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Integumentary/musculoskeletal

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aloplecia   loss of hair  
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angioma   benign tumors made up of small blood vessels or lymph vessels, birthmark  
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crust   dried serum, blood, purulent exudate, slightly elevated, size varies  
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furuncle   boil, inflammation deep in the hair follicle, spreads to surrounding tissues  
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carbuncle   cluster of furuncles  
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dermatitis   inflammations of the skin-through direct contact with an agent  
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eczema   1.commonly associated with allergies 2.seen in infants 3.papular and vesicular lesions that rupture  
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keloid   tough, irregularly shaped scar that becomes enlarged  
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macule   discolored spot, not raised above surface  
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papule   elevated, firm, circumscribed area  
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nodule   elevated, firm, circumscribed lesion extending deeper into the dermis  
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vesicle   elevated circumscribed skin lesion, not into the dermis, filled with serous fluid  
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pustule   elevated, superficial lesion, filled with purulent fluid  
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tinea pedia   athlete's foot  
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wheal   elevated, irregularly shaped area of edema  
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1. stratum corneum 2. pigment layer 3. stratum germinativum   epidermis  
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1. "true skin" 2. contains blood vessels, nerves, glands, hair follicles 3. cells composed of connective tissue and elastic fibers, bathed in interstitial fluid 4.papillae   dermis  
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1. "fatty layer" 2. adipose tissue and loose connective tissue 3. stores water and fat, insulates, protects organs, pathway for nerves and blood vessels   subcutaneous  
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sudoriferous glands   sweat glands  
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ceruminous glands   1. secrete wax like substance called cerumen 2. located in external ear canal  
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sebaceous glands   1. "oil glands" 2. lubricate skin and hair 3. inhibits bacterial growth  
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bleb   large blister filled with serous fluid  
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atheroma   abnormal mass of fat or lipids  
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1. caused by herpes virus hominis 2. two types   herpes simplex virus  
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1. area reddened and edematous 2. vesicles ulcerate and crust over 3. general malaise 4. no cure   Herpes Simplex type 1  
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1. vesicles rupture and encrust causeing ulcerations 2. lesions may be present for 2-3 weeks 3. headache, fatigue, myalgia, and elevated temperature occur 3-4 days after vesicles erupt   herpes simplex type 2  
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1. caused by varicella virus 2. lesions along the nerve fibers of spinal ganglia 3. pain, itching, and heightened sensitivity along nerve pathway 4. vesicle formation, crusting of skin 5. severe pain   Herpes Zoster (Shingles)  
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1. caused by staphylococcus aureus, streptococci 2. lesions start as macules and develop into vesicles 3. rupture and crust 4. crust leaves skin smooth/red 5. highly contagious from contact   Impetigo  
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medical management of impetigo   1. erythromycin 2. cephalosporin 3. rocephin 4. bactroban  
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what causes furuncle?   staphylococcus infection of a hair follicle  
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tinea capitis   ringworm of the scalp  
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tinea corporis   ringworm of the body  
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tinea cruris   "jock itch"  
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oral antifungal drugs   1. Fulvicin 2. Grifulvin  
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what is used to diagnose tinea capitis?   Wood's light- ultraviolet light  
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Contact dermatitis   1. skin reaction from direct contact with agents in environment to which one is hypersensitive  
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dermatitis venenata   poison ivy or poison oak  
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wheals from an allergic reaction (hives)   urticaria  
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acne vulgaris   1. develops when oil glands become occluded 2. inflammatory skin eruption from sebaceous glands  
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1. noninfectious 2. sloughing and new generation of skin cells occurs more rapidly than 28 days 3. chronic, hereditary   psoriasis  
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______ and ______ decrease the shedding of skin   keratolytic agents (tar preparations), salicylic acid (Calicylic)  
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PUVU therapy   photochemotherapy used in treatment of psoriasis  
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pediculosis   (lice) parasitic disorder of skin associated w/poor living conditions or poor hygiene  
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Pediculicides used in lice   1. Lindane (Kwell) 2. pyrethrins (RID)  
