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hematology, NG, gastrointestinal,endocrine, operative
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
05/12/2011

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Term
What blood test is done for bone marrow depression
Definition
CBC
look at WBC, RBC, H&H, platelets, MCV
Term
BPH what is a post surgical rule
Definition
No rectal temps. for at least 24 hours
Term
Frequent symptom of BPH
Definition
nocturia
Term
Treating Hypogylcemia
Definition
DIRE: diaphorisis, Increase HR,restlessness and extreme hunger ALSO: shaking, sweating, confusion, change in mentation
Term
Normal lab value for BUN
Definition
7-21
Term
was is included with CBC with differential r/t bone marrow depression
Definition
includes usual blood values plus focus on neutrophils
Term
general sign of DVT
Definition
unilateral edema-swelling on one side
Term
If someone with a catheter can't urinate
Definition
first thing to do is check for kinks
Term
DVT-occluded
Definition
swelling-unilateral and absent pulses
Term
Drainage classifications/descriptions
Definition
Yellow-purulent
Red-Sanguinous
Serosanguious-pink
serous-clear
Term
What is priority assessment for Angiography care
Definition
assess site for bleeding or hematoma
24 hour bedrest
Term
First line of treatment for MI
Definition
Nitroglycerine
Term
Lactate Solution is Hypertonic, Isotonic or hypertonic
Definition
Isotonic
Term
S/S Hyperglycemia
Definition
increased respirations, increased thirst, weight decrease, S/S of dehydration, fruity breath, skin is warm and dry (High and Dry)
Term
Hypotonic solution
Definition
0.45%
Term
S/S Crohn's Disease
Definition
mass may be palpable
Term
What is Intermittent Claudication
Definition
leg cramps due to arterial insufficency
Term
Ischemia can occur with this
Definition
angina pectoris
Term
Isotonic solution
Definition
NS at 0.9%
Term
what would blood count be with Pancytopenia
Definition
diaphoretic-all counts would be low
Term
What is one thing Lasix does?
Definition
decreases crackles
Term
S/S Crohn's Disease r/t bowel appearance
Definition
entire wall of bowel is edematous
Term
BPH what is a post surgical rule
Definition
No rectal temps. for at least 24 hours
Term
Least amount of UO expected for 24 hour period
Definition
1500 ml least
every pound of body weight = 15 ml of UO
Term
Morphine priority list for assessing
Definition
Best assessment for post care- 1.Pulse Ox. due to respiratory depression 2. UO will decline with epidural 3. BP
Term
Naproxsyn causes...
Definition
NSAID=bleeding, PUD
Term
Naproxsyn-NSAID effects on stomach
Definition
destroys/blocks prostaglandins which protect the stomach
Term
S/S of Ulcerative Colitis where is the pain
Definition
LLQ pain
Term
S/S Crohn's Disease bowel movements
Definition
non bloody diarrhea
Term
Neutropenia S/S
Definition
fever, chills, cough:flu like symptoms
Term
S/S of Ulcerative Colitis bowel movements
Definition
10-20 bloody stools per day
Term
PACU priority assessment
Definition
First task is to take VS
Term
S/S Crohn's Disease what does it look like
Definition
Presence of inflammatory cells, skip lesions, mucousal ulcerations
Term
Lasix side effect
Definition
hypocalicemia
Term
PAD what is a sign of this?
Definition
prolonged cap. refill
Term
S/S Crohn's Disease where does it attack the bowel
Definition
Full thickness of bowel layers are affected
Term
Pancytopenia awareness!
Definition
Be aware of GERMS
no fresh fruit or veg.
reverse isolation
bottled water
increased risk for bleeding-gums, stool, urine
Term
Post TURP finding
Definition
hematuria
Term
Post op priority assessments
Definition
1. VS
2. TCDB
3.dressings
4. LOC
Term
Procardia classification of this drug
Definition
calcium channel blocker
Term
Prostate may cause
Definition
pain with urination
Term
Pursed lip breathing
Definition
prevents airway collapse and air trapping during expiration
Term
Gerd can result in the development of this
Definition
hiatal hernia
Term
Unconscious patient with hypoglycemia tx.
Definition
Glucagon
Term
S/S Crohn's Disease what part of the bowel is affected
Definition
Bowel can be affected anywhere
Term
do not give with prior surgery
Definition
T-PA
Term
