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Benzodiazepine, anti-anxiety, muslce relaxant, anti-convulsant
- Short acting

Use: Sedative (given in pre-op)
- Amnesia effect, produces sleep

Side effects:
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
- Hypotension
- Hepatotoxicity
- Low HR

Interventions: Vitals

Antidote: Flumazenil (Romazicon)

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Midazolam

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Dissolves chemical bonds w/in mucus making it separate/ liquiefying/ reducing viscosity
- Given as nebulizer

Use: Pneumonia, emphysema, asthma, & bronchitis

Side effects:
- N/V
- Tachycardia
- Hypotension
- Rotten egg oder
- Bronchospams (adverse)

Interventions:
- Vitals
- monitor cough & bronchial secretions
- Record GI symptoms before/after therapy

Antidote for Tylenol OD - Given PO

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Mucomyst (Acetyl Cysteine)

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Inhibits interaction of acetylcholine at recepter site on bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in bronchodilation

Use: Asthma, long term Tx or reversible bronchospasms associated w/ COPD

Adverse:
- Mouth dryness
- Throat irritation
- Dizziness
- Nasal congestion

Serious effects:
- Tachycardia
- Urinary retention
- Exacerbation of symptoms

Interventions:
- Vitals
- monitor cough & bronchial secretions
- Record GI symptoms before/after therapy

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Ipratropium (Atrovent)

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Corticosteroid - PO
- Decreases inflammation
- Caution w/ Diabetes (increases BS)

Use: severe inflammation, MS, asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis

Side effects:
- Weight gain
- Depression, mood changes
- Poor wound healing
- Decreased immunity

Patient teaching:
- DO NOT STOP ABRUPTLY
- Taper off as Dr. directed

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Prednisone

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Deficiency of Pituitary hormone (TSH - Secondary hypothyroidism)

Deficiency of TSH decreases secretion of thyroid hormones

S/s:
* Decreased metabolic rate
* Lethargy, forgetfulness, irritability
* Headache, constipation
* Decreased HR, dyspnea
* Swelling/edema, dry/thick skin
* Coarse hair

Tx:
* Hormone replacement therapy - most commonly Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

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Hypothyroid

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Abnormal increased synthesis & secretions on the thyroid gland w/ overproduction of the thyroid hormone T3/T4 resulting inexaggeration of the metabolic processes
- Geaves disease & Multinodular goiter most common

S/s:
* Weight loss, hair loss, insomnia
* Intolerance of heat, personality changes
* Tachycardia, increased systolic BP/ HTN
* Afib, increased metabolic rate
* Edema to neck, termors, exophthalamos (eye buldging)

Tx:
* Radiation: destroys thyroid tissue, decreases homrone production
* Surgery: Thyroidectomy
* Drug therapy: Tapazole, PTU, Beta blockers, Iodides, Antithyroids, ect

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Hyperthyroid

(Graves disease or Thyrotoxicosis)

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What labs determine the diagnosis of hypothyroid?

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Determination of free T4 & TSH
* Free T4 is low w/ hypothyroidism

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Large amounts of thyroid hormone enter the bloodstream during surgery or when patients w/ severe hyperthyroidism develop a severe illness of infection

Approx. 12hrs after surgery is when s/s will occur

S/s:
- Tachycardia, cardiac dysrhythmias
- Vomiting, fever, confusion

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Thyroid Storm

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What electrolyte deficiency may occur with a thyroidectomy?

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Hypocalcemia

Hypomagnesemia

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low level of calcium in the blood (below 8)
* Results from diarrhea, inadequate dietary intake of vit. D, multiple blood transfusions, ect.

hypoalbuminemia is the most common

S/s:
* Trousseau’s sign
* Chvostek’s sign
* diarrhea
* tingling of fingertips and mouth, severe muscle cramps
* laryngospasms (most severe)
* Cardiac dysrhythmias, seizures

treat with oral or IV supplements

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hypocalcemia

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Synthetic hormone - IV,IM, PO

Use: Hypothyroidism, Myxedema coma, Thyroid replacement

Side effects:
* Anxiety, tachycardia
* Angina, HTN,palpitations, tachycardia
* N/V/H, cramps
* Thyroid storm (Adverse)
* Cardiac arrest (Adverse)

Nursing considerations:
* Assess BP & pulses periodically
* Daily weight (same time, clothes, ect)
* Monitor cardiac status
* Monitor vitals & labs T3/T4

BBW: Obesity Tx - Not taken to decrease weight

Education:
* Don’t switch brands unless approved
* Take in AM on empty stomach 30 min before food
* Monitor anticoagulent level & adjust dose PRN

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Levothyroxine (synthroid, eltroxin, Levo-T)

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Use: Makes thyroid hormones, bone & brain development in pregnancy

Route: PO, IV

Side effects:
* Burning mouth, throat, and stomach
* N/V/D/fever
* Weak pulse (adverse)
* Coma (adverse)
* Thyroid gland inflammaiton/cancer (adverse)

Nursing considerations:
* Monitor HR
* Monitor for hypersensitivity and GI bleed

BBW: Hepatic disease, No breastfeeding

Education:
* Take prenatals or Iodine supplements if preg
* Report abnormal bleeding

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Iodine

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Use: Prep for thyroidectomy, thyrotoxic crisis, hyperthyroidism, & thyroid storm

Route: PO

Side effects:
* N/V/D/H
* Vertigo
* Rash, alopecia
* Jaundice
* Liver failure
* Death

Nursing consideration:
* Assess for weight loss, fever, constipation, & weakness
* Monitor T4 (increases)

BBW: Hepatic disease, No breastfeeding

Education:
* Report redness, swelling, sore throat, mouth lesions, yellow skin/eyes, and dark stool/urine

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Propylthiouracil (PTU)

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Inhibits the synthesis of the thyroid hormones

Used after course of PTU

Used w/ a Lugol solution & SSKI (5% iodine & 10% SSKI)

Some relief w/in 24hrs

Can cause discoloration to teeth & gastric upset

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Iodides

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Excessive cortisol

Hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex resulting in production of excess amounts of corticosteroids

Causes:
* Endogenous - Pituitary tumor/ Adrenal tumor
* Exogenous - Prolonged admin. of high dose corticosteroids

S/s:
* Moon face, Buffalo hump
* Trucal obestiy, purple straie on abd., breast, or butt
* Hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, poor wound healing
* HTN

Tx/ interventions:
* Drug therapy: Mitotane, Metyrapone
* Radiation: Internally/Externally, destroys tissue
* Surgery: Transsphenodial hypophysectomy (pituitary gland), Adrenalectomy (adrenal tumor)
* Vitals & labs
* Skin assessment
* Educate on wearing a medical band
* Monitor for SI
* Caution on long term use of some herbs (celery, juniper, licorice, & parsley - Causes hypokalemia)

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Cushings syndrome

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What labs/tests can you use to Dx Cushings syndrome?

