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anti-seizure
S/E- Hirsutism, diplopia
No alcohol or antihistamines
notify dentist |
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TX for hyperthyroidism
S/E- Decrease WBC
Helps increase attention span |
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Depression Stimulant
S/E insomnia |
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| Wait to get vaccines until treatment is complete |
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tx-Osteoporosis
remain upright for 30 minutes after medication administration
Take on Empty Stomach- 30 min. before breakfast |
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| do not give to a patient with renal disease |
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tx-gerd
S/E- headache, constipation
Increase risk of pneumonia- report green sputum to provider |
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tx-Myasthenia Gravis
S/E- Pupil contraction
S/E - diarrhea |
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tx- RA
4-6 MONTHS OF THERAPY FOR SIGNS OF RELIEF
Report stomatitis- sign of toxicity
once a week im injections |
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aminoglycosides-
can cause hearing loss |
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-amitriptyline
s/e- constipation
urinary retention |
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Potassium sparing diuretic
S/E- lightheaded/dizzy
hearing impairment
Palpitations
constipatiob
hypokalemia
hypomagnesium |
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Definition
Ace Inhib.
S/E cough- report to provider
insomnia
unpleasent taste in mouth |
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Definition
Vasotec- Ace Inhib.
Causes K retention- Hyperkalemia |
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breast CA tx
s/e- menstrual irregularities/hotflashes/vaginal diacharge |
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tx-anemia
hypertension and seizure csution |
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Take 1 hour before meals
tid-heartfailure
watch K level |
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| used with a pt dx with Myasthenia Gravis |
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Protein in Urine
Limit strenuous activity
monitor BP |
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Definition
Hypertention
Jugular vein Distention |
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Definition
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rigid, board like abd
absent bowel sounds
increase temp
wbc- 21,500 |
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Definition
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Definition
Position change
Iv fluid bolus
02
d/c oxytocin
notify provider |
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| cardiac output and urinary output |
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Definition
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Definition
S/E- extreme salivation
Increase hyperglycemia
dry mouth |
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Definition
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ascites
right sided HF
Chirrosis |
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Definition
loud, harsh, high pitched
heard over trachea, bronchi |
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Definition
<.12 sec
depolarization of atria
preparation for contraction |
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Definition
.12 to .2 sec
time for impulse to spread from atria to ventricles |
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Definition
0.04 to 0.11 sec
depolarization of ventricles |
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Definition
-0.5 and +1.0 mm below and above the baseline
-Completion of ventricular depolarization |
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Definition
up to 0.43 sec
electrical systole |
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Definition
| sometimes follows T wave may indicate hypokalemia |
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Definition
normal- 0.7
occurs 4-6 hous after acute ischemic event
peaks- 18-24 hours |
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Definition
| popping, cracking, bubbling, moist sounds on inspiration |
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Definition
| rumbling sounds on expiration |
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Definition
| High pitched musical sound during both inspiration and expiration(louder) |
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Definition
| dry, grating sound on both inspiration and expiration |
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Definition
PH- 7.35-7.45
PaCo2- 35-45
HCO3- 22-26 |
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Definition
| systolic phase begins with the first heart sound, the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves. |
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Definition
| The diastolic phase begins with the second heart sound, the closure of teh aortic and pulmonic valve |
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Definition
MALE- 4.5-6.2
FEMALE-4.2-5.4 |
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Definition
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Definition
4.5-5.5
Increase- resp. acidosis, chronic hepatic disease
decrease- GI malabsorption, alkalosis, burns, diarrhea |
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Definition
3.5-5
Increase- acidosis, anemia, anxiety, asthma, burns, hypoventilation
decrease- gi suction, vomiting, diarrhea, bradycardia, colon cancer, crohns |
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Definition
135-145
increase- chf, dehydration, DI, diaphoresis, HTN, vomiting
decrease- GI malabsorption, diarrhea, acites, burns, dm |
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Definition
97-107
increase- alcoholism, resp. alkalosis, anemia, fever, head traums
decrease- met. acidosis, burns, edema, Gi loss |
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Definition
age 15-35
50-70
bleeding/diarrhea(bloody, pus 2-3 per/d)
dehydration/electrolyte imbalance
left sided abdominal pain
fever, weight loss, anemia, >hr, dehydration
increase rest, fluids, electrolytes, blood replacement
meds: prednisone
remicade-antibix
Imuran-immunosuppressive
azulfidine- anti infective
Bentyl-anticholinergic
immodium
>calories, fluid, protein, calories
no milf and decrease roughage
surgery-ileostomy, kock pouch
>risk for colon ca, f&e imbalance, toxic megacolon, perforation, bleeding
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Definition
needle inserted into subarachnoid space b/w L3 and S1
measures CSF
contraindicted with pts with >icp
knee chest position
monitor for post procedure headache
strict asepsis, standard precaution
lie flat 4-12 hours after
ice, neuro check, increase fluid
monitor for numbness and tingling |
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Definition
volume of blood heart beats per min.
