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Increased uric acid, monosodium urate crystals in SQ and articular (joints) tissues, are symptoms of what?
Gout.
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What is the first sign of measles?
Koplik's spots.
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What is the first sign of smoke inhalation?
Hoarseness
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What are the two antibiotics not used in children?
Tetracycline and Chloramphenicol.
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What are the signs and symptoms of a fat embolism?
Appearance 24 - 48 hours post sx
ARDS
CP
Petechia on anterior chest
Apprehensive
Increased RR
ST changes
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Three ways to describe a skull fracture
- 1. Closed or open
- 2. simple or compound
- 3. linear or depressed
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How to position a child with hip displasia:
Shoulders above butt.
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Common med for gonorrhea
Flagyl
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What condition results from the demylization of neurons?
Multiple sclerosis
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A CT scan will be positive for a stroke how long after onset?
48-72
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Distintive sign of diverticulities
Cramping pain in LLQ
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What is a major problem with an ileostomy that can cause infection?
Excoriation
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Positive Sputum in TB test means
Active TB infection
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Agnosia means
Inability to recognize objects
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Post op cataract patient is placed in what position?
Prone and on bed rest
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A patient with a C7 injury can move
Head and neck
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What should you ask a patient with a white covering on their tongue?
Have you been to the woods? (This is a sign of rocky mountain fever/ricketts)
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What should a patient with Lyme disease be taught never to take with their meds?
Milk and dairy.
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A serious side effect of strep
Glomerular nephritis
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A serious complication of hemorrhagic stroke is
Vasospasm of the cerebral vessels
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A stroke in the vertbrobasilar artery will result in
Death
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A transection of C4 results in
Quad
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A vaccination for pertussis should be expected at what age?
(10)
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Abducens nerve problem leads to
Diplopia
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ABX used to treat histoplasmosis
Amphotericin B
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Reciving immunization is example of what immunity
Acquired
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Action of fosamax
Inhibits osteoclastic bone resorption, incerases bone density and mass (women in menopause)
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Host producing own antibodies is example of what kind of immunity?
Active
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Acute laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) is often preceded by
URI (upper respiratory infection)
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ADH is affected by
Surgery and anasthesia
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What should a skin graft be covered with?
Bulky occlusive
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Alleviation of discomfort for post lumbar puncture
- Bed rest
- hydration
- analgesics
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Alterations in Mag can cause
toxic shock syndrome
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A serious development in ICP is
Widening pulse pressure
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis manifestioations
muscles weakness and wasting
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Increased urine SG (>1.025) is a sign of
Dehydration
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Action of anticholinergic post op
bronchial dilation, dries secretions
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Medications contraindicated in Salmonella
Antidiarrheals
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Antidote for ASA
activated charchol
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Antidote for digoxin (dig)
Lidocaine
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Antidote for lead
penicillimine
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Apraxia
Can't carry out meaningful task
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Athetosis
Twisting or withering movements
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Autoimmune disorder in which aCh receptors are attacked
Myasthenia Gravis
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Spinal chord injury at T6 results in
autonomic dysreflexia
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Babinski's reflex
Toes fan out and together (bad sign in adults as it's lost after infancy)
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Best way to manage dumping syndrome
Small frequent meals without concentrated carbs
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TX for Black wound (brown or gray)
Debridement
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Bleed between dura mater and arachnoid layer
Subdural hematoma
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Halo sign
blood in center, yellow around
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Bouchards nodes are found where?
proximal interdigital area
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Bucks traction benefit
decreases muscle spasms
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Can cause parotitis orchitis(testicular swelling) in post pubertal males
Mumps (parotitis)
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Caused by viruses like margurg, ebola, lassa, junin . . .
Hemorrahgic fever
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Cerebrospinal infection considered a medical emergency
Bacterial meningitis
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Chlamydia is a concern for what method of delivery
Vaginal
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Bowel disorder commonly affecting Jews.
Nonspecifc, and affecting any part of the GI.
Crohn's
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Chronic, progressive degenerative disorder of the CNS
MS
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Closed method burn care
Dressing change TID
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Cogard for CAD. Why?
Typical betal blocker
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What instructions should be given with Colbenamid (colichine)? (Gout)
Increase fluid intake
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Complication of untreated pharyngitis (strep)
Glomular nephrities
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Corneal reflex is a sign of what?
Breast CA metastasized to brain
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Defervescence febrile response
Sweating
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This disease presents with decreased aCh and GABA
Huntingtons
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Deformity resulting in lateral curvature of the spine
Scoliosis
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Depression, dementia, joint pain, sore throat are signs of what disease
Lyme
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Diet consistent with glomerulonephritis:
Low sodium, low protein, high carb
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Diet to promote wound healing
Iron, C, protein
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Results from surgical removal of portion of stomach and pyloric sphincter
dumping syndrome
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Diversional activity for patient with chorea
TV
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DM2 effect on wound healing
- Delayed due to decreased o2
- decreased collagen
- and retarded new capilary growth
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How do dopamine agonists work?
Prevent reuptake of dopamine and keep it in the system longer
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T-Dap is
Tetanuse, pertussis, diptheria vaccine
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Droopy eyes in what disorder?
Myasthenia gravis
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Drug for acute pharyngitis
PCN V
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Duodenal ulcers heal by what intention?
Third
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During hemorrhage, what is administered to control hypovolemia (assuming fluid has been replaced and you're not up to date and using Levo as the pressor of choice?)