Name a Rapid acting Bronchodilator
Definition
Albuterol
Term
S/S Crohn's Disease classic sign
Definition
weight loss
Term
Predisposes person to bowel obstruction
Definition
constipation
Term
S/S Crohn's Disease where is the pain
Definition
RLQ pain
Term
Sign of Large Bowel obstruction
Definition
distended abdomen
Term
With PUD patient should be advised to
Definition
limit alcohol
Term
S/S of Ulcerative Colitis what kind of pain does this present with
Definition
abdominal cramping relieved with defaction
Term
Name a cardiac ionotropic
Definition
Digoxin
Term
Triple Drug therapy for H pylori
Definition
Baxin, amoxicillan, PPI
Term
S/S of Ulcerative Colitis how severe is this disease symptoms
Definition
severity impacts S/S
Term
What do we teach with use of Coumadin?
Definition
PT and INR 2-3 is normal done weekly
Term
S/S of Ulcerative Colitis
Definition
tenesmus
Term
what should be monitored with the use of Calan and Inderal
Definition
HR and bradycardia
Term
Shock causes
Definition
hypovolemia
Term
Sign of Large Bowel obstruction
Definition
distended abdomen
Term
what is priority assessment for Vasotec
Definition
Monitor BP
Term
Name 3 Steroids
Definition
amazacort, serevent, spiriva
Term
Treating hypoglycemia in a conscious patient
Definition
15 grams of sugar (1 life saver)
Term
Tripod position
Definition
forward leaning on elbows helps with lung expansion
Term
Tylenol is classified as
Definition
antipyretic, analgesic
Term
Obtaining Urine C&S from cath.
Definition
cleanse site prior to inserting needle
Term
S/S of hypothyroidism
Definition
weight gain, cold sensitivity, constipation
Term
What do we teach with use of Coumadin? r/t diet
Definition
Vit. K - avoid green leafy vegetables
Term
With PE tell Dr. immediately if
Definition
BP is abnormal
Term
Test used to assess for renal calculi
Definition
BUN 7-21
Term
Best lab test for assessing renal status
Definition
creatinine
Term
Bleeding increases risk for
Definition
hypovolemia
Term
Cardiogenic shock is characterized by
Definition
BP decrese, HR increases and irregular,
Term
Cherry colored urine is known as
Definition
hematuria
Term
energy loss can be caused from this disease
Definition
Crohn's Disease
Term
good assessment for heart failure
Definition
2# weight gain over 2 days
Term
hyperthyroidism s/s
Definition
flushed moist skin
Term
hypothyroidism s/s
Definition
weight gain, cold sensitivity, constipation
Term
Name an ionatropic medication
Definition
Digoxin
Term
lower esophageal spinchter incompetence causes
Definition
GERD
Term
niphedapine is the same as
Definition
Procardia
Term
removes renal calculi
Definition
forced fluids
Term
ringing in the ears
Definition
aminoglycoside
Term
tetany is actually
Definition
spasm d/t hypercalicemia
Term
thrombolytic
Definition
T-PA
Term
venous return disorder presents as
Definition
homans sign, ulcerations, swollen dry, scaley skin
Term
what to do if 2# weight gain over 2 days
Definition
call the DR.
Term
what are S/S of hypovolemia
Definition
Term
Fluid which expands the cells is called
Definition
hyptonic solution
Term
Fluids which osmolity similar to plasma
Definition
Normal Saline-0.9% solution
Term
Fluids which pull from the cells
Definition
hypertonic
Term
Fluids that stay in the vessel
Definition
Isontonic
Term
Fluids flow into that flow into the cells
Definition
hypotonic
Term
Normal Saline is
Definition
0.9% sodium chloride and is called normal saline
Term
Dextrose fluids are
Definition
hypertonic expressed as D5W for example meaning 5 grams of dextrose per 100mls of water
Term
Dextrose mixed with blood can cause
Definition
hemolyse
Term
Prolonged therapy with dextrose can cause
Definition
hypokalemia, hyponatremia, and water intoxication by diluting normal levels of electrolytes
Term
D5W is used to
Definition
provide calories, prevent ketoacidosis
Term
hyponatremia can lead to
Definition
encephalopathy, brain damage, death
look for confusion, mental changes
Term
Hypertonic solutions can cause
Definition
hyperglycemia
Term
Post Operative Complications
Pulmonary embolism
Definition
Sudden onset of SOB
CP
O2 sats<90
Restless/
anxious
P increase
Risk factor
management
O2
anticoagulant
Support respiratory status
Term
shock:Shock

