Health #4

asbestos

a fireproof material

What do physician's assistance do?

can provide treatment and write prescriptions when supervised by a physician

Angina pectoris

chest pain, which may radiate to the left arm and jaw, that occurs when there is an insufficient supply of blood to the heart muscle

The compound originally contained in aerosol propellants that is thought to have contributed to the depletion of the ozone layer is

chlorofluorocarbons

The human heart is about the size of a(n)

closed fist

What are over the counter drugs?

drugs that can be purchased without a prescription

Placebo effect.

experimental results caused by expectations alone; any effect on behavior caused by the administration of an inert substance or condition, which the recipient assumes is an active agent.

Vessels that carry blood to the heart are the

veins

Which of the following countries has the largest population?

China

Signs and symptoms of a heart attack

-pain, pressure, tightness in chest or shoulders -pain in arms, neck, back or jaw -trouble breathing -flushed face -sweating -anxiety, fear -denial of symptoms -shock -confusion -nausea, weakness

What is self-care?

Lifestyle, attitudes, and behaviors that are related to well being

The average number of births a female in a given population has during her reproductive years is the

2.1

radon

A gas that arises from the earth where radioactive materials are present.

plague

A widespread disease

The conventional health care delivered in the United States is known as

Allopathic medicine

A colorless gas with a pungent odor composed of hydrogen and nitrogen is:

Ammonia

Dystolic

Amount of pressure in artery when heart is relaxed

Vessels that carry blood away from the heart are the

Arteries

A set fee that an insurance plan requires that patients pay at the time of service (per office visit or prescription) is the

Copay

A rise in body temperature that occurs when invading pathogens secrete toxins is?

Fever

As compared to today, by the year 2050, the world's population is expected to

Increase by 2 billion

The legal term for improper or negligent treatment of a patient by a health care provider that results in loss or harm to the patient is

Malpractice

Which of the following groups has the highest incidence of hypertension?

Older African American males

How many adult Americans suffer from some type of cardiovascular disease?

One out of three

Before the Affordable Care Act, if you had a history of back problems and needed health insurance, it was unlikely that your new insurance plan would cover any treatment related to your back problems until the policy had been in effect for a period of time. Your back problem was considered a(n)

Preexistent condition has

The ozone layer is

Protective layer in atmosphere that shields earth from UV radiation.

Countries with the largest per capita "ecological footprint"

The United Arab Emirates

systolic pressure

The pressure generated by the left ventricle during systole.

Pandemic

an epidemic that is geographically widespread

The small arterial branches are the

arterioles

What happens during a stroke?

blood supply to the brain is interrupted

Capitation is?

financing of a managed care organization

Optometrist

health professional who prescribes corrective lenses and/or eye exercises

The health insurance program jointly funded by the states and the federal government that provides coverage for low-income individuals and families is

medicaid

Fossil fuels are

non-renewable

Your primary care provider suspects that you may have an unusual infection in your eyes. To whom would he or she refer you?

ophthalmologist

epedemic

outbreak a rapidly spreading diease

Smog is sometimes called

ozone pollution

Disease-causing agents are called

pathogens