NUR 265 Exam 4 Galen
1. AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome): Low CD4 T cell count <200,
Opportunistic infections
2. HIV/AIDS Key Features: CNS Signs Confusion
Dementia
Fever
Visual changes
Memory loss
Personalitychanges
Pain
Seizures
CNS
Inflammation causes damage to the brain and CNS
3. opportunistic infections r/t HIV/AIDS compromised immune system:
Toxoplasmosis Encephalitis - cat liter glove and mask. Neuro assessment
Fungal Infections
Candidiasis=Pain can occur while swallowing
Bad breath, dryness, white tongue
abnormality of taste, difficulty swallowing, or redness
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
Cryptococcal meningitis
Bacterial Infections
TB
Meningitis
Viral Infections
Cytomegalovirus infection
Herpes simplex infection
Varicella -zoster virus
Meningitis
Malignancies
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,NUR 265 Exam 4 Galen
Kaposi sarcoma
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Hodgkin's lymphoma
Invasive cervical carcinoma
4. Oncologic Emergencies: Hypercalcemia, Tumor Lysis Syndrome, Superior Vena Cava
Syndrome, DIC, Sepsis, SIADH, Spinal Cord Compression
5. spinal cord compression treatment: Pharmacologically:
- High-dose corticosteroids to reduce
edema and pain - Chemotherapy as
adjunct to radiation and surgery -
Analgesics (palliative).
High-dose dexamethasone IV (steroids) should be started immediately
once the diagnosis is suspected. After the specific etiology is delineated
more clearly by MRI, specific therapy may be initiated.
6. kidney rejection s/s: Increased creatinine
Increased weight/swelling
Fever/Pain over organ
Decreased UO
7. lupus erythematosus: an autoimmune disease, with chronic superficial
inflammation of the skin; the lesions typically form a butterfly pattern over the bridge
of the nose and cheeks. systemic manifestations including skin rash, erosion of joints or
even kidney failure. It attacks and damages healthy tissues.
8. Lupus Patient Teaching: Cleanse skin with mild soap
Dry skin thoroughly by patting rather than rubbing
Apply lotion to dry skin
Avoid powders and drying agents
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1. AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome): Low CD4 T cell count <200,
Opportunistic infections
2. HIV/AIDS Key Features: CNS Signs Confusion
Dementia
Fever
Visual changes
Memory loss
Personalitychanges
Pain
Seizures
CNS
Inflammation causes damage to the brain and CNS
3. opportunistic infections r/t HIV/AIDS compromised immune system:
Toxoplasmosis Encephalitis - cat liter glove and mask. Neuro assessment
Fungal Infections
Candidiasis=Pain can occur while swallowing
Bad breath, dryness, white tongue
abnormality of taste, difficulty swallowing, or redness
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
Cryptococcal meningitis
Bacterial Infections
TB
Meningitis
Viral Infections
Cytomegalovirus infection
Herpes simplex infection
Varicella -zoster virus
Meningitis
Malignancies
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,NUR 265 Exam 4 Galen
Kaposi sarcoma
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Hodgkin's lymphoma
Invasive cervical carcinoma
4. Oncologic Emergencies: Hypercalcemia, Tumor Lysis Syndrome, Superior Vena Cava
Syndrome, DIC, Sepsis, SIADH, Spinal Cord Compression
5. spinal cord compression treatment: Pharmacologically:
- High-dose corticosteroids to reduce
edema and pain - Chemotherapy as
adjunct to radiation and surgery -
Analgesics (palliative).
High-dose dexamethasone IV (steroids) should be started immediately
once the diagnosis is suspected. After the specific etiology is delineated
more clearly by MRI, specific therapy may be initiated.
6. kidney rejection s/s: Increased creatinine
Increased weight/swelling
Fever/Pain over organ
Decreased UO
7. lupus erythematosus: an autoimmune disease, with chronic superficial
inflammation of the skin; the lesions typically form a butterfly pattern over the bridge
of the nose and cheeks. systemic manifestations including skin rash, erosion of joints or
even kidney failure. It attacks and damages healthy tissues.
8. Lupus Patient Teaching: Cleanse skin with mild soap
Dry skin thoroughly by patting rather than rubbing
Apply lotion to dry skin
Avoid powders and drying agents
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