Education program about testicular cancer
Examine testicles immediately after showering
Viral Pneumonia with history of COPD
Report left shift in WBC differential
SLE
Wear gloves when it's cold - RAYNAUD'S SYNDROME (painful vasoconstrction in fingers with cold temps) DECREASED UO BUTTERLY RASH JOINT INFLAMMATION
Hepatitis B
Unprotected sex is a risk factor
HYPERACUTE kidney transplant rejection
The organ will need to be REMOVED
CHRONIC Rejection
Immunosuppressive therapy to prevent
RA with persistent pain
Ask family members to help with household chores - rest periods
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Reed-Sternberg cells
Amoxicillin for respiratory infection
Birth control pills are LESS EFFECTIVE
Chemotherapy
Priority finding - erythema at IV site
External Radiation
Avoid direct sun exposure
Skin change to report
Asymmetrical papule that is pigmented
Lyme Disease
See Dr if you develop JOINT PAIN/STIFFNESS; Flu-like S/S, "BULL'S EYE RASH"
HIV-Positvie
Discard beverages that have been unfridgerated for 1 hr - risk of bacterial contamination/infection
Leukemia
WBC 21,000
Confirms bacterial pharyngitis
Throat culture
Risk of skin cancer
Light skin pigmentation
Elevated PSA level
Will undergo a DRE
RA and new prescription for Methotrexate
Avoid crowds - decreases WBC and platelets; increases risk of infection
Bone marrow suppression
Avoid eating fresh fruits and veggies
Breast Exam
Report breast tissue with an orange-peel appearance
HIV that progressed to AIDS
SMALL PURPLE-COLORED SKIN LESIONS = Kaposi's Sarcoma = AIDS
Risk for Pneumonia
Older adult transferred from long-term care who has dysphagia
HPV vaccine
3 doses given starting at age 11-12
Clindamycin
Report WATERY DIARRHEA - PSEUDOMEMBRANOUS COLITIS
HIV therapy effective
Decreased viral load
Allergy to peanuts
Carry an emergency anaphylaxis kit
Neutropenia
No school-aged children
PAP Test
Tests for Cervical Cancer
Leukemia and low Platelet count
Test urine and stool for occult blood