LPC 68W Study Guide
Acetaminophen - ANS-Can cause liver damage
Access to medical info - ANS-Patient care personnel, medical educators
Acute Sinusitis s/s - ANS-Headache, discolored nasal drainage, nasal stuffiness, cough.
Tender to percussion over frontal or maxillary sinuses.
Animal bites - ANS-Wash with warm soapy water, irrigate wounds with a soapy water
using a needle catheter and syringe.
Ankle sprain - ANS-Most are a result of ankle inversion.
Anti-Diarrheal Meds - ANS-Loperamide (Imodium) and Pepto-Bismol or Kaopectate.
Antihistamine - ANS-Common side effects are mouth dryness and sleepiness.
Diphenydramine (Benadryl).
Aspirin (ASA) - ANS-Not intended for military members in combat. Can cause gastric
irritation, hyperthermia, coma, respiratory stimulation, peptic ulcer or gastric bleeding.
Do Not give to children.
Asthma - ANS-Precipitating factors - Emotional upsets, physical exertions, URI. Treat
acute attacks only, evacuate immediate if in the field.
Back movement - ANS-Flexion and extension, lateral bending, rotation.
Bursa - ANS-Saclike boy cavity located b/w joints or at points of friction b/w moving
structures filled with synovial fluid.
Cellulitis - ANS-Acute bacterial infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissues.
Caused by "bites."
Cerumen impaction - ANS-Wax in the ear. Irrigate.
Colon (large intestine) - ANS-Absorption of water and electrolytes (up to 5-7 liters per
day).
, Contact Dermatitis - ANS-Skin inflammation. Linear streaks are characteristic. Oral
corticosteroid may be given for 7-14 days in extensive cases.
Contact precautions - ANS-Diseases include drug-resistant GI, respiratory, skin and
wound infections, Hep A, herpes simplex, and acute diarrhea.
Contagious Diseases - ANS-Diseases transmitted to many individuals quickly and
easily.
Convalescence Stage - ANS-Final stage when acute symptoms of the infection subside
and the person recovers.
Cutaneous Abscesses - ANS-Localized area of pain and swelling. Begins as a deep,
tender, red papule that becomes fluctuant (pus filled). Fever not usually present.
Primary treatment is incision and drainage (I&D).
DD Form 689 - ANS-Individual Sick Call Slip. May be used as a means of
communication b/w medical personnel and patient's commander.
Diarrhea Diet - ANS-Liquid diet then progress to bland diet.
Disclosure of medical info - ANS-Handled by the patient administrator.
Droplet precautions - ANS-Microorganisms are propelled through the air from sneezing,
coughing, talking.
Earaches - ANS-In adults up to 50% are actually dental problems.
Epinephrine - ANS-0.3-0.5mg IM or SC for an adult.
Epistaxis - ANS-Nosebleed. Maybe be an early sign of a significant illness. Have pt sit
up and lean forward, tip head downward and pinch nose.
External auditory canal (EAC) - ANS-Inspect for earwax (cerumen) or discharge.
Fentanyl Contraindications - ANS-Caution given to casualty that has already been given
morphine. Can increase chances of respiratory depression and narcotic side effects.
Gallbladder - ANS-Located in RUQ. Stores bile formed by liver.
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