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NCLEX-PN-Diseases & Disorders

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Acute pancreatitis common ss   low fluid volumn  
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diabetus insipidus is   ADH deficiency  
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autonomic dysreflexia-   (full bladder)  
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myasthenia gravis caused by   lower motor neuron lesion  
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myasthenia gravis-Genetic?   no  
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myasthenia gravis-ss   chronic fatigue and muscle weakness, esp. face & throat  
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ARDS   hypoxemia from low Pa02  
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addisonian crisis-pt needs a   private room bc of low ability to cope w/stress  
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autonomic dysreflexia-common symptom is   HA; brought on by bowel or bladder sidtension. (check foley for kinks)  
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autonomic dysreflexia occurs after:   injury to spinal cord above T6;  
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addisonian crisis-no___ is produced:   corticosteroids-so low stress enviro is needed;  
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Post Thyroidectomy - pt at risk for:   hypocalcemia (low calcium)  
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sign of hypocalcemia   m. twitching & numbness or tingling of lips, & extremities  
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multiple sclerosis(MS) ss   vision changes (diplopia, nystagmus & b.vision), deep tendon reflexes-hyperactive, muscles are spastic; urinary hesitancy (from nerve damage), intention tremor (tremor when doing an activity), Positive babinski sign  
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Babinski sign   ?  
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multiple myeloma TX   relieve pain, prevent bone injury & infection, and maint hydration  
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multiple sclerosis TX   fatigue, (use AC to decrease temp), no extreme cold, use hot baths  
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pernicious anemia ss   pallor, tachycardia, sore tongue, wt. loss, a smooth beefy red tongue, a wide pulse pressure, palpitations, angina, weakness, fatigue and parenthesias of hands and feet  
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iron deficiency anemia ss   dyspnea,tachycardia, pallor, fatigue, listless, irritable & HA  
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acute pancreatitis: pts have   low fluid volumn which may lead to hypovolemic shock  
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Fluid loss may be from:   homorrheage, vomiting or plasma leaking into peritoneal cavity  
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renal failure-watch for   drug toxicity  
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scleral buckling   sclera is flattened against retina. Position pt prone with head toward affected eye.  
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obstructive jaundice ss   clay colored stools  
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labyrinthitis is   inflammation of inner ear  
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labryinthitis is sudden onset:   bad vertigo w/N&V  
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Hemorrhage: ss   weak, irregular pulse, cool moist skin & hypytension. May cause cyanosis, N/V, dilated pupils  
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osteoarthritis ss   joint pain, crepitus, Heberden's nodes, Bochard's nodes & enlarged joints  
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Adrenal crisis is an under   secretion of glucocorticoids resulting in profound hypoglycemia, hypovolemia & HTN  
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Cushing's syndrome is excessive   glucocorticoid secretion resulting in soduim and water retention  
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Wilms tumor: ss   may be HTN from renin  
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Wilms tumor DO NOT   palpate abdomen be it may increase risk of mestastasis;  
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hypospadias-after surgery   elevate the scrotal sac  
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cystic fibrosis ss   excessive fat in stool, perform chest physiotherapy q 4 hours  
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cystic fibrosis diet   hi protein, hi calorie  
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Chvosteks sign-tap pt's face litely over facial nerve just below temple:   Muscle twitch indicates hypo calcemia  
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Thyroid crisis- may occur within   12 hours of thyroidectomy  
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Thyroid crisis ss   exaggerated sign of hyper thyroidism (hi fever, tachycardia & extreme restlessness)  
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Stapedectomy   hearing may be worse during healing and get better in 6 weeks  
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hypoglycemia ss   anxiety, restless, HA, irritable, confused, diaphoreses, cool skin, tremors, reduced LOC and seizures  
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Guillian-Barr syndrome   respiratory failure from paralysis of thoracic area  
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Hircchsprung's DZ is a   aganglionic megacolon  
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Hircchsprung's DZ repair is a   two surgery operation;1st a colestomy (temporary while healing occurs); 2nd fixes and final;  
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after Hircchsprungs surgery   ausculate lung sounds  
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Cerebral palsy   encourage independence, give extra time to eat, and sit up for a while to prevent gag & aspiration  
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