Attack of the Snack Pack
When gallstones travel into the common bile duct, this condition occurs.
What is choledocholithiasis?
This condition occurs when small pouches in the colon become inflamed or infected.
What is diverticulitis?
This type of burn results from contact with hot liquids and is one of the most common causes of pediatric burns.
What is a scald burn?
Common signs of glomerulonephritis include hematuria, proteinuria, and this type of swelling, often seen in the face and around the eyes.
What is peri-orbital edema?
The first-line emergency treatment for anaphylaxis is this injectable medication.
What is epinephrine?
After a gallbladder attack what type diet would you expect the patient would follow?
What is a low fat diet?
The three main subtypes of IBS are classified by this aspect of a patient’s symptoms.
What is constipation, diarrhea, or mixed?
After a severe burn, fluid shifts out of the blood vessels into surrounding tissue, putting the patient at risk for this type of low blood volume.
What is Hypovolemia?
Other common symptoms of TB include fever, night sweats, and this type of unexplained weight change.
What is weight loss?
This autoimmune skin reaction in lupus often appears as raised, scaly, red patches that can leave scars.
What is discoid lupus?
After some mild pain a patient is informed it is from the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder, what is this called?
What is Cholelithiasis?
Because of Crohn’s disease can affect the small intestine. This is a concern.
What is malnutrition?
A patient has been burned on front of the trunk, both legs and the top of the arm. This is the percentage.
What is 58.5%?
This type of TB occurs when the bacteria remain dormant in the body without causing symptoms, but can reactivate later.
What is latent TB infection?
This severe, life-threatening transfusion reaction occurs when incompatible blood is given, leading to hemolysis.
What is an acute hemolytic reaction?
Epigastric pain can be caused by cholelithiasis. What other term might cholelithiasis be called?
What is Biliary Colic?
Complications of diverticulitis can include abscesses, obstruction, or this severe condition after bowel perforation.
What is peritonitis?
This anti-infective cream is commonly applied to burns to prevent infection.
What is silver sulfadiazine?
This is the most common bacterium that causes urinary tract infections.
What is Escherichia coli (E. coli)?
Lupus flares can be triggered by stress, infections, or exposure to this, making avoidance important.
What is sunlight (UV exposure)?
A traditional open cholecystectomy is required. What will be expected to return from surgery with the patient?
What is a T-Tube Drain?
What is use of pesticides?
Signs of hypovolemia after a burn include low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and this symptom caused by reduced perfusion to the skin.
What is cool clammy skin?
Common symptoms of a UTI include burning with urination, urgency, and this type of urine change.
What is cloudy or foul-smelling urine?
After initial treatment with epinephrine, patients are often given these two types of medications to prevent further symptoms and inflammation.
What are antihistamines and corticosteroids?