Other Related Injuries/Conditions Flashcards
anxiety-induced stress; asthma
Hyperventilation MOI
difficulty breathing;
panic state;
gasping;
wheezing
Hyperventilation S/S
decrease the rate of carbon dioxide loss
Hyperventilation TX
vertical and horizontal movement;
direct blow
Breast Injury MOI
bruising;
stretch of the Cooper’s ligament, which may cause premature sagging of the breast
Breast Injury S/S
wear well designed bra that has minimal elasticity and allows little vertical or horizontal movement, as well as appropriate protective padding
Breast Injury TX
Indigestion
Dyspepsia DEF
Emotional stress
esophageal & stomach spasms
inflammation of the mucous lining of the esophagus & stomach
Dyspepsia MOI
Nausea
Flatulence (gas)
increased secretion of hydrochloric acid
Dyspepsia MOI
eliminate irritating foods
regular eating habits
refer to MD if worse
Dyspepsia TX
acids secreted in the stomach destroy the mucous lining of the stomach or small intestine;
severe anxiety
Peptic Ulcer MOI
gnawing pain;
dyspepsia;
heartburn;
nausea;
vomiting
Peptic Ulcer S/S
antacids;
altering the diet
Peptic Ulcer TX
a condition occurs when there is a reflux or backward flow of the acidic gastric contents into the esophagus
Gastroesophageal Reflux DEF
malfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter;
hiatal hernia
Gastroesophageal Reflux MOI