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Signs & Symptoms of Appendicitis - ANSWER-- Low grade fever - nausea - anorexia - rebound pain/tenderness in RLQ - sudden pain relief may indicate rupture Pathophysiology of Appendicitis - ANSWER-- obstruction leads to stasis of fluid and mucus = bacterial growth = inflammation - Distention of appendix compromises blood supply - ischemia leads to infarction and necrosis - necrosis leads to perforation and peritonitis Signs & Symptoms of GI Hemmorhage - ANSWER-- Tight hard/swollen abdomen - pain/tenderness - Signs of hemorrhagic shock - Black clumps/spots in vomit for upper gi bleed - Black stool for upper gi bleed - Red blood visible in stool for lower gi bleed Anatomy & Physiology of Insulin - ANSWER-- Created by the pancreas - Facilitates glucose transport into cells - Enhances glycogen storage in liver - Stimulates lipogenesis and protein synthesis - Promotes peripheral utilization of ketones Indications for checking BGL - ANSWER-- History of diabetes - AMS Signs & Symptoms of Thyroid Hormone Overdose - ANSWER-- Fatigue - Increased appetite - Weight loss - Heat intolerance - Sweating - Nervousness - Insomnia - Depression - Goiter - Ophthalmopathy - Tachycardia - Hypertension - Widened pulse pressure