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Dz and Conditions and their S/S to study for NCLEX

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Mc Burrney Point   RLQ pain - appendicitis (w/rebound tenderness), watch for peritonitis LLQ pain - diverticulitus  
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Koplick Spots   Red spots w/blue center (usually in mouth -MEASLES  
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Turners Sign   Flank grayish blue - Pancreatitis  
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Cullens Sign   Echmosis in umbilical area - Pancreatitis  
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Kernings Sign   Pt. supine, w/hip flexed 90 degrees, can't fully extend - Mennigitis  
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Brudzinski's Sign   Passive Flexion of neck causes flexion of both thighs -Menningitis  
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Caput succinidanium (cephalhemotoma)   Resolves on its own in a few days. Due to edema crosses the suture lines.  
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SNS   Flight or Fight- Increases BP, HR, RR and Decreases GI, UO also dilated pupils (blurry vision), dry mouth, constricted blood vessels . Due to increased Ach. Activated by Anticholenergic drugs.  
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Chest tube w/ HVac   Continuous bubbling in H20 chamber - AIR LEAK H20 seal chamber should bubble w/ inspiration- Normal Continuious Bubbling in suction chamber- Normal up and down in H20 chamber -Normal  
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PNS   Rest and Digest - decreased HR, constricted pupils, relaxed, increased sex drive, warm dry skin. Due to decreased Ach, inhibited by Anticholenergic drugs.  
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ANP (Think A~N~P, like A hearts P, get rid of N)   Excretes Na and H20 in vascular space when heart is streched. Works on kidneys. Opposite of Aldosterone.  
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Aldosterone (holds on to lots of letters)   Retains Na and H20 in vascular space. Opposite of ANP. Increased = Cushings (FVO) Decreased = Addison's (FVD-shock)  
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ADH (think AD is holding on to H, or AD H)   Retains H20 in vascular space. Cause- any head/pituitary problem that can lead to increased ICP. Increased= SIADH (too many letters too much water) Decreased = DI (poss Shock)  
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TIA   Mini stoke from small blood clots causing sx of stock but only lasts 24 hours. NO DEAD BRAIN TISSUE. Asa is ok Sx: sudden decrease in LOC, blurred vision, HA, slurred speech  
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CVA   Stoke. DEAD BRAIN TISSUE. Most imp to take meds regularly, HTN can increase risk. Before 1st meal check gag reflex. (If in R hem increased risk accident, disorientated, poor judgement, impulsive)  
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Stoke   Sudden LOC due to rupture or occlusion of blood vessel leads to decreased O2 to brain  
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CUSHINGS TRIAD   -INCREASED BP -DECREASED P & R r/t ICP (shock is opposite)  
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Hypoxia   Sx: **Restless and Confused**, cynosis, Increased P and R Labs: Inc H&H and RBC Tx: manually vent w/ 100% O2 Fetal Hypoxia - cord prolapse, shows w/ late decels. Give mom O2  
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Nephrotic Syndrome   Sx: ** Massive Protein Uria**, edema and hypotension Cause: glomerial damage Tx: corticosteroids, turn and reposition (rsk skin integrity)  
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Glomerulonephritis   **Infection to strep 1st** Sx: decreased appitite and Increased fatigue Tx: takke vs q 4 hrs (BP), daily weight, diet restrictions-Na,K, protein and fluid Dx: Increased ASO titer  
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Rheumatic Fever   **Group A Strep 1st-Fever** Sx: Chorea (grimacing, sudden body movements), joint pain Rsk: can lead to HF and Mitral Stenosis Dx: Increased ASO titer Tx: Penicillin  
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MS   Chronic progressive dz, demylenating lesions in CNS. Sx: hyperactive DTR, limb weakness, fatigue, spacity, numbness, tingling, tinnitus, visual changes, paralysis  
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CF   Autosomal Recessive (both parents)- causes sticky mucus to build up in lungs, digestive tract Sx: **meconium illius at birth**, inconsolable, doesn't eat, not passing meconium, salty skin. Tx: fat soluble (ADEK), decrease fat, increase Na & mucomyst  
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Kawasaki Syndrome   Inflammation of blood vessels, can lead to heart problems) Sx: STRAWBERRY TONGUE  
