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alterations in body systems, NCLEX

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Type 1 diabetes   <30y/o; pancreatic beta cells destroyed; requires insulin injection; ketosis prone  
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Type 2 diabetes   >30y/o; decreased sensitivity to insulin (insulin resistance) or decreased insulin production; ketosis rare, HHNKS (Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar NonKetotic Syndrome)  
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Hypoglycemia   <60; hypotension, tachycardia, cool & clammy; sugary drinks if conscious, Dextrose 50% IV, glucagon 1mg IM, SQ  
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4 - Hyperglycemia (DKA)   300-800; hypotension, tachycardia, Kussmaul's respirations, check K+ q2-4hr; EKG q2-4hr; 1L of 0.9%NaCl/hr during first 2-3 hrs then 0.45%NaCl 200-500ml/h; then D5W or D51/2NS; Regular IV insulin 5 units/hr  
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5 - HHNKS (Hyperglycemia Hyperosmolar NonKetotic Syndrome)   >800; NS or 0.45%NaCl, Regular insulin, Potassium as soon as urine output is not satisfactory  
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1 - PKU (phenylketonuria)   Lofenalac (specially prepared milk for infants); Low-protein diet for children (no meat, dairy products, eggs, NutraSweet)  
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2 - Gout   low-purine diet (no fish or organ meats)  
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3 - Celiac disease (sprue)   gluten-free diet (no wheat, oats, rye, barley)  
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4 - Renal failure   increased protein & albumin losses in urine that leads to protein deficiency => high calorie, low-protein diet  
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5 - Protein allergy   diarrhea => change dietary protein source  
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1 - Hepatobiliary disease   (decreased bile leads to fat malabsorption) low-fat, high-protein diet, vitamins  
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2 - Cystic fibrosis   (1Absence of pancreatic enzymes leads to malabsorption of fat & fat-soluble vitamins, weight loss) (2 Infection and lung disease lead to increased need for calories and protein) => pancreatic enzyme replacement (cotazym pancreas) b4 or with meals; high-pr  
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3 - Atherosclerosis   low-saturated fat diet; cholesterol-lowering agents given b4 meals  
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Infxn of GI Tract s/s   HA, low-grade fever; abd. discomfort, anorexia; watery diarrhea, N&V; => heat canned food 20-40 min and inspect cans for bubbles  
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Enterotoxigenic E. coli   from undercooked beef  
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Salmonella   poultry, eggs  
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Campylobacter   poultry, beef, pork  
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Giardia lamblia   from protozoan, contaminated water  
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Shigella   from fecal contamination  
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HIATAL HERNIA   almost like GERD, elevate HOB 4-8 in. when sleeping; small frequent feedings  
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PYLORIC STENOSIS   (vagus nerve) palpable olive-shaped tumor in epigastrium -> epigastric fullness -> vomitting -> infant always hungry -> infant fails to gain weight -> irritability in infants => usu. don't show symptoms until the 2nd to 4th week after birth; then regurgit  
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GASTRITIS   hiccupping; anorexia, N&v (possibly bloody); HA; uncomfortable feeling in abdomen => NPO slowly progressing to bland diet; referral to appropriate agency if ETOH abuse is verified  
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CHRONIC DUODENAL ULCER   hypersecretion; pain relieved with food intake; rarely vomits  
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CHRONIC GASTRIC ULCER   normal to hyposecretion; relieved by frequent vomit not with food  
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ULCERS   gastrectomy; vagotomy; Billroth I; Billroth II; vit. B12 via parenteral route; Levin tube & Salem sump; Dumping syndrome  
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ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA & TRACHEOESOPHAGEAL FISTULA   excessive saliva, drooling, stomach distention, choking, coughing, sneezing, cyanosis; often occurs with anomalies of heart or the GU or musculoskeletal system; preop  
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You have 3 babies in the pediatric room, which baby will you assess first 1-pyloric stenosis who is a newborn 2-Esophageal atresia who is newborn 3-PKU who is a day old.   1st - Airway- Esophageal Atresia is a medical emergency 2nd- Pyloric stenosis-is important but the other is more ER 3rd- PKU patient one day old...  
