Complex Exam 4 - metabolism: posterior pituitary Flashcards
What type of respirations occur with SIADH?
cheyne-stokes
What can decreased sodium cause with SIADH?
- personality changes (hostility)
- decreased DTR’s
- N/V/D
- oliguria with dark yellow concentrated urine
- S/C/D
What does FVE look like with SIADH?
- tachycardia
- bounding pulses
- HTN
- crackles
- JVD
- taut skin
- weight gain w/o edema
What is the urine chemistry result of SIADH?
- concentrated
- increased Na
- increased osmolarity
What is the blood chemistry result of SIADH?
- dilute
- decreased Na
- decreased osmolarity
When should SIADH medication demeclocycline be avoided?
- with impaired kidney function
- calcium
- iron
- magnesium
- antacids
- milk products
What should you monitor for with SIADH medication demeclocycline?
- yeast infection
- diarrhea
What is the purpose of giving tolvaptan or conivaptan for SIADH?
promotes excretion without sodium loss
What should be monitored with SIADH medications tolvaptan and conivaptan?
- glucose
- sodium
- I&O’s
- bowel patterns
- dehydration
What should be done frequently with SIADH medications tolvaptan and conivaptan?
oral care
What should be monitored with loop diuretics used for SIADH?
hyponatremia: N/V, decreased appetite
What rate should hypertonic sodium chloride be given for SIADH?
no faster than 1 mEq/hr for a total of 200-300 mL
What should be monitored with hypertonic sodium chloride for SIADH?
- hypervolemia: weight gain, difficulty breathing
- neuro changes, tremors, disorientation
- central pontine demyelination: permanent parkinson’s-like state
What is the priority intervention for SIADH?
restricting oral fluids to 500-1000 mL/day
What comfort measures can be given for thirst with SIADH?
- mouth care
- lozenges
- ice chips
- staggered water intake