Tuberculosis
Main initial symptom of TB
cough that last > 3 weeks
Someone with epilepsy should be placed on what precaution?
Seizure
Gender most at risk for MS
Females
Due to position in utero; moves easily
Positional clubfoot
Oily bowels is an indication of
Celiac disease
Tb patient should be on what precaution
Airborne
What should you NOT do during a seizure
Restrain pt
put anything in their mouth
Pt with Parkinson’s will have a __ expression
Masklike
Severe untreated hip dysplasia can cause
Permanent disability
Appendicitis pain is located in what quadrant
RLQ
Test exposure in last 2-10 weeks
Mantoux test (skin test)
Repeated seizure activity w/o recovery in a 30 min time frame or single seizure lasting more than 5 minutes
Status epilepticus
Pt with advanced Parkinson’s is at risk for?
Aspiration pneumonia
Priority for casting procedure for clubfoot
proper alignment & positioning of foot
Myringotomy is a procedure indicated for
Otis media (tubes in ears)
Lab test that test an ACTIVE infection
Acid-fast bacilli smear and culture
Seizures can begin with an
Aura ( sensation, alteration in vision, hearing, smelling or emotions )
Treatment of Parkinson’s focuses on
Increasing dopamine
Enlarged calves, wide stance & waddling gait are manifestations of
Muscular dystrophy
Lab test to monitor for kidney function with UTI
GFR, BUN, CREATININE
You should obtain visual acuity test baseline before giving which med
Ethambutol
What is the side effect for anti epileptic med?
Oral gum overgrowth
Most common form of MS
Positive Ortolani and Barlow signs in infants up to age 5 are indications of
Dysplasia of hip
Ecchymoses on flank & blueish gray periumbilical discoloration can indicate
Pancreatitis