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plague

a disease that spreads quickly and kills many people. Plague is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.

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

co-pay

Vessels that carry blood to the heart are the

veins

Signs and symptoms of a heart attack

-chest discomfort or pain that is severe , lasts longer than 3-5 minutes and goes away and comes back even when resting -discomfort, pain or pressure that is persistent and ranges from a discomfort to an unbearable crushing sensation in the center of the chest and possibly spreading to the shoulder, arm, neck, jaw, stomach, or back and is not relieved by medication or rest -pain that comes and goes -difficulty breathing -pale or ashen skin, especially around the face -sweating -dizziness or light headedness -nausea or vomiting -fatigue or light headedness

Which of the following countries has the largest population?

China(1.4 billion) and India (1.3 billion)

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

9.8 or 10 billion

pandemic

A pandemic is a global epidemic of a disease

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

African Americans

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

Allopathic medicine

epidemic

An epidemic is a disease outbreak that affects many people in a community or region at the same time

Vessels that carry blood away from the heart are the

Arteries and Pulmonary Arteries

The small arterial branches are the

Arterioles

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

CFC Chlorofluorocarbons

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

CVD kills more than 17 million each year

What is self-care?

Diagnosing symptoms or conditions that occur frequently but may not require physician visits. Using over-the-counter (OTC) remedies to treat minor pains, scrapes, stomach upsets, or cold or allergy symptoms Performing first aid for common, uncomplicated injuries and conditions Performing monthly breast or testicular self-examinations

What are diastolic?

Diastolic blood pressure indicates pressure in the walls of the arteries during the relaxation phase of heart activity

More Self-care

Doing periodic checks for blood glucose, cholesterol, or other levels as prescribed by a physician Learning from reliable self-help books, websites, and videos Performing meditation and other relaxation techniques Maintaining a healthful diet, getting adequate rest, and exercising

Optometrist

Eye specialist whose practice is limited to prescribing and fitting lenses to correct vision problem

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

Fertility rate

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

Fever or Pyrexia

What do physician's assistance do?

Health care practitioner trained to handle most routine care under the supervision of a physician

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

Medicaid

What are over the counter drugs?

Most commonly used are analgesics; medications for cough, cold, and allergy symptoms; stimulants; sleeping aids; weight-loss aids; laxatives; and antacids. Indiscriminate use and abuse of an OTC drug can occur.

angina pectoris

Occurs when there is not enough oxygen to supply the heart muscle, resulting in chest pain or pressure. Mild cases may be treated with rest. Drugs can dilate veins and provide pain relief. Calcium channel blockers can relieve cardiac spasms. Beta-blockers control potential overactivity of the heart muscle.

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

Ophthalmologist

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

Pre Existing condition

A colorless gas that dissolves in water vapor to form acid and is emitted from coal-fired power plants is

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

What are systolic?

Systolic blood pressure is the upper number in the fraction that measures blood pressure, indicating pressure in the walls of the arteries when the heart contracts

The ozone layer is

The ozone layer protects the planet and its inhabitants from ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation

placebo effect

The placebo effect is an apparent cure or improved state of health brought about by a substance, product, or procedure that has no generally recognized therapeutic value.

Countries with the largest per capita "ecological footprint"

United States

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

adult's fist.

What happens during a stroke?

blood supply to the brain is interrupted

Radon and Asbestos

indoor pollutants that increase the risk of cancer

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

Fossil fuels are

oil, coal, natural gas

Smog is sometimes called

ozone pollution

Disease-causing agents are called

pathogens

Capitation is

prepayment of a fixed monthly amount for each patient without regard to the type or number of services provided