heart rate x stroke volume =CO |
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Definition
| the presence of excess parathyroid hormone in the body resulting in disturbance of calcium metabolism with increase in serum calcium and decrease in inorganic phosphorus, loss of calcium from bone, and renal damage with frequent kidney-stone formation |
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Definition
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| Increase in Pulmonary Embolisms |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Aminoglycosides
Antimycobacterials
Thiazide
Loop Dieretics
Antineoplastics |
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Term
| Right Sided Heart Failure |
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Definition
Peripheral Edema
Weight Gain
Fatigue
JVD, Ascites
a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood at an adequate rate or in adequate volume |
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Term
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Definition
Hypertonic dextrose solution
change tubing q 24h |
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Term
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Definition
| Sudden Dyspnea, tachypnea |
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Term
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Definition
| pallor, rapid pulse, rapid respiration, reduced total blood volume, and low blood pressure and that is caused usually by severe especially crushing injuries, hemorrhage, burns, or major surgery |
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Definition
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Term
| Birth Control Caution these Meds |
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Definition
Dilantin
Tegretol
Ampicillin
Tetracycline |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Muscle Weakness
Dysrhythmias |
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Term
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Definition
Crushings Triad
increased bp
decrease hr
widened pulse pressure
tx-mannitol
lasix |
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Term
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Definition
High Protein
High Calorie
Low residue
Meds- Sulfaslazine, steroids, anti-mobilty
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Term
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Definition
Muscle Cramps
Positive Trouseau Positive Chovstek |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
LUQ Pain, back, flank pain
increase lipase and amylase |
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Term
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Definition
tachycardia
cool extremities
Pulmonary Congx
Dyspnea
Fatigue |
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Term
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Definition
Immune/ Inflammatory Disease
R/T Beta Strep A
sxs: hematuria, proteinuria, hypoalbumin, dark urine, Increase Bun and Creatanine
tx: Steroids, antibiotics |
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Term
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Definition
Change Position
Increase Fluid
Stop Pitocin
02
Notify MD |
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Term
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Definition
RUQ PAIN
fatigue, n/v, jaundice, itching, esoph. varices
increase ALT/AST
low albumin
med- lactulose |
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Term
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Definition
Cardizem, Digoxin, Lasix
decrease sodium |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Rapid HR
Increase Temp
Chest pain
SOB, Anxiety, irritability, disorientation, increase sweating, weakness |
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Term
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Definition
* Failure of the S-wave to return to the isoelectric line |
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Term
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Definition
- diaphoresis; cold, clammy skin
- anxiety, tremor, slurred speech
- weakness
- nausea
- mental confusion, personality changes, altered level of consciousness
- headache
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Term
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Definition
- elevated ketone levels - cause sweet odor to breath (may also have odor of someone drinking alcohol)
- metabolic acidosis - Kussmaul's respirations, flushed appearance, dry skin
- thirst
- polyuria
- drowsiness
- anorexia, vomiting
- may lead to shock and coma
- usual causes:
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Term
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Definition
Edema, weight gain, proteinuria,
diet: High Protein, Low Salt, Decreased Fluid
an abnormal condition that is marked especially by deficiency of albumin in the blood and excess excretion of protein in the urine due to altered permeability of the glomerular basement membranes |
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Term
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Definition
| One of the most common signs of neuroblastoma is increased abdominal girth. A report that the clothing is tight around the abdomen is significant, and should be responded to with additional assessments |
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Term
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Definition
| Biofeedback is a widely used and effective method to manage urinary incontinence, with rehabilitation of the pelvic floor muscles the treatment goal |
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Term
Laprascopic Choleystectomy
Caution for |
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Definition
| Right upper quadrant pain could be from a retained gallstone or bile duct injury; severe post-operative pain in the right upper quadrant is a medical emergency after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. |
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Term
| Caution in Reyes Syndrome |
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Definition
| An altered level of consciousness that would be a decreased level suggests increasing intracranial pressure related to cerebral edema |
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Term
Caution for_
with hemodialysis |
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Definition
| Confusion and irritability are signs of renal encephalopathy secondary to elevated levels of BUN and creatinine in the blood. |
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Term
Peritoneal Dialysis
running slow |
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Definition
Slow dialysate instillation may be due to a partially obstructed tube or catheter. Assessment for bruit or headache and hypertension are appropriate for hemodialysis situations, not peritoneal dialysis.