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Gastric ulcers   - Pain LUQ or mid upper gastric region, sharp knawing, 30-60 minutes after meal  
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Duodenal ulcers   Pain relieved by food. Pain in midepigastric  
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Alterations in body systems    
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ALTERATIONS IN GLUCOSE METABOLISM    
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1 - Type 1 diabetes   <30y/o; pancreatic beta cells destroyed; requires insulin injection; ketosis prone  
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2 - Type 2 diabetes   >30y/o; decreased sensitivity to insulin (insulin resistance) or decreased insulin production; ketosis rare, HHNKS (Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar NonKetotic Syndrome)  
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3 - Hypoglycemia   <60; hypotension, tachycardia, cool & clammy; sugary drinks if conscious, Dextrose 50% IV, glucagon 1mg IM, SQ  
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4 - Hyperglycemia (DKA)   300-800; hypotension, tachycardia, Kussmaul's respirations, check K+ q2-4hr; EKG q2-4hr; 1L of 0.9%NaCl/hr during first 2-3 hrs then 0.45%NaCl 200-500ml/h; then D5W or D51/2NS; Regular IV insulin 5 units/hr  
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5 - HHNKS (Hyperglycemia Hyperosmolar NonKetotic Syndrome)   >800; NS or 0.45%NaCl, Regular insulin, Potassium as soon as urine output is not satisfactory  
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ALTERATIONS IN PROTEIN METABOLISM    
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1 - PKU (phenylketonuria)   Lofenalac (specially prepared milk for infants); Low-protein diet for children (no meat, dairy products, eggs, NutraSweet)  
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2 - Gout   low-purine diet (no fish or organ meats)  
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3 - Celiac disease (sprue)   gluten-free diet (no wheat, oats, rye, barley)  
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4 - Renal failure   increased protein & albumin losses in urine that leads to protein deficiency => high calorie, low-protein diet  
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5 - Protein allergy   diarrhea => change dietary protein source  
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ALTERATIONS IN FAT METABOLISM    
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1 - Hepatobiliary disease   (decreased bile leads to fat malabsorption) low-fat, high-protein diet, vitamins  
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2 - Cystic fibrosis   (1Absence of pancreatic enzymes leads to malabsorption of fat & fat-soluble vitamins, weight loss) (2 Infection and lung disease lead to increased need for calories and protein) => pancreatic enzyme replacement (cotazym pancreas) b4 or with meals; high-pr  
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3 - Atherosclerosis   low-saturated fat diet; cholesterol-lowering agents given b4 meals  
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INFECTIONS OF GI TRACT   s/s HA, low-grade fever; abd. discomfort, anorexia; watery diarrhea, N&V => heat canned food 20-40 min and inspect cans for bubbles  
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1 - Enterotoxigenic E. coli   from undercooked beef  
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2 - Salmonella   poultry, eggs  
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3 - Campylobacter   poultry, beef, pork  
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4 - Giardia lamblia   from protozoan, contaminated water => treated with metronidazole,  
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5 - Shigella   from fecal contamination  
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GI SYSTEM    
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1 - Hiatal hernia   almost like GERD, elevate HOB 4-8 in. when sleeping; small frequent feedings  
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2 – Pyloric stenosis   (vagus nerve) palpable olive-shaped tumor in epigastrium -> epigastric fullness -> vomitting -> infant always hungry -> infant fails to gain weight -> irritability in infants => usu. don't show symptoms until the 2nd to 4th week after birth; then regurgit  
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3 – Gastritis   hiccupping; anorexia, N&v (possibly bloody); HA; uncomfortable feeling in abdomen => NPO slowly progressing to bland diet; referral to appropriate agency if ETOH abuse is verified  
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4 – Chronic duodenal ulcer   hypersecretion; pain relieved with food intake; rarely vomits  
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5 – Chronic gastric ulcer   normal to hyposecretion; relieved by frequent vomit not with food  
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6 – Dumping syndrome   gastrectomy; vagotomy; Billroth I; Billroth II; vit. B12 via parenteral route; Levin tube & Salem sump; Dumping syndrome  
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7 – Esophageal atresia & tracheoesophageal fistula   excessive saliva, drooling, stomach distention, choking, coughing, sneezing, cyanosis; often occurs with anomalies of heart or the GU or musculoskeletal system; preop  
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8 - Crohn's disease   inflammation of ileum and ascending colon; fatty stool (steatorrhea); occasional rectal bleeding, abd. pain after meals; high-protein, high-calorie, low-fat, and low-fiber diet; TPN; anticholinergic  
