| OSTEOPOROSIS ILLUSTRATED ESSAY | WORD COUNT: 1689 WORDS | | 43 | DUE DATE: September 3RD‚ 2012 | | BACKGROUND Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease (Utiger‚ 2012). It is a condition in which the bones become fragile and brittle‚ leading to a higher risk of fractures than in normal bone. (Osteoporosis Australia‚ 2012). This disorder is most common in postmenopausal women over [the] age [of] 50. It has been estimated that approximately one-fourth of the world’s
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Pathophysiology final review. 1. PKU - happens to children (kidney disease) due to improper dietary management. Results in mental retardation. 2. Fragile Fontanele- (Hydrosefalis) Increase intracranial pressure/sutures area become separated. 3. Retinal Detachement- painless‚ floaters‚ particles‚ blurred vision‚ flashes of light. 4. Pericarditis- Inflammation of the pericardia‚ chest pain‚ high fever‚ wbc elevated‚ pericardial friction rub. 5. Thyroid Gland- Metabolism responsible
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NPO Activity: Bed rest Admitting Medical Diagnosis (es): Sacral decubitus ulcer‚ polymicrobic sacral osteomyelitis Past Medical History (including past surgical history): Illnesses include: 1) Renal insufficiency 2) Anemia 3) hyperthyroidism 4) CHF 5) Dementia 6) hypertension 7) Atrial fib 8) MI 9) atherosclerotic heart dysfunction 10) diastolic heart dysfunction 11) remote history of subdural hematoma 12) Hyperlipidemia 13) osteoarthritis 14) Neuropathy Surgeries include
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noticeable in people with darker skin. Scientists have made a connection between Vitiligo and with certain autoimmune diseases‚ including adrenocortical insufficiency (when the adrenal gland doesn’t produce enough of a hormone called corticosteroid)‚ hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland)‚ pernicious anemia(a low level of red blood) and alopecia areata(patches of baldness). Vitiligo also sometimes runs in families. If a child’s parent has the disorder they are more likely to develop Vitiligo‚ but more
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Description of the Case A.H. is an 82 year‚ 4 month old Caucasian female who was admitted to Rhode Island Hospital on 10/4/16 after experiencing right-sided limb weakness‚ tingling sensations in her extremities‚ sudden vision loss‚ and slurred speech. An MRI taken on 10/4/16 revealed a lesion in the left temporoparietal region of the brain‚ extending into the angular gyrus. These results indicate that A.H. suffered a left hemispheric ischemic stroke. She currently complains of right-sided facial
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MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: List 4 common symptoms of pneumonia the Tachypnea‚ fever with chills‚ productive cough‚ nurse might note on a physical exam. bronchial breath sounds. State 4 nursing interventions for assisting Deep breathing‚ fluid intake increased to 3 liters/ the client to cough productively. day‚ use humidity to loosen secretions‚ suction airway to stimulate coughing. What symptoms of pneumonia might the nurse expect to see
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11/7/2011 CHAPTER 18 ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Identify the endocrine glands and their hormones. Gain an understanding of the functions of these hormones in the body. Analyze medical terms related to the endocrine glands and their hormones. Identify abnormal conditions resulting from excessive and deficient secretions of the endocrine glands. Describe laboratory tests and clinical procedures related to endocrinology‚ and recognize relevant abbreviations. Apply your new knowledge
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This test is used to screen for Gestational Diabetes and is usually performed at about 26 -28 weeks * The test requires you to have a very sweet glucose drink and then return for a blood test exactly one hour later. * You are not required to fast but you can have a light breakfast or meal prior to the test. Do not over indulge in sweet foods and drinks prior to the test. * If you are having the test at Suite 6 go there on your way before your scheduled appointment time here. * Come
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Gastro/GI Interventions for GERD = low fat‚ no etoh‚ milk‚ tabacco‚ peppermint‚ carb beverage‚ avoid eating 2hours before bed‚ no tight clothes‚ elevate HOB. Meds are h2 antagonists famotidine (Pepcid)‚ nizatidine (Axid) or ranitidine. Proton Pump inhibtor: - decrease gastric acid – Prevacid‚ Pilosec (omeprazole) Prokinetic agents: accelerate Gastric emptying – i.e Reglan BMI = kg/ height ^2 or lbs x 703/height^2 Stoma assessment = check size‚ color‚ drainage‚ skin‚ should be shiny‚ moist
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Genetic Abnormalities in Ancient Egyptian Royal Families It seems that throughout history‚ the words royalty and incest have gone hand in hand. Familial interbreeding occurred throughout a significant number of royal lines‚ including the British‚ Hawaiian‚ and Japanese thrones. However‚ none of these families‚ nor any other royal family for that matter‚ can match the profound rate at which the Egyptians practiced incest. Ancient Egyptian royal marriages were almost exclusively restricted to
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