Ch 14 intravenous + urinary Flashcards
Exam:
What is the normal range for creatinine levels?
BUN levels?
.6-1.5 mg/DL
8-25 mg per 100 mL
What medication do you hold for procedures?
metformin 48 hour pre & post contrast studies
Exam:
What is micturition?
What is incontinence?
What is retention?
the act of voiding or urination
involuntary passage (leakage) of urine through the urethra
bladder unable to empty (inability to void)
When would you premedicate?
How would you pre-medicate?
patients with history of hay fever, asthma, or food allergies
antihistamines (benadryl) + prednisone 12 or more hours prior to procedure
What drugs would you administer to reduce a reaction?
When would this be used?
Prednisone & Benadryl
What is an HSG study?
hysterosalpingography
contrast study that demonstrate functions of female reproductive system