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Hondros College LPN Med Surge II full term

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How often to check VS after surgery   Every 15 minutes  
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Signs of shock   Increased HR, thready pulse, BP decreased, cool/clammy skin, urine output decreased  
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signs/symptoms of pulmonary embolism   Sudden chest pain, dyspnea, tachycardia, cyanosis, diaphoresis, and hypotension  
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Interventions for pulmonary embolism   HOB at 45 degrees, administer oxygen, notify dr  
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How often to inspect surgical dressings?   every 2 to 4 hours for the first 24 hours  
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How much drainage in 24 hours?   More than 300 ml should be treated as abnormal  
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Define: diplopia, strasmus, nystagmus.   Diplopia: double vision. Strabismus: lazy eye. Nystagmus: jerky eyes.  
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What do the pons regulate? What does the cerebellum regulate?   Pons: Respirations Cerebellum: Balance  
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What are the 3 meninges?   Dura, arachnid, and pia  
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What to remember about cerebral angiography   1)Allery to iodine (shellfish) 2) NPO after midnight 3)bed rest for 12 to 24 hours 4)force fluids  
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What to remember about lumbar puncture   1)Patient should be well hydrated 2) Inserted between l3/l4 or l4/l5 3)must lie flat for 6 to 12 hours afterwards.  
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Increased Intracranial Pressure causes changes in:   1)LOC 2)Pupil response 3)Speech 4)Motor function 5)Vitals  
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Degenerative disorder with demyelination of brain stem and nerves (CNS)   Multiple sclerosis  
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Neuromuscular disorder - nerve impulses fail at the myoneural junction, causing weakness   Myasthenia gravis  
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motor neurons in the brain degenerate - messages do not reach the muscles   ALS/Lou Gehrigs - results in death 2 to 5 years after onset  
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Overactivity of dopamine; genetically transmitted   Huntingtons  
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Cardinal symptom is chorea   Huntingtons  
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Degeneration of the trigeminal nerve   Trigeminal neuralgia  
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Cardinal symptom of trigeminal neuralgia   excruciating, burning facial pain  
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Cranial nerves in Bells and Trigeminal neuralgia   VII and V.  
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Cardinal symptom of Bells Palsy   Unilateral facial paralysis  
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Upward progressing paralysis preceded by an infection   Guilllain Barre Syndrome  
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Cardinal sign of meningitis   Stiff neck and headache. (Kernigs and Brudzinksis signs for diagnosis).  
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Exaggerated sympathetic response at the T6 level - triggered by full bladder or impaction   Autonomic Dysreflexia  
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Labyrinthitis   Inflammation of the labryinthine canals in the inner ear - usually caused by a URI  
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Chronic, progressive deafness due to formation of spongy bone   Otosclerosis  
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Increase in the endolymph fluid - chronic disease of inner ear and 8th cranial nerve   Meniere's disease  
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Cardinal sign of Menieres   Recurrent attacks of vertigo accompanied by tinnitus or deafness. The vertigo is severe - rotational, may cause them to be unable to stand  
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Abnormally low blood volume due to blood loss   Hypovolemic anemia| 1000 ml loss can cause severe complications | Manifested by hypotension, tachy, hemoglobin less than 10g, hematocrit less than 40%  
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Absence of intrinsic factor, loss of vitamin B12   Pernicious anemia | Deficiency of B12 affects growth of all cells and myelination of of nerves  
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Manifestations of pernicious anemia   Cardinal: Sore tongue, dysphagia, neurological issues  
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Decrease of bone marrow function   aplastic anemia | Primary = congenital, Secondary = viral, medications, chemicals  
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Manifestations and interventions of aplastic anemia   pancytopenia, fatigue, palpitations | splenectomy, platelet transfusion, bone marrow transplant  
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WBC less than 200/mm3 & causes   Agranulocytosis | Caused by medications, chemo, neoplastic disease, viral/bacterial infections  
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Manifestations & interventions of agranulocytosis   ulcerations of mucous membranes, pneumonia, UTI. | Interventions - remove cause, prevent infections - strict asepsis.  
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Malignant neoplastic immunodeficiency of the bone marrow (+manifestations)   Myeloma. Bone pain, fractures, hypercalcemia (which causes renal failure)  
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Inflammation of lymphatic vessels - name of disease, alternate name, and cardinal sign.   Lymphangitis; blood poisoning; fine red streaks from affected area.  
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What do helper T's / CD4 cells do?   initiate immune response  
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Barrier between the body and outside world againt microorganisms   Innate immunity.  
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Composed of the thymus, spleen, bone marrow, blood, and lymph, provides a specific reaction to an antigen.   adaptive/acquired immunity.  
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This immunity is a result of the development and presence of circulating antibodies and is divided into active and passive.   Humoral immunity.  
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Types of hypersensitivity   Level I - pollens, insects, food allergies | Level II - Blood transfusions | III - Autoimmune | IV - delayed response to an exposure (transplants or TB test)  
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CD4 levels   600 to 1200 = normal | 200-499 minor immune problems | below 200 severe problems  
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Pathophysiology of HIV   kills CD4 cells, then reproduces in the lymphatic system, eventually spilling over into the blood.  
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Early symptomatic HIV process   CD4 below 500. Night sweats, diarrhea, fatigue, lymphadenopathy  
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the end stage/terminal phase of HIV   AIDS. CD4 count below 200.  