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Labs:
* Plasma cortisol levels (High)
* ACTH (high)

Tests:
* Xray
* CT, MRI
* Angiography

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What patient education would be provided for a Pt Dx w/ Cushings syndrome?

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Do not blow nose (after surgery)

Monitor bleeding

Wound care (packing)

S/s of infection (Smell breath & packing if drainage)

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What surgical intervention willl occur if their is a pituitary tumor causing Cushings disease?

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Transsphenoidal microsurgery

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Removal of adrenal glans

Post-op care:
* Admit to ICU
* Monitor vitals for s/s of shock
* monitor kidneys & strict I/Os
* Give vasopressor to decrease BP & HR

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Adrenalectomy

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Destructive disease process affecting adrenal glands that cause deficiencies of cortisol & aldosterone
* Most common cause is auto immune (adrenal tissue destroyed by antibodies formed by immune system)

Secondary adrenal insufficiency is the result of the hypothalamus or pituitary which caused decreased androgen & cortisol production
* Include oituitary tumors, radiation therapy, ect

S/s:
* Orthostatic hypotension
* Skin hyperpigmentation
* Hypoglycemia, hyponatermia, hyperkalemia
* Severe headaches, abd. pain, joint pain
* Wight loss, weakness/fatigue
* Salt cravings

Interventions/Tx:
* Restore fluids/ electrolytes
* Low K diet, high Na diet
* Replace adrenal hormone (Hydrocortisol)
* Assess for addisons crisis
* Carry medical kit & 100mg od IM hydrocortisone/dexamethasone
* Take meds as ordered
* Educate on life long therapy & monitoring

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Addisons Disease (Adrenal Hypofunction of pituitary)

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Life threatening emergency caused by insuffieicient adrenocortical hormones / sudden sharp drop in hormones

S/s:
* hypotension
* Tachycardia
* Dehydration (N/V)
* High temp
* Cyanosis
* Progresses to vasomotor collapse/ possible death

Interventions/Tx:
* IV fluids (Isotonic/ Hypertonic/ D5LR)
* Hydrocortisone
* Electrolyes
* Dextrose to restore normal BP

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Addisons crisis

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What electrolyte imbalances occur w/ Addisons disease?

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Hypercalemia

Hyperkalemia

Hyponatremia

Hypoglycemia

Tip: Hyper before Hypo

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What electrolyte imbalances occur w/ Cushings disease?

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Hypocalemia

Hypokalemia

Hypernatremia

Hyperglycemia

Tip: Hypo before Hyper

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Steroid - PO/IV/IM

Use:
* Severe inflammation, UC
* Adrenal Insufficiency, COPD

Side effects:
* Depression, mood changes
* Flushing, Increased appetite
* HF, HTN

Interventions:
* Vitals & labs (CBC,BMP)
* Monitor for depression

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Hydrocortisone

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Steroid - PO

Use:
* Adrenal insufficiency
* Addisons Disease

Side effects:
* Flushing, sweating
* Seizures, HTN
* Tachycardia, hyperglycemia

Interventions:
* Daily weight
* Vitals & labs (CBC, BMP)

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Florinef (Flurocortisone)

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Interferes w/ cortisone production

Cytotoxic substance that is used as a palliative treatment for inoperable

Use: Cushings disease

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Mitotane (Lysodren)

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Used in combination w/ mitotane for enchanced effects

Use: Cushings disease

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Metyrapone (Metopirone)

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What are the 2 types of hypothyroid?

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Cretinism:
* Congenital hypothyroidism
* 1/4000 births

Myxedema:
* Denotes severe hypothyroidism in adults
* Includes: Edema, to hands/face/feet/eye area (periorbital)

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What are some interventions/ education for a Pt who is post-op from a thyroidectomy?

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Voice may be hoarse for 48hrs

Turn neck slowly, Semi- fowlers position to enhance RR & decrease edema

Monitor incision site, labs, & vitals

Assess for hypocalcemia:
* Chvostek/trousseau
* Laryngospasm (most critical)
* Tetany, numbness/tingling in fingers/toes

Assess for hemorrhage, resp. distress, & thyroid storm

Lifelong thyroid replacement

Assess resp. status

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Inhibits synthesis of thyroid storm by decreasing iodine use in manufacture of thyroglobulin & iodothyronine

Use: Hyperthyroidism

Side effects:
* Drowsiness
* N/D/H
* Enlarged thyroid
* Jaundice (adverse)
* Hepatitis, nephritis (adverse)
* Bone marrow supression (adverse)
* Thrombocytopenia (adverse)

Interventions/education:
* Assess for S/s of hypothyroism
* Monitor vitals & labs (liver function, T3/T4, TSH)
* Daily weight/ monitor weight
* Do not breast feed
* Take as prescribed, DO NOT double dose

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Methimazole (Tapazole)

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Fits around the face & directly into the nares by 2 prongs

Low flow O2 1-6L/ min

FiO2: 0.24-0.40 (24-40% O2)

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Nasal Canula

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FiO2: 0.35-0.55 (35-55% O2)

Flow rate: 6-10L/ min
* Min flow rate of 6L/min is necessary to prevent any chance of CO2 build up from occuring

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Simple O2 mask

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FiO2: 0.7 (70%)

Specific flowmeter setting for desired FiO2

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Ventimask / Venturi mask

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What are some interventions for airway obstruction?

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Admin antimicrobuals, decongestant, & expectorants as ordered

Deep breathing, & a good cough to break up secretions
* Antitussive medications can be given if pt become fatigue by coughing
* Pts w/ weak cough may need suctioned

Encourage position change Q2h to help mobilize secretions

Chest physiotherapy, aerosol therapy

Provide tissue & a receptable for disposal of secretions
* Note amount, color, consistancy

Auscultate lung sounds frequently to assess interventions

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How do you assess gas exchange?

