Hypercapnia (from Greek "hyper" meaning "too much", and "kapnos" meaning "smoke") is abnormally elevated CO2 (carbon dioxide, i.e. gaseous product of metabolism, normally expelled through the lungs) levels in blood. CO2...

Bronchitis is inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchi (i.e. medium to large sized airways of the lungs). Sx Wheezing Coughing up mucus Chest discomfort SOB Classification Acute bronchitis, which is characterized by the development of...

[Acute viral] bronchiolitis is inflammation of the bronchioles (smallest airways in the lungs). It develops over 1-2 days. [faq]Anything-itis means inflammation of that thing. Easy peasy! So bronchio-litis is inflammation of...

Urinalysis (U/A, aka Routine and Microscopy, R&M) is an array of tests performed on urine. Classification Urine dipstick, which is composed of 10 different chemical pads which change color when immersed and then removed...

Hypovolemia (aka hypovolemic shock, oligemia) is a state of decreased blood volume, specifically, of blood plasma (i.e. intravascular component of volume contraction). [faq]What is hypovolemia? Low volume... and in this case, blood...

Estrogen (from Greek "oistros" meaning "inspiration", but figuratively "sexual passion", and "-gen" meaning "producer of") is the primary female sex hormone. Purpose Responsible for development and regulation of the female reproductive system, and secondary...

Barbiturate are CNS depresants, that can produce a spectrum of effect. Examples Allobarbital Amobarbital Aprobarbital Alphenal Barbital Brallobarbital Pentobarbital Phenobarbital (aka Phenobarbitone), a long-acting barbiturate, used widely as an antiepileptic medication [img]phenobarbital.jpg[/img] Source: AsiaPharma Syria Secobarbital Sodium thiopental (thiopentone), an ultra-short acting barbiturate Effects From mild sedation to...

Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder in which 7 genes on chromosome 15 are deleted/unexpressed on the paternal chromosome. Usually, these genes on the maternal copy is imprinted, and...

Pharmaceutical drug (aka medication) is a drug used in health care, for the purposes of Dx, Tx, or prevention. Pharmacies administer drugs. Drug discovery and development are complex and expensive endeavors...

Birth control (aka contraception, fertility control) are methods/devices used to prevent pregnancy. Family planning is the planning, provision and use of birth control. Methods Hormonal contraceptives, including: [[Oral contraceptive pill]] (see page) [Contraceptive] patch, which...