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NCLEX PN - Cancer/STD's

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thrombocytopenia-alters coagulation SO:   hi bleeding risk & use smallest needle for shots  
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Breast exam-what to report:   hard, non-tender mass. (upper outer quad is most common site)  
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Stomatitis (CA pt) rinse mouth with:   diluted solution hydrogen perozide (helps w/moisture & comfort)  
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Left sided heart failure:ss   bibasilar fine crackles  
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Ovarian CA-most risk is:   over 40, infertile, never preg.,  
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Breast self exam when?   monthly 7 to 10 days after menses starts  
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Testicular cancer peaks at   between 20 and 40  
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Right sided stroke ss   L handed weakness, impulseveness & poor judgement  
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Familial polyposis strong risk factor for   colorectal CA, risk increases over 40  
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Stomatitis is a sore   mouth (from chemo)  
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Start testicular exams   before age 20  
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Syphilis - hallmark sign   painless chancre  
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Herpes zoster is an acute   inflammation of the dorsal root ganglia causing localized, vascular skin lesions following a dermatome.  
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Herpes zoster AKA   shingles  
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Herpes simplex I is a   viral infection affecting the skin & mucus membrane, produces cold sores or fever blisters  
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Herpes simplex II effects:   genital area causing painful clusters of small uncerations.Warts appear as rough, flesh or gray color skin projections.  
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Herpes initial sign   burning or tingling on vulva, perineum or vagina  
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Viral hepitis TX   complete bed rest with bathroom priviledges  
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condylomata acuminata is AKA   genital warts; caused by HPV  
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genital warts puts pt at hi risk for   cervical CA-pap test yearly  
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HPV   human papillomavirus  
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sickle cell crisis TX   oral and IV fluids  
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sickle cell crisis caused by   red blood cells clumping to cause occlusion, ischemia and extreme pain  
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pyloric stenosis - after surgery   NPO until wound heals & encourage parent involvement  
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fat emboli - may occur with   fracture of long bones and pelvis  
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ss of fat embolis are   cyanosis, dyspnea, tachycardia, chest pain, tachypnea, apprehension, restless, confused, petechiat, & Pa02  
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congenital hop dislocation   use prone position w/hips abducted because abduction puts the femoral head into the acetabulim for correct alighment  
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acne vulgaris comes from an   increase in hormones; growth of anaerobic bacteria and heredity  
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Comedonis   black and white heads  
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Recent tonsillectomy ss of preopt hemorrhage is   frequent swallowing  
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rheumatic fever   need prophylactic antibiotics for over 5 years!  
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Burn patient   low hematocrit from hemodiultion (when the concentration of erychrocytes & other blood elements are lowered by volumn overload  
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Amputation pt-above knee-when to start exercise on other leg:   next day  
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Celiac DZ ss   protuberant abdomen from fat stools, gas and undigested food  
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Celiac DZ diet   no wheat, rye, oats, barley  
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Celiac-evaluate therapy by   monitor size, appearence & # stools  
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hip replacement must prevent   internal rotation of affected leg, also prevent adduction  
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Heberden's nodes are   bony growths that occur at distal interphalangeal joints  
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Bochard's nodes are   growths that involve the proximal interphalangeal joints  
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Tophi   deposits of sodium urate crystals in cronic gout, (not osteoarthritis)  
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Romberg test   assess cerebellar function  
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Phalen's test   assess carpal tunned syndrome  
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Rinne test   compares air & bone conduction in both ears to screen for or confirm hearing loss  
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