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Hepatitis/Cirrhosis/Pancreatitis/Renal/Endocrine

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show asymptomatic  
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show mild flu-like symptoms, malaise, body aches, N&V  
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show Jaundice, dry, itchy skin, RUQ pain, N&V, fatigue  
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Hepatitis Convalescent phase   show
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show Acute Hepatitis; oral-fecal route caused by contaminated food/water  
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Hepatitis B   show
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Hepatitis C   show
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show occurs ONLY concurrently with Hepatitis B; spread via blood/body fluids  
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show Acute Hepatitis; oral-fecal route; primarily spread from contaminated water  
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Chronic Hepatitis   show
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Fulminant Hepatitis   show
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Toxic Hepatitis   show
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Hepatobiliary Hepatitis   show
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Manifestations of Hepatitis   show
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Diagnosing Hepatitis   show
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show 2-6 weeks  
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show Antiemetics, Antivirals, Immunomodulators, and Corticosteroids  
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show Epivir-HBV & Hepsera: RENAL TOXIC: monitor I&O's and risk of infection  
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show Interferon & Ribavirin: Interferon is ONLY given IM or SQ  
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Diet considerations with Hepatitis   show
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show Education on prevention & Vaccines for Hep A & B  
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Causes of liver cirrhosis   show
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Pathophysiology of Cirrhosis   show
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show hepatomegaly, fever, weight loss, RUQ pain, N,V  
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show Jaundice, altered mental status, edema, leukocytopenia, esophageal varices  
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show Increased pressure in the portal vein due to reduced perfusion in the liver  
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Esophageal Varices   show
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Cause of peripheral edema and ascites in cirrhosis patients   show
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Hepatic encephalopathy   show
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Diet considerations for cirrhosis patients   show
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show euphoria, depression, memory loss, and slowed speach  
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show hyperventilation, hypothermia, asterixis (fine tremors of hands), coma  
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show decreased perfusion to the kidneys commonly following diuretics, bleeding, or pancreatitis leads to acute renal failure and oliguria  
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Diagnosing cirrhosis   show
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show elevated liver function tests (AST, ALT), watch albumin & protein levels, monitor ammonia levels, perform coagulation study (low clotting factors)  
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Meds for treating Cirrhosis   show
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show Low protein diet & Lactulose & Neomycin  
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show Diet (low salt & protein), medications (HTN, edema, ammonia), prevent bleeding; symptom management (paracentesis to decrease ascites)  
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Treating Esophageal Varices   show
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Esophageal Tamponade   show
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show secrete digestive enzymes & produce insulin  
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show pancreatic duct obstruction (gall stone or inflammation) causes enzyme reflux and cell damage  
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show Acute form; enzyme reflux causing necrosis of the blood vessels and inflammation. Risk of rupture & bleeding. Life-threatening  
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show sudden onset, severe RUQ pain radiating to back; N&V, decreased bowel sounds, tachycardia, jaundice, Turner's sign, & Cullen's sign  
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Turner's Sign   show
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show bruising around the umbilicus (Pancreatitis)  
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show ERCP (scope of GI system), Xray, ultrasound (gall stones), CT, biopsy  
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show elevated liver enzymes, elevated ESR (inflammation), CBC (anemia)  
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show dehydration, inflammation, jaundice, edema, Hypoactive or Absent Bowel Sounds, abdominal pain (RUQ to back)  
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show progressive destruction of pancreas; common causes include alcoholism and cystic fibrosis; occurs with remission and exacerbations  
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Manifestations of Chronic Pancreatitis   show
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show High protein, High calorie, Low fat diet  
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Treating Chronic Pancreatitis   show
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Pancreatic Abscess   show
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Whipple procedure   show
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show NPO, NG to suction, TPN started  
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Renal Labs   show
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show CT contrast dye is renal toxic and can send the patient into renal failure.  
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show rapid decline in renal function commonly caused by Ischemia.  
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show nitrogen waste products present in the blood (measured with BUN)  
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show Hyperkalemia (peaked T wave, muscle spasms, fatigue), Hypocalcemia (tetany, trusseu's, chektevak's), Hyponatremia (confusion)  
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Pre-Renal Acute Renal Failure   show
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show Damage within the kidney causing decreased function (infection, injury, glomerulonephritis)  
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Post-Renal Acute Renal Failure   show
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show destruction of renal tube epithelial cells causing decline in renal function; caused from ischemia (dead cells clog the kidneys)  
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Stages of Acute Renal Failure   show
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show decreased GFR, Metabolic acidosis, Hyperkalemia, Hypocalcemia, Hyponatremia, confusion, peaked T waves, tetany, edema, oliguria, anemia, fluid retention  
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Diagnosing Acute Renal Failure   show
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show Fluid challenge, Dopamine (small doses causing renal dilation), ACE-inhibitors (vasodilation), Dextrose & Insulin or Kayelxelate (tx hyperkalemia), Calcium, Aluminum Hydroxide (binds phosphorous)  
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Diet considerations for renal patients   show
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show kidneys cannot excrete wastes lasting more than 3 months; common causes: diabetes, HTN, nephron damage  
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show uremia, fatigue, confusion, hematuria, proteinuria, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, chronic metabolic acidosis, HTN, edema, and anemia  
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show UA, BUN/Cr, GFR, BMP, ultrasound & biopsy  
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Treating Chronic Kidney Disease   show
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show dialysis cannot pull off phosphorous. Use Phosflo to bind phosphorous in the blood. Dialysis will be 3-4 times a week lasting 3-4 hours each time.  
