Nursing Theorists and Communicable Diseases

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering nursing theorists, bacterial, viral, and parasitic infectious diseases, the Somogyi effect, and SIADH based on lecture notes.

Sister Callista Roy

Nursing theorist known for the Adaptation Model, which emphasizes helping patients roll with changes and adapt.

Hildegard Peplau

Nursing theorist who established the Interpersonal Relations Theory, focusing on how the nurse talks and relates with the patient.

Madeleine Leininger

Nursing theorist who developed the Culture Care Theory, emphasizing lifestyle and cultural factors in nursing care.

Lydia Hall

Nursing theorist who created the 3 C's model: Core, Care, and Cure.

Faye Abdellah

Nursing theorist recognized for formulating the 21 Nursing Problems theory.

Tuberculosis

Bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, transmitted via airborne droplets; characterized by night sweats, weight loss, fever, cough, and hemoptysis.

Pertussis

Bacterial disease caused by Bordetella pertussis, transmitted via respiratory droplets; characterized by paroxysmal coughing, inspiratory whoop, and post-tussive vomiting.

Diphtheria

Bacterial disease caused by Corine bacterium diphtheriac, transmitted via respiratory droplets or contact with covered objects; characterized by a pseudomembrane in the throat, sore throat, and low-grade fever.

Leptospirosis

Bacterial disease caused by Leptospira interrogans, transmitted through contact with water contaminated by animal urine; symptoms include fever, myalgia, conjunctival suffusion, and jaundice.

Typhoid Fever

Bacterial disease caused by Salmonella typhi, transmitted via the fecal-oral route; symptoms include high fever, constipation or diarrhea, abdominal pain, and rose spots.

Measles (Rubeola)

Viral disease caused by Measles virus (Rubeola), transmitted through airborne droplets; symptoms include fever, cough, coryza, conjunctivitis, and rash.

Dengue Fever

Viral disease caused by Dengue virus, transmitted by Aedes mosquito bite; symptoms include high fever, retro-orbital pain, rash, bleeding, and shock.

Rubella (German Measles)

Viral disease caused by Rubella virus, transmitted by respiratory droplets; features mild fever, rash, lymphadenopathy, and risk of congenital defects in pregnancy.

Mumps

Viral disease caused by Mumps virus, transmitted via respiratory droplets; symptoms include parotitis, fever, orchitis, and meningitis.

Influenza

Viral disease caused by Influenza virus, transmitted by respiratory droplets; symptoms include fever, chills, myalgia, and cough; treated with Oseltamivir and supportive care.

Malaria

Parasitic disease caused by Plasmodium spp., transmitted by Anopheles mosquito bite; characterized by cyclical fever, chills, sweating, anemia, and splenomegaly.

Amoebiasis

Parasitic disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica, transmitted via the fecal-oral route; symptoms include diarrhea, dysentery, and liver abscess.

Schistosomiasis

Parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma spp., transmitted through contact with contaminated fresh water; symptoms include hematuria, hepatosplenomegaly, and portal hypertension.

Somogyi Effect

Rebound hyperglycemia caused by night insulin peaking and producing low blood sugar at 2-3am, triggering compensatory glucagon and epinephrine release; managed by giving less night insulin and a bedtime snack.

SIADH

Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone, summarized in notes as 'Sobra ADH'.