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◉ Hemophilia. Answer: A genetic disorder that impairs the body's
ability to make blood clots, leading to excessive bleeding.
◉ Hemarthrosis. Answer: Bleeding into a joint space, often seen in
patients with hemophilia.
◉ Active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises. Answer: Exercises that
involve moving a joint through its full range of motion.
◉ Hypothyroidism. Answer: A condition in which the thyroid gland
does not produce enough thyroid hormones, often leading to
symptoms such as intolerance to cold.
◉ Acute pancreatitis. Answer: An inflammation of the pancreas that
can cause severe abdominal pain and vomiting.
◉ Diabetes mellitus (type 2). Answer: A chronic condition that
affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose).
,◉ Coronary artery disease (CAD). Answer: A disease characterized
by the narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries, often leading to
chest pain and other symptoms.
◉ Heparin therapy. Answer: A treatment involving the anticoagulant
heparin to prevent blood clots, especially in conditions like
pulmonary emboli.
◉ Prothrombin time (PT). Answer: A laboratory test that measures
how long it takes blood to clot, used to monitor patients on
anticoagulant therapy.
◉ Complete blood count (CBC). Answer: A blood test that evaluates
overall health and detects a variety of disorders, such as anemia and
infection.
◉ Fibrinogen degradation products. Answer: Substances produced
when fibrinogen is broken down in the body, often measured to
assess clotting disorders.
◉ Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT). Answer: A
laboratory test that measures the time it takes for blood to clot,
specifically used to monitor heparin therapy.
,◉ Hepatitis A (HAV). Answer: A highly contagious liver infection
caused by the hepatitis A virus, often spread through contaminated
food and water.
◉ Folic acid. Answer: A B-vitamin important for cell division and the
production of DNA, often recommended for dietary increase to
prevent certain cancers.
◉ Smoking cessation program. Answer: A structured program
designed to help individuals quit smoking.
◉ Stress reduction program. Answer: A program aimed at reducing
stress through various techniques such as mindfulness, exercise, and
counseling.
◉ Sucralfate. Answer: A medication used to treat and prevent ulcers
in the intestines.
◉ Clarithromycin. Answer: An antibiotic used to treat various
bacterial infections.
◉ Omeprazole. Answer: A medication that reduces stomach acid
production, used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
and other conditions.
, ◉ Ibuprofen. Answer: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
(NSAID) used to reduce fever, pain, and inflammation.
◉ Stool antigen test. Answer: A diagnostic test used to detect the
presence of Helicobacter pylori infection in the gastrointestinal
tract.
◉ Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Answer: A procedure that
uses a flexible tube with a camera to examine the upper digestive
tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
◉ Gastric ulcer. Answer: A sore that develops on the lining of the
stomach.
◉ peripheral arterial insufficiency. Answer: Condition that affects
blood flow to the limbs.
◉ nursing interventions for circulation. Answer: Maintaining the
client's extremities in an elevated position, keeping the client's
extremities warm.
◉ antipsychotic medication. Answer: Medication prescribed for
managing hallucinations and delusions.