MS Flashcards
Fluid Accumulation in the PERITONIUM
ASCITES
EXCESSIVE bleeding during menstruation
MENORRHAGIA
Bleeding BETWEEN periods
METRORRHAGIA
Other term for a nose bleed
EPISTAXIS
FIRST thing to do for a patient during an asthma attack
ADRENERGICS/BRONCHODILTORS
ex. ALBUTEROL
Things to remember for a patient with
A-S-T-H-M-A
A - drenergics (Albuterol) S - teroids T - heophylline H - ydration M - ask (O2) A - nticholinergics
Diagnosis of a pt with intracranial HEMORRHAGE, prolonged NOSEBLEEDS, BRUISES easily, WARM PAINFUL SWOLLEN JOINTS with movement, GI HEMORRHAGE
HEMOPHILIA
- inherited blood disorder
- DEFICIENCY in CLOTTING FACTOR
Is there a CURE for hemophilia?
NO
What is the other term for the GROWTH HORMONE?
SOMATOTROPIN
Diagnosis when there is INCREASED SOMATOTROPIN but and a CLOSED epiphyseal plate
ACROMEGALY
Diagnosis when there is INCREASED SOMATOTROPIN but and an OPEN epiphyseal plate
GIGANTISM
COMPLICATIONS of Acromegaly
- INCREASED ICP with ENLARGED TUMOR
- INCREASED BLOOD SUGAR
Stroke Warning Signs:
F-A-S-T
F - ace drooping
A - rm weakness
S - peech difficulty
T - ime to call 911
Test for EXPOSURE to Tuberculosis:
PPD (Purified Protein Derivative)
Positive:
15mm - Normal People
5mm - HIV positive
IMMEDIATE NEEDS for Diabetic Ketoacidosis
H-I-E
H - ydration
I -nsulin
E - lectrolyte Replacement
What does the BREATH during DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS?
KUSSMAL RESPIRATIONS
HISTORY of Diabetic Ketoacidosis:
- LACK OF INSULIN
- GI UPSET
- FEBRILE ILLNESS
EARLIEST SIGN of Hypoxia in Adults
RESTLESSNESS
EARLIEST SIGN of Hypoxia in Pediatrics
FEEDING DIFFICULTY
EARLY SIGNS of HYPOXIA
R-A-T
R - estlessness
A - nxiety
T - achycardia/Tachypnea
What types of Hepatitis are transmitted through Fecal-Oral?
HEPATITIS A
HEPATITIS E
Vowels for Bowels
Diagnosis of a pt with an INFLAMED appendix
APPENDICITIS
MOST PAINFUL, Blistered and Moist Type of Burn
PARTIAL THICKNESS
Sudden PAIN RELIEF of an inflamed appendix may indicate
RUPTURE OF APPENDIX
PAINFUL, NO EDEMA, REDNESS PRESENT Type of Burn
SUPERFICIAL
DRY, DISCOLORED AND NON PAINFUL Type of Burn
FULL THICKNESS
What happens to a pt with a PULMONARY EMBOLUS
- DECREASED O2 = Tachypnea, Hypoxia, Dyspnea
- TACHYCHARDIA
- HEMOPTYSIS
- SUDDEN Chest Pain
TREATMENT for Pulmonary Embolus
THROMBOLYTIC THERAPY
FRUITY ACETONE BREATH
KUSSMAL
“NEAR DEATH” Breathing Pattern
CHEYNE-STOKES
AIR in the PLEURAL CAVITY, resulting in lung collapse
PNEUMOTHORAX
“PNEUMO” ng hangin ang lungs
TREATMENT for Pneumothorax
CHEST TUBE OXYGEN
IMMEDIATE DRUG for Anaphylactic Reactions
EPINEPHRINE
If pt stops breathing during Anaphylactic Reaction, what should you do?
PERFORM CPR
REFLEXES:
Food placed on infant’s TONGUE is thrust forward and out of the mouth
EXTRUSION
