Retinoid are a class of drugs that are vitamiers of vitamin A or are chemically related to it. It is used primarily due to the way they regulate epithelial cell...

Erythema (from Greek "erythros" meaning "red") is redness of skin (or mucous membrane). [img]palmar-erythema.jpg[/img] Pathophysiology Caused by hyperemia (increased blood flow) of superficial capillaries. It occurs in: Skin injury Infection Inflammation Hypercholesterolemia, just like how it causes spider...

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...

Leukocytosis is WBC count above the normal range in blood. [faq]What is leukocytosis? Leukocyte is another word for white blood cells, and "-osis" means an abnormal state. Specifically, it's when it's elevated. What's...

Rh disease is a cause of hemolytic disease of the newborn. Pathophysiology During birth, the mother may be exposed to the infant's blood, causing the development of antibodies, which may affect the...

Rifamycin are abx synthesized either naturally by the bacterium Amycolaptosis rifamycinica or artificially. It includes: Rifampicin (or rifampin) Rifabutin Rifapentine Rifalazil Purpose  It is particularly effective against mycobacteria, and is thus used to Tx: TB (tuberculosis) Leprosy Mycobacterium avium...

Cachexia (from Greek "cacos" meaning "bad", and "hexia" meaning "condition, aka wasting syndrome, unexplained weight loss, unintentional weight loss) is the loss of body mass that can't be reversed nutritionally....

[Combined] oral contraceptive pill (OCP's, aka birth control pills) are drugs taken by mouth for birth control. MOA Prevent ovulation by suppressing the release of gonadotropins (FSH, LH), thus inhibiting follicular development...

Hypokinesia is decreased bodily movement. Pathophysiology Partial or complete loss of muscle movement, due to a disruption in the basal ganglia

Pharyngitis (from Greek "pharynx" meaning "throat", and "itis" meaning "inflammation) is inflammation of the pharynx (i.e. region in the back of the throat). Sx Quite painful throat Very large tonsils, which can cause trouble...