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Monitor vitals, lung sounds, & skin assessment

Alert for S/s of hypoxemia:
* Restlessness, tachycardia, tachypnea

ABG meaures, report abnormalities to HCP

Monitor hemoglobin (Hgb)
* low levels indicate reduced O2-carrying capacity of RBCs

Elevate HOB, maintain O2 therapy as ordered

Semi-fowlers to decrease pressure of abd. organs on diaphram so pt can breath easier

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What are some interventions for a pt who is fatigued & dyspnic?

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Restrict activity for pt w/ pneumonia
* Ranges from complete bed rest to limited activity

Organize care to prevent overtiring & allow period of uninterrupted rests

Provide assistance as needed (ADLs) until pt can do them on own, evaluate tolorance of ADL

Keep converations short & encourage visitor to not tire pt

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What are some interventions for inadequate nutrition?

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Assess clients usual dietary habits to provide baseline information
* Individualize diet

Monitor weight same time every day before breakfast using the same scale

Monitor albumin, electrolyes, glucose, & BUN/Cr to detect inadequate nutrition

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What is the typical diet for a Pt w/ pneumonia?

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Diet: High protien, soft diet

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what interventions would you implement for a Pt w/ pneumonia?

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Interventions:
* Provide diet as ordered
* Document intake
* Assess w/ feeding if needed
* Provide oral care before & after meals
* Elevate HOB
* Arrange tray in attractive & convenient manner
* If O2 required, apply NC
* If fatigued easily, do frequant small meal

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T/F - Iodized salt is the best way to obtain adequate amounts of Iodine in the diet of someone Dx w/ hyperthyroidim

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True

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Rare chronic condition that causes the body to produce too much urine and feel extremely thirsty

Classified as:
* Nephrotoxic - Inherited defect in which renal tubules of kidney do not respond to ADH, resulting inadequate water reabsorption by kidneys

  • Neurologic (central / hypothalamic) - Can result from hypothalamic tumors, head trauma, infection, surgical procedures (hypophysectomy) or metataic tumors originating in lungs. Triggered by CVA, aneurysm, or intracranial hemorrhage
  • Dipsogenic - Disorder of thirst timulation. When pt ingests water, serum osmolality decreases causing reduced vasopressin secretion. Other factors are associated by habitual water intake/ psych. conditions
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Diabetes Insipidus (DI)

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Affects ONLY epidermis - mildest

S/S:
* Pink/red
* Painful, minor swelling
* Dry w/o blisters
* Blanches
* No vesicles

Healing time:
* 3-6 days
* Superficial layer overskin may peel off in 1 or 2 days

Ex: Sunburn

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Superficial Burn (1st Degree)

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Affects epidermis & dermis

S/s:
* Painful
* Large, moist, weepy blister
* Pale, pink, red

Ex: severe sunburn, large blister

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Superficial partial thickness burn (2nd degree)

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Exposed dermis
* Skin, fat, muscle

S/s:
* Large, thick walled blister/edema
* weeping, cherry red
* Painful, sensative to cold air

Tx:
* Hospitalization
* monitor for shock
* Keep covered

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Deep partial thickness burn

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Involves epidermis, dermis, & underlying tissues including fat, muscle, & bone

S/s:
* Dry, leathery, eschar
* May be red, brown, black, or white
* Lacks sensation

Tx:
* Hospitalization
* monitor for shock
* Keep covered

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Full thickness burn

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What are the percentages of each body part involved in the rule of nine?

Head (Front & back)
Arms (Front & back)
Abd (2 sections - upper/lower (Front & back))
Legs (Front & back)
Groin (Front & back)

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Head (Front & back) - 4.5%

Arms (Front & back) - 4.5%

Abd (2 sections - upper/lower (Front & back)) - 9%

Legs (Front & back) - 9%

Groin (Front & back) - 1%

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When is fluid resuscitation the most critical in a burn pt?

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24-48 hrs after injury

I/O’s strictly monitored to prevent shock

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What is the most common skin infection for a burn patient that is found in the U.S?

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Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

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Releases chemicals that cause increased capillary permeability
* Tissue injury caused by thermal/chemical/ect. burns

Permits excess Na to enter the cell & allows K to escape into the extracellular compartment

Shift causes edema & decreases cardiac output, & decline in blood volume (Olguria, hypovolemic shock)
* 18-36 hrs after injury, capillary permeability normalizes & reabsorption of edema fluid begins. Cardiac o/p normalizes & increases to meet increased metabolic demands

Decreased blood flow a ileus may occus

Stress ulcer may occur (Curling ulcer)

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Pathophysiology of Burn injuries

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What is the most common skin infection for a burn patient that is found OUTSIDE of the U.S?

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Acinetobacter

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What lab should you draw for a military pt who has returned to the U.S for treatment?

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Culture on admission to rule out any infection (Acinetobacter / MRSA)

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Begins when burn starts & ends when fluid shifts stabilize
* First 12-48 hrs critical

S/s:
* Hemoconcentration (Increased Hct)
* Acute renal failure (ARF), olguria
* Hyperkalemia, hyponatremia
* Hypovolemic shock
* Metabolic acidosis
* Risk of cardiac dysrhythmias

Tx:
* ABCs, ABGs
* Start IV (PIV/central)
* Insert cath. & NGT, tetanus prophylaxis
* Pain managment/assessment & tetanus
* Clean/debride wounds, topical antibiodics
* Blood for baseline blood studies (Hct, electrolytes)
* Assess for smoke inhalation injury - intubate if needed
* Hydrotherapy (softens eschar), escharotomy
* ROM, skin graft

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Emergent / hypovolemic stage of burn injury

(1st of 3 stages of burn injuries)

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Begins 48-72 hrs after fluids stabilize
* Some marked when all but 10% of burn wounds are closed or until all wounds are closed

S/s:
* Hemodilution (decreased Hct)
* CHF risk
* Metabolic acidosis
* Hypokalemia, hyponatremia
* Circulatory overload / hypervolemia (Main concern)
* Polyuria (kidney problem - Insert fowly cath)

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Acute/Diuretic stage of burn injury

(2nd of 3 stages of burn injuries)

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Goal: Prevent infection & return pt to “normal”
* Can take months

Overlaps w/ acute stage
* Starts when pt is stable

PT/OT begin tx

Interventions:
* Restore independence
* Adjusting to body image
* Preventing contractures
* Coping

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Rehabilitation stage of burn injury

(3rd of 3 stages of burn injuries)

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Which burn may blister, peel & heal w/ minimal long-term effects?

