Celiac Disease Characteristics
- European Descent
- HLA-DQ2
- HLA-DQ8
- Autoimmune-mediated Intolerance of Gliadin
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Weight Loss
- Failure to Thrive
- Decreased Bone Density
- Steatorrhea
- Anemia
Erythema Multiforme
- Type IV Hypersensitivity Reaction
- HSV
- Mycoplasma Pneumoniae
- Drugs
- Targetoid Lesions
- Symmetrical Distribution
- EM Minor: Mild Symptoms
- EM Major: Mucosal Involvement
- Self-Limiting
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae
- No Cell Wall and No Gram Stain
- Cholesterol Membrane
- Eaton's Agar
- Mulberry Colonies
- Atypical pneumonia
- Military Recruits
- Cold IgM Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
- Erythema Multiforme
- Tetracycline
- Erythromycin
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- Drugs
- < 10% of Body Surface Area (BSA) Involved
- 10-30% BSA Overlaps with Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)
- Fever
- Affects Skin and Mucous Membranes
- Bullae Formation
- Necrosis
- Sloughing of Skin
- High Mortality Rate
- Supportive Care
- IVIG (Intravenous Immunoglobulin)
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Venous Stasis Ulcer) Assessment
- Venous Stasis Ulcer
- Uneven Edges
- Dull Persistent Pain
- Medial Malleolus
- Necrotic
- Normal Pulses
- Lower Leg Edema
- Bronze-Brown Pigmentation
- Warm
- Pruritus
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Venous Stasis Ulcer) Interventions
- Frequently Elevate Legs
- Avoid Standing/Sitting for Long Periods of Time
- Elastic Compression Stockings
- Bilayer Artificial Skin
- Daflon
- Wound Dressings
- Proper Foot and Leg Care
Varicose Veins Assessment
- Increased Venous Pressure
- Incompetent Valves
- Telangiectasias
- Small Reticular Veins
- Dilated and Tortuous Veins
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
- Atherosclerosis
- Intermittent Claudication
- Pain with Exercise
- Paresthesias
- Arterial Ulcers
- Critical Limb Ischemia
- Amputation
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
Arterial Ulcer Assessment
- Absent or Decreased Pulses
- Intermittent Claudication
- Sharp Pain
- Dependent Rubor
- Well Defined Edges
- Over Bony Areas
- Smooth, Shiny Skin
- Toes, Heels, Lateral Lower Legs
- Cool
Arterial Ulcer Interventions
- Saline Dressing
- Structured Exercise Programs
- Fibrinolytics
- Antiplatelet Medication
- No Caffeine, Nicotine
- Surgery