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What is Grave's disease?
Hyperthyroidism
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What is Cushing's syndrome?
Hypercortisolism, usually from coritocosteroid medication or overproduction of cortisol
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What is tissue plasminogen activator (t-Pa)?
A thrombolytic given to treat emblism
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What is thrombocytopenia?
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What is lymphocytic leukemia?
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What is displacement?
Putting your feelings about one thing onto something less threatening
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What is the first sign of a tension pneumothorax?
Left sided tracheal shift from midline
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At what bilirubin level is phototherapy considered for an infant?
>15
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What is Legionnarires' disease caused by?
Breathing in mist from warm, stagnant water that contains the pneumonia causing bacteria
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What positioning is used for a Pt in shock?
Elevation of the lower extremities to improve circulation to the brain and vital organs without increasing workload or impairing respiratory effort
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What happens to a Type I diabetics blood sugar postpartum?
It will fall because of a sudden decrease in insulin requirements
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When does regular insulin peak?
2-3 hours
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What is the drug of choice for treating candidiasis?
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
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What is Ranitidine (Zantac)
An H2histamine antagonist, reduces acid production in stomach, prevents stress ulcers
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How is an injection of Haldol D given?
Deep IM in a large muscle mass
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What is one of the first signs of increased ICP in infants?
High pitched cry
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How should a Pt walk with a cane?
Hold cane on strong side; Advance cane, weak leg, then strong leg
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What does cloudy dialysate outflow indicate?
Peritonitis; Will also see nausea, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain
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What is cranial nerve VII?
Facial motor activity
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What is cranial nerve V?
Trigeminal- facial sensation
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What is Addison's disease?
Adrenal glands produce too little cortisol, and often not enough aldosterone as well; Can be life threatening
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What is myxedema?
Associated with hypothyroidism, includes a slowing down of all body functions
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What is sickle cell disease?
3
- Blood cells are crescent shaped, stiff, and sticky
- They tend to block blood flow in the blood vessels of the limbs and
- organs. Blocked blood flow can cause pain and organ damage.
- It can also
- raise the risk for infection.
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What is priority for a Pt in sickle cell crisis?
Hydration
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Symptoms of hyponatremia?
5
- Headache
- Apprehension
- Lethargy
- Muscle twitching
- Convulsions
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Symptoms of hypernatremia?
- Sticky mucous membranes
- Decreased urinary output
- Firm, rubbery tissues
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How long should a Pt with lupus be in remission prior to becoming pregnant?
5 months
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