Communicable Disease * Keep in mind all have fever‚ swollen LN‚ rash etc. Scarlet Fever: * Cause: Group A beta Hemolytic Streptococcus * Spread via direct contact/droplet * May lead to RF * Uvula/pharynx beefy red; tonsils have white exudate‚ pinpoint lesions on palate * Sandpaper rash * Pastina Sign: hyperpigmentation at joints * TONGUE (white furry white strawberry strawberry ) * So throat culture if they have strept/sore throat *** Anybody with a sore throat
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Chronic Diseases SCI/163 May 16‚ 2013 Chronic Diseases There are many chronic diseases plaguing our society. One of the most notable diseases is cancer. Cancer affects many different organs and tissue throughout the body‚ thus there are many different types of cancer. Recently‚ cancer and the treatments for cancer have directly affected my life; therefore I chose to take the health risk assessment on breast cancer. After discovering in October 2011 that my mother had breast cancer I started
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Informative speech Have you ever been to a retail store and picked up a candle and was outraged by the price? I know I have. The fact is candles are very expensive and according to James Tarmy candles can run you anywhere from $9.00 all the way up to $800.00. That is a pretty penny for anyone to spend on just one candle. So today I am going to teach you my fellow class mates how to make your own candles that will compare to store bought and only cost a fraction of the price. Making homemade candles
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February 11‚ 2013 Informative speech Topic: Doing a speech. General purpose: to inform. Specific Purpose: to inform my audience about how to learn guitar. Introduction I. Greeting‚ and telling the topic II. Attention getter (Some chords) III. Credibility statement: How are people expectations about guitar IV. The speech is about how to enjoy playing guitar V. Main points Learn the basics Find your musical world Body I. Learn the basics 1. How to start
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Hyperthyroidism‚ otherwise known as thyrotoxicosis‚ is a disease where the thyroid is overactive. Although the thyroid is not a large-sized gland located on the front of the neck‚ it is a big part of the endocrine system that produces a hormone called the thyroid-stimulating hormone. These hormones play a role in regulating different parts in the body‚ such as metabolism‚ body temperature‚ and bone growth (N1). It even plays a role in how your heart beats! The thyroid-stimulating hormone also helps
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Chapter 14: Critical Care Nursing (Pg 338-366‚ 412-437) Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Disorders Coronary Artery Disease Description and Etiology The biggest contributor to cardiovascular system- related morbidity and mortality is coronary artery disease. Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease that affects arteries throughout the body. (CAD) Risk Factors for CAD 1. Age‚ Gender‚ Race (non-modifiable) a. More common in men than women b. Higher in women over 75 years of age 2. Family History
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the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease. In the past‚ memory loss and confusion were considered a normal part of aging. However‚ scientists now know that most people remain both alert and able as they age‚ although it may take them longer to remember things. A lot of people experience memory lapses. Some memory problems are serious‚ and others are not. People who have serious changes in their memory‚ personality‚ and behavior may suffer from a form of brain disease called dementia. Dementia seriously
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Grading Criteria Disease Questionnaire The Disease Questionnaire is designed to test your current knowledge regarding disease and its impact on society‚ after you have completed the required readings. Be prepared to discuss the questionnaire in class. 1. WHAT IS THE EASIEST WAY TO PREVENT NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS? a. Taking a bath b. Hand-washing c. Eating right d. Using a tissue when sneezing 2. Actions that can lead to cancer prevention include
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Cushing Disease Causes: Cushing’s disease is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body’s tissues to excessive levels of the hormone cortisol. This disease in comparison is rare and the most commonly affected victims by this disease are adults aged 20 to 50. It’s estimated 10 to 15 of every million people are affected each year. Symptoms: Symptoms may vary‚ but most victims have upper body obesity‚ rounded face‚ increased fat around the neck‚ and thinning arms and legs. Children
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Heart Disease Stent and Angioplasty: A stent is a mess tube used to treat narrow or weak arteries (blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to other parts of the body). The stent is placed in the artery as part of an Angioplasty procedure. Angioplasty restores blood flow into narrow or blocked arteries. The stent helps to support the inner wall of the artery after the angioplasty. Doctors also place stents in weak arteries to improve blood flow and prevent arteries from bursting.
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