation and peripheral blood pooling; caused by drugs, iodinated contrast, foods, insect venom; early signs: itching, hives, sneezing, coughing, nausea, vomiting; later signs: facial edema, choking, wheezing dyspnea |
| Urticaria | Hives |
| Cerebrovascular incident | CVA or stroke; occlusion or rupture of the cerebral arteries; vary in severity from TIA to life threatning situation; person with elevated BP or h/o TIA at risk |
| Transient ischemic attack | TIA; warning stroke or mini stroke with stroke like symptoms |
| Syncope | Fainting; due to insufficient blood to the brain; signs: palor, dizziness, cold & clammy skin |
| Seizure | Caused by neurological changes in brain function resulting from focal or generalized disturbances in the cerebrum; Glasgow coma scale used to evaluate neurological functioning |
| Grand Mal seizure | Seizure that is preceded by an aura; loss of conciousness; convulsive movements; eyes rolled upward; pupils dilate; can last 2-5 minutes |
| Petit Mal seizure | Seizure that results in sudden loss of conciousness; eyes focused straight; total return of conciousness; lasts 10-30 seconds |
| Diazepam | Drug used when seizures are prolonged |
| Focal seizure | Partial seizure that begins in hand/foot and lasts 1-2 minutes |
| Pulmonary embolus | An occlusion of one or more pulmonary arteries by a thrombus; originates in venous circulation and is carried to lungs |
| Diabetes Mellitus | A chronic disorder that disrupts carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism usually related to deficient or dysfunctional insulin or glucose intolerance |
| Hypoglycemia | Too much insulin/too little sugar or inadequate food with excessive exercise; faint, shaky, confused, diplopia |
| Hyperglycemia | Increased blood sugar level; symptoms include; polyuria, dehydration, thirst, fruity breath, ketoacidosis (leads to diabetic coma) |
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