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1. parasitic skin disorder 2. female itch mite penetrating skin, laying eggs 3. eggs mature and rise to skin surface 4. wavy, brown threadlike lines on body, sever pruritis   scabies  
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treatment specific to scabies   crotamiton (Eurax) 4-8% solution of sulfur in pretrolatum  
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1. NSAIDS 2. Corticosteroids 3. disease-modifying anti-rheumatics (DMARDS)   types of antirheumatic agents  
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1. celebrex 2. advil 3. indocin   NSAIDS  
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1. betamethasone 2. dexamethasone 3. methylprednisolone 4. prednisone   corticosteriods  
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1. Enbrel 2. Arava 3. Remicade 4. Folex   DMARDS  
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DMARDS side effects   1. pulmonary fibrosis 2. anemia 4. hepatotoxicity 5. nephropathy  
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be cautious of ________ in use of DMARDS   immunosuppression  
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ankylosis   fixation of a joint, usually in an abnormal postition resulting from destruction of cartilage or bone  
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arthrocentesis   puncture of a joint with a needle to withdraw fluid used for diagnostic purposes  
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bipolar hip replacement   prosthetic implant used to replace the femoral head and neck in hip fractures when the vascular supply to the femoral head is or may become compromised  
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Blanching test   test of the rate of capillary refill  
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callus   bony deposits formed between and around the broken ends of a fractured bones during healing  
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Colles' fracture   a fracture of the distal portion of the radius within 1 inch of the wrist  
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crepitus   sounds that represent the cracking noise heard when rubbing hair between fingers, assoiciated with broken bones  
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fibromyalgia   a musculosskeletal chronic pain syndrome of unknown etiology that causes pain in muscles, bones, or joints  
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kyphosis   abnormal condition of the vertebral column, characterized by increased convexity in the curvature of the thoracic spine  
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lordosis   an increase in the curve at the lumbar space region that throws the shoulders back  
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paresthesia   any subjective sensation, such as prickling "pins and needles" or feeling of numbness  
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scoliosis   curvature of the spine usually consisting of two curves, the original abnormal curve and compensatory curve in the opposite direction  
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sequestrum   a fragment of necrotic that is partially or entirelydetached from the adjacent healthy bone  
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subluxation   partial dislocation  
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Volkmann's contracture   a permanent contracture with clawhand  
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Functions of Musculoskeletal system (5)   1. support 2. protection 3. movement 4. mineral storage 5. hematopoiesis  
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found in extremitites   long bones  
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found in the hand   short bones  
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found in the vertebrae   irregular bones  
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functions of joints (2)   1. hold bones together to form skeleton 2. allow movement and flexibility of skeleton  
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no movement joints   synarthrosis  
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slight movement joints   amphiarthrosis  
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free movement joints   diarthrosis  
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epimysium   connective tissue that surrounds each muscle fiber  
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7Ps of neurovascular assessment   1. pulselessness 2. paresthesia 3. paralysis 4. polar temperature 5. pallor 6. puffiness (edema) 7. pain  
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normal calcium levels   9-10.5 mg/dl  
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate   1. indicates presence of inflammation (rheumatoid arthritis) 2. (males) 15 mm/hr; (females) 20 mm/hr  
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muscle functions (3)   1. motion 2. maintenance of posture 3. production of heart  
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normal uric acid levels   1. (males) 2.1-8.5 mg/dl 2. (females) 2.0-6.6 mg/dl  
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common types of arthritis (4)   1. rheumatoid arthritis 2. osteoarthritis 3. gout 4. ankylosing spondylitis  
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1. systemic inflammatory disorder of connective tissue/joints 2. chronicity, remissions, and exacerbation 3. cause unknown, strongly believed to be autoimmune   rheumatoid arthritis  
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4 classic symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis   1. morning stiffness 2. joint pain 3. muscle weakness and atrophy 4. fatigue  
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classic deformities of RA   1. swan neck deformity 2. boutonniere deformity 3. ulnar deviation  
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methotrexate (Rheumatrex is used in RA when there are _______ _____________   bony erosions  
