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Differentiate Curling's ulcer from cushing's ulcer

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curling's ulcer - due to burns cushing's ulcer - due to head injuries Brain tumors, traumatic head injury, and other intracranial processes including infections, can cause increased intracranial pressure and lead to overstimulation of the vagus nerve. As a result, increased secretion of gastric acid may occur which leads to gastro-duodenal ulcer formation known as Cushing's ulcer.

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Barium swallow is a Diagnostic test done for peptic ulcer, DYE(BARIUM) + XRAY contraindicated in intestinal obstruction; expected to have white stool for 2-3 days

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Bill roth 1 is aka Gastroduodenectomy Bill roth 2 is aka Gastrojejunostomy

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anemia secondary to loss of intrinsic factor, thus no vitamin b12 absorption due to lack of intrinsic factor

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manifestation of appendicitis, pain in RLQ

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Manifestation of appendicitis, increase pain felt upon release of palpation

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manifestation of appendicitis, pain in rlq once llq is palpated

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manifestation of appendicitis, pain during right hip flexion towards the back

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white chalky stool/ clay colored stool One of the manifestations for cholecystitis and cholelithiasis

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(+) pain upon inhalation while examiner's hand is on RUQ one of the manifestation of cholelithiasis and cholecystitis

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note: same manifestation with hyperthyroidism in hyperthyroidism, everything is up except WEIGHT, MENSE, SLEEP + with heath intolerance

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diminished menstrual flow

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absence of menstrual flow

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blood loss betweeen menstrual period

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excessive bleeding during menstrual period

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Lipodystrophy, specifically lipohypertrophy, involves swelling of the fat at the site of repeated injections, which can interfere with the absorption of insulin, resulting in erratic blood glucose levels.

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Deep, rapid respirations with long expirations are indicative of Kussmaul's respirations, which occur in metabolic acidosis.

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Bone resorption is the process by which the bones are absorbed and broken down by the body. Osteoclast cells are responsible for the breakdown of bone minerals thus releasing calcium and phosphorous into the bloodstream.

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ANTI-CHOLINERGIC SNS(fight or flight response)/ decreased rest and digest function CHOLINERGIC PNS (increase rest and digest)/ decreased SNS

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avoiding pork and shellfish, avoid mixing meat and dairy products

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fasting observed by judaism, 24hrs fasting for 24hrs, except preg and children, they eat flat bread

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1. duty 2. breach of duty 3. injury 4. causation 5. forseeability

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Tamoxifen is an antiestrogen drug that has been found to be effective against metastatic breast cancer and to improve the survival rate. The drug causes hot flashes as an adverse effect.

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HSV infection is one of a group of disorders that, when diagnosed in the presence of HIV infection, are considered to be diagnostic for AIDS. Other AIDS defining illnesses include Kaposi's sarcoma; cytomegalovirus of the liver, spleen, or lymph nodes; and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. HSV infection is not curable

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chancre of syphilis is characteristically a painless, moist ulcer. The serous discharge is very infectious.

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Dysuria and a mucopurulent urethral discharge characterize gonorrhea in men. Gonococcal symptoms are so painful and bothersome for men that they usually seek treatment with the onset of symptoms.

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Didanosine is in a class of medications called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). It works by decreasing the amount of HIV in the blood. The nurse should withhold the medication and notify the physician immediately if the client develops manifestations of pancreatitis or hepatic failure including nausea and vomiting, severe abdominal pain, elevated bilirubin, or elevated serum enzymes (eg, amylase, AST, ALT).

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Colposcopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows your provider to check your cervix (lower part of your uterus) and the wall of your vagina for abnormal tissue.

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avoid food high in protein, it increases phenylalanine, example of food to avoid: meat egg cheese

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limit food high in copper, they have impaired copper metabolism avoid foods, such as shellfish, liver and nuts

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these patient have sensitivity with histamine-rich foods such as aged cheese, cured meats, fermented products

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eliminate food high in allergens like dairy, soy and wheat from diet

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they have a defect in protein metabolism

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Sweat test, quantitative sweat chloride test is the diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis Normal is <40meq/L; if >60meq/l = cystic fibrosis

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idiopathic polyneuritis

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hallmark manifestation of MS SIN S- scanning of speach I- intentional tremors N- nystagmus

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excessive preoccupation with an imaginary illness, even though there are no signs or organic changes

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a development screening test that can be used as part of overall and ongoing assessment of the child's development

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Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) is an inflammatory disease of the kidneys. aka as acute glomerulonephritis

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Donning 1. gown 2. mask 3. goggles 4. gloves doffing 1. gloves 2. goggles 3. gown 4. mask

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RACE PASS R = rescue A = Alarm C = confine E = extinguish P = pull pin A = aim based fire S = squeeze S = Sweep (side to side)

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breakdown of muscles

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low platelet

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R= Rifampicin - red orange secretions I = Isoniazide - peripheral neuropathy P= pyrazinamide - hyperuricemia E = Ethambutol - optic neuritis S = Streptomycin - nephrotoxic/ototoxic

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cholinergic antimyasthenics and works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is needed to stimulate muscle movement. Mestinon is used to treat myasthenia gravis.

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loss of color visions

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nephroblastoma

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brittle bone disease

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Vaginal discharge, also called leukorrhea, is made up of both fluid and cells. Your vagina sheds discharge throughout the day. Typical discharge helps keep the vagina healthy and clean. By keeping the tissues wet, it protects against infection and irritation.

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