Thyroid/Adrenal
what is the most common cause of Hyperthyroidism
Graves Disease
Migraine is considered this type of headache with no organic cause
what is a primary headache.
jaundice, GI bleeding and fluid belly up in the abdomen are symptom of this
cirrhosis
what might you expect in your assessment of a patient with MS
fatigue, muscle weakness, numbess/tinging in extremities, unsteady gait, vision changes, bladder/bowel dysfunction, depression, anxiety
what Hepatitis has available vaccines
A and B
May initially present as sign of depression and lethargy but will progress to decreased respiratory drive possibly requiring a need for a ventilator
Myxedema Coma
nursing care post seizure includes:
side lying to protect airway, calm, gentle, allow rest, keep patient safe and re orient
enlarged veins in the lower esophagus that can cause severe bleeding
Name 3 triggers for an MS attack
how is hepatitis C transmitted
blood and body fluids
Rapid treatment aimed at reducing body temperature, IV hydration, respiratory support, IV steroids and beta blockers are the mainstays of treatment for this condition often precipitated by an acute event.
What is a Thyroid Storm
This headache primarily effects men and the pain is usually located behind the eye and is rated and very severe
what is a cluster headache
What lab levels are important to monitor in liver failure?
CBC, Coags, electrolytes, bili, albumin
Ammonia good indicator of acute functioning
what can be used to manage an acute MS attack
how is hepatitis c treated
What is Addisons Disease
in this type of focal seizure the patients consciousness remains intact, it doesnt impact memory or awareness
simple partial
what medication reduces serum ammonia level by converting ammonia into ammonia ions so thats its excreted in stool
lactulose
Carbidopa-levodopa is one of the most common medications used to treat Parkinsons, It works by increases ________ in the brain. One of the downfalls to the medication is that its effectiveness ___________
dopamine and diminishes
how is hepatitis A and E transmitted
fecal oral route
What complications should you monitor for post thyroidectomy
hypocalcemia and of course airway complications
what is the treatment for a cluster headache
how does alcohol lead to liver failure
Alcohol causes fat to build up in the liver, it causes inflammation, it causes the liver to form scar tissue known as fibrosis. When the scar tissue builds up and takes over most of the liver its called cirrhosis
this symptom of parkinsons disease is considered the cardinal symptom and involved slow or delayed movements or difficulty initiating movement
Bradykinesia
which phase of hepatits begins 5-10 days after initial symptoms-urine becomes dark from increase in bilirubin
Icteric phase