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Question | Answer |
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Chadwick's Sign | bluish discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and labia caused by the hormone estrogen which results in venous congestion. It can be observed as early as 6-8 weeks after conception |
Myxedema | Hypothyroidism |
Average Urine Output | 30-40ml/hr |
Tetralogy of Fallot | -Ventricular septal defect (VSD) -Overriding aorta -Pulmonary valve stenosis -Right ventricular hypertrophy |
Addison's disease | Addison's disease is a disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of their hormones Adrenocortical hypofunction; Chronic adrenocortical insufficiency; Primary adrenal insufficiency |
Addison's disease symptoms | -Changes in blood pressure, heart rate -Chronic diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite -Darkening of the skin in some places, skin look patchy -Paleness -Extreme weakness, fatigue, and slow movement -Mouth lesions inside of the cheek -Salt cra |
Hyponatremia | nausea and vomiting, headache, confusion, lethargy, fatigue, appetite loss, restlessness and irritability, muscle weakness, spasms, or cramps, seizures, and decreased consciousness or coma |
Metoclopramide (Reglan) | Anti nausea, often taken with chemotherapy SE: restlessness, fatigue, extrapyramidal effects |
Cisplatin (Platinol) | chemotherapy drug |
digoxin administration | Administer over at least 5 minutes. Extravation can lead to tissue irritation and sloughing |