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
Psychogenic seizures
Prolonged seizures in which the skin does not become cyanotic and the patient’s eyes are typically closed.
Simple Partial Seizure
Patient remains conscious
Complex Partial Seizure
When the patient has loss of awareness of the seizure occurrence and amnesia to the event
Signs and symptoms of Hypocalcemia
Paresthesia, hyperreflexia, prolonged QT
What is a common arrhythmia associated with a thyroid storm?
A-Fib
What is the treatment for Diabetes insipidus?
Desmopressin acetate