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Fever; night sweats; productive cough; short of breath   PCP (pneumocystis carinii pneumonia)  
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Combination therapy, given around the clock, for HIV.   Antiretroviral. Cannot miss a dose. Usually initiated when CD4 drops below 350.  
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Major side effects of chemotherapy   leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopneia, alopecia, stomatitis, n/v/d  
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Herpes Zoster   Aka Shingles. Unilateral inflammation of ganglia, painful rash on the nerve pathway.  
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Virus causes scaly lesions with pink center, widespread rash within 14 days.   Pityriasis Rosea - there is no treatment.  
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Lesions that start as macules, then develop and rupture a honey color exudate.   Impetigo - caused by staph viruses, highly contagious.  
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Dermatophytoses - 4 types   These are fungal infections. | Tinea capitis - ringworm on scalp | Tinea corporis - ringworm of body | Tinea cruris - jock itch | Tinea pedis - athletes foot  
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Dermatitis venenata   skin rash/allergic reaction to certain plants.  
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Hives of the subcutaneous tissue, causing a reaction similar to anaphylaxis.   Angioedema. Should be treated with epinephrine and corticosteroids.  
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Noninfectious raised, silvery plaques on the skin.   Psoriasis  
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Autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of any body part.   Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.  
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Verruca   A benign wart  
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A burn involving the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue.   Full thickness burn. Skin will not blanch, patient will not feel pain any longer in that area.  
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Treatment for burns   Respiratory, Fluids, THEN Pain. First 48 hours, fluids are crucial. 48-72 hours, high protein/calorie/viatamin diet, ROM.  
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What functions as both an endocrine and exocrine gland?   Panceas - it releases via a duct into the duodenum, and releases insulin directly in the bloodstream  
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Hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary gland   TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, GH. All are indirect except GH.  
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Hormones secreted by posterior pituitary   ADH and Oxytocin.  
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What are the targets of TSH, ACTH, FSH, and LH?   TSH - thyroid | ACTH - adrenals | FSH - ovaries | LH - testes  
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Hormone necessary for reabsorption of water in kidneys   Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)  
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The gland that secretes melatonin, gonadotropin, and is a matrix for calcium   Pineal gland  
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The 3 hormones of the thyroid gland.   T3, T4, and calcitonin. | T3 and T4 regulate metabolism/growth | Calcitonin returns blood calcium to the bones.  
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PTH   Parathormone - maintains calcium and phosphate balance in the body  
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2 hormones of the Thymus gland   Thymosin - causes T lymphocytes to mature | Thymin - blocks transmission of neuro impulses.  
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Causes hypoglycemic effects by interfering with GH and glucagons   Somatostatin  
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3 corticosteroids released by the adrenal cortex.   glucocorticods - cortisol | Mineral corticoids - aldosterone | gonadocorticoids - sex hormones  
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Secretions of the adrenal medulla   Epinephrine and norepinephrine  
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Disorder of the anterior pituitary in which too much GH is secreted.   Hyperpituitarism. Causes gigantism if it occurs prior to the closing of the epiphysis. If in adults, its called acromegaly. The hands and feet and face enlarge, very painful skeletal growth.  
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Posterior pituitary secretes too much ADH   SIADH - Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone | too much water is reabsorbed, diluting the blood and decreasing osmolarity.  
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Manifestations and treatment of SIADH   Increased BP, muscle weakness, concentrated urine (Specific gravity > 1.030 | Treated by fluid restriction and diuretics  
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Not enough secretion of ADH   Diabetes Insipidus - kidneys do not reabsorb enough water, so urine is diluted. | can be caused by tumor, meds, alcohol, or head trauma  
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Manifestations and treatment of Diabetes Insipidus   Urinate 3 to 15 L every 24 hours, always thirsty, intense desire for ice water. Specific gravity of near 1.000. LEADS TO HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK IF UNTREATED. | Treatment: sodium restrictions, electrolytes/fluids by IV  
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The main admissions information of a client with pituitary disorder?   Excessive weight gain/loss, intake vs output, and a child's height/weight vs growth charts  
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Hyperparathyroidism   aka Graves Disease | Oversecretion of T3 and T4, causing: tachy, hypertension, heat intolerance, weight loss, fatigue.  
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Lack of T4 & T3   Myxedema (cretinism in infants). May be autoimmune, due to iodine deficiency, or because of a thyroidectomy. Manifested by goiter, weight gain, cold intolerance.  
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Differentiation of types of diabetes   DM1 - pancreas stops producing insulin | DM2 - pancreas produces some, but cells are resistant | Gestational - due to pregnancy | IGT - borderline diabetes | Secondary - due to pancreatic trauma or disease, birth control |  
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Addison's disease & crisis   Low in aldosterone. Causes the skin to be a bronze color. | Addisonian crisis is life threatening, manifesting through hypotension, weak pulse, FV deficit, and collapse.  
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Cushings disease   Overproduction of cortisol - manifested by buffalo hump, moon face, muscle wasting.  
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Benign tumor in adrenal medulla, causing excessive epinephrine and norepinephrine production.   Pheochromacytoma. Symptoms include very high hypertension, pounding headache, tachycardia, diaphoresis.  
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