In the scenario‚ the patient comes in complaining of nausea‚ vomiting‚ and diarrhea. The patient has a history of drug abuse and possible Hepatitis C. The patient takes three medications at home on a daily basis. A physical exam and lab work would be needed to fully diagnose the patient. A history of drug abuse and possible Hepatitis C can be harmful to the body in various ways. For the scenario‚ HL is going to be 60 years old and live in a nursing home. Based on the scenario‚ I would diagnose the
Premium Immune system Nursing Bacteria
days. History of present illness : vomiting several times every day‚ having difficulty keeping liquids or food down‚ and has been using more than the recommended dose of antacids in an attempt to calm the nausea. She has become severely dehydrated. After fainting at home‚ she was taken to a local hospital (Grand Canyon University 2010). Medications: Prozac 20 mg by mouth daily. Multivitamins one tab daily. Tums 1000 mg tabs. 10 tabs in the past 24 hrs for nausea/heartburn. Allergies: Drugs Penicillin
Premium Nursing Nursing care plan
Skin Cancer Background: A 36year old Caucasian male who is a construction worker presented to his physician’s office complaining of several moles on his scalp and face that were “changing.” The client noticed a color change on the moles and states "they’ve increased in size". The borders on the facial moles are irregular. In addition; he states "the mole on his scalp is the worst". One half does not look equal to the other half. The client states "the moles are very bothersome and they itch a
Premium Cancer Oncology Metastasis
pheochromocytoma Clinical Manifestations * severe menopausal symptoms * heart raced and pounded; she had a throbbing headache and visual disturbances * hot but her hands and feet were cold; and she was nauseated‚ sometimes the point of vomiting * blood pressure was severely elevated at 200/110‚ and her heart rate was increased at 110 beats/min * result of the 24-hour urinary VMA test were positive * a 3cm mass on her right adrenal gland Diagnosis Pheochromocytoma QUESTIONS:
Premium Epinephrine Sympathetic nervous system
The digestive tract is a twisting tube about 30 feet long. It starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. In between are the esophagus‚ stomach and bowels (intestines). The liver and pancreas aid digestion by producing bile and pancreatic juices which travel to the intestines. The gallbladder stores bile until the body needs it for digestion. The digestive system breaks down food and fluids into much smaller nutrients. In this complex process‚ blood carries the nutrients throughout the body to nourish
Premium Digestive system Gastroenterology Liver
Vertigo Overview Vertigo is the feeling that you or your environment is moving or spinning. It differs from dizziness in that vertigo describes an illusion of movement. When you feel as if you yourself are moving‚ it’s called subjective vertigo‚ and the perception that your surroundings are moving is called objective vertigo. Unlike nonspecific light headedness or dizziness‚ vertigo has relatively few causes. Vertigo Causes Vertigo can be caused by problems in the brain or the inner ear
Premium Ear
Cystitis is a bladder infection also known as urinary tract infection. Bacteria’s are the common cause for a bladder infection. kidney stones or a tumor that causes blockage in the urethra or the bladder‚ could be also the cause for cystitis. Symptoms are: feeling the urge to urinate more‚ pain while urinating‚ and blood in the urine (hematuria). To treat a bladder infection: antibiotic will help for the bacteria‚ drinking lots of fluid and medication for the pain. Surgery is needed if kidney stones
Premium Cancer Blood Kidney
stopped the Drug Enforcement Agency from arresting brain cancer patients who use marijuana to ease their pain. Studies show marijuana can be therapeutic in treating nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Anticancer drugs can cause nausea and vomiting‚ because they irritate the stomach lining and affect the brain parts that control vomiting. In the late 1800s marijuana was often used by doctors for treating migraines and other types of headaches. It binds to receptors found throughout the body’s brain
Premium Recreational drug use Chemotherapy Psychoactive drug
insomnia‚ restlessness‚ tremor‚ weakness‚ blurred vision‚ glaucoma‚ nystagmus‚ hypertensive crisis‚ *arrhythmias‚ edema‚ orthostatic hypotension‚ *diarrhea‚ *weight gain‚ abdominal pain‚ anorexia‚ *constipation‚ *dry mouth‚ liver enzyme elevation‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ dysuria‚ *sexual dysfunction‚ urinary incontinence‚ urinary retention‚ rashes‚ pruritis‚ hypoglycemia -Nursing implications: assess mental status (orientation‚ mood‚ behavior) and anxiety level frequently. Assess for suicidal ideations frequently
Premium Antidepressant Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor Serotonin
20% Vol and lower Corrosive to metals‚ category 1 Skin corrosion‚ categories 1A‚ 1B‚ 1C Serious eye damage‚ category 1 Oxidizing gases‚ category 1 Oxidizing liquids‚ categories 1‚2‚3 Inhalation Sore throat. Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Shortness of breath. Ventilation‚ local exhaust‚ or breathing protection. Fresh air‚ rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention. Ventilation. Wash away spilled liquid with plenty of water. Do NOT absorb in sawdust or other combustible
Premium Oxygen Cardiopulmonary resuscitation First aid