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17 Cards in this Set
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What are the risk factors for MI: Myocardial Infarction? |
1. CAD 2. HTN 3. HLD 4. DM 5. Smoker 6. FHx of CAD <55 y.o |
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What are the risk factors for Afib: Atrial Fibrillation? |
Paroxysmal A fib, Chronic A fib |
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What are the risk factors for PE: Pulmonary Embolism? |
1. DVT 2. PMHx of DVT 3. PMHx of PE 4. FHx of PE 5. Recent Surgery 6. Cancer 7. A-fib 8. Immobility 9. Pregnancy 10. BCP 11. Pregnancy |
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What are the risk factors for PNA: Pneumonia? |
1. Elderly 2. Bedridden 3. Recent Chest Injury 4. Recent Surgery |
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What are the risk factors for COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? |
Smoking |
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What are the risk factors for Ischemic CVA: Cerebrovascular Accident? |
1. HTN 2. HLD 3. DM 4. hx TIA/CVA 5. Smoking 6. FHx CVA 7. Afib |
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What are the risk factors for AMS: Altered Mental State? |
1. Diabetic 2. Elderly 3. Demented 4. EtOH use 5. Drug Use |
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What are the risk factors for SBO: Small Bowel Obstruction? |
1. Elderly 2. Infants 3. Abdominal surgery 4. Narcotic Pain Medication |
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Why are the elderly and infants at risk for SBO: Small Bowel Obstruction? |
Because they have poor digestion |
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What are the risk factors for Diverticulitis? |
Diverticulitis, advanced age |
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What are the risk factors for Pancreatitis? |
EtOH abuse, Cholecystitis, specific medications |
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What are the risk factors for UTIs: Urinary Tract Infections? |
Being female |
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What are the risk factors for Pyelonephritis? |
Being female, frequent UTIs |
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What are the risk factors for ectopic pregnancy? |
1. Pregnant females (HCG +) 2. PID |
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What are the risk factors for Epistaxis (Nosebleed)? |
1. Blood thinners (Coumadin, Warfarin, ASA, Plavix) 2. HTN |
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What are the risk factors for DVT: Deep Vein Thrombosis? |
1. PMHx of DVT or PE 2. FHx of DVT 3. Recent Surgery 4. Cancer 5. Immobility 6. Pregnancy 7. BCP 8. Smoking 9. LE Trauma 10. LE Casts |
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What are the risk factors for DKA: Diabetic Ketoacidosis |
DM: Diabetes Mellitus |
