Diseases Flashcards

1
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Crohn’s Disease

A

inflammation of bowls/ intestines

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2
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Ulcerative colitis

A

Inflammation and SORES of large intestine (colon)

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3
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Symptoms of intestinal inflammation (diseases)

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Diarear, abdominal pain, cramping, sometimes blood in stool

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4
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Diverticulosis

A

condition of having pouches in the colon (can become inflamed/ infected/ or ruptured)

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5
Q

DysphaGia

A

difficulty swallowing stemming from stroke

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6
Q

COPD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (umbrella term)
Emphysema (smoking)
Chronic bronchitis (every few months)
Asthma

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7
Q

BronchItis (I before O)

A

lung infection of the Bronchi (larger branch attached to the trachea)

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8
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Bronchiolitis

A

Infection of the bronchioles (smaller branches looks like leave stems)

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9
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Influenza

A

flue (fever, sore throat, runny nose)

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10
Q

Tuberculosis

A

very contagions (infects the lungs)

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11
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Dysuria

A

Difficulty Urinating or pain with urination

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12
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Polyuria

A

Urinating too much

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13
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Nocturia

A

Urinating frequently at night

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14
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Oliguria

A

not urinating enough

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15
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Normal Urinary Output

A

1 ml of urine per min
8hr= 480 ml
24hr= 1400ml

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16
Q

Angina Pectoris

A

Chest pain, pressure/ discomfort, due to narrowed coronary arteries (coronary disease)

17
Q

Arteriosclerosis

A

Plaque on the inside walls of arteries

18
Q

Anti embolic stocking

A

TED stockings (prevents blood clots)

19
Q

Sequential compression devise

A

The pump machine at the end of bed

20
Q

Jacksonian

A

seizure that affects a small part of the brain. (still conscious)

21
Q

Grand mal

A

more severe (loss of consciousness)

22
Q

petite mal

A

Brief & small may not be noticeable

23
Q

How often to check ice

A

5-10 mins

24
Q

How long should heat be left on

A

15 mins

25
Q

Agenda Behaviors

A

Resident controls activities and tasks

26
Q

Holistic care

A

approach to meeting residents needs to improve quality of life (considers resident as a whole)

27
Q

Guided imagery

A

using words and music to promote relaxation

28
Q

Preservation

A

repetition of phrase or action

29
Q

Agoraphobia

A

fear of being in crowds