Dopamine
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Most accurate temp spot during surgery
Tympanic membrane
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Early sign of ICP
Decreasing LOC
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Electromyography is used to detect
Muscular disorders
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How is Herpes transmitted?
Person to person with mucous membrane secretions.
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HSV1 Infects:
Face, ocular, oral
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Primary infection symptoms of Herpes
Cold sores or genital lesions. Could be asymptomatic.
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Term when symptoms [of Herpes] are absent, but have progessed to sensory nerve cells, and can reactivate during stress.
Latency.
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Nurse teaching regarding Herpes:
Avoid kissing, sharing food, utensils, and sex during periods of outbreak.
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Who displays fewer symptoms with STDs.
Women
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Complications of Herpes
Sterility and neoplasm
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Impaired liver function results in:
COAGULOPATHY AND ENCEPHALOPATHY
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LABS INDICATING IMPAIRED LIVER
ELEVATED SGOT AND SGPT
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MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF IMPAIRED LIVER
ANTIEMETIC, ANALGESIC, VIT K, FLUID TO REPLACE ELECTROLYTES AND DEHYDRATION
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IMPAIRED LIVER DIET
- FREQENT.
- HIGH CALORIE
- LOW FAT
- MODERATE PROTEIN
- INCREASED FLUID TO 3000 ML/DAY
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PRIMARY ACTION AGAINST SPREADING PATHOGENS
HAND WASHING
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IMPAIRED LIVER TEACHING
ABSTAIN FROM SEX AND SHARING PERSONAL ITEMS UNTL SERUM LIVER STUDIES ARE WNL
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COMMON NAME FOR SPIROCHETTE TREPONEMA PALLIDUM
SYPHILLUS
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HOW IS SYPHILIS AQUIRED?
SEXUAL CONTACT OR CONGENTIAL
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WHAT POPULATION HAS HIGHEST INCIDENCE OF SYPHILIS
DRUG USERS AND HIV INFECTED
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PRIMARY SYMPTOMS OF SYPHILIS
PAINLESS CHANCRE
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SECONDARY SYMPTOMS OF SYPHILIS
- GENERALIZED INFECTION WITH RASH ON PALMS AND SOLES OF FEET
- HA
- ANOREXIA
- PARESIS
- STROKE
- MENINGITIS
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TEST IDENTIFYING SYPHILIS
VDRL
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RETEST FOR SYPHILIS WHEN
- 3 MONTHS
- 6MONTHS
- 12 MONTHS
- 24 "
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ANTIBIOTIC TX FOR SYPHILIS
PCN AND VIBRAMYCIN (DOXYCYCLINE)
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GONNORHEA ANTIBIOTICS
ROCEPHIN AND VIBRAMYCIN (DOXY)
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BACTERIUM THAT REPLICATES LIKE A VIRUS AND IS STD
CHLAMYDIA
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SYMPTOMS OF CHLAMYDIA
- CHRONIC PAIN, ECTOPIC PREGNANCY
- POST PARTUM ENDOMETRITIS, INFERTILITY
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HOW IS CHLAMYDIA IDENTIFIED
CELL CULTURE AND IMMUNOLOGIC ASSAYS
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TREATMENT FOR CHLAMYDIA
ZITHROMAX OR VIBRAMYCIN (DOXY)
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IMMEDIATE POST OP CARE FOR SKIN GRAFT
BULK OCCLUSIVE DRESSING
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HEMATOPOIETIC RADIATION WOULD MOST LIKELY PRODUCE WITH SYMPTOMS
THROBOCTYTOPENIA
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TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME (TSS) IS KNOWN TO SIGNIFICANTLY ALTER WHAT LEVEL
MAGNESIUM
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WHICH SYMPTOM WOULD BE MOST CONSISTENT WITH A DIAGNOSIS OF CHOLELITHIASIS
US SHOWS STONES IN THE COMMON BILE DUCT
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MONONUCLEOSIS IS CAUSED BY WHICH ORGANISM
EPSTEIN BARR VIRUS
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PRIORITY IN PATIENT WITH EXTENSIVE 2ND DEGREE BURNS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION
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OVERWEIGHT PATIENT AT INCREASED RISK AFTER SURGERY. WHY?
LACK OF ADEQUATE BLOOD SUPPY COMMON IN ADIPOSE TISSUE IMPEDES HEALING PROCESS
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POST OP CATARACT CARE
AVOID EXTREME ACTIVITY AND BEDREST UNTIL MEDICAITON WEARS OFF
AVOID SNEEZING AND COUGHING
AVOID LYING ON STOMACH
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COKE BABY SX
IRRITABILITY, RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS, YPERACUSIA, RHINORRHEA
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SKIN COLOR FINDING MOST CONSISTENT WITH CO POISONING
CHERRY RED MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND SKIN UNDERTONES
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MED KNOWN TO CAUSE YELLOW VISION
LANOXIN
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DIET FOR PROBENECID AND CHOLCHINE
ALKALINE ASH
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FINDING TO BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER CHOLEYCYSTECTOMY
LEAKAGE AROUND THE TUBE
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DIAGNOSTIC TEST MOST LIKELY TO SUPPORT THE FINDING OF CHRONS
BIOPSY
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WHY GIVE UTI PATIENT PYRIDIUM (PHENAZOPYRIDINE)
MINIMIZE PAIN OF BLADDER SPASM
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MYASTHENIA GRAVIS SX CAUSED BY
INADEQUATE ACETYLCHOLINE RELEASE
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