From Mentor Flashcards
What is chornic, has a sudden onset and primary seen in childern?
Asthma
If someone presented with this what might they have?
Lupus
If someone presents with this what might be the cause?
Alcohol
spider angioma
What type of Asthma is allergic Asthma?
Extrinsic
What type of Athsma can be caused be psychological and phiosological stress?
Intrisnic
non- allergic
What is the Triad asthmaticus?
- Asthma
- nasla polyps that recur
- sesnitivy to aspirin and NSAIDS
What are the symptoms of Asthma?
Wheezing and coughing
Cyanosis
Chest congestion
Increased blood pressure
Anxiety and agitation
Dyspnea and tachypnea
WCCIAD
Asthma Managment
end procedure
postion upright
calm pt
give bronchodilator (ventolin)
give Oxygen if that doesnt work
summon medical help
If you give a pt who has asthma bronchodilator and it does not work what would you do next?
give O2
What is the leading cause of blindness?
Diabetes
Which type of diabetes is seen more in chlidren?
Type 1
Which type of diabetes has a sudden onset?
Type 1
Which type of diabetes is insulin dependent?
Type 1
What type of diabetes has a slow onset?
Type 2
What type of diabetes is non-insulin dependent?
Type 2
When are glucose level most stable?
the morning
Kussamual’s Repistaions are seen in
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
(and hyperglycimia)
type 1 is more common
Diabetic Ketoacidosis often is seen with
Kussamual’s Repistaions
type 1 diabetes more common
Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyhagia are seen in
Hyperglycimia
Sign and Symptoms of Hyperglycimia
3 poly
dry warm skin
dry mouth
fruity breathe
rapid weak pulse
confusion
3P 2D FRC
Sign and Symptoms of Hypoglycimia
hypertension
nausea
changes in mood
anxiety
lethargy
tachycardia
Sweating (full body)
HN MALTS
What has a sudden onset
Hypoglycemia
Where would you place somthing sugary fi someone was unconsious due to hypoglycemia?
under the tongue
What is the ideal HBA1c?
6.5 of below
What is the clinic cut of for HBA1c?
8%
What is the main concer with moderate insulin shock?
that they will injure themselves or someone else
Oral complications with Diabetes
xerostomia
poor wound healing
increase caries
candidasis
What is the progression of anaphylactic rxns?
skin
eyes
nose
GI
Respiratory
Cardiovascular
What do you do if a pt has a RAPID allergic reaction?
place them supine
BCLS
oxygen
monitor vitals
What are the DELAYED signs and symptoms of Allergic reactions?
Rash
Pruritis (itching)
Uricaria
Edema
If you have an delayed allergic reaction when should you continue benadryl?
untill 24 hours after symptoms disappear
don’t stop taking it right away
If your family member is allergic to a drug does that mean you will be too?
NO
What is a symptom seen in men for cardiovasuclar diease?
cheat pain
What is a symptom seen in women for cardiovasuclar diease?
shortness of breath
Which is more strongly related to CVD systolic or dystolic?
systolic
Minor Risk Factors CVD
Excessive alcohol use
Stress
Age
What is Orthopnea?
difficult breathing when lying down
What are general symptoms of CVD?
extreme fatigue
chest pain
nausea
difficulty breathing
What are the ABCs
A1c
Blood Pressure
Cholestrol
STOP SMOKING
Chest pain can casue
Hyperventalation
What is the most important symtom in Angina Pectoris?
chest pain
What is stable Angina Pectoris?
pain is predictable
symptoms are relived
What is unstable Angina Pectoris?
new-onset
increasing frequency
can’tbe relieved