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Hemodialysis   show
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Continuous Renal Replacement therapy (CRRT)   show
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show they are loaded with anticoagulants (Do Not Flush), No BP or IV on affected arm.  
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show Patient does at home by instilling fluid into abdominal cavity and draining off waste later. Complications: fluid is high in dextrose (risk of hyperglycemia and INFECTION)  
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show ambulatory: fluid in the morning and drain about 6 hours later; cyclic: fluid before bed, machine drains off through the night.  
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show increased appetite, weight loss, heat intolerance, insomnia, palpations, hair loss, sweating, goiter, blurred vision  
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Labs with Hyperthyroidism & Graves Disease   show
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Graves Disease   show
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show Goiter, Proptosis (bulging eyes), exophthalmos (fluid around eyes), pretibial myxedema (nodules on tibia)  
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Causes of Hyperthyroidism   show
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show High fever, Tachycardia, Systolic HTN, N&V, Confusion (altered mental status), and Cardiac Complications  
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show TSH will be low; T3/T4 will be high  
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show Medications (antithyroid meds), radioactive iodine, surgery  
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show destroys partial thyroid cells; pre-medicate with potassium iodine to slow thyroid function. (Potassium Iodine: no shellfish allergy, increases bleeding)  
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show Tapazole & PTU: increases risk of bleeding; takes 12 weeks to kick in  
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Thyroidectomy   show
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show cool environment, protect eyes (sunglasses and eye drops), daily weight, high protein and carb diet  
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Primary vs Secondary Hypothyroidism   show
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Manifestations of Hypothyroidism   show
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Causes of Hypothyroidism   show
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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis   show
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show life threatening complication of untreated hypothyroidism. Hypoglycemia, Hyponatremia, Metabolic acidosis, cardiovascular problems leading to coma  
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show thyroid hormone replacement: Synthroid (take on empty stomach with glass of water)  
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show increased PTH disorder primarily affecting bones and kidneys and causing high calcium levels  
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Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism   show
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Manifestations of Hyperparathyroidism   show
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show rule out other causes of Hypercalcemia  
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show GOAL: decrease calcium; Aredia, Fosamax & Zometa (reduces calcium reabsorption), Calcitonin (given IM/SQ to reduce plasma calcium) fluids, and staying active  
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Hypoparathyroidism   show
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Manifestations of Hypoparathyroidism   show
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show IV calcium gluconate, supplemental calcium and vitamin D  
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Cushing's Syndrome   show
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show weakness, osteoporosis, thin skin, striae, mood swings, HTN, peptic ulcers, Hypokalemia, Hypernatremia, slow wound healing, moon face, easy bruising, buffalo hump, hyperglycemia  
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show Plasma cortisol levels, plasma ACTH, 24h urine  
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Medications for treating Cushing's Disease   show
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show surgery to remove adrenals, pituitary, or tumors, radiation if cancerous, medications for management  
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show Results from Adrenal Insufficiency; caused from pituitary tumors, trauma, sepsis, sudden stopping of cortisol medications, or autoimmune process  
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show slow wound healing, postural HTN, lethargy, confusion, mood swings, N,V&D, Hyperkalemia, Hypoglycemia, Hyponatremia, loss of blood volume due to aldosterone deficiency causing excess sodium and water loss  
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Diagnosing Addison's Disease   show
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Addison's Crisis   show
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show Coritcosteroid and Mineralcorticoid replacement therapy (Cortef & Florinef)  
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show Posterior Pituitary Disorder caused by tumor, head trauma or water retention causing excessive release of ADH  
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Manifestations of SIADH   show
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show Diuretics, Sodium replacement, treat hyperkalemia (insulin & dextrose or kaylexelate), fluid restriction, *Declomycin (creates urine flow)  
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show Low ADH levels & renal system becomes insensitive to ADH absorption  
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Manifestations of Diabetes Insipidus   show
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Treating Diabetes Insipidus   show
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