A) Partial-thickness
B) Full-thickness
C) Deep Partial-thickness

Chpt 57 pg 1165

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A) Partial-thickness

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Which burn is often covered by a thick, leathery layer of burned tissue/eschar that shelters microorganisms & inhibits healing?

A) Partial-thickness
B) Full-thickness
C) Deep Partial-thickness

Chpt 57 pg 1165

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B) Full-thickness

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Removal of debris & necrotic tissue from a wound
* Eschar must be removed or healing will not take place

Types:
* Surgical excision: Escharotomy

  • Mechanical: Removing eschar/ necrosis w/ scissors/ forcepts
  • Enzymatic: Use of topical medications containing enzymes capable of dissolving necrotic tissue. (Cause pain & bleeding)
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Debridement

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What is the goal of wound care after a burn injury?

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Promote healing

Prevent infection

Controll heat loss

Retain function

Minimize disfigurement

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What are the 2 standard wound care treatments for patients w/ burns?

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Open care method:
* Topical antimicrobials but no dressings
* Less restrictive & simpler but provides increased opportunity for loss of fluid & heal through wounds surface

Closed care method:
* Topical antimicrobials but covered by dressings

Examples of Topical medications:
* Silvadiazine (Silvadene)
* Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon)

60
Q

What is the preferred IV solution for burn patients?

A

Lactated Ringers (LR)

61
Q

Surgical procedure done by making an incision through the eschar to relieve underlying pressure, measuring the pressure in the compartment, closed space nerves, muscle tissue, & blood vessels

Used to relieve circulatory construction

A

Escharotomy

62
Q

What are 3 different types of grafts used for plastic surgery?

A

Autograft (skin graft)
* A burn covered by the pts own skin
* preferred sites are thigh or butt removed by dermatome (tool used to remove graft)

Split-thickness graft
* A type of skin graft applied to a thin layer of skin
* May be an intact layer of skin or meshed graft
* Meshed grafts have multpile tiny slits to allow skin to be stretched to cover a large area

Full thickness graft
* A type of skin graft used for deep burns to face, neck, & hands
* Include subq tissue & skin
* Cosmetically provied better results

63
Q

What are some nursing interventions for a pt w/ a skin graft?

A

Assess site for bleeding

Immobilization of affected area for 3-7 days to ensure attachment of the graft

Remove dressings and allow wound to air dry 24 hrs after surgery
* Can use heat lamp to dry area
* While site dries, a fine-mesh gaze or Zeroform will lift off of the skin

64
Q

What s/s should you notify the HCP immediatley for in a client w/ burn injuries?

A

Take vitals first & report:
* Restlessness, Tachypnea (Hypoxia)
* Bounding pulse, HTN (Fluid volume excess)
* Tachycardia, hypotension (Hypovolemia)
* Fever, Tachycardia (Infection)

65
Q

What intervention should be done ASAP during an inital assessment of a stable pt w/ a burn injury?

A

Height & weight

66
Q

Occurs w/ flame burns or from being trapped in an enclosed space filled w/ smoke

Pts can have pulmonary edema resulting in resp. failure

S/s:
* Facial burns
* Redness, swelling of pharynx
* Restlessness, Tachypnea (Hypoxia)
* Dyspnea, sooty sputum
* Death

Interventions:
* Protect airway (intubate) and evaluate for resp. distress syndrome
* Apply O2
* pulmonary function studies done before discharge to complete lung function

A

Smoke inhalation

67
Q

Carbon monoxied displaces O2 on _____ , so the blood is unable to transport O2 into the tissues

A) Hgb
B) Hct
C) WBC
D) platelets

A

A) Hgb

68
Q

What type of pain meds would you give to a burn pt?

A

Morphine, fentanyl, & other opioids
* Pre-medicate priot to any procedure (Required)

69
Q

What do the letters stand for in R.A.C.E & P.A.S.S?

A

R: Rescue
A: Alarm
C: Contain fire
E: Extinguish/ Evacuate

P: Pull
A: Aim
S: Squeeze
S: Sweep

70
Q

2 Types:
* Aesthetic (cosmetic) procedures: Performed to improve apperance

  • Reconstructive procedures: Performed to correct abnormalities/ disfigured scars

Ex:
* Rhytidectomy (facelift): Remove wrinkles & tightens sagging tissue

  • Blepharoplasty: Removal of excess tissue arround the eyes imparing vision, aesthetic procedure
  • Chin implants: Done by placeing a prosthesis to correct a receding chin
  • Rhinoplasty: Nose job, alters shape/size
  • Abdominoplasty: Excess skin & adipose tissue are removed & abd. muscles are tightned
  • Breast augmentation: Breast enlargment
  • Breast reduction
A

Plastic surgery

71
Q

What is the purpose of a reconstructive procedure?

A

Repair disfigured scars

Restore body contours after radical surgery (Mastectomy)

Restore features damaged from trauma/disease

Correct developmental defects

72
Q

How would you educate a burn patient?

A

Practice good hygiene & avoiding others w/ infections

Eat 6 small frequent meals a day plus supplements
* Make sure to eat all food on plate

Change positions, exercise, & use splints to help prevent stiffening of the joints, skin breakdown, & blood clots in legs

Pain managment
* Contact HCP if pain is uncontrolled

Protect grafts from pressure & shearing

Clothing, make-up, hairpieces, & prostheses can be used to conceal scars & improve apperance

Adaptive devices are avalible to compensate for disabilities

Rehabilitation resources will be provided once the acute phase has passed

73
Q

A burn pt on the unit is showing signs and symptoms of inadequate circulation. What signs and symptoms would you see?

A

S/s:
* Hypotension d/t blood volume not being maintained causing impaired tissue perfusion
* Tachycardia, decreased urine o/p (blood volume)
* Cool, pale, cyanotic skin (impaired tissue perfusion)
* Restlessness, confusion (impaired tissue perfusion)

74
Q

what interventions would be in place for a burn pt who is showing signs and symptoms of inadequate circulation?

