Disorders and Conditions

Question 1

Patho: Compulsive water intake, decreased Na r/t ^^ urine output
S/SX: confusion, delirium, hallucinations, worsening psychotic sx, diluted urine, polyuria, and coma

Answer 1

Water Intoxication

Question 2

A chronic brain disorder that affects a person’s ability to think, feel, and behave clearly
Positive and Negative (the 6 A’s) SX
S/SX: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, trouble with thinking, and lack of motivation.
-r/t ^ levels of dopamine

Answer 2

Schizophrenia

Question 3

An autoimmune disorder, often occurring after an episode of thyroid inflammation.
–Causes the production of autoantibodies (thyroid-stimulating hormone- TSI) that attach to thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) receptors on the thyroid gland GREATLY ^ production of TSH

Answer 3

Graves’ Disease

Question 4

Autoimmune and inflammatory dz: immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake, causing inflammation (painful swelling) in the affected parts of the body.
mainly attacks the joints, usually many joints at once

Answer 4

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Question 5

Autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its tissues, causing widespread inflammation and tissue damage in the affected organs.
–Can affect the joints, skin, brain, lungs, kidneys, and blood vessels.

Answer 5

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
(SLE)

aka: Lupus

Question 6

Chronic digestive and immune disorder that damages the small intestine.
–The DZ is triggered by eating foods containing gluten (a protein found naturally in wheat, barley, and rye, and common bread, pasta, cookies, and cakes.)

Answer 6

Celiac Disease

Question 7

Patho: Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
CAUSED: by infection. (ex: several species of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) It can be fatal and requires immediate medical care.

Answer 7

Meningitis

Question 8

S/SX: weight gain, jugular venous distention, crackles, edema, dyspnea

Answer 8

Heart Failure
S/SX

Question 9

A SEVERE form of EPILEPSY that typically becomes apparent during infancy or early childhood.
–Affected children experience several different types of seizures, most commonly atonic, tonic, and atypical absence seizures.

Answer 9

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS)

Question 10

Patho: Inflammation of the coiled tube, called the epididymis, at the back of the testicle.
SX: swollen, discolored or warm scrotum. Testicle pain and tenderness, usually on one side, that often comes on slowly

Answer 10

Epididymitis

Question 11

SX:
-Intense, sudden pain in the URQ of abd, (worsens w/ deep breathing) that SPREADS to back or below the R shoulder blade.
-N/V
-Fever
-Jaundice
-Loose, light-colored bowel movements.
-Bloating

Answer 11

Cholecystitis
S/SX
Inflammation of the gallbladder

Question 12

S/SX:
Vomiting (usually more than once)
Abd Pain.
Diarrhea.
Trouble breathing/ SOB
Confusion/ trouble w/ focus
Loss of appetite.
Weakness and fatigue.
A fruity odor on the breath
Kuusmaul Breathing

Answer 12

DKA
(Diabetic KetoAcidosis)
S/SX

Question 13

Patho: Acute inflammation of the visceral and parietal peritoneum, the endothelial lining of the abdominal cavity.
SX: distended abdomen; rigid, boardlike abdomen; diminished bowel sounds; inability to pass flatus or feces; abd pain (localized or referred to shoulder or thorax; anorexia, N/V; ABD rebound tenderness; ^^ fever; tachy; dehydration (r/t fever); Low urinary output; hiccups; and possible compromise in resp. status.

Answer 13

Peritonitis
Clinical Manifestations

Question 14

A Condition that occurs when the adrenal glands overproduce aldosterone (hormone responsible for balancing potassium and sodium in the body)

Answer 14

Aldosteronism
(AKA Hyperaldosteronism)

Lab: ^NA, Low K
RISK: Heart DZ or Stroke