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Gillian Barre Syndrome   Bodys immune system attacks nervous system leading to nerve inflammation. Sx: ASCENDING PARALYSIS, watch R sx  
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome   Upturned nose, flat nasal bridge, thin upper lip, SGA Irritability, poor sucking, hypotonicity  
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Narcotic Withdrawal Syndrome   Hyperactivity, Irritability, Poor Sucking, High Pitched Cry  
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Asthma   WHEEZING ON EXPIRATION, or coughing w/o sx  
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Nephrotic Syndrome   -Proteinuria -Decreased protein in blood -Increased Cho -Increased Tri Edema and Decreased BP  
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TEF   4 C's (coughing, choking, cynosis, continus drooling)  
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Basilar Fracture   BATTLE SIGN (bruising behind ear) and OTTORHEA (discharge from ear) -Skull fx at base  
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Hepatic Encephlophy   FLAPPING TREMORS (tremor in hand when wrist is extended) -Brain disorder caused by chronic liver failure  
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UC   RECURRENT BLOODY DIARRHEA -IBD affects lining of lg intestine and rectum  
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Orbital Fracture   RACOON EYES  
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Pernicious Anemia   BEEFY RED TONGUE, pallor, tachycardia, Increased R Dx: Shillings test and Decreased RBC, plts, Hgb Tx: B12 taken for life, risk of injury  
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Parkinson's   PILL ROLLING TREMORS  
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NMS (think S &M)   HOT (hyperpyrexia) STIFF (increase muscle tone) SWEATY BP, R, P all Increase DROOLING  
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SIADH   Too many letters, TOO MUCH WATER Caused by Increased ADH SX: Changes in LOC, Increased HR and SG, Decreased Na and DTR, N/V and HA Tx: Diuretics  
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Cor Pulmonae   R side HF do do L ventricular failure. **PICK EDEMA or JVD** Sx: FVO, occurs in COPD (bronchitis or emphysema)  
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Hypoglycemia   TREMBLING & HA  
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SHINGLES   ADULT W/ RASH/BLISTERS ON 1 SIDE ONLY  
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MENINGITIS   HA & STIFF NECK  
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TB   NIGHT SWEATS AFTERNOON FEVER COUGH WEIGHT LOSS FATIGUE  
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CHRONS   D & ABD PAIN  
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GASTRIC ULCER   30-60 MIN AFTER EATING  
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DUODENAL ULCER   1.5-3 HRS AFTER EATING AWAKENS AT NIGHT FOOD HELPS  
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PEPTIC ULCER   COFFEE GROUND EMESIS  
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PLACENTA PREVIA   NO PAIN & + BLEEDING (think PP no P but Pink)  
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PLACENTA ABRUPTION   PAIN & NO BLEEDING (think PA=pain)  
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HYPOVOLEMIA=DOWN   Increased T, R, P (weak), SG Decreased BP ANXIETY  
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HYPERVOLEMIA=UP   BOUNDING P , HTN DECREASED SG CRACKLES/RALES & PERIPHERAL EDEMA Tx: Semi- Fowlers  
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PNA   RUSTY SPUTUM, FEVER, CONFUSION, crackles, hypoxia (worse) Tx: sick side UP  
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MEASLES   KOPLICK SPOTS (red with white/blue spots in mouth)  
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PERNICIOUS ANEMIA   RED BEEFY TONGUE  
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MENINGITIS   -BRUDZINSKI SIGN (neck flex=lower leg flex) -KERNIG'S SIGN (leg flex then pain on extension) -TRIAD (HA, light sensitivity, stiff neck) Droplet = bacterial (CSF cloudy) Standard = Viral (CSF clear)  
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DVT   HOMAN SIGN (pushing on ankle and pain felt in calf)  
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TETANY   HYPOCALCEMIA Sharp flexion of wrists and joints TROUSSEAUS SIGN (tremor in hand w. BP cuff) CHEVOSTEK SIGN (facial spams, touch cheek)  
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CHARCOTS TRIAD   JAUNDICE FEVER URQ PAIN Dx: MS  
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ANGINA   CRUSHING PAIN -Relieved by NTG -NO dead tissue  
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MI   CRUSHING, STABBING PAIN that RADIATES ARMS, SHOULDER, NECK, BACK -NOT relieved by NTG -DEAD TISSUE  
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EPIGLOTTIS   3 D'S -DROOLING -DYSPHONIA (voice disorder) -DYSPHAGIA (difficulty swallowing)  
