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corticosteroids, inadequate secretion of, 348–349
cortisol, 333
cortisol test, 366
cosmetic surgical procedures, 477
creatine kinase (CK), 77
CRNAs (certified registered nurse anesthetists), 481
Crohn’s disease, 294–297
CT angiography, 256
CT scans, 256, 278–279, 325–326
culture and sensitivity tests
sputum, 134–135, 169–170
urine, 394
curative surgical procedures, 477
Cushing’s syndrome, 349–351
CVA (cerebrovascular accident). Seestroke
cystoscopy, 394
cysts, ovarian, 514–515
D
deep vein thrombosis (DVT), 199–201
dehydration, 444–446
delayed union (bone fractures), 267
delirium, 469–471
delivery (baby). Seelabor and delivery
demyelination.Seemultiple sclerosis (MS)
depressed skull fractures, 213
depression, 458–460
dermatitis, 403–405
dexamethasone suppression test, 350
diabetes insipidus, 345–346
diabetes mellitus, 358–363
diagnostic studies, 478
after surgery, 483
cardiovascular system, 71–82
endocrine system, 365–369
fluids and electrolytes, 446–447
gastrointestinal system, 324–329
genitourinary system, 396–398
hematologic system, 175–205
immune system, 167–171
integumentary system, 413–415
musculoskeletal system, 277–280
nervous system, 255–257
pain management, 553
respiratory system, 132–140
women’s health, 529–531
diagnostic surgical procedures, 477
diaphragmatic hernia, 311–313
diary, pain, 537
DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation),
185–187
diencephalon, 211
dietary intake and fluid balance. Seefluids and
electrolytes
digestion of food, 285
digital subtraction angiography (DSA), 75
dilated cardiomyopathy, 26
direct feedback (hormone production), 333
disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), 185–187
diverticulitis disease, 297–299
dopamine, 463
drains, surgical, 482, 483
drug addiction, 550–553
drug testing, 553
DSA (digital subtraction angiography), 75
duodenal ulcers, 319, 324
duodenum, 285
DVT (deep vein thrombosis), 199–201
dysmenorrhea, 502–503
dysmetabolic syndrome, 363–365E
eating disorders
anorexia nervosa, 465–467
bulimia nervosa, 467–469
ECG (electrocardiogram), 71–72
echocardiograph, 73–74
eclampsia, 527–529
ectopic pregnancy, 503–505
edema, 420
EEG (electroencephalogram), 256
EKG (electrocardiogram), 71–72
elective surgical procedures, 477
electrical conduction system of heart, 3
asystole, 56–58
atrial fibrillation (AF), 53–56
graphic representation. Seeelectrocardiogram
(EKG, ECG)
ventricular fibrillation, 58–59
ventricular tachycardia, 59–61
electrocardiogram (EKG, ECG), 71–72
electroencephalogram (EEG), 256
electrolytes.Seefluids and electrolytes
electromyography (EMG), 279
ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay),
168–169
embolectomy, 20
embolus, 127–128. See alsoblood clots
from bone fractures, 267
EMG (electromyography), 279
emotional pain, 537
emphysema, 107–110