Disease and s/s

[peridotgirl]

Hey there. I'm an Student Practical Nurse in training. In my course, as I'm sure in others, it is required for us to know some of the common diseases and the s/s associated with it. Now, in testing, I can identity the disease and the s/s; but for some reason, when I am asked later on about a disease, I can't remeber it's s/s. How do you guys learn and retain the information for all the diseases? (it sure is a lot!) thank you. :):)

[proud2b1]

I am pretty sure the drug of choice is allopurinol and antiinflammatory agents,an low nas non acidic diet.My dad suffers from these flare ups,he can not,well is supposed to not eat tomatoes!!

I try to relate every area in the body like a chapter in a good book.You know,lab levels usually always a cbc hba1c chem 7 and hem and start things rolling a little.vs and skin color and mental status are another,then you have your lung sounds and gi status.I found most of these to play a big role in just about all the diseses or infections.It is kind of hard to explain,but as one already noted they all play into one another,like a car and its parts,if one thing is off another will follow!

[peridotgirl]

I am pretty sure the drug of choice is allopurinol and antiinflammatory agents,an low nas non acidic diet.My dad suffers from these flare ups,he can not,well is supposed to not eat tomatoes!!

I try to relate every area in the body like a chapter in a good book.You know,lab levels usually always a cbc hba1c chem 7 and hem and start things rolling a little.vs and skin color and mental status are another,then you have your lung sounds and gi status.I found most of these to play a big role in just about all the diseses or infections.It is kind of hard to explain,but as one already noted they all play into one another,like a car and its parts,if one thing is off another will follow!

I'm sorry but I misunderstood your post. What were u trying to say? Are you telling me that I should observe the pt when I'm doing a head-to-toe assessment as s/s can indicate an electrolyte imbalance?

[proud2b1]

peridotgirl:I am sorry.I thought I responded to treatments for gout.I thought I read something about how signs and symtoms can indicate disease?Frankly I am not sure what I was responding to lol lol.I get on this thing and get to caught up in all there is to read,I guess!

Again sorry if I confused you in any way or wasted your time.I was only trying to help!!:typing:typing:yldhdbng:

[peridotgirl]

peridotgirl:I am sorry.I thought I responded to treatments for gout.I thought I read something about how signs and symtoms can indicate disease?Frankly I am not sure what I was responding to lol lol.I get on this thing and get to caught up in all there is to read,I guess!

Again sorry if I confused you in any way or wasted your time.I was only trying to help!!:typing:typing:yldhdbng:

Hello, proudtobe1. no need to apologize. Actually if you were indeed responding to one of my posts that I asked about s/s of gout, you're previous post makes sense. thank you for that info.:bow::thankya: I just got confused because I thoought you were responding to the post about the electrolyte imbalances. it's okay. Next time you reply though, because there r numerous questions I ask, make sure "quote" the message so I can kno which post you're replying too. And no u didn't waste my time. you provided good information. btw, now that is al cleared up, do you know the answer to posts #72? thank you and I appreciate it. :):):)

[peridotgirl]

does any one know an easier way to remeber the s/s for electrolyte imbalances?? thank you... :):yeah::nurse:

[lil' girl, LPN]

I would say it mostly depends on how long the situation has been going on. Say for instance for 3-4 days, you would notice dry skin, dry mucus membranes, poor skin turgor, and of course the always increased confusion (which may or may not be hard to assess if you don't know the patient well, say someone who has just appeared in ED).