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Anuria

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Absence of urine formation

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Anasarca

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General edema

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Hematuria

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Blood in the urine

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Transaminitis

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Elevated liver enzymes

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Epitaxis

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Nosebleed

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Melena

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Black tarry stools

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Cellulitis

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Infection of the skin

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Ecchymosis

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Bruising

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Hepatomegaly

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Enlarged liver

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Cirrhosis

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Scarring of the liver

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Polycythemia Vera

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Too many RBC’s, thick blood, r/f stroke, give fluids

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Pheocromocytoma

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Benign tumor of adrenal medulla

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Thyroid storm

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Life threatening, s/s hyperpyrexia, tachycardia, systolic hypertension, give beta blockers,

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Trigeminal neuralgia

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Face pain

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Guillian barre

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Ascending paralysis. Sensitive to pain, monitor breathing!

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Autonomy

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The right to self determination

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Beneficence

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Taking positive actions to help others

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Nonmaleficence

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Avoidance of harm or hurt

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Pancytopenia

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Widespread, checks in all CBC, hgb, platelets, wbc

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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

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Immature, dysfunctional WBC

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Leukocytosis

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Increase WBC

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Leukopenia

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Decreased WBC

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Disseminated intravascular coagulation-DIC-

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You clot and bleed

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Ascites

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Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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Pneumothorax

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Air in the pleural cavity resulting in lung collapse

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-prils

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Ace inhibitors ex:lisinopril, enalapril

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-sartans

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Angiotensin receptor blockers ex: losartan, valsartan

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Triptans

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Treatment of acute migraine headaches

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-statins

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Lower LDL cholesterol ex:simvastatin, rosuvastatin

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-dipines

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Calcium channel blockers ex: amlodipine, nifedipine

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-prazoles

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Proton pump inhibitors ex:omeprazole

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-azole

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Antifungals ex: miconazole

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Hematochezia

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Bright red blood from rectum

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Asthenia

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Lack of strength

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Torsades de pointes

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Irregular life threatening heart rhythm

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Hyperalgesia

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Increase sensitivity to pain

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Dyspepsia

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Indigestion

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Pruritus

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Itching

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Tinnitus

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Ringing in the ears

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Hyperpyrexia

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Elevated temperature

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Akathisia

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Inner restlessness

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Eructation

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Belching

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Xerostomia

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Dry mouth

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Lith

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Stone

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Bacterialcidal

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Kills all bacteria

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Bronchiolotis

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Infection of the bronchioles-usually viral

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Pertussis

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Whooping cough
Bacterial
Tx with antibiotics

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Pertussis

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Whooping cough
Bacterial
Tx with antibiotics

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Pertussis

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Whooping cough
Bacterial
Tx with antibiotics

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