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A dissociative disorder characterized by a disruption of identity involving two or more distinct personality/identity states, accompanied by recurrent gaps in memory that are inconsistent with ordinary forgetting.
A chronic condition involving problematic alcohol use that causes significant impairment or distress, with impaired control over drinking and continued use despite harmful consequences.
A trauma- and stressor-related disorder that develops after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, causing persistent re-experiencing, avoidance, negative mood/cognition changes, and hyper arousal.
A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by multiple motor tics and at least one vocal tic that persist for more than 1 year, with onset during childhood.
A childhood disorder in which a child has markedly disturbed and developmentally inappropriate attachment behaviors, typically resulting from severe neglect or insufficient caregiving.
A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent differences in social communication/interaction and restricted or repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities.
A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.
An eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge-eating episodes followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise.
An eating disorder characterized by restricted food intake, significantly low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image despite being underweight.
A disorder characterized by recurrent intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety or prevent a feared event.
A personality disorder characterized by pervasive distrust and suspicion of others, often interpreting innocent actions as threatening, hostile, or deceptive.
A personality disorder characterized by unstable relationships, intense emotions, impulsivity, fear of abandonment, and an unstable sense of self.
A personality disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others, often involving deceitfulness, impulsivity, aggression, and lack of remorse.
A disorder characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks followed by persistent concern about having additional attacks or significant behavioral changes.
A chronic anxiety disorder characterized by excessive, difficult-to-control worry about multiple areas of life, occurring for at least 6 months.
A mood disorder characterized by persistent depressed mood and/or loss of interest or pleasure that significantly affects daily functioning.
A mood disorder characterized by recurrent major depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes, with no history of a full manic episode.
A mood disorder characterized by at least one manic episode, which may be preceded or followed by depressive episodes.
A psychiatric disorder characterized by symptoms of schizophrenia plus significant mood episodes (depression and/or mania).
A chronic psychiatric disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, behavior, emotion, and social functioning.
Excessive bleeding after childbirth, most commonly caused by uterine atony (failure of the uterus to contract effectively).
A depressive disorder occurring during pregnancy or after childbirth, characterized by persistent sadness or loss of interest that interferes with daily functioning and maternal-infant bonding.
An infection of the amniotic fluid, chorion, amnion, and/or placenta, usually caused by ascending bacteria from the lower genital tract.
An infection and inflammation of the uterine lining (endometrium), most commonly occurring postpartum, especially after cesarean birth or prolonged labor/ruptured membranes.
An infectious illness most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), often affecting adolescents and young adults.
A common viral infection, usually caused by human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), that primarily affects infants and young children.
A common childhood viral infection caused by Parvovirus B19 infecting erythroid precursor cells in the bone marrow.
A contagious viral infection that is usually mild in children but can cause severe congenital abnormalities when infection occurs during pregnancy.
A highly contagious viral infection caused by the measles virus, characterized by fever, cough, coryza, conjunctivitis, and a spreading maculopapular rash.
A highly contagious respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis, especially dangerous in infants.
A highly contagious superficial bacterial skin infection, most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes.
A condition in which one or both testes fail to descend into the scrotum before birth.
A kidney disorder characterized by excessive protein loss in the urine, resulting in low serum albumin and widespread edema.
Inflammation of the kidney's glomeruli, often occurring after an infection such as group A streptococcal pharyngitis or skin infection.
Hypertrophic narrowing of the pylorus that obstructs gastric emptying, typically occurring in young infants.
A condition in which one portion of the intestine telescopes into an adjacent segment, causing intestinal obstruction and impaired blood flow.
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, most commonly caused by viral infections, but it can also result from bacteria, parasites, or contaminated food.
Inflammation of the appendix, usually caused by obstruction of the appendiceal lumen.
A congenital disorder in which a portion of the intestine lacks enteric ganglion cells, preventing normal relaxation and movement of stool.
An acute systemic vasculitis that primarily affects young children and can damage the coronary arteries.
An inherited bleeding disorder caused by deficiency of specific clotting factors, most commonly factor VIII (Hemophilia A) or factor IX (Hemophilia B).
A progressive X-linked genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness, primarily affecting boys.
Abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain's ventricles, causing increased intracranial pressure and ventricular enlargement.
A genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, resulting in characteristic physical features and variable developmental and medical effects.
A group of permanent disorders affecting movement, muscle tone, posture, and coordination caused by injury or abnormal development of the developing brain.
A critical congenital heart defect in which the aorta and pulmonary artery are switched, causing two parallel circulations.
A congenital narrowing of the aorta that obstructs blood flow from the heart to the lower body.
A congenital opening between the right and left ventricles that allows abnormal blood flow between the chambers.
A congenital heart defect in which the ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth, allowing abnormal blood flow between the aorta and pulmonary artery.
A congenital cyanotic heart defect consisting of four abnormalities that reduce pulmonary blood flow and allow deoxygenated blood to enter systemic circulation.
A chronic inflammatory airway disorder characterized by reversible bronchoconstriction, airway edema, and increased mucus production.
An infection or inflammation of the middle ear, commonly occurring in young children after an upper respiratory infection.
An autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, resulting in thick, sticky secretions that affect the lungs, pancreas, and other organs.
A highly contagious respiratory virus that commonly causes bronchiolitis in infants and young children.
An inherited disorder in which abnormal hemoglobin (HbS) causes red blood cells to become rigid and sickle-shaped, leading to chronic hemolytic anemia and vaso-occlusion.
The postpartum period begins after delivery and involves physiologic recovery of the reproductive system while the client adapts to caring for the newborn.
Implantation of a fertilized egg outside the normal uterine cavity, most commonly in the fallopian tube.
An abnormal pregnancy in which placental tissue proliferates abnormally and chorionic villi become swollen and cystic.
Regular uterine contractions causing cervical change before 37 weeks of gestation.
Hemolysis + Elevated Liver enzymes + Low Platelets; it is a severe pregnancy complication associated with preeclampsia.
New-onset seizures in a pregnant or postpartum client with preeclampsia that are not explained by another condition.
Pregnancy-related hypertensive disorder that develops after 20 weeks of gestation and may involve maternal organ dysfunction.
Glucose intolerance that develops during pregnancy, usually due to increased insulin resistance.
Premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall before delivery.
Placenta implants abnormally low in the uterus and partially or completely covers the cervical os.
