[Temper] tantrum (aka hissy fit) is an emotional outburst, usually associated w/ kids, or those in emotional distress. Sx Stubbornness Crying Screaming Defiance Angry ranting Resistance to attempts at pacification Even hitting, in some cases Physical control, may be lost Pt...

CCB's (calcium channel blockers) reduce blood pressure. MOA Disrupts movement of calcium through calcium channels, thereby: Reducing BP Slowing HR Reducing force of contraction of the heart Unlike beta blockers, CCB don't decrease responsiveness of heart to...

Botulism is caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It begins with weakness, trouble seeing, feeling tired, and trouble speaking. This is followed by weakness of the...

Kidney function tests are tests which help check the kidneys are working properly. Physiology Kidney is a bean shaped organs located at the rear of the abdominal cavity (retroperitoneum). It receives blood...

Blood tests (aka hematological test) are Ix performed on a blood sample usually extracted from a vein in the arm via needle, or via fingerprink. Serum is another word for blood. Blood panels...

Preterm birth (aka premmies) is where a baby is born 34-36 weeks gestation. The cause of preterm birth is often unknown, but there are risk factors associated. TPL is short term for...

Fibrates are hypolipidemic agents. Examples include Bezafibrate (Bezalip), Ciprofibrate (Modalim), Gemfibrozil (Lopid), Fenofibrate (TriCor), Clinofibrate (Lipoclin). There's also Clofibrate (largely obsolete due to side effect profile, e.g. gallstones). MOA Amphipathic carboxylic acids Indications Metabolic...

Ultrasound is a Dx technique for visualizing soft tissue, including tendons, muscles, joints, vessels, and internal organs, for possible pathology/lesions. Method U/S is the use of sound waves with a frequency too...

Alcoholism (aka alcohol use disorder, alcohol dependence syndrome) is any drinking of alcohol that results in problems. Alcohol is a drink that contains ethanol. ETOH is shorthand for alcohol. Source: Standard drinks Dx 2 or more of the...

ECG (electrocardiography) is a record of electrical activity of the heart over time, detected by electrodes attached to the skin surface (non-invasive) at various set locations. Method The standard 12-lead ECG involves...