Endocrine, hematology, and immunology Flashcards
Diet recommended for patient’s w/ CKD
Low Protein
Diet recommended for patient’s w/ ascites secondary to cirrhosis
Low sodium
Why is an EGD done on patient’s w/ cirrhosis?
Patient’s diagnosed w/ cirrhosis have an increased risk of varices d/t portal HTN which can lead to bleeding.
Mesenteric Ischemia
Can be a complication of thoracic aortic aneurysm repair. Develops d/t lack of blood flow to the intestine.
Signs/Symptoms of Mesenteric Ischemia
1) Tachycardia & Tachypnea
2) Metabolic acidosis
3) Abdominal pain
4) Bloody Stools
Radioactive Iodine update test
Used to diagnose hyperthyroidism
Methimazole
Used to treat hyperthyroidism
Lepuridin
A direct thrombin inhibitor indicated for use in patient’s w/ HIT. It is the first line of treatment for HIT.
Hashimoto’s disease
Disorder in which the immune system attacks the thyroid; leading to hypothyroidism.
Myxedema coma
Severe hypothyroidism
Signs and symptoms of Myxedema Coma
1) Decreased mental status
2) Hypothermia
Pancreatitis Signs/symptoms
1) Severe sharp ABD pain
2) Turner’s & Cullen’s Sign
RISK Factor: Alcohol abuse
Turner’s Sign
Blue discoloration along the flank area
Cullen’s sign
Blue discoloration along umbilicus
Which medication increases the metabolism of anti seizure meds?
Birth Control Pill
