Diseases Categorized by Body Systems Flashcards
(22 cards)
Integumentary System
Skin
Cellulitis
Tender, Red, Warm to touch–Antibiotics
May need to cut away dead tissue
Dermititis
Red, Itchy Rash-Allergic Reaction-Steroid creams, moisterizers
Try not to touch(could lead to infection)
Ecezma
Inflammatory skin disease-Non-scented moisterizers/soaps
Hereditary
Basal Cell Skin Cancer
Tanning beds/sun exposure–Slow/not life threatening-Doesnt heal-EARLY DIAGNOSIS/TREATMENT
Melenoma
Tanning beds/sun exposure-ABC’S-SEVERE-Early diagnosis is VITAL
Skeletal System
Bones/Joints
Sprain
LIGAMENT-RICE
Strain
TENDON-RICE
Cardiovascular
Heart
Anemia
Defecient erythrocyte production-Blood Tests-Treat Root Cause
Arthrosclerosis
Hardened arteries-Smoking,HTN,plaque buildup-TIA’s-Antilipedemics/histamines, balloon and stent
CHF
Lowered ability to pump blood-Fatigue/edema/SOB/weight gain-Echocardiogram/BNP levels-Diuretics(Lasix)
Hemophilia
Absence of Clotting Factors-infusions
HTN
elevated BP-Headaches/CP/Vision Changes-Antihypertensive meds
White Coat Syndrome
MI
Myocardial Infarction
Due to lack of blood flow-Ischemia=Injury- can be reversed–Infarction=Death–CHEST PAIN/SOB/Sweating–EKG/Stress test/Troponin leves–Nitroglycerin/Balloon and Stent
Urinary System
Kidneys-Ureters-Bladder-Urethra
ARF
SUDDEN-toxic waste buildup-BUN and CR levelds-
CKD
No cure-HTN/decreased urine output/feel ill-BUN/CR levels
controll bp or dialysis
Kidney Stones
BACK PAIN-increase fluid intake/Pain relievers/Lithotripsy
Urinary Incontinence
different types/severities–kegals
