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[Show more]PULMONARY EMBOLISM - blood clot that gets caught in the lungs 
PE R/F - DVT 
immobility 
estrogen therapy 
increased age 
large bone fracture 
obesity 
PE TX - heparin 
coumadin (starting day 2) 
tPA to dissolve massive clot 
PE SX - sudden onset dyspnea 
decreased O2 
cyanosis 
tachycardia 
respira...
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Add to cartPULMONARY EMBOLISM - blood clot that gets caught in the lungs 
PE R/F - DVT 
immobility 
estrogen therapy 
increased age 
large bone fracture 
obesity 
PE TX - heparin 
coumadin (starting day 2) 
tPA to dissolve massive clot 
PE SX - sudden onset dyspnea 
decreased O2 
cyanosis 
tachycardia 
respira...
- Dyspnea, sudden onset, sharp stabbing chest pain, restlessness, impending 
doom, cough, Hemoptysis, Tachypnea, crackles, plural friction rub, s2 or s4 
heart sound, tachycardia, low-grade fever, diaphoresis, petechiae over the 
chest and axillae, decreased SaO2 
- Signs and sx of pulmonary embolis...
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Add to cart- Dyspnea, sudden onset, sharp stabbing chest pain, restlessness, impending 
doom, cough, Hemoptysis, Tachypnea, crackles, plural friction rub, s2 or s4 
heart sound, tachycardia, low-grade fever, diaphoresis, petechiae over the 
chest and axillae, decreased SaO2 
- Signs and sx of pulmonary embolis...
- SLE 
- Chronic, progressive, Inflammation of connective tissue; affects multiple 
body systems 
- SLE in kidneys 
- Leading cause of death, presents with high creatinine, low hematocrit, 
proteinuria 
- SLE is most common in ... 
- women 20yr- 40yr 
- SLE manifestations 
- Rash (butterfly rash on ...
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Add to cart- SLE 
- Chronic, progressive, Inflammation of connective tissue; affects multiple 
body systems 
- SLE in kidneys 
- Leading cause of death, presents with high creatinine, low hematocrit, 
proteinuria 
- SLE is most common in ... 
- women 20yr- 40yr 
- SLE manifestations 
- Rash (butterfly rash on ...
• -decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) 
-restlessness, irritability, confusion 
-headache 
-projectile N&V 
-change in speech pattern/slurred speech 
-dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils 
-ataxia 
-seizure 
-abnormal posturing 
-Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pr...
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Add to cart• -decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) 
-restlessness, irritability, confusion 
-headache 
-projectile N&V 
-change in speech pattern/slurred speech 
-dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils 
-ataxia 
-seizure 
-abnormal posturing 
-Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pr...
What is pleural effusion? - accumulation of fluid in the pleural space 
What are some s/s of pleural effusion? - diminished lung sounds 
decreased o2 
increased RR 
tachy 
anxiety 
friction rub 
How is pleural effusion dx'ed? - x-ray 
How is pleural effusion treated? - thoracentesis 
What is thor...
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Add to cartWhat is pleural effusion? - accumulation of fluid in the pleural space 
What are some s/s of pleural effusion? - diminished lung sounds 
decreased o2 
increased RR 
tachy 
anxiety 
friction rub 
How is pleural effusion dx'ed? - x-ray 
How is pleural effusion treated? - thoracentesis 
What is thor...
What is encephalitis? - inflammation or infection of the brain 
What causes encephalitis? - West Nile Virus 
Herpes 
What are the s/s of encephalitis? - High fever, N/V, stiff neck 
Flu like symptoms 
change in LOC 
photophobia 
pupil changes (dilate & less responsive to light) 
What is used to dx e...
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Add to cartWhat is encephalitis? - inflammation or infection of the brain 
What causes encephalitis? - West Nile Virus 
Herpes 
What are the s/s of encephalitis? - High fever, N/V, stiff neck 
Flu like symptoms 
change in LOC 
photophobia 
pupil changes (dilate & less responsive to light) 
What is used to dx e...
- AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) 
Low CD4 T cell count <200, Opportunistic infections 
- 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 
- opportunistic ...
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Add to cart- AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) 
Low CD4 T cell count <200, Opportunistic infections 
- 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 
- opportunistic ...
What is the goal of nutritional support in cancer, hiv, and aids patients? - The goal 
is to improve survival rates, reduce treatment side effects, and increase the quality 
of life 
What does HIV stand for? - human immunodeficiency virus 
What does AIDS stand for? - acquired immunodeficiency syndro...
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Add to cartWhat is the goal of nutritional support in cancer, hiv, and aids patients? - The goal 
is to improve survival rates, reduce treatment side effects, and increase the quality 
of life 
What does HIV stand for? - human immunodeficiency virus 
What does AIDS stand for? - acquired immunodeficiency syndro...
Discoid Lupus - Affects skin, isn't lethal 
Discoid lupus presents with ... - Macular Rash or Discoid Rash 
Discoid rash - red raised patches with scaling skin 
Malar Rash - Red flat or raised over cheeks (butterfly rash) 
Discoid Lupus Diagnostics - Skin Biopsy 
SLE - Chronic, progressive, Infla...
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Add to cartDiscoid Lupus - Affects skin, isn't lethal 
Discoid lupus presents with ... - Macular Rash or Discoid Rash 
Discoid rash - red raised patches with scaling skin 
Malar Rash - Red flat or raised over cheeks (butterfly rash) 
Discoid Lupus Diagnostics - Skin Biopsy 
SLE - Chronic, progressive, Infla...
Lupus: Hallmark sign - butterfly rash on face 
Lupus: Indication of flare - Fever and fatigue 
*also assess BUN function 
*c reactive protein remains normal 
Lupus: Interventions - -Falls precautions 
-treat pain with tylenol and NSAIDS (monitor kidney function) 
-AVOID SUNLIGHT 
-REPORT FLARE IMMED...
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Add to cartLupus: Hallmark sign - butterfly rash on face 
Lupus: Indication of flare - Fever and fatigue 
*also assess BUN function 
*c reactive protein remains normal 
Lupus: Interventions - -Falls precautions 
-treat pain with tylenol and NSAIDS (monitor kidney function) 
-AVOID SUNLIGHT 
-REPORT FLARE IMMED...
- -decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) 
-restlessness, irritability, confusion 
-headache 
-projectile N&V 
-change in speech pattern/slurred speech 
-dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils 
-ataxia 
-seizure 
-abnormal posturing 
-Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pres...
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Add to cart- -decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) 
-restlessness, irritability, confusion 
-headache 
-projectile N&V 
-change in speech pattern/slurred speech 
-dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils 
-ataxia 
-seizure 
-abnormal posturing 
-Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pres...
Pulmonary Embolism s/s you report immediately to RRT? - Syncope 
Cyanosis 
JVD 
Hypotension 
What is the priority treatment for PE? - Heparin 
IVF (for hypotension) 
What are NSG interventions for PE? - O2 
Lung assessments 
Bleeding/fall precautions 
Assess u/o, VS & neuro 
What is the lab values f...
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Add to cartPulmonary Embolism s/s you report immediately to RRT? - Syncope 
Cyanosis 
JVD 
Hypotension 
What is the priority treatment for PE? - Heparin 
IVF (for hypotension) 
What are NSG interventions for PE? - O2 
Lung assessments 
Bleeding/fall precautions 
Assess u/o, VS & neuro 
What is the lab values f...
- What is nephrotic syndrome? 
A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger 
molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. 
- What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? 
- 
Massive proteinuria 
-Hypoalbuminemia 
-Edema (facial and periorbital) 
...
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Add to cart- What is nephrotic syndrome? 
A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger 
molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. 
- What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? 
- 
Massive proteinuria 
-Hypoalbuminemia 
-Edema (facial and periorbital) 
...
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