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Dyspepsia

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Difficult to digest

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Hepaturia

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Blood in the urine

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Polydipsia

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Excessive thirst

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Hemoptysis

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Blood in the sputum

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Jejunum

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Second portion of the small intestine

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Cecum

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The last segment of the small intestine

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Chancroid

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Caused by haemophilus ducreyi

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Suprapubic catheter

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Is inserted surgically through the abdominal walls above the symphysis pubis into the urinary bladder
Insertion site care involves sterile technique
Catheter needs to be replaced within 30 min if it falls out

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Ischemia

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Results from an obstruction, loss, or reduction of blood supply leading to lack of oxygen

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Gangrene

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tissue necrosis (death) resulting form local anemia

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Gas gangrene

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Is always cause by clostridium spp.

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Pericardium

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Around the heart

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Capillary

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One of the microscopic blood vessels joining arterioles and venules

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vein

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Any one of the many vessels that convey blood from the capillaries as part of the pulmonary venous system

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Crutch training

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3 finger widths below the axilla, 30 degree elbow angle flexion

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When drawing up insulin which do you draw up first?

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clear to cloudy

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How do you mix insulin?

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You should never shake insulin but instead role it between your palms to mix

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why is one type of insulin cloudy?

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cloudy insulin has a protein in it and therefore must be drawn up after clear in order to prevent contamination

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which injection sites for insulin are most quickly absorbed?

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arms and abdomen

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which injection sites for insulin take longer to absorb?

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thigh and buttocks

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what are the recommend site to inject insulin?

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arms
abdomen
thigh
buttocks

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How often should insulin injection site be rotated/

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rotate injection sites weekly to prevent lipoatrophy and lipohypertrophy

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why do insulin injection sites need to be rotated?

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minimize tissue damage
aid absorption
avoid discomfort

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what are the different medication orders?