A

Monitor vital (BP & HR especially)

Monitor cardiac o/p (Pulmonary artery cath)

Monitor I/O, strict I/O

Admin IV fluids as ordered w/ close continuous monitoring of fluid status

Neuro assessment / skin assessment

75
Q

A burn pt on the unit is showing signs and symptoms of fluid volume excess. What interventions would the nurse perform?

A

Monitor vitals for HTN, dyspnea, & full, bounding pulse (increased risk for heart failure)

Measure urine o/p & compare to intake

Aminister IV fluids as ordered & monitor pt closely

Document data collected during assessments

76
Q

what interventions would be in place for a burn pt on who’s temp is declining?

A

Monitor temp to detect changes

Keep room about 76 degrees on the floor an 85 degress or higher on ICU

Attempt to limit body surface exposure during wound care

Body heat loss may increase is pt is on air-fluisized bed - monitor temp of the bed

77
Q

what interventions would be in place for a burn pt who is showing S/s of inadequate nutrition?

A

Consult w/ dietitian about nutritional needs & preferences
* Calorie needs may be as much as twice the pts baseline needs

Try to create an environment conductive to eating & encourage the pt to eat all food served

Provide tube feeding or total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to meet calorie needs if needed

Encourage pt to drink protein drinks rather than water

Calorie count at bedside to ensure pt is consuming enough calories to meet increased metabolic needs associated w/ burns

78
Q

what interventions would be in place for a burn pt who is showing S/s of infection?

A

Monitor for local infection
* Pus, foul odor, increased redness

Strict handwashing from anyone who enters the room
* Infection can come from anywhere/anyone

Shave body hair around wound w/ exception of eyebrows (can grow back disorganized)

Carry out wound care as ordered or according to specialty unit

79
Q

Used to avoid / treat skin infections in patients with burns

Side effects:
* Back, leg, or stomach pain
* Blistering, peeling, lossening skin
* Blue/green to black skin discoloration (dark urine)
* Increased light sensitivity (especially w/ burns on large areas)
* Light colored stools
* Lower back pain

A

Silver Sulfadiazine

80
Q

Used to treat severe/serious bacterial infections

Side effects:
* Hearing loss, roaring sound in ear
* Severe/ongoing dizziness
* Weak, shallow breathing
* Numbness/ tingling
* Muscle tightness/contraction

A

Garamycin

81
Q

Opiod / narcotic

Relieves acute/ chronic / mod-severe pain

Can be used for pre-op or supplement to anesthesia

Side effects:
* Noisy breathing, sighing, shallow breathing, sleep apnea
* Confusion, extreme happiness or sadness
* Severe weakness or drowsiness
* Light-headedness, dizziness
* Vomiting, anorexia

Adverse effects:
* Resp. depression
* Urinary retention
* Excessive use / abuse
* Increased effect w/ CNS depression

A

Dilaudid

82
Q

Beta-blocker

Affects the heart & circulation (blood flow through arteries & veins)

Used to treat:
* Tremors
* Angina (CP)
* HTN
* Heart rhythm disorders
* Heart / circulatory conditions

Side effects:
* Bradycardia
* Hypotension
* Light-headedness
* Wheezes
* Liver problems

Interventions:
* Always take BP before admin.

A

Propranolol (Inderal)

83
Q

Opioid - IV, TD (patch), nasal spray, buccal (Gums/cheek)

Used for mod-severe pain

Side effects:
* Bradycardia
* Euphoria
* Sedation, resp. depression
* Dizziness
* Hypotension

A

Fentanyl (Subliminze)

84
Q

When water is less than normal amount in the body

S/s:
* Hypotension
* Weak, rapid pulse
* Decreased temperature
* Weight loss
* Decreased urine output

Tx:
* Correct the cause
* Fluid replacement & electrolyte replacement
* Daily weights
* Monitor I/O
* Encourage oral fluids

A

Fluid volume deficit (FVD) / Hypovolemia

85
Q

When there is too much water in the body

S/s:
* Edema and or pulmonary edema
* Weight gain
* Pupils will be sluggish to light
* Hypertension
* Increased respiration (crackles)

A

Fluid volume excess (FVE) / Hypervolemia

86
Q

Decreased sodium

Causes:
* excessive intake of H2O
* loss of sodium, diarrhea, vomiting

S/s:
* headache, fatigue,
* muscle weakness, cramps, weakness
* confusion
* hypotension

Tx:
* fluid restriction
* NS or LR, Lasix
* increased sodium in diet
* Monitor I&O, lab results, & VS
* Safety precautions

A

Hyponatremia

87
Q

Increased sodium

S/s:
* Thirst
* Flushed skin,
* Dry mucous membranes, low urine output
* Increased heart rate
* Convulsions
* Flushed skin

Tx:
* IV or fluid replacement
* Low Na diet
* Monitor IV infusion
* Reinforce diet (Na restriction)
* Monitor Renal function tests

A

Hypernatremia

88
Q

Decreased K

Causes:
* Vomiting, diarrhea
* NG-tube suction
* DKA
* Diuretics

S/s:
* Vomiting, diarrhea
* Muscle cramps
* Dysrthythmias
* Abdominal distention
* Hypotension

Tx:
* Correct the problem
* Replace K (Give PO/IV)
* Monitor heart rate & rhythm
* High K diet

A

Hypokalemia

89
Q

Increased K

Causes:
* Decreased renal function
* Metabolic acidosis
* Burn patients

S/s:
* Bradycardia, then tachycardia
* Cardiac arrest
* Muscle cramps
* Weakness

Tx:
* K restriction
* IV calcium gluconate
* IV insulin
* Kayexalate (PO)
* Place on heart monitor
* Monitor labs

New drugs used:
* Veltassa
* Zirconium

A

Hyperkalemia

90
Q

Low Ca

S/s:
* Neuromuscular irritability
* Tingling sensation to face, hands & lips
* Muscle twitches, muscle cramps

A

Hypocalemia

91
Q

T/F: Hypercalcemia is a complication of certain cancers

A

True

92
Q

A systemic inflammatory response to a documented/ suspected infection

S/s:
* Hypotension, tachycardia
* Fever, elevated WBCs
* Lethargic
* Shivers/very cold
* Extreme pain/general discomfort
* Pale/discolored skin
* Sleepy/difficult to arrouse, disoriented
* “I feel like i might die”
* SOB, tachypnea

