Blue Book Flashcards
Primary dietary prescription for calcium nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) ? PG. 85
Low calcium diet
For client with nephrolithiasis the diet should be ___ ash
Acid
If kidney stone is calcium phosphate the diet must be low in ___ too
Phosphorus
Primary diet tx for uric acid nephrolithiasis is __ ____
Low purine
Client with uric acid nephrolithiasis should have a diet low in ____
Methionine
What is methionine?
Precursor of the amino acid cystine
2 foods high in methionine?
Milk and eggs
Clients with cystine nephrolithiasis should have an ____ ash diet
Alkaline
Inc. fluids over 3000 cc /day is more effective in treating renal calculi than ANY dietary modification, T/F?
True. Want to flush tract than worry about diet
Acid-Ash diet
Meat, fish, eggs, and cereals are emphasized, with little fruit and vegetables and no milk or cheese.
What is the common name for Laryngotracheobronchitis - LTB
Croup
What is the typical temp elevation in croup?
Low grade, usually below 102, but can go up to 104.
Are ATBs helpful for croup? For epiglottits?
For croup, no. Epiglottitis, yes
Is croup viral or bacterial?
Viral
With which condition is croup most often confused?
Epiglottitis
Can croup be managed at home? Can epiglottitis be managed at home?
Yes. No, epiglottitis is a 911 emergency
Are sedatives used for kids with croup?
No, bc this would mask the signs of respiratory distress
What causes epiglottitis? A virus or bacteria?
H. influenza BACTERIA
What is the best tx for croup?
Cool moist air
What should never be done to a child with epiglottitis?
Never put anything in the child’s mouth, ie, a tongue blade can lead to obstruction
What are the typical signs and symptoms of croup?
Barking cough, inspiratory stridor, labored resp. pattern
What 3 signs tell you that the child has epiglottitis instead of croup?
Muffled voice, drooling, increased fever
When is croup bad enough to be evaluated by a doc?
When retractions, and high pitched stridor are present
What lead level needs intervention?
50-60 micrograms/ dl