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prn, stat, single, standing

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what are oral contradictions?
npo, vomiting, unable to swallow, unconscious
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what are the eight rights to medications?
``` med time dose route client client ed right to refuse documentation evaluation assessment ```
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Aseptic techniques
eliminate and exclude pathogens- include: hand hygiene, sterile gloves, mask and gowns.
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Necrotizing fasciitis are caused by what?
S. pyogens
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Colitis
``` Inflammation of the colon (large intestine) S/S Diarrhea with or without blood Abdominal pain Fever can be present ```
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Dysentery
frequent watery stools accompanied by: abdominal pain, fever, and dehydration The stool specimens may contain blood or mucus Caused by: Shigella spp (bacteria)
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Enteritis
Inflammation of the intestines, usually referring t the small intestine
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Cholera
acute bacterial disease caused by V. Cholerae by ingestion of raw or undercooked foods. Signs and symptoms are profuse watery stools, vomiting and rapid dehydration
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Bacterial gastritis
is an infection with Helicobacter pylori can cause chronic bacterial gastritis and duodenal ulcers
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C. Diff
is an anaerobic, spore-forming, gram postive bacillus. It is an indigenous microbiota of the colon and occurs when a patient receives oral anitbiotics
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Disinfection
elimination of most or all pathogens (except bacterial spores) from nonliving objects. Disinfectants are not used on living tissue. Ex. Alcohol,
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Nosocomial infection
infections acquired in a hospital
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Epidemic disease (outbreak)
a greater than usual number of cases of a disease in a particular region, usually occurring within a relatively short period of time. Ex. A dozen people develop food poisoning after a luncheon together- this constitutes an epidemic.
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Endemic disease
always present within the population of a particular geographic area. Number of cases may fluctuate over time but the disease never dies out completely. Ex. Include bacterial diseases such as TB, staphylococcal, streptococcal, STD’s such as gonorrhea and syphilis, viral disease – common cold, influenza, chicken pox, and mumps. Plague caused by bacterium an endemic among rats, prairie dogs and other rodents
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Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver. Result of viral infection. Also caused by toxic agents
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What is the only type of hepatitis that is DNA?
Type B (HBV infection, serum hepatitis)
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Tinea Barbae
A fungal infection of the beard and moustache
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Tinea Capitis
A fungal infection of the scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes
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Tinea Corpris
fungal infection of the face, trunk and major limbs
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Tinea Cruris
A fungal infection of the groin and perineal and perianal areas
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Tinea Pedis
also called athlete's foot: a fungal infection of the soles of the feet and between the toes
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Tinea Unguium
A fungal infection of the nails; also called onychomycosis
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Trichomonas
is a sexually transmitted disease affecting both men and women. S/S in women are vaginitis with profuse, thin foamy,malodorous, greenish-yellow discharge
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Giardiasis
is a protozoal infection of the duodenum from drinking water
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Histoplasmosis
Most common systemic fungal infection in AIDs patients is
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Lyme disease
most common arthropod borne disease- tick feeds from infected deer or mouse then becomes infected with Borrelia burgdorferi it then feeds from a human transmitting the disease to the human. Characterized by a bull’s eye rash, neurological and cardiac dysfunction, and severe arthritis
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Pharyngitis
Inflammation of the mucous membranes and underlying tissue of the pharynx, Commonly referred to as a “sore throat”. Strep throat is caused by S. pyogenes. The most cases are caused by VIRUSES
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Leukocytosis
increased number of leukocytes in the blood- Bacterial infection
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Penicillin (cells)
human cells have no cell walls so therefore cant be destroyed by penicillin. treat syphillis except for tertiary
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B, T, memory cells
Memory cells respond to antigen next time antigen comes into body
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B cell
produce antibodies
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T cell
predominate in the blood
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droplet isolation
requires regular mask | for the flu
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Airborne isolation
requires N95 mask for TB negative pressure
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protective isolation
positive pressure nurse must wear a mask for those with leukopenia
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Bacteriostatic
inhibits growth of microbes | used only in pt with good defense mechanism
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Bactericidal
kills bacteria
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Bacteriostatic agent
inhibits the metabolism and reproductions of bacteria
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Sepsis
presence of pathogens
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Bactericidal
kill bacteria
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NGT
gastric suctioning swallow examine nares/skin breakdown for comfort before if have problem getting it in, withdraw it and try other nares
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when doing wound care what should you never do?
microwave fluids
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what size syringe should you use?
18-19 gauge, 30-60 ml
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Chlamydia
most common STI in US
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fungal allergens
cause type 1 hypersensitivity
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gonococcal conjunctivitis
acute redness swelling of the conjunctiva purulent discharge corneal ulcers, perforation, and blindness may occur if the disease is untreated
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drug toxicity
harmful effects of a drug on an organism
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antifungal
most toxic to the patient
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Factor that increase virulence factor
toxins are obvious virulence factors | capsule
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Bladder Irrigation
non sterile procedure
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CAUTI
Catheter associated urinary tract infection | risk for infection increases by 5% each day when foley left in place
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SARS
is a viral respiratory illness with high fever, chills, headache, a general feeling of discomfort, body aches and sometimes diarrhea. SARS is caused by SARS- associated coronavirus
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what position do you want to have the client in for Oropharynx suctioning?
fowler's or semi fowlers
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Salmonella
Typhoid fever gram negative bacili least likely to cause HAI
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what are the function of antibodies
mark invading organisms for destructions
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what has the fastest absorption rate?
IV
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what has the slowest absorption rate?
subcutaneous absorption route is the slowest
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IgA
exists as a monomer or dimer predominant class in body secretions (saliva, tears, breastmilk) protects mucous membranes from pathogens
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IgD
``` found on surface of B cells function is unknown ```
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IgE
produced in response to allergens
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IgG
``` most abundant type in serum only class that can cross the placenta ```
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IgM
pentameter largest type first antibodies formed in the primary response* short lived
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Fungal diseases in AIDS clients
Candadisis | number 1 infection
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Crytococcus
causes meningitis in clients with AIDS
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Type 1 Hypersensitivity
allergic reaction | responses to insect stings and drugs
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Type 2 Hypersensitivity
cytotoxic | blood transfusion reaction
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Type 3 Hypersensitivity
serum sickness immune complex reaction RA o r SLE
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Type 4 Hypersensitivity
delayed type hypersensitivity or cell-mediated immune reactions TB, other skin tests

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