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Lessons 21-24

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Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include low _____ level, pallor, fatigue
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Stimulate other hormones responsible for growth
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Used to lower cholesterol, treat Meniere's Disease, and as a vasodilator
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Chlorporpamide (Diabinese), tolbutamide (Orinase), glyburide (DiaBeta, Micronase, Glynase), metformin (Glucophage), glipizide (Glucotrol), miglitol (Glyset) are some of what type of medication
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Enlargement of Prostate Gland
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Given as replacement therapy, suppress inflammation. adverse effects include: moon face fluid retention, depression, increased blood sugar, hair loss, night sweats and thin, shiny skin. Omitting (skipping) a dose or abrupt withdrawal may be life threating
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______ (vitamin C) is necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair. Used to treat burns, increased healing of fractures and wounds, may assist in treating viral infections.
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Vitamin B6 is often combined with ____ therapy, which causes B6 deficiency
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_____ side of the brain controls left side of the body
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Frequently a side effect of diuretics; potassium is not absorbed by the body. May have symptoms of heart irregularity, flu-like symptoms or leg cramps.
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Levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid, Levoxyl) is a _______. Adverse effects are nervousness, insomnia, palpitations, sweating, tremors, and chest pains.
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It is important to check ____ daily for sores, change in color, temperature or signs of infection in diabetic residents
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Disease caused by an infection of nerve or brain cells
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Adverse effects of Vitamin B9 include rash, _____ and bronchospasms as an allergic reaction
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Drowsiness, perspiration and pallor are symptoms of
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Depress abnormal neuronal discharges in central nervous system; phenytoin sodium (Dilantin), carbamazepine (Tegretol), valproic acid (Depakene), divalproex sodium (Depakote), phenobarbital (Luminal), primidone (Mysoline), gabapentin (Neurontin).
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Underproduction of the hormone thyroxin by the thyroid gland which results in decreased metabolic rate. symptoms such as fatigue, unexplained weight gain, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold
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Speed up brain activity which in turn speeds up body activity. Used to improve cognitive awareness and treat Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Examples: methylphenidate (Ritalin), dextroamphetamine sulfate (Dexedrine), caffeine.
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Partial or complete failure of the islets of Langerhans to produce insulin which results in abnormally large amounts of sugar (glucose) collecting in the body, thus is not used as fuel.
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_______, fats and proteins supply heat and energy to the body
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Maintains normal menstrual cycle and secondary sex characteristics; replacement therapy for symptoms of menopause, treat symptoms of prostate and breast cancer and osteoporosis
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Good source of potassium
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Pernicious anemia is caused by low _____ iron level in the blood due to the inability of stomach lining to absorb vitamin B (required for the formation of red blood cells)
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_____, minerals and water regulate body processes
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Produce estrogen