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injections of viscosupplements (Hyalgan, Synvisc and Supartz) act as...   lubricants to provide joint tissue viscosity  
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Degenerative joint disease   1. also known as osteoarthritis 2. most common type 3. typically affects "weight-bearing" joints 4. no remission, no systemic systems 5. non-inflammatory disorder that progressively causes bones and joints to degenerate  
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s/s of degenerative joint disease   1. joint stiffness and pain 2. joint enlargement 3. limitation of movement 4. Herberden's/Bouchard's nodes  
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1. metabolic disease resulting from accumulation of uric acid in blood 2. affects men 8-9 times more than women 3. three types (primary, secondary, idiopathic)   Gout  
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primary gout   linked to hereditary factors, severe dieting or starvations, excessive ingestion of purines  
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secondary gout   resulting from use of certain medications or complications of another disease  
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s/s of gout   1. sudden onset of pain and tenderness in one joint 2. swelling and redness of joint 3. fever 4. joint deformities  
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medical management of gout:   1.uricosuric drugs 2. decrease ingestion of purine 3. use of NSAIDS  
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ankylosing spondylitis   1. aka Marie- Strumpell Disease 2. chronic connective tissue disorder of the spine and surrounding cartilaginous joints 3. ususally begins in early childhood 4. more common in men than women  
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Legg-Calve-perthes disease   when ball of thighbone in the hip doesn't get enough blood causing the bone to die  
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pathophysiological changes associate with ankylosing spondylitis   1. immobility and fixation of the joints in the hip and ascends the vertebrae 2. respiratory functions may be compromised 3. inflammation of aorta 4. iridocylitis 5. pulmonary fibrosis  
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s/s of ankylosing spondylitis   1. difficulty in expanding ribcage 2. vision loss from glaucoma and pupil damage 3. low back pain and stiffness 4. sciatica pain 5. weight loss 6. edema  
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1. disorder that results in a reduction in bone mass which interferes with mechanical support function of the bone 2. women between ages of 55-65 at higher risk due to loss of estrogen   osteoporosis  
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risk factors for osteoporosis   1. use of steroids 2. high caffeine intake 3. diet low in cacium 4. smoking 5. excessive protein  
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clinical manifestations of osteoporosis   1. disorder develops slowly 2. first symptoms is backache 3.bone becomes porous and brittle  
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osteomyelitis   1. local or generalized infection of the bone and bone marrow 2. infection introduced through trauma or surgery  
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fibromyalgia   1. chronic pain syndrome of unknown etiology that causes pain in muscles, bones, or joints 2. affects more women than men 3. no permanent damage, not life-threatening  
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clinical manifestations of fibromyalgia   1. generalized achiness (neck/lower back) 2. stiffness (worse in the morning) 3. aggravated by sever factors (cold, humidity, fatigue, stress)  
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additional problems that accompany fibromyalgia   1. irritable bowel syndrome 2. tension headaches 3. paresthesia of upper extremities 4. sensation of edematous hands with no visible edema 5. sleep dysfunction  
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why are tricyclic antidepressants used in fibromyalgia?   1. antidepressant effects 2. anti-inflammatory effects 3. central skeletal muscle relaxant effects 4. pain inhibition  
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corticosteroid side effects   1. personality changes 2. adrenal suppression 3. muscle wasting, osteoporosis  
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Important nursing implications for patients taking corticosteroids   1. assess potassium, blood glucose, urine glucose 2. monitor daily weight 3. monitor I  
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DMARDS important nursing implication:   assess for pain and ROM  
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bone resorption inhibitors   primarily used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women  
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biphosphonates   1. type of bone resorption inhibitor 2. inhibit hydroxyapatite crystal dissolution and osteoclast activity 3. alendronate (Fosamax), ibandronate (Boniva), risedronate (Actonel)  
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raloxifene   1. type of bone resorption inhibitor 2. binds to estrogen receptor, producing estrogen-like effects on bone  
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do not use biphosphonates on patients with...   hypocalcemia  
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bone resorption inhibitor side effects   1. acid regurgitation 2. esophageal ulcer 3. musculoskeletal pain  
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_______ __________ decrease absorption of biphosphonates   calcium supplements  
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when should alendronate be administered?   1st thing in the morning with 8 oz of water 30 minutes before meals  
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1. cortisone 2. hydrocortisone   systemic short-acting corticosteroids  
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1. methylprednisolone 2.prednisolone 3.prednisone   systemic intermediate-acting corticosteroids  
