Specific phobias: excessive, unrealistic fear of a specific object or situation. Sufferers of this avoid the object or situation or have intense distress while encountering it. xxix. Social phobia/social anxiety disorder: severe, persistent, and irrational fear of negative evaluation by others. xxx.
Sx: Pertinent positives, sx that raise suspicion for the dz Pert. Neg. : Pertinent negatives, sx lower suspicion for dz Assoc. Med: Medications related to the dz PE: common PE findings assoc with the disease Dx by: How dz is diagnosed/ruled out Scribe Alert: important info I should know General Dehydration (major DDx) Etiology: shortage of fluids in the body most commonly caused by vomiting/diarrhea. May be caused by Long periods of poor PO intake CC: Lethargic/Listless, Sunken Eyes, Poor UOP (urine output) PE: DMM (dry mucous membranes), cries w/o tears, sunken fontanel or eyes, tachycardic, poor skin tugor Dx by: Clinically, Na+ from basic metabolic panel ScribeAlert: UOP best indicator, always document how frequent patient makes wet diapers.
Question 1 There are numerous potential affects due to difficulties with continence in relation to the individuals' self esteem, health and day to day activities; these include: o Low mood stemmed from lack of dignity and privacy. o Social isolation and embarrassment. o Individual lives in fear of being unable to manage their needs. o Deterioration to their health caused by dehydration due to wanting to prevent incontinence or wanting to reduce mobilising to facilitate needs. o Moisture damage to the skin can be caused to the individual due to being unable to cope with or without aids or support.
Prescription drugs can cause sedation, altered state of consciousness, depressed respiration and changes in blood pressure. 1.1 Physical indications of substance misuse include: * Reduced or enlarged pupils * Sudden changes in eating or sleeping habits * Marked changes in physical appearance * Frequent nosebleeds * Seizures * Shakes or tremors * Slurred speech and lack of co-ordination Behavioural indications include: * Neglect of personal / professional responsibility * Difficulties in person / professional relationships * Financial difficulties * Becoming secretive or acting suspiciously Psychological indications
Side Effects: constipation, blurred vision & dizziness, dry mouth & throat, Feeling or being sick, Difficulty passing urine, a fast heart beat, skin rashes, nervousness, confusion, inflamed gums, and mood changes. Name: Risperidone, 4mg tablets, one taken at 08:00 and one taken at 18:00, daily. Use: An Atypical antipsychotic for the treatment of symptoms of mental health problems particularly in schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. Side Effects: Feeling dizzy or light-headed when getting up from a lying or sitting position, Headache. Feeling sleepy, drowsiness, blurred vision.
The disease can consist of : clumsiness, uncontrolled continual muscular contractions, loss of balance, slurred speech, walking difficulty and stumbling, and falling. The Cognitive aspect consist of judgment, memory deteriorated. The ability to focus become extremely hare. The ability to answer question and reading becomes a painstaking task if it is accomplished. Huntington also creates inability to enjoy life and lack of energy.
* Delayed reactions to physical exertion or stressful events * Other family members with fibromyalgia (genetic predisposition) * Sweats * Unexplained weight gain or loss * Cravings for carbohydrate and chocolate * Headaches & migraines * Vision changes, including rapidly worsening vision * Pain that ranges from mild to severe, and may move around the body (See The 7 Types of Fibromyalgia Pain) * Morning stiffness * Muscle twitches * Diffuse swelling * Fibrocystic (lumpy, tender) breasts (as an overlapping condition) Sinus & Allergy-Related Fibromyalgia Symptoms * Allergies * Post nasal drip * Runny nose * Mold & yeast sensitivity * Shortness of breath
Adverse Effects: CNS-drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia, pareshesias, depression, suicidal tendencies, aggression, headache, confusion, slurred speech, peripheral neuropathy CV- hypotension, ventricular fibrillation EENT- nystagmus, diplopia, blurred vision, ENDO- diabetes insipidus GI- nausea, vomiting, constipation, anorexia, weight loss, hepatitis, jaundice, gingival, hyperplasia GU- nephritis, urine discoloration HEMA- agranulocytosis, leukopenia, aplastic anemia, thrombocytopenia, megaloblastic anemia INTEG- rash, lupus erythematosus, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, hirsutism, toxic epidermal necrolysis SYST- hypocalcemia, purple glove syndrome (Skidmore, 2011). Recommended Dosage & Routes: Seizures- Adult: PO1 g or 20mg/kg (EXT REL) in 3-4 divided doses given q2hr or 400 mg, then 300 mg q2hr x 2 doses, maintenance 300-400 mg/day; max 600 mg/day; IV 15-20 mg/kg, max 25-50 mg/min then 100 mg q6-8hr Child: PO 5 mg/kg/day in 2-3 divided doses, maintenance 4-8 mg/kg/day in 2-3 divided doses, max 300mg/day; IV 15-20 mg/kg at 1-3 mg/kg/min (Skidmore,
Then chills and fever, which left him exhausted and prostrate. The victim experienced nausea, vomiting, back pain, soreness in his arms and legs. Perhaps bright light was too bright
Many students are sleep deprived and don’t understand the importance of a good night’s rest. Between the lack of sleep and stress of college life students don’t know where to turn for relief. Instead of finding natural stress relieving exercises, more and more students are becoming dependent on drugs to get through life. They believe that these drugs are helping them but in reality they are harming themselves in more ways than one. Drug abuse is extremely destructive to a student’s education, health, and finances.