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Term
Pneumococcal Pneumonia
&
Brown- Foul Smelling Sputum |
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Definition
| Foul smelling and tasting sputum signals a risk of a lung abscess. This puts the client in grave danger since abscesses are often caused by anaerobic organisms. This client most likely would need a change of antibiotics |
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Term
| Caution with Brain Injury |
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Definition
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Term
| Extracellular Fluid Volume Deficit |
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Definition
| Kidneys maintain fluid volume through adjustments in urine volume. When clients are dehydrated the kidney will conserve fluid and the urine output will be decreased |
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Term
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Definition
95% OF CASES
before 6 month of age |
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Term
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Definition
Massage Fundus
IV access
Pitocin
Cath
Prepare for Surgery |
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Term
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Definition
Dizziness with PUD may indicate hemorrhage
Emergency |
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Term
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Definition
| rebreath some of the carbon dioxide to balance the acid-base imbalance |
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Term
| Early sign of cerebral palsey |
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Definition
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Term
Priority
pt has pneumonia, sepsis, and dm |
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Definition
02
blood cx
iv line
antibiotic
glucose monitoring |
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Term
Ten year old and
development |
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Definition
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Term
| If a family member is concerned about the patient |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Definition
| decreased chest wall expansion |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| most common immunization with a reaction |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Inspect
Auscultate
Palpate
Percuss |
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Term
older adult and
antihistamine
reaction |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
pts blood pressure drops
hr increases |
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Definition
Postural hypotension, a decrease in systolic blood pressure of more than 15 mm Hg and an increase in heart rate of more than 15 percent or more than 20 beats above the baseline usually accompanied by clinical findings such as dizziness indicates volume depletion, inadequate vasoconstrictor mechanisms, and autonomic insufficiency. After having the client force fluids for one to two hours the BP and HR needs to be rechecked for changes.
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Term
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Definition
Aluminum binds phosphates that tend to accumulate in the client with chronic renal failure due to decreased filtration capacity of the kidney. Antacids such as Amphojel or Basogel are commonly used to accomplish a decreased serum phosphate.
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Term
| Mitral valve heard where? |
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Definition
5th intercostal space
midclavicular line |
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Term
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Definition
EX: Cymbalta
Effexor
Block or delay the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine > in the levels >mood
tx:depression, anxiety, panic disorder
Nausea is the most frequent side effect
risk for bleeding with nsaid and anticoagulants |
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Term
| Minerals/Electrolytes/pH Modifiers |
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Definition
Ex: Calcium Carb
Magnesium Sulfate
Potassium Bicarb
Potassium Citrate
correct imbalances
prevent crystals from forming in the urine
tx pre-eclampsia
Calcium Carbonate-cost effective take with food
with K-lyte stay upright for 30 min-drink slowly
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Term
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Definition
Regular Insulin- Humulin/Novolin -
Short acting-Short- covers meals eaten within 30-60 min
Novolog/humalog- Rapid-
Rapid- Cover meals eaten at the same time as injection
Lantus -long-acting- covers full day
NPH- Itermediate- covers about half of the day overnight and usually combined with rapid or short acting
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Term
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Definition
beta agonist(short acting)-albuterol
combined inhaled steroid and long lasting beta agonist- symbicort/advair/epinephrine
anticholinergics-atrovent/spiriva
Leukotrine synthesis inh-singulair
relax bronchial smooth muscle, making airway larger
short- rescue
long-daily
broncho then steroid
rinse mouth after steroid
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Term
alzheimer's client who is agitated
nuring intervention |
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Definition
decrease environmental stimuli, approach in a calm non demanding manner
distracting
reach out touch, hold a hand, put an arm around the waist to maintain physical contact |
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Term
right sided weakness
bed-chair |
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Definition
inform about procedure
position chair on clients strong side
secure and maintain safety
have client use stong arm to grab arm chair
keep body weight forward and then pivot
assist client to sit when back of legs touch the chair |
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Term
Tagamet
Caution with which dx? |
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Definition
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Term
| antidote for cholinergic overdose |
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Definition
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Term
| allopurinol increases the effects of.... |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
legal guideline
defined in nurse practice acts
law defines standards of care that the nurse must follow
used to measure nursing conduct in a malpractice lawsuit
used to determine whether the nurse acted as any reasonably prudent nurse under the same or similar conditions |
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Definition
diptheria
rubella
pharyngitis
pneumonia
scarlet fever
pertussis
mumps
plague |
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Definition
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Definition
use soft toothbrush
use electric razor
monitor secretions for blood |
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