Diseases Flashcards
(29 cards)
Crohn’s Disease
inflammation of bowls/ intestines
Ulcerative colitis
Inflammation and SORES of large intestine (colon)
Symptoms of intestinal inflammation (diseases)
Diarear, abdominal pain, cramping, sometimes blood in stool
Diverticulosis
condition of having pouches in the colon (can become inflamed/ infected/ or ruptured)
DysphaGia
difficulty swallowing stemming from stroke
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (umbrella term)
Emphysema (smoking)
Chronic bronchitis (every few months)
Asthma
BronchItis (I before O)
lung infection of the Bronchi (larger branch attached to the trachea)
Bronchiolitis
Infection of the bronchioles (smaller branches looks like leave stems)
Influenza
flue (fever, sore throat, runny nose)
Tuberculosis
very contagions (infects the lungs)
Dysuria
Difficulty Urinating or pain with urination
Polyuria
Urinating too much
Nocturia
Urinating frequently at night
Oliguria
not urinating enough
Normal Urinary Output
1 ml of urine per min
8hr= 480 ml
24hr= 1400ml
Angina Pectoris
Chest pain, pressure/ discomfort, due to narrowed coronary arteries (coronary disease)
Arteriosclerosis
Plaque on the inside walls of arteries
Anti embolic stocking
TED stockings (prevents blood clots)
Sequential compression devise
The pump machine at the end of bed
Jacksonian
seizure that affects a small part of the brain. (still conscious)
Grand mal
more severe (loss of consciousness)
petite mal
Brief & small may not be noticeable
How often to check ice
5-10 mins
How long should heat be left on
15 mins