eaq key points Flashcards
1
Q
AIDS/HIV Dx
A
- opportunistic infections; oral canadiasis
- CD4 count less than 200
2
Q
anorexic pts should have
A
sm frequ meals
high cal
high protein
3
Q
MRSA does not respond to
A
methicillin
penicillin
4
Q
____ MRSA is more virulent
A
community-aquired
5
Q
what is the number one nursing priority for a pt receiving hemodialysis
A
BP and fluid balance
6
Q
AKI key lab values
A
increased BUN and creat
7
Q
lithotripsy need to know
A
- urethral stent placed
- bright red urine
- stent removed q two weeks
8
Q
exophthalmos Ix (4)
A
- artificial tears
- tape eyelids for sleep
- exercise intraocular muscles
- low Na+
9
Q
corticosteroids cause
A
- F&E imbal
- hyperglycemia
- GI bleeds
10
Q
cushing synd s/s (3)
A
- facial fullness
- periorbital edema
- excessive facial hair
11
Q
trousseaus sign assesses
A
hypocalcemia
12
Q
trousseaus sign done w
A
BP cuff antecubital space
13
Q
trach care (3)
A
- limit suction 10-15 sec
- suction continuously while withdrawing cath
- no more than 2 passes
14
Q
thiazides cause
A
diabetes
15
Q
what cancers are AIDs/HIV pts at greater rx for
A
- kaposi sarcoma
- burkitts
- invasive cervical cancer
