L05 Malfunctions

Question 1

What is nephrotic syndrome?

Answer 1

Conditions where tiny filtering units in the kidneys do not work properly and leak the protein therefore is not enough protein in the blood to soak up water. Which water then moves from the blood into body tissue causing swelling.

Question 2

Symptoms of nephrotic syndrome

Answer 2

-swelling of the body. Low levels of protein reduced flow of water
-high level of urine passed
-greater chance of catching infections due to loss of proteins

Question 3

Cause of nephrotic syndrome?

Answer 3

-It sometimes occurs as a result of kidney damage caused by another condition
-inherited faulty gene

Question 4

Treatment of nephrotic syndrome

Answer 4

-Steroids to reduce inflammation and immune response
-ACE inhibitors reduce high blood pressure caused by fluid imbalance.
-kidney transplant.

Question 5

What is stroke?

Answer 5

Clot blocks blood vessel in brain. Brain tissue hey deprived of oxygen and nutrients and die.

Question 6

What are symptoms of stroke?

Answer 6

-Face may drop to one side
- may not be able to lift both arms and keep them there
-speech may be slurred
-severe headache resulting in blinding pain.

Question 7

Causes of stroke

Answer 7

-diet, smoking, alcohol and being over aged 65 increases the chance.
-high blood pressure can weaken the brain risk factors include coronary heart disease, high blood pressure.

Question 8

Treatment for strokes

Answer 8

-Physiotherapy
- surgery to remove clot
-beta blockers to lower blood pressure.
-statins if cholesterol is too high

Question 9

Lifestyle impacts of nephrotic syndrome?

Answer 9

Emotional- long hospital visits
-daily urine tests and medication. -Regular blood tests damage to vessels which can cause fear.
-poor growth and weight gain- long term effects on organ functions

Question 10

Stroke impact on lifestyle?

Answer 10

-Speech, hearing and sight problems/ restrictions
-mobility restrictions
-effects relationships, social life
-can feel isolated.
-depression and lack of empowerment.

Question 11

Multiple sclerosis what is it?

Answer 11

Disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system.

Question 12

Symptoms and effects of multiple sclerosis?

Answer 12

-fatigue
-vision problems
-mobility problems
-depression and anxiety.
-numbness

Question 13

Causes of multiple sclerosis?

Answer 13

Autoimmune can be triggered by viral, genetic and environmental factors

Question 14

Treatment of multiple sclerosis?

Answer 14

-Disease modifying therapies
-medication
-physiotherapy to help with mobility

Question 15

Lifestyle impacts for multiple sclerosis?

Answer 15

-Fatigue/ affects ability to do daily tasks
-memory: thinking problems can affect education/ work/ relationships
-frequent chest infections

Question 16

Cirrhosis what is it?

Answer 16

Scarring of the liver caused by continuous long term liver damage. Scar tissue replaces healthy tissue and prevents the liver working properly and can lead to liver failure.

Question 17

Symptoms and effects of cirrhosis?

Answer 17

-memory problems

-weight loss
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-jaundice

Question 18

Causes of cirrhosis

Answer 18

-excessive drinking of alcohol
-obesity / fatty liver
-hepatitis b and c virus infections

Question 19

Treatment of cirrhosis

Answer 19

-Lifestyle changes
-hypertension medication

Question 20

Lifestyle impacts of cirrhosis?

Answer 20

-Major lifestyle changes needed/ addiction needs to be overcome.
-malnutrition- weight loss, muscle waste can effect mobility.
-lack of energy affects daily activities