70 Diseases Conditions NCLEX Cheat Sheet With Nurse
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Study guide
Atrial fibrillation (A Fib) - answerA heart condition characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart
rate.
Pneumonia - answerAn infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.
Diverticular disease - answerA condition characterized by the presence of diverticula in the colon.
Crohn's disease - answerA type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive
tract.
Irritable bowel syndrome - answerA gastrointestinal disorder causing pain in the belly, gas, diarrhea, and
constipation.
COPD - answerChronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a lung disease that blocks airflow and makes it
difficult to breathe.
Acute Pancreatitis - answerSudden inflammation of the pancreas that can be life-threatening.
Cushing's disease - answerA disorder caused by excess cortisol in the body, often due to a tumor on the
pituitary gland.
Addison's disease - answerA disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough
hormones.
,Diabetes mellitus - answerA group of diseases that result in high blood sugar levels over a prolonged
period.
Diabetes insipidus - answerA condition characterized by frequent urination and excessive thirst due to a
deficiency of vasopressin.
Heart failure - answerA chronic condition in which the heart does not pump blood as well as it should.
Urinary tract infection - answerAn infection in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys,
bladder, or urethra.
Asthma - answerA condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus.
Coronary artery disease - answerA disease caused by the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries.
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) - answerAlso known as a stroke, it occurs when blood flow to a part of
the brain is interrupted.
Kidney disease - answerA condition where the kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood effectively.
Hepatic encephalopathy - answerA decline in brain function that occurs as a result of severe liver
disease.
Hypertension - answerA condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure.
Hypothyroidism - answerA condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid
hormones.
Hyperthyroidism - answerA condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
, Sickle cell anemia - answerA genetic blood disorder characterized by red blood cells that assume an
abnormal, rigid, sickle shape.
Abdominal Aneurysm - answerAn enlargement of the lower part of the aorta as it passes through the
abdomen.
Renal failure - answerA medical condition in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products
from the blood.
Pernicious Anemia - answerA decrease in red blood cells when the body can't absorb enough vitamin
B12.
Liver Cirrhosis - answerA late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver
diseases and conditions.
Myasthenia gravis - answerA chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the
skeletal muscles.
Chest Tube - answerA flexible plastic tube placed in the pleural space to drain air, fluid, or pus.
Blood Transfusion - answerA medical procedure in which blood is given to a patient through an
intravenous (IV) line.
Thoracentesis - answerA procedure to remove fluid or air from the pleural space.
Urinary Catheter Insertion - answerThe process of placing a tube into the bladder to drain urine.
Nasogastric/Tube Feeding - answerA method of feeding that uses a tube placed through the nose into
the stomach.
Paracentesis - answerA procedure to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity.
Chioma
Study guide
Atrial fibrillation (A Fib) - answerA heart condition characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart
rate.
Pneumonia - answerAn infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.
Diverticular disease - answerA condition characterized by the presence of diverticula in the colon.
Crohn's disease - answerA type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive
tract.
Irritable bowel syndrome - answerA gastrointestinal disorder causing pain in the belly, gas, diarrhea, and
constipation.
COPD - answerChronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a lung disease that blocks airflow and makes it
difficult to breathe.
Acute Pancreatitis - answerSudden inflammation of the pancreas that can be life-threatening.
Cushing's disease - answerA disorder caused by excess cortisol in the body, often due to a tumor on the
pituitary gland.
Addison's disease - answerA disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough
hormones.
,Diabetes mellitus - answerA group of diseases that result in high blood sugar levels over a prolonged
period.
Diabetes insipidus - answerA condition characterized by frequent urination and excessive thirst due to a
deficiency of vasopressin.
Heart failure - answerA chronic condition in which the heart does not pump blood as well as it should.
Urinary tract infection - answerAn infection in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys,
bladder, or urethra.
Asthma - answerA condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus.
Coronary artery disease - answerA disease caused by the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries.
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) - answerAlso known as a stroke, it occurs when blood flow to a part of
the brain is interrupted.
Kidney disease - answerA condition where the kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood effectively.
Hepatic encephalopathy - answerA decline in brain function that occurs as a result of severe liver
disease.
Hypertension - answerA condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure.
Hypothyroidism - answerA condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid
hormones.
Hyperthyroidism - answerA condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
, Sickle cell anemia - answerA genetic blood disorder characterized by red blood cells that assume an
abnormal, rigid, sickle shape.
Abdominal Aneurysm - answerAn enlargement of the lower part of the aorta as it passes through the
abdomen.
Renal failure - answerA medical condition in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products
from the blood.
Pernicious Anemia - answerA decrease in red blood cells when the body can't absorb enough vitamin
B12.
Liver Cirrhosis - answerA late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver
diseases and conditions.
Myasthenia gravis - answerA chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the
skeletal muscles.
Chest Tube - answerA flexible plastic tube placed in the pleural space to drain air, fluid, or pus.
Blood Transfusion - answerA medical procedure in which blood is given to a patient through an
intravenous (IV) line.
Thoracentesis - answerA procedure to remove fluid or air from the pleural space.
Urinary Catheter Insertion - answerThe process of placing a tube into the bladder to drain urine.
Nasogastric/Tube Feeding - answerA method of feeding that uses a tube placed through the nose into
the stomach.
Paracentesis - answerA procedure to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity.