Hypovolemic

Cardiogenic

Septic

Hemorrhage
Definition
increased pulse
decreasedBP
LOC
weakness
pale & clammy skin
U/O decreased
restless
anxious
Term
Post Operative Complications DVT
Definition
assess for Unilateral edema to affected leg
Tenderness in calf
Redness in calf
Risk factors
management
Rest
Moist heat
Anticoagula-tion therapy
Elevate leg
Term
Post Operative Complications prevention of DVT
Definition
Leg exercises
Early ambulation
TED’s
SCD
Encourage
Fluids
ROM
Term
Post Operative Complications
Definition
Dry mouth & mm
Thirst
increased pulse
BP decreased
decreased U/O
Term
Post op complications
Definition
Atelectesis
Collapsed alveoli with retained mucous or secretions
Term
Post op complications
Definition
respiratory signs
Fever
Diminished lung sounds
increased P
RR increases
Sats decrease
may have scattered crackles
Term
cardiovascular management of shock
Definition
MD to Rx the cause of shock
Fluids
Support heart
(medications)
Antibiotics

blood products
Control bleeding
Term
F&E management of shock
Definition
Fluid replacement
IV
Crystalloids
Albumin
Blood
Po fluids
Term
prevention of post op shock-F&E
Definition
Monitor I/O
IV per MD
Notify MD early if any changes
Term
Definition
Hypervolemia
FVE
and or
2nd phase 3rd spacing
Term
name the signs and symptoms of neutropenia
Definition
fever, cough, flulike symptoms
Term
what do we do if a patient has extrvastation during chemotherapy?
Definition
Leave IV in, stop mediation, aspirate, draw back, provide antidote, flush
Term
what do we teach for radiation therapy?
Definition
Term
How would an adult learners describe their needs?
Definition
Term
what are cognitive, affective and pyschomotor?
Definition
Term
what are concerns related to epidural administration of medication?
Definition
Term
What is the correct body positioning for enternal feeding?
Definition
Term
what are s/s of cholecystitis?
Definition
radiating pain, ascities, N/V, increased WBC, fever, increased BP
Term
what complaints might a patient voice with gallbladder disease?
Definition
pain that radiates to the back or shoulders, pain in RUQ, indigestion pain afetr eating a fatty meal
Term
What tests would be ordered for a patient presenting with gallbladder disease?
Definition
billirubin levels, and ultrasound
Term
what is assessed post cholectomy?
Definition
BS, VS, drainage, UO
Term
what would you do if post cholectomy patient had little or no drainage?
Definition
check for kinked line, if kinked straighten it out. If not kinked and there is little/no drainage possible obstruction and call the DR.
Term
what are possible nsg. dx for gallbladder disease?
Definition
acut pain, risk for infection, inbalanced nutrition
Term
what is a diet plan for gallbladder disease?
Definition
low fat diet
Term
what food should be avoided by someone with gallbladder disease?
Definition
high fat foods, whole milk and luch meat
Term
what does insulin do in the body?
Definition
facilitates movement of glucose from blood to cell and decreases BG
Term
How does the body use insulin?
Definition
convert glucose to energy
Term
Type I DM generally presents at what age?
Definition
younger than 18
Term
Type I DM is the result of?
Definition
the body not making insulin
Term
what is a medication used for the treatment of gallbladder disease?
Definition
actigall
Term
risk for hypoglycemia is associated with?
Definition
poorly controlled DM,too little food, increased exercise without adequate food, increased insulin intake, excessive alcohol intake with poor nutrition, gastroenteritis, reflex action of insulin caused by increased carbohydrate intake
Term
thrombophlebitis s/s
Definition
tender to touch, extremity pain, edema, +Homan's sign
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