Skin
Candidiasis albicans
A women's club has asked the nurse to explain how osteoporosis can be prevented. The nurse should inform the club members that recommended daily calcium intake for women 50 years of age and older is:
1200 mg
If a patient is at risk for DVT, how would you assess peripheral vascular status?
Temp, pulse, pain, sensation, motion, capillary refill
Patients with peripheral vascular disease are encouraged to stop smoking because nicotine causes:
Vasoconstriction
Vesicle filled with pus
Example: acne, impetigo
Pustule
To help soothe itchy skin, nurses can recommend the following:
Instruct the patient to wear loose clothing
pg 1143
Individuals with gout should avoid foods high in ______. Examples of these include:
Purines
liver, kidney, alcohol, fish, poultry, meat, shellfish, asparagus, dried beans, lentils, bakers yeast, spinach, mushrooms
When climbing stairs, the ___ leg goes first and when descending stairs, the ____ leg goes first.
good=unaffected
bad=affected
Hemorrhage is the greatest danger in the early postoperative period. What are the two late signs?
Hypotension and cyanosis
Area of destruction of entire epidermis
Example: Decubitus (pressure sore), chancre
Ulcer
A young woman who is taking the drug isotretinoin (Accutane) for acne, comes into the clinic. What is important to ask her about while taking this medication?
Current method of birth control
Splinting prevents flexion and hyperextension with what disorder?
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Signs and symptoms of hip fracture:
recent fall
severe pain/tenderness in region of fracture site
evidence of soft tissue trauma
affected leg shorter than the unaffected leg
pg 927
The saliva of leeches contains an anticoagulant, a local vasodilator, and a local anesthetic. The leech extracts excess blood, reducing ___ ______
Venous congestion
Small blister-fluid within or under epidermis
Example: Herpes simplex, herpes zoster
Vesicle
_____ _____ causes pain and itching along a nerve pathway and may respond to antiviral drugs such as acyclovir.
Herpes zoster (shingles)
Assess hx of chickenpox
What promotes bone formation and improves strength in patients with osteoporosis?
regular exercise formation
Evidence of impaired circulation include:
abnormal coolness or warmth
weak or absent pulses
pale, bluish skin color
sluggish cap refill
pg 925
Which culture requires body parts to be buried after amputation?
Orthodox Jews
Solid elevation less than 0.5 cm in diameter
Example: Allergic eczema, mole, wart
Papule
In the first 24 hours after a burn ____ replacement is priority.
fluid
should have at least 30 mL urine output per hour
What do connective tissue diseases affect?
Bones, ligaments, cartilage, and tendons
A pt with a femoral fracture suddenly complains that he cannot catch his breath. His pulse is 106 beats per min and his RR is 30 bpm. You notice a measles-like rash on his neck and chest. What do you suspect?
Fat embolism
pg 915
____ is the term used for an amputation through the joint.
Disarticulation
Dried exudate on skin
Example: Impetigo, weeping eczematous dermatitis
Crust