Tx:
* IV antibiodics
* NS bolus (over an hour)
* Antipyretics (Tylenol & Ibuprofen)

A

Sepsis

93
Q

Inadequate tissue perfusion resulting in impaired cellular metabolism

Derives cells of essential oxygen & nutrients forcing cells to rely on anaerobic metabolism

Stages:
1. Preshock
* Tachycardia & peripheral vasoconstruction may maintain BP
* Mild elevation of lactic acid levels (Observe tachycardia & slight BP increase)

2. Shock
* S/s of organ dysfunction become apparent as compensatory mechanisms become overwhelmed

3. End-organ-dysfunction
* Multiple organ failure and death will occur if not corrected
* Blood vessel constricts & prevents blood flow to organs

A

Shock

94
Q

What are S/s of the End-Organ Dysfunctional stage of shock?

A

Decreased mental status

Hypotension

Tachycardia

Elevated temp

Cyanosis, Necrosis

Decreased urine O/P

95
Q

Occurs when the circulating blood volume is inadequate to maintain the supply of oxygen & nurtients to body tissue

Results from blood loss or extreme dehydration

Causes:
* GI loss d/t severe diarrhea, blood loss, or vomiting
* Diuresis (urinating) from diabetes insipidus or too much diuretic
* DKA

S/s:
* Tachycardia
* Hypotension
* Tachypnea
* Decreased urine output
* Decreased central venous pressure

Tx:
* IV fluids (NS/LR) replacement
* If blood loss, may have transfusion of blood or blood products
* Correct the cause
* If dehydration is cause, replace electrolytes & fluid replacement
* Oxygen

A

Hypovolemic shock

96
Q

Caused by pathogens (bacteria, fungi, viruses) that release toxins that case blood vessels to dilate, thereby decreasing vascular resistance & increasing capillary permeability

S/s:
* Hypotension
* Olguria
* Metabolic acidosis
* Acute encephalopathy
* Coagulation disorders
* Extreme elevated temperature
* Elevated lactic acid
* Multiple organ dysfunction syndrom (MODS - worst case)

Tx:
* IV antibiodics (Zosyn, meropenem)
* Fluids (NS)
* Corticosteroids
* Antipyretics (Tylenol)
* Vasopressors (Epinephrine, norepinephrine & dopamine)

A

Septic Shock

97
Q

Heart fails as a pump

Decrease in myocardial contractility results in decreased cardiac output & impaired tissue perfusion

Difficult to treat

Causes:
* Malignancies, uremia, idiopathic pericarditis, infectious disease

S/s:
* Fluid collects in pericardial sac, causing compression of the myocardium resulting reduced cardiac output & iscemia

A

Cardiogenic shock

98
Q

Severe allergic reaction that results in relase of chemicals that dilate blood vessels & increase capillary permeability

Causes:
* Food
* Drugs, Vaccines, Contrast Media
* Mold, Pollen
* Insects

S/s:
* SOB, unable to swallow
* Hives, itchy rash
* Redness, swelling
* Cramps, N/V/D
* Drop in BP
* Increased tachycardia, weak pulse
* Feeling faint

A

Anaphylactic shock

99
Q

Vasoconstriction in skin, viscera, & mucous membranes
* Relaxation of bronchi
* Given IV/IM

Use:
* Anaphylactic shock
* Hypotension
* Bronchial construction

Side effects:
* Hypertension
* Tachycardia
* Dysrthymias

Interventions:
* Monitor vitals
* Monitor IV site

A

Epinephrine (Adrenaline)

100
Q

Catercholamine
* Given IV

Use:
* Shock (Cardiogenic/septic)

Side Effects:
* Palpitations
* Hypotension
* N/V/D/H
* Anxiety

Nursing interventions:
* Vital signs Q15 min
* Cardiac monitor
* Monitor I/O
* monitor angina/ HF

A

Dopamine

101
Q

Anti-infective (broad spectrum)
* Given IV

Uses:
* Resp. Infection
* UTIs
* E-coli

Side effects:
* Lethargy
* N/V
* Rash
* Liver damage
* Steven-Johnson-syndrome

Interventions:
* Monitor vitals
* Monitor labs: AST, ALT, Renal function

A

Zosyn (Piperacillin)

102
Q

Anti-infective

Use:
* Multiple Infections

Side effects:
* N/V
* Rash
* Hepatotoxicity
* Gastritis
* Jaundice

Interventions:
* CBC
* Monitor liver function
* Monitor vital signs

A

Meropenem (Merrem)

103
Q

What are the antidotes for the following medications?

Warfarin/Coumadin
Heparin
Tylenol/Acetominophen
Opioids
Lovenox

A

Warfarin/Coumadin - Vitamin K

Heparin - Protamine Sulfate

Tylenol/Acetominophen - Mucomyst

Opioids - Narcan

Lovenox - Protamine Sulfate

104
Q

Growths found in sigmoid & rectal regions of colon
* Third most common cancer in the U.S

Cause remains unknown

Risk factors:
* Adenomatous polyps
* UC, Diverticulitis
* Heredity
* High fat, low fiber diet
* Smoking

S/s:
Right side
* Right sided abd. pain
* Vage cramping until advances
* Anemia, unexplained blood loss
* Weakness & fatigue
Left Side
* Diarrhea or constipation
* Blood in stool
* May report feeling full or pressure in the abd. or rectum

Medical Tx/Interventions:
* Surgery - depending on location
* If rectum is removed, permanent colostomy will be created
* Chemotherapy done post-op, radiation
* IV antibiodics
* Treat pain
* Assess & monitor vitals
* coping w/ change
* Sexual dysfunction

A

Colorectal Cancer

105
Q

Where are colostomies placed & what type of stool do they collect?

A

Ascending colon - Liquid stool

Transverse colon - Pasty stool

Descending & sigmoid - Semi-formed

106
Q

How would you perform nursing care for a pt with a colostomy?

A

Perform focus assessment
​
Assess the capatability to manage colostomy self-care
​
Irrigate the colostomy everyday to mantain regular & controlled elimination
​
Administer prescribed medications
​
Monitor labs
​
Help with coping

107
Q

What dietary teachings would you teach a for a pt w/ an ostomy?

