medical terminology
amenorrhea
absence of period
neuroblastoma
malignant cancer in immature nerve tissue such as adrenal glands neck spine and chest causes increased abdominal girth
reyes syndrome
causes swelling of liver and brain. can be caused by taking aspirin.
Hep a
contact
when should sodium warfarin be given
late afternoon
ataxia
loss of muscle coordination
Guillain-barre syndrome
autoimmune disorder. Where the immune system attacks nerves causing muscle weakness
Treatments: blood transfusion
Atelectasis
a complete or partial collapse of the entire lung or area (lobe) of the lung
mumps
droplet
intervention before paracentesis
empty bladder
Laminectomy
type of surgery in which a surgeon removes part or all of the vertebral bone (lamina).
what disease is associated with these symptoms? pink frothy sputum, Difficulty breathing (dyspnea) or extreme shortness of breath that worsens with activity or when lying down, Cold, clammy skin
pulmonary edema
what is Glomerulonephritis
inflammation of the tiny filters in your kidneys (glomeruli)
eat less protein, salt and potassium.
Hep b and c
standard
what does Omeprazole do?
increases stomach PH
xerostomia
dry mouth use saliva substitute
Menieres disease
disorder of the inner ear.
S/E: feeling of fullness in the ear or ringing, hearing loss, imbalance, motion sickness, nausea, or rapid involuntary eye movement
Treatments: Vestibular rehabilitation,
Education: low sodium diet
when to start colon screenings?
age 45
rubella
droplet
what should be withheld 24hr before iodine dye
metformin
total patient care model
RN is responsible for all aspects of care
Aplastic anemia
occurs when your body stops producing enough new blood cells.
needs bone marrow transplant
when can a kid with chicken pox go back to school?
when all lesions have crusted over
rotavirus
contact
how to treat Torsades de pointes?
mag sulfate