Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Evaluation General—progressive airflow limitation secondary to chronic inflammation of the lung and airways This process that destroys the lung results in emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or both….
Cerebrovascular Disease: Transient Ischemic Attack and Stroke Cerebrovascular disease (CVD) General—disorders affecting part of the brain transiently or permanently by ischemia or bleeding Classification Transient ischemic attack (TIA) Brief neurologic…
Candidiasis—Mucocutaneous Infections Candidiasis (most common opportunistic fungal infection) General—ranges from localized mucocutaneous infection to life-threatening disseminated infection Etiology Candida albicans is the most common. Other common culpable candida species include…
Bronchitis (Acute) Evaluation Description—“chest cold” in a patient without underlying cardiopulmonary disease lasting <A onclick="get_content(event,'AB1-M12'); return false;" onmouseover="window.status=this.title; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;" title="<3 weeks Clinical Main symptoms—coughwithin 2 days…
Arrhythmias REMEMBER: With arrhythmias, get vital signs, an electrocardiography (EKG), and a rhythm strip. Supraventricular arrhythmias Premature atrial complexes (PACs) General—generated from an atrial ectopic focus; therefore, P wave is…
Aphthous Ulcers (Canker Sores) Evaluation General—common, painful lesions are present on the labial mucosa or mucous membranes of the oral cavity. Description—usually red, sometimes have a white coating; not contagious….
Antibiotic Cross-Sensitivities Cross-reactivity General—a drug never before taken, but with structural similarity to a drug previously taken, may elicit allergic side effects given a preexisting immune response elicited by the…
