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NUR 306 Final Study Guide. Tension Headache - answermost common and usually self-treated (hangover, stress) - temporal area Migrane Headache - answer- episodic - unilateral - prodromal onset and/ or aura - N&V - family history Cluster Headache - answer- Unilateral - Retroorbital Primary h...

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NUR 306 Final Study Guide.


Tension Headache - answer✔most common and usually self-treated (hangover, stress)


- temporal area


Migrane Headache - answer✔- episodic


- unilateral

- prodromal onset and/ or aura

- N&V

- family history


Cluster Headache - answer✔- Unilateral


- Retroorbital


Primary headaches - answer✔caused by the headache itself w/ no underlying cause


- bilateral & mild to moderate intensity

- ex.) tension or migrane headaches


Secondary Headaches - answer✔Arise from other conditions... hemorrhage, tumor..

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- Look for 'red flags'


Red Flags of headaches - answer✔- recent onset


- acute onset like "thunderclap"

- >50 yo w/ new onset headaches

- wakes pt up

- "worst headache of my life"

- sudden & intense

- getting worse over time

- elevated BP

- rash or signs of infection

- vomitting

- recent head trauma

- presence of cancer, HIV or pregnancy


Goiter - answer✔Enlarged thyroid gland


- thyroid function may be increased, decreased or normal

- temp intolerance;

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--> too cold = hypothyroidism

--> too hot = hyperthyroidism


Hyperthyroidism S/S - answer✔Signs:


- warm, smooth moist skin

- increased systolic & decreased diastolic BP

- tachy or afib

- tremors & proximal muscle weakness

Symptoms:

- nervousness

- weight loss

- sweating & heat intolerance

- frequent bowel movements

- palpatations


Hypothyroidism S/S - answer✔signs:


- dry, coarse, cool skin, yellowish, nonpitting edema & loss of hair

- decreased systolic & increased diastolic BP

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- brady & hypothermia

- impaired memory, mixed hearing loss

Symptoms:

- fatigue, lethargy

- weight gain

- swelling face, hands & legs

- constipation


Cushing Syndrome - answer✔Increased adrenal cortisol production


- Round "moon" face with red cheeks

- excessive hair growth


Nephrotic Syndrome - answer✔Face is edematous & pale


- Swelling around eyes


Myxedema - answer✔Severe hypothyroidism


- Dull & puffy face

- dry skin and course thin eyebrows


Parotid Gland Enlargement - answer✔May be associated w/ obesity, diabetes & cirrhosis

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