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RETINAL DETACHMENT   -VISUAL FLOATERS -FLASHES OF LIGHT -LOSS PORTION OF VISUAL FIELD  
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BLADDER CANCER   PAINLESS HEMATURIA  
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INCREASED ICP   CUSHINGS TRIAD -INCREASED BP -DECREASED P and R agitation and dilated pupils  
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SHOCK   -DECREASED BP (loss of fluid) -INCREASED P &R  
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WHAT ARE THE 2 SIGNS IN HYPOCALCEMIA   CHEVOSTK & TROSSEAU  
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MENIERS DZ   -VERTIGO -TINNITIUS -N/V (inner ear disorder affecting balance) Tx: diuretics, Decrease Na, lay on affected ear  
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PE   -***1ST sx SUDDEN CHEST PAIN*** -DYSPNEA AND TACHYPNEA  
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CF   SALTY SKIN (lots of mucus -autosomal recessive)  
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CHF in INFANT   -***TACHYCARDIA 1ST *** - COUGH  
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MENNIGIEAL IRRITATION   -HA -PHOTOPHOBIA (sensitivity to bright light) -NUCHAL RIGIDITY (stiff neck) Dx: MENINGITIS and subarachnoid hemorrhage  
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FAT EMBOLI   -PETECHAIE Tx: Heparin  
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PANCREATITIS   -CULLEN'S SIGN (bruising at umbilicus) -GREY TURNER SPOTS (flank bruising) -ACUTE ABD PAIN & N/V Tx: Demoral (DONT give Morphine-spasms)  
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DIVERTICULITUS   -PAIN IN LLQ (McBurneys point test) (inflammation of the diverticulium)  
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GLAUCOMA   -LOSS OF PERIPHERAL VISUAL FIELD (gun barrel vision) -PAINFUL (Increased IOP0 Tx: Miotics, BB (timdol, diamox but not if allergic to sulfa drugs) -DONT GIVE; Cogentin, Atropine, Visine  
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ADDISON'S CRISIS   N/V, CONFUSION, ABD PAIN, EXTREME WEAKNESS, HYPOGLYCEMIA, DEHYDRATION, HYPOTENSION  
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HYPERGLYCEMIA (HIGH BG)   THIRSTY, FREQ URINATION, DRY SKIN, HUNGER, BLURRED VISON, DROWSY, NAUSEA  
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HYPOGLYCEMIA (LOW BG)   SHAKING, FAST HEARTBEAT, SWEATING, ANXIOUS, DIZZINESS, HUNGER, IMPAIRED VISON, FATIGUE, WEAKNESS, HA, IRRITABLE  
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SICKLE CELL CRISIS   -SEVERE PAIN, INFECTION, ANEMIA -TROUBLE BREATHING Tx: IV fluids to help with cells getting stuck DO NOT give DEMEROL  
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HYPOPARATHYROID   CATS (same as low Ca) -CONVULSIONS -ARYTHMIA -TETANCY -SPASM & STRIDOR Diet: Increase Ca and Decreased Pho  
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HYPERPARATHYROID   will cause Ca to increase, PTU pulls Ca from bones into blood -GROANS, MOANS, STONES, PHONE, BONE  
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DI   decrease ADH (retains H20 in vascular space) -POLYDIPSIA -POLYPHAGIA -POLYURIA -weakness, FVD, Increases Na Worry about SHOCK  
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MYXEDEMA/HYPOTHYROIDISM   -SLOW PHYSICAL/MENTAL FX -SENSITIVITY TO COLD -DRY SKIN/HAIR Tx: SYNTHROID (take in AM on empty stomach)  
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GRAVES DZ/HYPERTHYROIDISM   -BULGING EYES -ACCELERATED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FX -SENSETIVITY TO HEAT -FINE/SOFT HAIR Post Thyroidectomy; Semi fowlers, prevent neck flexion, trach at bedside  
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TYROID STORM   -INCREASED T, P, BP Tx: PTU/ Trapazole (prevents thyroid storm)  
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CHOLINERGIC CRISIS   Caused by excessive medication --> STOP MED Give TENSILION will make it WORSE (unlike MG)  
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MG CRISIS   Sudden inability to speak or swallow --> LIFE THREATENING TENSILON will make it better for a couple min, + rxn  
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MG   -WORSENS with EXERCISE -IMPROVES with REST TENSILION test --> makes muscles tense, + rxn-imporves sx (unlike Cholenergic Crisis)  
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CUSHINGS   Too much Aldosterone (retains Na and H20) Can be caused by prednisone toxicity -ALL UP (Na, BP, BG, BV) -K goes DOWN MOON FACE, PURPLE STRIATE, BUFFALO HUMP, INFECTION PRONE  
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ADDISONS   Not enough Aldosterone (excretes Na and H20) -All DOWN (Na, BP, BV, BG) -K goes UP BRONZING, RESTLESSNESS, WEAK, DECREASED WGT, ALLOPECIA  
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