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1. betamethasone 2. dexamethasone   systemic long-acting corticosteroids  
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skeletal muscle relaxants   1. spasticity associates with spinal cord diseases or leasions 2. adjunctive therapy in the sumptomatic relief of acute painful musculoskeletal conditions  
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central-acting spinal muscle relaxants   1. inhibits reflexes at the spinal level 2. i.e. baclofen, carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine  
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direct-acting spinal muscle relaxants   1. acts directly on skeletal muscle, causing relaxation by decreasing calcium release 2. i.e. dantolene  
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skeletal muscle relaxant side effects   1. seizures 2. drowsiness 3. hypotension 4. nausea  
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avoid ____ and _____ _________ while taking skeletal muscle relaxants   alcohol, CNS depressants  
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tophi   calculi containing sodium urate deposits that develop in periarticular fibrous tissue, resulting in inflammation of the joint  
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allopurinol   1. antigout agent 2. prevention of attack of gouty arthritis and nephropathy 3. treatment of secondary hyperuricemia 4. inhibits production of uric acid  
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colchicine   1. antigout agent 2. acute attacks of gouty arthritis 3. prevention of gout reocurrences 4. interferes with the functions of WBCs in initiating and perpetuating the inflammatory response to monosodium urate crystals  
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allopurinol side effects   1. drowsiness 2. rash 3. bone marrow depression  
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cochicine side effects   1. anuria 2. agranulocytosis 3. aplastic anemia 4. peripheral neuritis  
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colchicine may cause malabsorption of   vitamin B12  
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taking oral hypoglycemics or warfarin with allopurinol will ______ the effects   increases  
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minimum fluid intake for a patient on allopurinol   2500-3000mL/day  
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signs of colchicine toxicity   1. weakness 2. abd pain 3. nausea 4. vomiting 5. diarrhea  
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important labs to monitor for patient on colchicine   CBC, AST, and alkaline phosphatase  
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__________ does not relieve acute attacks of gout   allopurinol  
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to coincide with the body's normal secretion of cortisol, administer __________ in the morning   corticosteroids  
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clinical improvement from allopurinol will show within...   2-6 weeks  
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colchicine will show improvement in pain and swelling within   12 hours  
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open (compound)   bone breaks through the skin  
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closed (simple)   a fracture that does not break the skin  
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displaced   the bone ends are separated at the fracture line  
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incomplete   bone breaks through only one cortex  
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greenstick   one side of a bone is broken and the other side is bent  
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complete   the fracture line extends entirely through the bone  
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comminuted   the bone is splintered into many small fragments at the fracture site with the bone ends separated and usually misaligned  
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impacted (telescope fracture)   one bone fragment is forcibly wedged into another  
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transverse   break runs directly across the bone, a right angle  
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oblique   break slants the length of the bone, at a 45 degree angle  
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spiral   breaks coils around the bone  
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Colles' fracture   fractures of the distal portion of the radius within 1 inch of the joint of the wrist, commonly occurs from the attempt to break a fall  
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Pott's fracture   distal end of the fibula, chiping off a piece of the medial malleolus with a displacement of the foot outward  
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false motion   1. unnatural motion 2. sign of fracture  
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closed reduction   manual manipulations, moving bony fragments into position by applying traction and pressure  
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gas gangrene   1. severe infection of the skeletal muscle caused by gram positive Clostridium bacteria- C. perfringens 2. occurs in the presence of compound fractures/lacerated wound 3.s/s- crepitation, gas bubbles, foul odor  
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assess for Homan's sign to determine if there is a _________   thromboembolus  
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thermal burns   1. flames, scalding and thermal energy (heat) 2. most common type  
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nonthermal burns   1. electricity 2. chemicals 3. radiation  
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superficial (1st degree)   1. epidermis is damaged, dermis unharmed, heals in less than 5 days 2. i.e. sunburn  
