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Adult Med-Surg Flashcards

1
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Suctioning

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Pre-oxygenate for 30 seconds prior to suction

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2
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Sildenafil med interaction

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Isosorbide mononitrate

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3
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Fluid volume overload

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Distended neck veins

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4
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Hypoglycemia s/s

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Cool, clammy skin

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5
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NG tube for small bowel obstruction

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Assess for passage of flatus

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6
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Suspected cholecystitis

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Vague pain radiating to right shoulder

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7
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Hypothyroidism

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Assess for constipation

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8
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Hold gentamicin for

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Elevated serum creatinine

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9
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Lactulose potential adverse reaction

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Hypokalemia

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10
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Mag sulfate adverse effect

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Respiratory paralysis

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11
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TURP priority finding

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Red concentrated urine with intermittent clots

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12
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Increased joint pain for rheumatoid arthritis pt

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Lab finding shows increased ESR

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13
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Heart failure pt

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Needs regular exercise routine

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14
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Gastric lavage for upper GI bleed

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Insert large bore NG tube

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15
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Hyperthyroidism pt report

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Elevated BP

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16
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Tension pneumothorax

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Chest asymmetry

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17
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COPD pt with thick secretions

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Administer guafenesin as prescribed

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18
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Prevent contractures

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Firm mattress

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19
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HRT pt should report

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Calf pain
Numbness in arms
Intense HA

20
Q

Erythropoietin pt teaching

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Iron supplements
Given to reduce need for transfusions
Have frequent blood tests

21
Q

Digoxin pt teaching

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Take antacid at least an hr after digoxin
Notify dr if n/v occurs
Take pulse before digoxin

22
Q

Prevent dumping syndrome

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Lie in supine position after meals

23
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Properly functioning pacemaker

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Discharges to maintain programmed HR

24
Q

Irrigate and dress pressure ulcer

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Use 30 mL syringe

25
Q

Metformin

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Take with meal

26
Q

Allergic reaction steps

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Inject epinephrine 
Remove stinger
Clean area with soap and water
Apply ice
Seek medical treatment
27
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Morphine administration

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Monitor for N/V

28
Q

If pt experiencing anaphylactic shock has patent airway

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Administer O2 via non-rebreather mask

29
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Right hemisphere stroke

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Manifests impulsive behavior

30
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Conscious sedation intervention needed if

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Client has decreased pulse ox

Signifies resp. depression

31
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Hearing aid

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May have difficulty with background noise

32
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Levothyroxine

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Calcium supp can interfere with med

33
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Arterial line

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Place pressure bag around flush solution

34
Q

Stage II Lyme disease

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Joint pain

Cardiac and neuro complications

35
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Elasticized bandage pt teaching

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Wrap foot and work up
Bend knee slightly when applying bandage
Maintain even pressure as wrapping
Leave toes unwrapped

36
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Chemo pt

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Report fever

37
Q

Warfarin

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DC 1 week prior to surgery

38
Q

2 hr post-op open cholecystectomy need for further assessment

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Unilateral swelling of lower extremity

39
Q

Blood transfusion fluid

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0.9% sodium chloride

40
Q

Detached retina

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Like a curtain closing over eye

41
Q

Increased ICP s/s

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Sleepiness
Widening pulse pressure
Decerebate and decoritate posturing

42
Q

Cholinergic crisis

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Increased muscle weakness and twitching

43
Q

Adverse effect of propranolol hydrochloride

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Bronchoconstriction

44
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Central venous catheter insertion

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Place pt in trendelenberg

45
Q

Acute pancreatitis priority finding

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Absent bowel sounds

46
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Left sided heart failure

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Oliguria during the day is expected finding

47
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Red tag

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Incomplete amputation of arm

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