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# Medical Terms ## Astenia - What is astenia? A condition characterized by a lack of energy and fatigue. - What is the main cause of astenia? Varies depending on the individual. - Which symptom is characteristic of astenia? Chronic fatigue. - How is astenia diagnosed? Medical history and clini...

# Medical Terms ## Astenia - What is astenia? A condition characterized by a lack of energy and fatigue. - What is the main cause of astenia? Varies depending on the individual. - Which symptom is characteristic of astenia? Chronic fatigue. - How is astenia diagnosed? Medical history and clinical evaluation. - What is the common treatment for astenia? Rest and relaxation. - Is astenia a temporary or chronic condition? It can be temporary or chronic. ## Fever - Is a common cause of fever in children? Bacterial infections - Is it a common complication of high fever in children? High fever - What is the most reliable method of temperature measurement in young children? Axillary - Which of the following accompanying signs suggests that the fever may be caused by a serious infection? Severe weight loss. Which of the following is not a common sign associated with fever? Hearing loss. - What is the definition of fever in medical terms? A temporary increase in body temperature. ## Edema - Accumulation of excess fluid in the cells, tissues, or serous cavities of the body. - What type of edema occurs when fluid accumulates in excess in the lungs? Pulmonary edema. - Asymmetry edema is usually painless and is oriented towards venous obstruction. - Unilateral edema oriented to lymphatic obstruction in the postoperative period. - Condition characterized by the accumulation of fluid in interstitial tissues in premenopausal women. - Painless inflammation under the skin caused by an allergy to animal fur, pollen, drugs, venom, food, or medication. ## Dyspnea - What is the definition of Dyspnea? Subjective sensation of difficulty breathing. - Which of the following symptoms is not usually associated with dyspnea? Abdominal pain - What is the most frequent cause of dyspnea? Heart failure - What is the key symptom for differentiating dyspnea of cardiac origin from that of pulmonary origin? Appearance of orthopnea - What is the most common cause of dyspnea in heart disorders? Increase in pressure in the cardiac system. - What happens to the minute volume in cardiac disorders? It increases. ## Icterus - A disease characterized by yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes due to an increase in the concentration of bilirubin in the blood. - What is the primary lesion that manifests as an area of skin that changes color but not shape? Maculae - What is the definitive sign for the diagnostic confirmation for icterus? Bilirubin - What type of laboratory test allows the evaluation of declines in hematocrit and alterations in the morphology of red blood cells. Complete blood count - What coloration indicates an increase in bilirubin in the skin and mucous membranes? Icterus - What degree of icterus is characterized by a reddish yellow color? Rubin icterus - Which of the following is NOT a grade of icterus? Pulmonary icterus - Which one of these medications is not a causative agent of icterus? Furosemide ## Cyanosis - A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to hypoxia. - Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of cyanosis? Bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes - What is a frequent cause of central cyanosis? Hypoxia - What part of the body usually shows peripheral cyanosis? Nails and lips - Which examination is commonly used to confirm cyanosis? Arterial blood gas analysis - Which of the following signs can accompany cyanosis in a severe condition? Difficulty breathing.