A

Avoid Cabbage, alcohol, onions, & eggs
* Cause gas
​
Avoid corn, popcorn, seeds, & nuts
* Especially w/ ileostomies

108
Q

Most common malignancy of the urinary tract

Causes:
* Chemical carcinogens, smoking, aniline dyes found in industrial compounds, & tryptophan all have been implicated in the development of bladder cancer

S/s:
* Painless (most common)
* Intermittent hematuria
* Bladdered irritability
* infection w/ dysuria
* Frequency & urgency
* Decreased stream of urine

Tx:
* Malignancy is present
* Cystectomy is surgery of choice
* Chemotherapy, radiation
* Immunotherapy
* Urinary diversion
* Laser photocoagulation (Intense beam of light (argon laser) that destroy tissue)

A

Bladder cancer

109
Q

What tests would you run to Dx bladder cancer?

A

Urinalysis with urine cytology
​
Cystoscopy to visualize the bladder & obtained biopsy
​
CT/MRI
​
Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
​
CT-urogram
​
Chest radiography
​
Radionuclide bone scan

110
Q

What are nursing interventions for a post-op pt who underwent elimination surgery?

A

Assess bowel sounds & abdomen in general

Assess stool

Assess stoma site for s/s of infection, bleeding & pain

Monitor & chart I/O

Teach pt about coping

Cleans site daily & as needed

Empty pouch & irrigating bag

Change pouch daily or as needed per order

Splinting the incision

Antibiodics

Ambulation after surgery

Splinting w/ pillow while coughing

Irrigating the stoma can help train the bowel

111
Q

Antibiodic
* Vesicant

2 toxicities:
* Nephrotoxic - Toxic to kidneys
* Ototoxic - Can’t hear well

Should monitor peak & trough

Monitor BUN/Cr

Side effects:
* Nephrotoxcicity
* Red man syndrome

Assess for hearing problems (ototoxicity)

A

Vancomycin

112
Q

Used for diarrhea

Combinations meds:
* Atropine = anticholinergic, can be used to dry things
* Diphenoxylate = decrease spasms & slows the gut

Know it works when there is no diarrhea

A

Lomotil
(Atropine/Diphenoxylate)

113
Q

Antibiodic

Used for skin, vaginal, & GI infections

Side effects:
* Dark urine
* Metallic taste
* GI upset (No alc. puts GI in distress)
* Diarrhea

A

Flagyl
(Metronidazole)

114
Q

Used to prep the bowel for colonoscopy or surgical procedure
* NPO at midnight

Tips:
* Make icy cold - don’t freeze
* Do NOT use straws
* Clear liquid diet

A

Golytely
(Polyethylene Glycol)

115
Q

Give SubQ in fatty tissue

Stimulates production of RBCs

Use:
* Treats anemia
* Anemia related to chemo

A

Procrit /Epogen (Epoetin Alpha)

116
Q

Given SubQ

Stimulates production of neutrophilic white cells
* Reduces neutropenia interval in bone marrow transplantation

A

Neupogen (Filgramtim)

117
Q

What are the 9 steps for suctioning traches?

A
  1. Sterile tech. & Face shield
  2. Lube on tubing
  3. Oxygenate patient before suction
  4. Open vent during cath. insertion
  5. Suction intermittently while rotating and moving cath back and forth while withdrawling
  6. Suction no longer than 10-15 seconds
  7. Rinse cath suctioning w/ NS
  8. Oxygenate patient after suction
  9. Document status before & after
118
Q

What are the 10 steps for proper trach care?

A
  1. Standard precaution
  2. suction before removing old dressings
  3. Don sterile gloves
  4. Use sterile solution (NS) to clean the inner cannula
  5. Rinse and dry inner cannula. Reinsert into outer cannula
  6. Cleans stoma and surrounding skin
  7. Dont get solution into stoma
  8. Change tracheostemy ties
  9. Replace trach dressing w/ precut pad/ gauze
  10. Tie the ties at sides
119
Q

What are 4 nursing responsibilities for a patient who has a trach?

A
  1. Keep airway clean
  2. Keep inner cannula clean
  3. Prevent impairment of surroundings
  4. Provide patient a means for communication
120
Q

What are nursing interventions for a patient who has a trach?

A

Evaluate - Look for secretions & suction

Provide - Constant airway humidification/ oxygenation

Change/clean - All equipment q8h or PRN

Remove - Water condensed in equipment tubing

Provide - Mouth care (moisturize lips), communication board/ tablet, & safety

121
Q

What are the 10 care essentials for patients on a vent?

A
  1. Review communication board
  2. Check vent settings (resp rate, tidal volume, peak (PIP))
  3. Suction appropriately
  4. Assess pain & sedation needs
  5. Prevent infection
  6. Prevent hemodynamic instability
  7. Manage airway
  8. Meet nutritional needs
  9. Wean off vent
  10. Education
122
Q

What 6 interventions would you provide for a patient on a vent?

A
  1. Monitor settings to ensure they match
  2. Ensure high & low pressure alarms are set
  3. Have manual resuscitator & O2 avalible
  4. Don’t allow water to accumulate in tubing
  5. Monitor vitals & breath sounds, suction PRN
  6. Establish communication methods
123
Q

What are the 3 main things community nursing focuses on?

A
  1. Improving the health status of communities or groups of people
  2. Screening for early detection of disease
  3. Providing service for people who need care outside of acute care setting
124
Q

T/F: Home health nursing blends community health nursing & direct nursing

A

True

125
Q

Process of restoring an individual to the best possible health & functioning after a physical or mental impairment

Concepts:
1. Process of restoration
2. Impairment is disturbance in functioning
3. Disability is measurable loss of function

Goal:
* Maximize quality of life of pt
* Assist pt w/ adjusting to alternate lifestyle
* Directed towards promoting wellness & minimizing complications
* Assist pt in attending the highest degree of function & self-sufficiency
* Assist pt w/ home & community reentry

A

Rehabilitation

126
Q

How does impairment effect motor functioning?

A

Impairment may either be physical or psychological

Ex: Paralysis of limbs d/t stroke or mental impairment (AD)

127
Q

How does a disability effect motor functioning?

