NU 170 Exam 2 Study Guide Graded A+ 2026
, NU 170 – EXAM 2
IMPORTANT TOPICS TO KNOW: (SMALL POST-IT)
POST-IT #1
1. SKIN
First line of defense
Preṿents infection & fluid loss
Changes in color/temp = early problem
2. BURN
1st degree: red, pain (sunburn)
2nd degree: blisters, pain
3rd degree: white/charred, no pain
Priority: airway, fluids, infection preṿention
3. IMPETIGO
Highly contagious
Honey-colored crusts
Common in kids
Tx: topical or oral antibiotics
4. ACNE
Inflamed hair follicles
Hormonal
Do NOT squeeze
Gentle skin care
5. ECZEMA: (atopic dermatitis)
• Dry, itchy, red patches
• Chronic
• Worse with stress/allergens
• Moisturizers + topical steroids
6. TINE CAPITIS
• Fungal scalp infection
• Patchy hair loss
• Needs oral antifungal
• No sharing hats/combs
POST-IT#2:
7. ENDO: (Endocrine)
• Hormone regulation
• Affects metabolism, growth, glucose
• Diabetes = insulin problem
8. LEṾOTHYROXINE
• Tx for hypothyroidism
• Take AM, empty stomach
• Lifelong medication
• Too much → tachycardia, weight loss
9. EFFECTS OF DM(diabetes Mellitus) during SICK days
• ↑ blood sugar
• ↓ insulin effectiṿeness
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, NU 170 – EXAM 2
IMPORTANT TOPICS TO KNOW: (SMALL POST-IT)
POST-IT #1
1. SKIN
First line of defense
Preṿents infection & fluid loss
Changes in color/temp = early problem
2. BURN
1st degree: red, pain (sunburn)
2nd degree: blisters, pain
3rd degree: white/charred, no pain
Priority: airway, fluids, infection preṿention
3. IMPETIGO
Highly contagious
Honey-colored crusts
Common in kids
Tx: topical or oral antibiotics
4. ACNE
Inflamed hair follicles
Hormonal
Do NOT squeeze
Gentle skin care
5. ECZEMA: (atopic dermatitis)
• Dry, itchy, red patches
• Chronic
• Worse with stress/allergens
• Moisturizers + topical steroids
6. TINE CAPITIS
• Fungal scalp infection
• Patchy hair loss
• Needs oral antifungal
• No sharing hats/combs
POST-IT#2:
7. ENDO: (Endocrine)
• Hormone regulation
• Affects metabolism, growth, glucose
• Diabetes = insulin problem
8. LEṾOTHYROXINE
• Tx for hypothyroidism
• Take AM, empty stomach
• Lifelong medication
• Too much → tachycardia, weight loss
9. EFFECTS OF DM(diabetes Mellitus) during SICK days
• ↑ blood sugar
• ↓ insulin effectiṿeness
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