Table of Contents Introduction ..3 Risk Factors .3 Pathophysiology ...4 Clinical manifestation ..5 Diagnostic criteria 5 Laboratory and Diagnostic test 6 Evaluation & Treatment ...6 Prognosis ..6 Summary ..7 There
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dilution with IV fluids and Lasix. If the condition is severe‚ the parathyroid gland that is malfunctioning will be surgically removed. Keeping the person free from injury‚ usually becomes the top priority (Williams‚ L. S.‚ & Hopper‚ P. D.‚ 2015). Pathophysiology Our bodies have four parathyroid glands that are responsible for the production of parathyroid hormone (PTH). This hormone is responsible for keeping the calcium level in the bloodstream balanced. When one or more of the parathyroid glands produce
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and Limitations............................. 5 Introduction…………………………….. 6 Review of Related Literature…………… 7-8 Case Analysis…………………………… 9 Health History………………………….. 10 Family Genogram………………………. 11 Anatomy and Physiology………………. 12-13 Pathophysiology………………………… 14-17 Nursing Assessment Tool………………. 18-20 Nursing Care Plans……………………… 21-23 Medical management…………………… 24-26 Laboratory Results……………………… 27-30 Doctor’s order…………………………… 31-32 Nurse’s Notes…………………………… 33-35 Patient’s Medications……………………
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Definition Congenital adrenal hyperplasia can affect both boys and girls. People with congenital adrenal hyperplasia lack an enzyme needed by the adrenal gland to make the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. Without these hormones‚ the body produces more androgen‚ a type of male sex hormone. This causes male characteristics to appear early (or inappropriately). About 1 in 10‚000 to 18‚000 children are born with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Signs and Symptoms Girls will usually have normal
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CASE STUDY OF A PATIENT WITH BRONCHIECTASIS INTRODUCTION The respiratory system is divided into upper and lower respiratory system. The upper respiratory system refers to the nose‚ pharynx and associated structure while the lower respiratory system contains the larynx. Bronchiectasis is an uncommon type of chronic obstructive pulmonary lung disease. Bronchiectasis can be categorized as a chronic obstructive pulmonary lung disease manifested by airways that are inflamed and easily collapsible‚ resulting
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He was admitted for TURB (Trans-Urethral Resection of the Bladder)‚ and left ureteroscopy related to a bladder tumor‚ and kyphoplasty secondary to compression fractures of the L1 and L3 vertebrae. His significant past medical history includes hypertension‚ atrial fibrillation‚ and chronic heart failure. He had a permanent pacemaker placed in 2003‚ and a history of MRSA over five years ago. E.P.’s fall-risk score is 2; however‚ he is on fall precautions related to anesthesia recovery‚ as fall risk
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Hyper & Hypopituitarism Introduction Hyperpituitarism is the result of excess secretion of adenohypophyseal trophic hormones. Hypopituitarism is the decreased secretion of one or more of the pituitary hormones. If there is decreased secretion of most pituitary hormones‚ this condition is called panhypopituitarism (pan meaning "all"). Historical Background The pituitary was known by Galen‚ and various theories were proposed about its role in the body. In the late 19th century‚ acromegaly
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affect the entire structure. Clinical manifestations of renal diseases 1.Nephritic syndrome ("nephritis") Indicates acute inflammation of glomeruli hematuria (including red cell casts) mild to moderate proteinuria oliguria‚ hypertension and mild edema 2.Nephrotic syndrome Indicates excessive permeability of the filtration membrane to plasma proteins. Clinical manifestations of renal diseases (contd..) heavy proteinuria (adult more than 3.5 gm/day) hypoalbuminemia
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Nursing Home | Admission DX: | Aspiration related pneumonia | Chief Complaint (“patient’s own words” – PUT IN QUOTES): patient unresponsive due to cognitive impairment. | Medical HX: COPD‚ anxiety‚ atrial fibrillation‚ dementia‚ dysphagia‚ hypertension‚ heart disease‚ hyperlipidemia‚ Parkinsonism‚ and urinary incontinence. | Previous Surgical HX: Pacemaker | Social HX: Unobtainable | Allergies | Home Medications/ Dosages/Frequency/Route | | Calcium Carbonate 500 mg oral tablet 1 tablet
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STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY‚ ETIOLOGY‚ DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT. Roberto Carmona Florida International University Abstract: Steven Johnson Syndrome is an inmune disease charactherized by a detachment of the epidermis from dermis. It could be fatal and the pathophysilogy involves a complex hypersensitivity reaction with the participation of T lymphocytes that induce keratinocyte’s apoptosis. The syndrome can be cause by drigs‚ infections and malignancies. The diagnosis
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