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Adult Health I

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is a type of hypersensitivity reaction in which the specific allergen is protein found in processed natural latex rubber products   latex allergy  
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contact latex allergy is a type __ reaction   IV  
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who is at risk for developing a latex allergy?   health care workers, pt with spina bifida, and ppl who routinely use latex condoms  
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epistaxis   nosebleed  
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is a common problem bc of the rich capillary network within the nose   epistaxis  
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nosebleeds may result from ___   trauma, HTN, blood dyscrasia, inflammation, tumor, decreased humidity, nose blowing, chronic cocain use, and nose procedures like nasogastric suction  
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epistaxis   nosebleed  
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is a common problem bc of the rich capillary network within the nose   epistaxis  
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nosebleeds may result from ___   trauma, HTN, blood dyscrasia, inflammation, tumor, decreased humidity, nose blowing, chronic cocain use, and nose procedures like nasogastric suction  
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who are more effected by nosebleeds?   men  
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what type of nosebleed is a medical emergency?   posterior nasal bleeding  
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pt with nosebleeds should avoid:   nose blowing, aspirin or NSAIDs, and strenuous activity  
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are benign grapelike clusters of mucous membrane and connective tissue   nasal polyps  
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s/s of nasal polyps include:   obstuction of nasal breathing, change in nasal discharge, change in speech quality  
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polypectomy   surgical removal of polyps  
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is a rare, benign lesion that erodes nasal and facial bones and is often first diagonsed as a benign polyp   inverting papilloma  
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is a breathing distruption during sleep that lasts at least 10 seconds and occurs a minimum of 5 times in an hour   sleep apnea  
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who are most effected by sleep apnea?   men and > in age  
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what is the most accurate test for sleep apnea?   polysomnography  
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what are nonsurgical methods to help sleep apnea?   BiPAP (bilevel positive airway pressure), CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), Xyrem (sodium oxybate) a CNS depressant, Provigil (modafinil) narcolepsy  
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what is a surgical method for sleep apnea?   (remodeling of the entire posterior oroparynx) uvulopalatopharyngoplasty UPP, adenoidectomy, uvulectomy  
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