Ichthyosis Vulgaris Ichthyosis vulgaris is a member of a group of cutaneous disorders of keratinization and appear both clinically and histologically. Ichthyosis vulgaris disrupts this balance either because too many replacement skin cells are produced or because the skin cells do not separate well from the skin surface when it is their time to drop off. The result is that skin cells accumulate into thick flakes that adhere to the body. Ichthyosis vulgaris can be a nuisance‚ but rarely affects overall
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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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Nebulization PNSS (Neb q 8) a method of administering a drug by spraying it into the respiratory passages of the patient. The medication may be given with or without oxygen to help carry it into the lungs. Indication: Relieve and prevent bronchospasm in patient with obstructive airway. Nursing Responsibilities * Assist client during nebulization. * Instruct to administer the nebulization at exact time and interval. * Notify physician if there is paradoxic bronchospasm occur during
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University of Perpetual Help System – DALTA Alabang – Zapote Road‚ Pamplona‚ Las Piñas City College of Nursing A Case Study of Bronchial Asthma In Acute Exacerbation (BAIAE) Submitted by: Angela Marie Ferrer BSN 3B July 17‚ 2012 Definition A condition of the lungs characterized by widespread narrowing of the airways due to spasm of the smooth muscle‚ edema of the mucosa‚ and the presence of mucus in the lumen of the bronchi and bronchioles. Bronchial asthma is a chronic relapsing inflammatory
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INTRODUCTION — In almost all cases‚ hyponatremia results from the intake (either oral or intravenous) and subsequent retention of water [1]. A water load will‚ in normal subjects‚ be rapidly excreted as the dilutional fall in plasma osmolality suppresses the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)‚ thereby allowing the excretion of a dilute urine. The maximum rate of water excretion on a regular diet is over 10 liters per day‚ thereby providing an enormous range of protection against the development
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Crohn’s Disease PHT 1217 Stephanie Henry Prof. Mary Hanlon 2/22/2013 Crohn’s Disease (CD) is a chronic autoimmune condition‚ that is life-long with no known-cure. It is a reoccurring inflammation of the mucus lining within the Gastrointestinal Tract. Crohn’s Disease may be found anywhere along the GI Tract‚ from the mouth to the anus. Most frequently CD is sited where the small intestine (Terminal Ileum) and the Colon (Cecum) meet. All layers of the of the GI tract may be
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Tuberculosis is a common‚ and in many cases lethal‚ infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria‚ usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis typically attacks the lungs‚ but can also affect other parts of the body. It is spread through the air when people who have an active TB infection cough‚ sneeze‚ or otherwise transmit respiratory fluids through the air. Most infections are asymptomatic and latent‚ but about one in ten latent infections eventually progresses to active disease
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Introduction Cirrhosis is a progressive chronic inflammation of the liver that typically results from severe chronic hepatitis or chronic alcoholism as we know. Cirrhosis is defined histologically as a diffuse hepatic process characterized by fibrosis and the conversion of normal liver architecture into structurally abnormal nodules. In other words‚ The damaged hepatocytes regenerates‚ but the liver’s connective (scar) tissue regenerates faster. As a result‚ the liver becomes fatty and fibrous
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Introduction At the conclusion of this case study‚ the learner will be able to: Identify two common treatment modalities for Second degree heart block Identify a list of uses of‚ doses and contraindications for giving Beta Blockers. Recognise a Mobitz II heart block rhythm. Over the path of the paper‚ a definition of Mobitz II heart block will be given a long with what can happen to the rhythm if beta blocker medications are taken at the same time and its treatment. The intensive care unit
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Anatomy of the Eye More from this chapter | PDF version (print quality) Video lecture | Anatomy Questions | Pimp Questions Anatomy Flashcards | | Before discussing conditions affecting the eye‚ we need to review some basic eye anatomy. Anatomy can be painful for some (personally‚ I hated anatomy in medical school) so I’m going to keep this simple. Let us start from the outside and work our way toward the back of the eye.Eyelids The eyelids protect and help lubricate the eyes. The
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