DO NOT delegate what you can EAT! E - evaluate A - assess T - teach addisons= down‚ down down up down cushings= up up up down up addisons= hyponatremia‚ hypotension‚ decreased blood vol‚ hyperkalemia‚ hypoglycemia cushings= hypernatremia‚ hypertension‚ incrased blood vol‚ hypokalemia‚ hyperglycemia No Pee‚ no K (do not give potassium without adequate urine output) EleVate Veins; dAngle Arteries for better perfusion A= appearance (color all pink‚ pink and blue‚ blue [pale]) P= pulse (>100‚ < 100‚
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Exam 4 Select the accurate statement regarding the difference between the effects of vincristine (Oncovin®) and vinblastine (Velban®). Vinblastine produces bone marrow suppression. After receiving a first-time dose of the inactivate flu vaccine‚ an adult pt telephones the nurse & complains of lethargy & a fever of 101 that has lasted for 6 hrs. Selects the nurse’s best action. Advise the pt to take acetaminophen and rest. A pt is receiving IV vancomycin (Vancocin). A unique complication of rapid
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ARTHRITIS INDEX * Introduction * What is ARTHRITIS? * Symptoms of ARTHRITIS. * Causes of ARTHRITIS. * Types of ARTHRITIS. * Osteoarthritis * Gout & Pseudo gout * Rheumatoid arthritis & Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis. * Arthritis in Hand & Spine. * Treatment of ARTHRITIS * Home remedies. * Conclusion * Bibliography. Presented by
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Radiotherapy Introduction One third of people in Britain will develop cancer at some time during their lives and about half are cured. Opportunities for active treatment are increasing‚ with improvements in radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the development of novel biological and molecular treatment approaches. Of all cancer patients - 22% are cured by surgery‚ 18% by radiotherapy and 5% by chemotherapy alone or in combination with surgery or radiotherapy. Radiotherapy remains the most effective
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NST Exam 2 Study Guide! I. Proteins Function of body protein: antibodies in the immune system‚ muscle contraction and movement‚ enzymes that facilitate biochemical reactions (catalysts)‚ hormones that regulate bodily activities‚ structural proteins that provide support‚ such as with keratin and collagen‚ found in connective tissues‚ storage proteins store amino acids‚ transport proteins carry molecules/nutrients from one place to another (i.e. hemoglobin). Also contributes to acid base balance
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echocardiogram-used to assess heart valves. valve disorders require prophylactic antibiotics before invasive procedures. avoid IM injections when suspecting MI can affect CK levels hemodynamic measurements-transducer placed @ the midaxillary line at the fourth or fifth intercostal space phlebostatic axis. calcium channel blockers-assess for constipation 1. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): -NMS is like S&M; -you get hot (hyperpyrexia) -stiff (increased muscle tone) -sweaty
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The Endocrine System FOCUS: The endocrine system is one of the major regulatory systems in the body‚ along with the nervous system. However‚ the endocrine system responds more slowly‚ and has a longer-lasting‚ more general effect on the body than the nervous system. Endocrine tissues internally produce hormones which are released into the blood‚ where they are carried to target tissue and produce a response. Some hormones bind to receptors on the surface of the cell membrane‚ producing permeability
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of breath and cough are long term complications that are treated with corticosteroids. Pulmonary toxicity has been reported to be approximately 10-25% (Gotti‚ et al.‚ 2013). Thyroid abnormalities are related to radiation to the neck region. Hypothyroidism is the most common problem with approximately 20-30% of survivors experiencing thyroid abnormalities. The risk of thyroid abnormalities seems to be related to the dose administered. Patient’s treated with radiation in the upper chest or neck
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Home remedies for hair loss that actually work! Every day‚ you probably lose anywhere between 50 to 100 strands of hair which is perfectly normal‚ say dermatologists. It is when the hair loss exceeds this figure that we begin to notice thinning of hair or bald patches – a condition known as alopecia. Most people are likely to experience hair loss in their 30s because at this time‚ hormonal change‚ stress and an unhealthy diet take their toll. Besides trying to correct these factors‚ adopting a
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Handbook of Pathophysiology (January 15‚ 2001): by Springhouse Corporation‚ With 13 Contributors‚ Springhouse By OkDoKeY Handbook of Pathophysiology Contents Staff Contributors Foreword 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2 CANCER 3 INFECTION 4 GENETICS 5 FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES 6 CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 7 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 8 NERVOUS SYSTEM 9 GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM Pathophysiology in color Understanding Asthma Understanding Cancer Understanding Osteoporosis Understanding Ulcers 10 MUSCULOSKELETAL
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