A

Measurable loss of function & usually delineated to indicate a diminished capacity for work

Ex: Injured back may be classifie as 50% disabled

128
Q

What are the 4 levels of diability?

A
  1. Slight limitation in one or more ADL, able to work
  2. Moderate limitation in one or more ADL, may work but need modifications
  3. Severe limitation in one or more ADL, unable to work
  4. Totally disabled, characterized by nearly complete dependence on others for assistance w/ ADL, unable to work
129
Q

Who is included in, but not limited to, the rehab team?

A

The patient

Dr

Rehab RN/LPN

PT/OT/ST

Recreational therapist

Chaplin

SW

Dietician

Pharmacy

130
Q

Slowing down initation & execution of movement (bradykenesia), increased muscle tone (rigity), tremors, & impaired postural reflexes

S/s:
* Tremors
* Bradykenesia
* Rigity
* Shuffling
* Pill roll
* Dementia
* Speech changes

A

Parkinsons

131
Q

Antiparkinsonian

Use: Parkinsons, restless leg syndrom

Helpts tremors & rigidity

Side effects:
* Hypotension
* Severe depression
* Hallucinations
* Urinary retention
* Dry mouth

Nursing intervention:
* Assess for tremors, pill rolling, drooling, rigidity, shuffuling gate
* Monitor BP, RR, & mood

A

Carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet)

132
Q

Antiparkinsonion, antiviral

Use: Prophylaxis or Tx of influenza A, parkinsons

Side effects:
* Change in mood, suicidal thoughts
* Vision & color changes, eye pain
* Confusion, hallucinations
* Seizures
* N/V

Interventions:
* Monitor labs: BUN. CBC, Cr
* Monitor vitals
* Monitor for decrease S/s of parkinsons

A

Symmetrel / Amantadine

133
Q

Class: Erectial agent, Antihypertensive, vasodialoator

Use: Erectile dysfunction (Viagra), HTN (Revatia)
* Women may use too

Side effects:
* Sudden death
* MI, TIA, CP
* Flushing
* Orthostatic Hypotension
* Dysrhythmias
* Headache, dizziness, nasal congestion

Interventions:
* Monitor vital signs
* Monitor for vision loss
* Maintain safety (bad if erection does not go away)

BBW: Contradiction w/ people who take nitroglycerin/ nitro paste

A

Sildenafil (Revatio, Viagra)

134
Q

Class: Sedative / hypnotic

Use: Insomnia, skeletal muscle relaxer

Side effects:
* Dizziness, drowsiness, sedation
* Poor coordination
* Resp. depression

Interventions:
* Maintain safety
* Monitor vitals (RR)
* Monitor sleep pattern
* Teach not to drink alcohol

A

Zolpidem (Ambien)

135
Q

Anticoagulant

Inhibits activity of Vit K, which activates certain clotting factors

Use: DVT, PE, embolization from Afib or heart valve replacements

BBW: Monitor for bleeding

Lab value (PT/INR): 2-3
* Less than 2 = give
* Greater than 3 = hold

Antidote: Vit K
* Teach to avoid dark green leafy foods

A

Warfarin (Coumadin)

136
Q

Anticoagulant - SubQ (in abd), IV push, infusion

Use: DVT after hip replacement/ abd surg, AM, combined w/ aspirin (ASA)

Common adverse effects:
* Hematoma, bleeding at site

Serious side effects:
* Bleeding
* Thrombocytopenia

Monitor PTT, platelets, hematocrit

Antidote: Protamine sulfate

A

Low-molecular- weight Heparin (LMWH)

137
Q

What are the general principles of emergency care?

A

Remain calm

Survery scence

Primary survey (detect and further prevent life-threatening injuries)

Secondary survey (conducted once the patient is relatively stable and includes fact-finding about what may have happened)

First aid Tx

Assessments & interventions done quickly & efficiently to identify & treat needs immediately

Priority: Preserve life & minimize effects of injuries

138
Q

During disaster planning, what 2 orginizations can you expect to quickly move in to help?

A

American Red cross

Sulvation Army

139
Q

Extraordinary situation that is brouhgt about by events w/in the health care facility

Ex: Fire

A

Internl Disaster

140
Q

Originates outside facility & result in a influx of casualities brought to the facility

Rely on outside agencies for help:
* Fire department
* Police
* Health department
* County
* Hospital

Ex: Explosion in chemical plant, tornado, train accident

A

External Disaster

141
Q

Deliberate release of pathogens to kill / injure people
* Easily spread - potential to cause many deaths

Most common biologic agents:
* Anthrax
* Botulism
* Plague
* Smallpox
* Tularemia

HCPs must know how to protects themselves & others
* Staff should know how to obtain PPE & the precaution types

A

Bioterrorism

142
Q

How do you DON PPE from the very begining?

TIP: Start from identifying the type of isolation

A

Identify and gather the proper PPE
* Blood-borne = gloves, a mask, protective eyewear / goggles
* Airborne = gloves, gown, & N95
* Droplet = gloves, gown, & mask

Hand hygiene

Gown

Mask

Face shield or goggles

Gloves

Enter the patient’s room

143
Q

Stay in one area/country
* Does not cross oceans

Ex: Smallpox, measles, polio

Nursing responsibilities:
* Recognize casualty of biologic attack & carry out roles assigned during the attack

A

Epidemic

144
Q

Disease that emerges rapidly at an uncharacteristics time or is an unusual pattern
* Crossss continents

Ex: COVID, Flu

Nursing responsibilities:
* Recognize casualty of biologic attack & carry out roles assigned during the attack

A

Pandemic

145
Q

Antiplatelet

Use: CVA, post MI, TIA

Side effects:
* Dizziness
* HTN
* Bleeding
* Diarrhea
* Anemia

A

Plavix (Clopidogrel)

146
Q

Nonopioid analgesic, NSAID, antipyretic, antiplatelet

Use: mild pain, RA, OA, TIA, CVA, post mis, angina, kawasaki disease

Side effects:
* Bleeding
* Tinnitus
* N/V
* Rash

BBW: Do not give to children (Reyes syndrome)

A

Aspirin (ASA)

147
Q

Antihypertensive, ACE inhibitor

Use: HTN, HF, acute MI

Side effects:
* Vertigo, dizziness
* Depression
* Headaches
* Nasal congestion
* N/D

A

Lisinopril (Prinivil)

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