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9 - Ulcerative colitis   inflammation of colon with erosion; common rectal bleeding; predefecation abd. pain; high-protein, high-calorie, low-fat, and low-fiber diet; TPN; anticholinergic  
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10 - Appendicits   periumbilical pain to McBurney's pain; anorexia, N&V; localized tenderness; muscle guarding; low-grade fever; highest incidence 11-30 yo; no heating pads, enemas, or laxatives preop; NPO until blood lab received, IVF to prevent dehydration; no analgesic u  
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11 - Peritonitis   rebound tenderness; symptoms may be masked in elderly persons or those receiving corticosteroids  
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12 - Hirschsprung's disease   newborn - failure to pass meconium, refusal to suck; child - failure to gain weight, delayed growth, constipation alternating with diarrhea, foul-smelling stools, abd. distention; low-fiber, high-calorie, high-protein diet; colostomy is temporary, closed  
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13 - Abdominal hernias   strangulated hernia is ER; truss-pad placed under hernia, held in place with belt; surgery is postponed until resp. conditions are controlled; provide ice packs for swollen scrotum; sexual function is not affected  
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14 – Meckel’s diverticulum   hematochezia; s/s of appendicitis; painless rectal bleeding; surgery  
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Intestinal obstruction   NV; high-pitched bowel sounds above area of obstruction, decreased or absent bowel sounds below the area of obstruction; colicky pain; obstipation (absence of stool & gas) => NGT, Miller-Abbot & Cantor (intestinal tubes); surgery (exploratory, resection &  
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15 - Intestinal ostomies for fecal diversion   colostomy irrigation; Koch pouch  
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Cirrhosis   esophageal varices; reduce ascites; balloon amponade; edoscopic sclerotherapy; administer vasopressin or propanolol  
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16 - Jaundice   dark-colored urine, clay-colored stools, pruritus; extrahepatic (due to obstructed flow of bile thru liver or biliary duct system); keep nails trimmed and clean; teach to rub with knuckles rather than nails  
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17 - Reye's syndrome   fever, increased ICP, coma, heaptic function from acute metabolic encephalopathy of childhood; neuro checks, monitor CVP or Swan-Ganz catheter  
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18 - Cholecystitis, cholelithiasis   intolerance to fatty foods, indigestion; severe pain in upper right quadrant of abd. radiating to back and right shoulder (biliary colic); fever; dark urine & clay-colored stools; keep T-tube drainage bag below level of gallbladder  
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19 - Pancreatitis   abd. pain relief with position change; NV 24-48 hrs after heavy meal or alcohol ingestion; grey-blue discoloration in flank and around umbilicus; hypotension; acute renal failure => dietary restrictions  
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Systemic Lupus erythematosus (SLE)   butterfly rash across bridge of nose and cheeks caused by chronic, systemic inflammatory disease of connective tissue; exaggerated production of autoantibodies; antimalarial therapy; corticosteroids for exacerbations; plasmapheresis  
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1 - Impetigo   skin isolation; monitor for glomerulonephritis  
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2 - Herpes simplex virus type I   antiviral  
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3 - Herpes zoster   antiviral; wet compresses; analgesics  
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4 - Scabies   antipruritus (permethrin, Elimite, Eurax), scabicide (Kwell, Eurax); treat all family members;  
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5 - Pediculosis (lice)   Kwell, Nix  
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6 - Tinea   Pedis (athlete’s foot) – vesicular; Capitis (ringworm); Corporis (ringworm of the body) => antifungal ; fluoresces green with Wood’s lamp  
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7 - Psoriasis   (vảy nến) coal-tar prep. – protect from direct sunlight for 24 hrs; UV light (wear goggles to protect eyes); anthralin prep; steroids followed by warm, moist dressings with occlusive outer wrapping (enhances penetration); antimetabolites(methotrexate) – c  
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8 - Acne vulgaris   PO tetracycline (with sunscreen with factor of 15); antibacterial agents; drying preparations – benzoyl peroxide; Isotretinoin (Accutane) – risk of elevated LFT, dry skin, and fetal damage  
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9 - Eczema (atopic dermatitis)   lotions to affected areas – Eucerin/Alpha-Keri  
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SKIN INFECTIONS   VCHIPS  
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V - varicella zoster    
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C - cutaneous diphtheria    
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H - herpes simplex    
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I - impetigo    
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P - pediculosis    
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S - scabies    
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