Scleroderma Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 2092 / NUR2092 Health Assessment Exam 2 | Questions and Answers | Latest | Rasmussen College Ch 13: Kyphosis of the spine is common with aging. To compensate, older adults will: A) increase their center of gravity. B) extend their heads and jaws forward. C) stiffen their gait. D) shuffle. - ANSWER B) extend their heads and jaws forward. The older adult may show an increased anterior cervical (concave or inward) curve when the head and j...

Anticentromere antibodies - correct answer Scleroderma (CREST) Antidesmoglein (epithelial) antibodies - correct answer Pemphigus vulgaris (blistering) Anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies - correct answer Goodpasture's syndrome (glomerulonehpritis and hemoptysis) Antihistone antibodies - correct answer Drug-induced SLE (hydralazine, isoniazid, phenytoin, procainamide) Anti-IgG antibodies - correct answer Rheumatoid arthritis (systemic inflammation, joint pannus, boutonn...

NUR 2092 / NUR2092 Health Assessment Exam 2 | Questions and Answers | Health Assessment Exam 2 study guide (Chapters 12,13,14,15,16,18,19,20) Using the otoscope, the tympanic membrane is visualized. The color of the membrane is. A. Deep pink B. Creamy white C. Pearly gray D. dependent on the ethnicity of the individual - ANSWER C. Pearly gray Eccrine glands produce A. Thick, milky B. Dilute saline solution C. Protective lipid substance ...

Diagnosing Mixed Connective Tissue Disease Correct Answer-Anti-U1-RNP + at least 3 of the following: - Swollen hands or fingers - Myositis or myalgia - Synovitis - Raynaud's phenomenon Drug-induced lupus antibody Correct Answer-DNA-histone complex (95%) SLE antibody Correct Answer-ds DNA(97%), Smith Systemic sclerosis antibody Correct Answer-RNA polymerase II and II Scl-70/anti-topoisomerase I Sjogren's syndrome Correct Answer-anti-SS-Ro/SS-La (SSa and SSb) Limited sclerod...

NUR 265 EXAM 4 STUDY GUIDE. This is a complete and an all-inclusive guide to NUR 265 EXAM 4 STUDY GUIDE. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (313-317) ***TEMPERATURE***  Chronic, progressive, inflammatory connective tissue disorder that affects multiple body systems &organs o REMISSIONS/EXACCERBATIONS (can end up in the ICU) - Autoimmune o Attracted to KIDNEY’s—Lupus Nephritis is leading cause of death; this is direct damage to the kidneys  Poor survival associated with high creatinine...

Internal Medicine EOR Review (UPDATED TABLE GUIDE). Internal Medicine EOR Review Cardiology (20%) Angina Pectoris Stable Unstable Prinzmetal Predictable pattern* Aggravated c exertion; alleviated c rest or NTG; Caused by FIXED* plaque EKG: STd ONLY* Outpatient Setting Unpredictable pattern* New onset while RESTING*; NOT alleviated c rest EKG: STd or TWi* MUST ADMIT* Unpredictable/EPISODIC pattern* Triggered by COCAINE*, alcohol or triptans* EKG: STe +/- reciprocal changes M...

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has had systemic scleroderma for 5 years. In addition to skin changes, which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Excessive salivation B. Finger contractures C. Periorbital edema D. Alopecia correct answers B. Finger contractures Scleroderma is a chronic disease that can cause thickening, hardening or tightening of the skin, blood vessels and internal organs. There are 2 types: localized scleroderma, which mainly affects the sk...

ATI Medical-Surgical exam Immune and Infectious questions and correct answers A nurse is collecting data from a client who has had systemic scleroderma for 5 years. In addition to skin changes, which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Excessive salivation B. Finger contractures C. Periorbital edema D. Alopecia - ANSWERS B. Finger contractures Scleroderma is a chronic disease that can cause thickening, hardening or tightening of the skin, blood vessels and intern...

NCSBN Medication Flashcards Test with Complete Solutions Alpha Blockers - Answer-DESCRIPTION These medications cause vasodilation by blocking the binding of norepinephrine to the smooth muscle receptors in blood vessels. Uses: To prevent, treat or improve symptoms in conditions such as hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Raynaud's disease, scleroderma, and pheochromocytoma. EXAMPLES doxazosin (Cardura) prazosin (Minipress) tamsulosin (Flomax) terazosin (Hytrin) Nice t...

NUR 265 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Lupus: Hallmark sign - ANS ️️ butterfly rash on face Lupus: Indication of flare - ANS ️️ Fever and fatigue *also assess BUN function *c reactive protein remains normal Lupus: Interventions - ANS ️️ -Falls precautions -treat pain with tylenol and NSAIDS (monitor kidney function) -AVOID SUNLIGHT -REPORT FLARE IMMEDIATELY -clean skin with mild soap and pat dry and apply lotion Lupus: medical management - ANS ️️ -hydroxychloroquine(anti-...