Raynaud's disease
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Most common type of small-sized arteriole vasculitis - vasospasm of
arterioles in hands and sometimes feet.
Bilateral pain, blanching, numbness of digits, pallor, cyanosis, redness
,Kidney Dysfunction Labs to Monitor
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Labs: pH (normal urine pH is 7.0), specific gravity, glucose, ketones,
leukocyte esterase, nitrite, protein, bilirubin, urobilinogen, crystals
(indicates a stone), casts (fat, takes shape of tube it came out of - could be
benign or malignant so test it)
PAD Teaching
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Lifestyle modifications, proper diet, stress reduction, medications, smoking
cessation
EXERCISE because it stimulates the growth of collateral blood vessels
which improves blood flow!
Appendicitis
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Inflammation of the appendix
Symptoms: Abdominal pain at umbilical region in the RLQ of the abdomen.
May also see abdominal distention and rebound tenderness.
Moving/drawing up right leg, fetal position may help alleviate pain
Diagnosis: Physical exam, pregnancy test, ABX x-ray or ultrasound, CT scan
(most accurate), CRP, WBC, UA, High 5-HIAA (r/t to serotonin breakdown)
, Treatment: ABX, surgery, pain management
Pleural Membrane
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Area between membrane lining - should only have surfactant in it to
prevent friction, no other air or fluid
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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Most common
DO NOT PERFORM DEEP PALPATION. USUALLY DON'T TREAT - MONITOR
FOR SIZE AND STABILITY
Types of Urinary Incontinence
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Stress Incontinence: Weakened pelvic muscles
Overactive Bladder (OAB)/Urge: Results in frequent urination - many times
a day, but may be small amounts
Overflow incontinence: Urinary retention in bladder caused by
overdistension, muscle of bladder loses strength and elasticity
, Neurogenic Bladder: R/T spinal cord disorders, leading to lack of bladder
control
Functional Incontinence: Inability to hold urine R/T CNS problems such as
stroke/delirium
Hypertension (high blood pressure) puts our clients at high risk for endothelial injury...
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Shearing forces
Esophageal Varices
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Engorged veins at distal (lower) end of esophagus - CAN LEAD TO
ESOPHAGEAL CANCER
PORTAL HTN IS A COMMON CAUSE!
Symptoms (related to liver dysfunction): Hematemesis, jaundice, N/V,
weight loss, dark urine, ABD distention
Diagnosis: Ultrasound, MRI, CT
What factors increase susceptibility to UTI?
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Most common type of small-sized arteriole vasculitis - vasospasm of
arterioles in hands and sometimes feet.
Bilateral pain, blanching, numbness of digits, pallor, cyanosis, redness
,Kidney Dysfunction Labs to Monitor
Give this one a try later!
Labs: pH (normal urine pH is 7.0), specific gravity, glucose, ketones,
leukocyte esterase, nitrite, protein, bilirubin, urobilinogen, crystals
(indicates a stone), casts (fat, takes shape of tube it came out of - could be
benign or malignant so test it)
PAD Teaching
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Lifestyle modifications, proper diet, stress reduction, medications, smoking
cessation
EXERCISE because it stimulates the growth of collateral blood vessels
which improves blood flow!
Appendicitis
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Inflammation of the appendix
Symptoms: Abdominal pain at umbilical region in the RLQ of the abdomen.
May also see abdominal distention and rebound tenderness.
Moving/drawing up right leg, fetal position may help alleviate pain
Diagnosis: Physical exam, pregnancy test, ABX x-ray or ultrasound, CT scan
(most accurate), CRP, WBC, UA, High 5-HIAA (r/t to serotonin breakdown)
, Treatment: ABX, surgery, pain management
Pleural Membrane
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Area between membrane lining - should only have surfactant in it to
prevent friction, no other air or fluid
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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Most common
DO NOT PERFORM DEEP PALPATION. USUALLY DON'T TREAT - MONITOR
FOR SIZE AND STABILITY
Types of Urinary Incontinence
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Stress Incontinence: Weakened pelvic muscles
Overactive Bladder (OAB)/Urge: Results in frequent urination - many times
a day, but may be small amounts
Overflow incontinence: Urinary retention in bladder caused by
overdistension, muscle of bladder loses strength and elasticity
, Neurogenic Bladder: R/T spinal cord disorders, leading to lack of bladder
control
Functional Incontinence: Inability to hold urine R/T CNS problems such as
stroke/delirium
Hypertension (high blood pressure) puts our clients at high risk for endothelial injury...
Give this one a try later!
Shearing forces
Esophageal Varices
Give this one a try later!
Engorged veins at distal (lower) end of esophagus - CAN LEAD TO
ESOPHAGEAL CANCER
PORTAL HTN IS A COMMON CAUSE!
Symptoms (related to liver dysfunction): Hematemesis, jaundice, N/V,
weight loss, dark urine, ABD distention
Diagnosis: Ultrasound, MRI, CT
What factors increase susceptibility to UTI?
Give this one a try later!
