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16 Cards in this Set
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what disease is characterized by impaired osteoclast function that causes bone to become thickened but fragile?
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osteopetrosis
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what condition is characterized by heightened osteoclast activity with lack of true structural integrity. It presents with musculoskeletal pain accompanied by bony deformities (kyphosis, coxa varus, bowling of long bones, vertebral compression)?
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Paget's disease
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In what metabolic condition does the pH rise above 7.45? what's treatment?
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metabolic alkalosis. manage electrolyte imbalance and administer potassium chloride.
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In what metabolic condition does the pH drop below 7.35? what's treatment?
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metabolic acidosis. manage electrolyte imbalance and administer sodium bicarbonate.
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what type of cancer occurs when leukocytes change into malignant cells, proliferate and accumulate in the bone marrow?
survival rate |
leukemia.
over 90% with ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia) achieve complete remission with tx. 70-80% of pts with AML (acute myelogenous leukemia) achieve complete remission with tx. |
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what type of cancer includes involvement of exocrine cells within the ducts with high mortality rate?
jaundice, wt loss, epigastric pain |
pancreatic cancer
mortality rate of 100%. |
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what type of cancer occurs in the epiphysis of long bones?
What is the treatment? |
osteogenic sarcoma. most common form of bone cancer in children, peak incidence between ages of 10-20.
tx = amputation, and sometimes chemo. |
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what type of cancer is found in the lymphatic system and tissue? what are the 2 types? how is it distinguished?
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lymphoma - hodgkin's and non-hodgkins.
hodgkins has presence of reed-sternberg cells and can metastasize to extra lymphatic sites of liver, spleen and lungs. |
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Recommended blood glucose levels?
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70-130 mg/dl prior to meal. < 180 mg/dl post meal.
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How to reduce symptom onset in DM pt's?
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have pt ingest carb snack prior to exercise to compensate for increased glucose demand and/or insulin absorption.
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Signs of hypoglycemia
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blood glucose <70
hunger, sweating, shaking, dizziness, clumsiness, and headache. |
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signs of hyperglycemia
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blood glucose is >180-200
increased thirst ands frequent urination |
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signs of ketoacidosis
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dyspnea, fruity breath odor, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, confusion, and eventual LOC
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Rehab consideration for pt with Grave's disease
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avoid treatments that exacerbate the condition such as exercise in hot aquatic or gym
(heat intolerance) monitor vital signs with cardiovascular ex. |
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symptoms of hypoparathyroidism
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seizures, cognitive defects, short stature, muscle pain, cardiac arrhythmias, and cramps
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symptoms of hyperparathyroidism
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kidney stones and damage, gout, depression, memory loss, muscle wasting, bone deformity, and myopathy.
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