Exam 1 Nr 545 (All 100% Correct Answers) 2024 A+ Graded

The endocrine system plays a very important role in regulating metabolism, tissue function, growth and development, as well as mood, sexual function, and reproductive processes. {Ans: The major glands that make up the human endocrine system are the hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, mammary glands, adrenals, pancreas, and the reproductive glands, which include the ovaries and testes.}Bacterial pharyngitis (Streptococcal) *requires positive rapid antigen or culture results. {Ans: Severe sudden onset sore throat Headache Nausea, vomiting Fever > 101 degrees F Pharyngeal erythema and edema Patchy pharyngeal exudate Tonsil inflammation Tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy Possible Scarlatiniform rash Positive rapid antigen detection test and/or culture of a throat swab Bacterial pharyngitis: After confirmation with Rapid Strep throat culture, treat symptomatically as noted above. Antibiotics: Penicillin V If Penicillin allergic: Cephalexin}Allergic Rhinitis {Ans: IgE mediated diseases in response to triggers. Common triggers can be seasonal such as grass, pollens, and mold. Persistent allergic triggers include dust mites and animal dander Subjective: pruritis of nasal passages, conjunctiva, and roof of mouth, sneezing coughing, sore throat, seasonal presentation, usually pollen related Objective: nasal turbinates edematous OTC: Antihistamines - PO or Nasal spray Diphenhydramine, loratidine, cetirizine, fexofenadine Anticholinergic nasal spray: Ipratropium bromide