NCM 2- FINALS

• Asthma


  An obstruction airway disease caused by spasms of bronchial tubes result from hypersensitivity of airways accompanied by inflammation and edema of the bronchial mucosa and increased production of bronchial mucus
• Asthma


  • Common known as the chronic disease in childhood
• Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)


  Caused by an allergy to some pollen, dust or animal fur

  
• Appendicitis


  Inflammation of the appendix often following an infection elsewhere in the body
• Pinworms


  Causes itching around the anus which can lead to difficulty sleeping and restlessness
• Epilepsy


  A disorder of the brain characterized by repeated seizures
• Scoliosis


  A lateral S-shaped curvature of the spine, it can be congenital or caused by variety of conditions
• Ringworm


  A fungal infection transferred from person to person or from animal to person, it can occur in the scalp, body or feet
• Pediculosis


  Infestation of lice of the scalp and hairy areas of the body
• Hives (Urticaria)


  An allergic reaction on the skin, usually caused by an allergy to food and drug
• Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM)


  The beta cell of the pancreas stop producing insulin, necessary for metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins
• Rotation injection: to avoid a build-up of fatty tissue which can occur when shots are always given in the same place
• Best site for insulin injection: stomach/abdomen
• Asthma


  An obstruction airway disease caused by spasms of bronchial tubes result from hypersensitivity of airways accompanied by inflammation and edema of the bronchial mucosa and increased production of bronchial mucus
• Asthma


  • Common known as the chronic disease in childhood
• Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)


  Allergy to some pollen, dust or animal fur causing symptoms of sneezing, running nose, postnatal drip and watery itch eyes

  
• Appendicitis


  Inflammation of the appendix often following an infection elsewhere in the body
• Pinworms


  Parasitic infection causing itching around the anus which can lead to difficulty sleeping and restlessness
• Epilepsy


  Disorder of the brain characterized by repeated seizures
• Scoliosis


  Lateral S-shaped curvature of the spine, can be congenital or caused by a variety of conditions

  
• Ringworm


  Fungal infection that can occur in the scalp, body or feet
• Pediculosis


  Infestation of lice on the scalp and hairy areas of the body
• Hives (urticaria)


  Allergic reaction on the skin, usually caused by an allergy to food or drug
• Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)


  Condition where the beta cells of the pancreas stop producing insulin, necessary for metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins
• IDDM was formerly known as juvenile-onset diabetes
• Peak incident of IDDM is 10 to 15 years of age
• Rotation of injection sites is recommended to avoid build-up of fatty tissue, best site is the stomach/abdomen