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Respiratory
-Wheezing on inspiration/expiration
-Bronchospasm
Asthma
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Respiratory
-Flushed skin or hives
-Generalized edema
-Decreased BP
-Laryngeal edema with dyspnea
Anaphylaxis
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Respiratory
-Chronic cough
-Productive cough
-Cyanosis
-Wheezing
Bronchitis
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Cardiac
-Dependent edema
-Rales (crackles)
-Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
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Respiratory
-Fever
-Barking cough
-Mostly seen in pediatric pt.
Croup
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Respiratory
-Barrel Chest
-Pursed-lip breathing
-Dyspnea on exertion
Emphysema
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Respiratory
-Dyspnea
-Chills, fever
-Cough
-Dark sputum
Pneumonia
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Respiratory
-Sudden chest pain with dyspnea
-Decreased B/S on affected side
Pneumothroax
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Respiratory
-Sharp, pinpoint pain
-Dyspnea
-Sudden onset
-After childbirth or surgery
Pulmonary Embolus
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Respiratory
-Progressive SOB
-Increasingly altered LOC
-JVD
-Tracheal deviation
Tension Pneumothorax
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Respiratory
-Coughing spells
-"Whooping" sound
-Fever
-Mostly seen in pediatric pt.
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Cardiac
-Weakness
-N/V
-Chest pain or pressure that does not change with each breath
-Pain or pressure in the lower jaw, arm (left), back, abdomen, or neck
-Syncope
-Irregular heartbeat
-SOB or dyspnea
-Pink, frothy sputum
-Sudden death
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
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Neuro
-Headache caused by muscle contractions
-Stiff or sore jaw, neck, or shoulders
-Squeezing, dull, aching pain in neck and/or shoulders
Tension Headache
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Neuro
-N/V
-Photophobia
-Throbbing, pounding, or pulsating pain in head
-Unilateral, focused pain that spreads over time
-Pt. experiences an aura
-Caused by changes in blood vessel size within the base of the brain
Migraine Headache
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Neuro
-Minor pain around one eye that quickly intensifies and spreads to one side of the face.
-Feeling of anxiety
-A rare vascular headache that may recur for days and then stop entirely
Cluster Headache
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Neuro
-Pain in the superior portion of the face
-Pain increases when pt. bends over
-Caused by inflammation or infection within the sinus cavities
Sinus Headache
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Neuro
-Cushings Reflex
---HTN
---Bradycardia
---Irregular Resperations
-Ipsalateral pupillary dilation
-AMS
Herniation Syndrome
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Neuro
-Contralateral loss of movement
-AMS
-Aphasia
Ischemic CVA
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Neuro
-Sudden onset of severe headache
-AMS
Hemorrhagic CVA
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Neuro
-Aphasia
-Right sided paralysis
Left hemispheric CVA
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Neuro
-Left sided paralysis
-Dysarthria
-Neglect (Pt. doesn't realize they have a problem)
Right hemispheric CVA
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Toxin
-Restlessness
-Agitation
-Incessant talking
-Insomnia
-Anorexia
-Dilated pupils
-Tachycardia
-Tachypnea
-HTN or hypotension
-Paranoia
-Seizures
-Cardiac arrest
- Stimulant
- Ex: Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Diet aids, Nasal decongestants
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Toxin
-Pinpoint Pupils
-Respiratory depression
-Drowsiness
-Stupor
-Coma
- Narcotic (Opiate or Opioid)
- Ex: Heroin, Morphine, Hydromorphine [Dilaudid], Fentanyl, Oxycodone
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Toxin
-HTN
-Tachycardia
-Dilated pupils
-Agitation
-Seizures
-Hyperthermia
- Sympathomimetic
- Ex: Epinephrine, Albuterol, Cocaine, Methamphetamine
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Toxin
-Drowsiness
-Ataxia
-Slurred speech
-Mental confusion
-Respiratory depression
-Progressive CNS depression
-Hypotension
- Sedative-Hypnotics
- Ex: Diazepam [Valium], Secobarbital [Seconal], Flunitrazepam [Rohypnol]
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Toxin
-Increased salivation
-Lacrimation
-Excess defecation or urination
-N/V
-Airway compromise
-Seizures
-Coma
- Cholinergic
- Ex: Diazinon, Orthene, Parathion, Nerve Gas
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Toxin
-Tachycardia
-Hyperthermia
-Dry skin and mucous membranes
-Dilated pupils
-Blurred vision
-Sedation
-Agitation
-Seizures
-Coma
-Delirium
- Anticholinergic
- Ex: Atropine, Scopolamine, Antihistamines, Antipsychotics, Jimson Weed
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