Exam 1
In this condition there are bile duct problems and tumors that can serious illness and certain infections. These patients will present with severe pain in the upper right or center abdomen, pain that spreads to the right shoulder or back, and tenderness over the abdomen when it's touched
What is cholecystitis?
In this condition, bone marrow suppression does not produce enough WBCs, RBCs, or platelets.
What is aplastic anemia?
In this condition, there is an insulin deficit and a decrease in hormone and insulin resistance of cells develops.
What is diabetes mellitus?
This infectious condition of a portion of the brain includes severe headaches, back pain nuchal rigidity, and photophobia and these patients should be given antibiotics as soon as possible
What is meningitis?
With this condition, early manifestations of this degenerative joint disorder include pain worsening with activity and aching with weight bearing and movement
What is osteoarthritis?
This condition includes ABG's of: pH 7.25, PaO2- 90, PCO2 - 45, HCO3-16, SaO2- 98%
What is metabolic acidosis?
This is a condition where ischemia and necrosis of cardiac tissue occurs when a coronary artery or multiple coronary arteries are obstructed.
What is a myocardial infarction?
With this endocrine disorder, patients will present with weight gain, poor memory, intolerance to cold, feeling tired, thinning hair, and a puffy face
What is hypothyroidism?
With this condition, patients are at higher risk when they present with a history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, systemic lupus erythematosus, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, Atherosclerosis, and older age
What is a stroke?
This is an autoimmune disease causing chronic systemic inflammatory disease where it affects the lining of joints. This disease presents with Baker’s cysts (popliteal cyst – fluid collection behind the knee), ulnar deviation, and knuckle deformity-PIP (Bouchard’s nodes) in late stages.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
This disorder is a genetic defect that causes abnormally thick secretions in lungs and pancreas and can obstruct passages. Treatment includes a high protein/low fat/ high vitamin diet and excessive hydration to thin the mucus.
What is cystic fibrosis?
This condition presents with pain in the lower abdomen, dysuria, urgency, frequency, nocturia, fever, nausea, leukocytosis, and urine that is cloudy and has foul odor
What is a urinary tract infection?
In this disease, there is a deficiency of glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens. Some causes include autoimmune or gland damage due to hemorrhage or meningococcal infection, or another type of infection.
What is Addison's Disease?
This autoimmune disorder impairs receptors for acetylcholine at neuromuscular junction. These patients present with muscle weakness that starts in face & eyes & progresses to other muscles over time, fatigue, diplopia and other visual impairments, alterations in speech, and bilateral facial drooping
What is myasthenia gravis?
This disease originates from deposits of uric acid and urate crystals in the joint that then cause an acute inflammatory response. Risk factors include High purine diet (organ meats, shellfish), alcohol intake, obesity, diabetes, heart and kidney disease, diuretics, and a family history
What is gout?
Diets high in fat and low in fiber may increase the risk in developing these. To lower the risk, want to choose a diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
What are gallstones?
This condition is a deficit in folic acid and vitamin B12 and can be treated with vitamin B12 injections
What is pernicious anemia?
With this condition, signs and symptoms include moon face, buffalo hump, heavy trunk of body, red/purple streaks (striae) on skin, fragile skin, and increased hair growth (hirsutism)
What is Cushing's Disease?
This is a progressive demyelination of neurons in brain and spinal cord where patients present with weakness in lower extremities, blurred vision, dysarthria, paresthesia, fatigue, loss of bowel and bladder function
What is multiple sclerosis?
This bone infection caused by bacteria or fungi presents from surgical complications or when microorganisms enter the bloodstream and spread to the bones. This disease presents with localized inflammation and erythema, localized swelling, bone pain, fever, diaphoresis, chills, general malaise
What is Osteomyelitis?
This respiratory disease presents with anorexia, weight loss, malaise, fatigue, night sweats and low-grade fever, productive cough and purulent, bloody sputum
What is tuberculosis?
This is a condition that involves atheromas that consist of lipids, mainly cholesterol and triglycerides.
What is atherosclerosis?
This hyperthyroid disorder presents with exophthalmos (bulging eyes), high metabolic rate, skin flushed and warm, heat intolerance, tachycardia, restless, tremors, underweight, and increased appetite.
What is grave's disease?
This autosomal dominant disorder is where progressive atrophy of the brain occurs and neurons degenerate. This condition presents with mood swings and personality changes, restlessness and choreiform (rapid, jerky) movements of arms and face, cognitive difficulties such as problem-solving skills, inability to concentrate, and poor memory in early stages.
What is Huntington's Disease?
For this soft tissue injury where the there is a tear in the tissue in the connection between between bones, rest, ice, compression, and elevation is recommended.
What is a sprain?