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partial thickness (2nd degree)   1. affects both epidermis and dermis 2. up to three weeks to heal, may scar 3. scalds, chemicals  
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full thickness (3rd degree)   1. all layers of skin are detroyed- no pain 2. can lead to sepsis, scarring and contractures  
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inhalation burns   Categorized as one of the most lethal types of burns especially when there is a cutaneous injury associated with the respiratory tract burn  
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three causes of inhalation burns   1. heat inhalation 2. inhalation of toxic chemicals or smoke 3. inhalation of carbon monoxide gas  
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effects of inhalation burns on the body   1. mucosa in lungs swell and break, leaking fluid into nearby alveolar spaces and damaging cilia 2. mucus builds up and plugs passages 3. oxygen is reduced and can lead to death  
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very late signs of carbon monoxide poisoning   1. cherry-red coloring to unburned skin 2. changes in color of mucous membrane 3. neurological damage  
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s/s of inhalation burns   1. edema of face and neck 2. burned mucosa in mouth and throat 3. hoarseness 4. stridor 5. AMS  
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4cc lactated ringers X %burn X weight(kg)= initial 24 hour fluid replacement   modified brooke formula for fluid replacement  
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dosing for fluid replacement   1. first 8 hours- give 1/2 of total calculated fluid 2. during second 8 hours, give 1/4 of total fluids 3. during 3rd 8 hours, give 1/4 total fluids  
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emergent phase (stage 1)   1. initital 24-48 hours 2. capillaries dilate and become hyperpremeable causing a shift of intravascular fluid into interstitial space  
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burn shock   1. hypostension 2. decreased urine output 3. increased pulse 4. rapid and shallow respirations 5. most burn deaths  
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intermediate or acute phase (stage 2)   1. aka diuretic phase 2. 48-72 hours after burn 3. potential for circulatory overload as a result of fluid shift from interstitial into the capillaries 4. kidneys excrete large volumes  
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long term rehabillitation phase (stage 3)   begins when treatment begins  
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autograft   uses the patients own skin  
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allograft or homograft   from a cadaver  
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heterograft   1.obtained from animals, usually pigs 2. temporary  
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alternative materials used to cover wounds and promote healing   1. TransCyte 2. Biobrane  
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purpose of skin graft   1. lessen chance of infection 2. minimize fluid loss 3. reduce scarring and function loss  
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Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadine)   1. most affective if applied immediately 2. pain free 3. diadvantage- may delay epithelialization, bone marrow suppression  
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mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon)   1. best when treating highly contaminated wounds 2. disadvantages- exaggerates post-burn hyperventilation, painful application  
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Silver nitrate   1. causes loss of sodium, potassium, chloride and calcium 2. best if applied immediately 3. does NOT eschar 4. ineffective if infection already established  
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spider angiomas   1. a group of venous capillaries that dilate like a branch of spiders 2. associated with liver disease  
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verruca (wart)   1. viral lesion 2. contagious  
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plantar's wart   occur on soles of feet and are very painful  
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nevus (mole)   1. a congentital, non-vascular skin blemish 2. usually benign but may become cancerous 3. raised, and black is considered pre-cancerous and removal is recommended  
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basal cell carcinoma   1. malignant tumor 2. occurs in epidermis 3. usually scaly, pearly papule w/central crater 4. favorable outcome if treated early  
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squamous cell carcinoma   1. occurs in the epidermis layer on areas exposed to sun 2. firm, nodular lesion topped with a crust or ulceration  
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malignant melanoma   1. occur in dermis and epidermis 2. originates in melanocytes of epidermis  
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ABCD's of melanoma   1. A= assymmetry 2. B= border is irregular 3. C= color is varied from one area to another 4. D= diameter is generally larger than 6mm  
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phantom pain   occurs because the nerve tracks that register pain in the amputated area continue to send messages to the brain  
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how often should you assess for neurovascular impairment in a postoperative amputation patient   hourly  
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place the patient in a prone postitiona minimum of twice a day, in order to stretch the ______ ________   flexor muscles  
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tx for sevre and persistent phantom pain   1. stump revision with reamputation at a higher level 2. local infiltration of the stump with procaine 3. mechanical percussion (shrink neuromas) 4.sympathetic nerve block  
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