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1
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stoke in broca area

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expressive aphasia
paralyzed on R side

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acute pancreatitis (assessment)

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hx, etoh abuse, severe LUQ pain
tachy
restless
jaundice
increased amylase/lipase
HLD

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alcoholic hepatitis (teaching)

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low sodium diet
small frequent meals
no alcohol

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Addison Crisis (HYPOGLYCEMIA) - s/s

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s/s: weakness
fatigue
severe hypotension
n/v
dehydration
dysrhythmias

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cirrhosis - ascites dsypnea

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s/s: encephalopathy
portal HTN
esophageal varices
hemorrhage
(ascites causes difficulty breathing)

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dialysis (HTN/edema)

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fluid overload - increase BP
-limit salt intake
-track fluid
-monitor BP

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Fractured Femur (diminished pulses)

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6 Ps
manifestations of DVT ( warmth, tenderness, redness, swelling)

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compartment syndrome (how is it diagnosed)

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s/s: 6 Ps
pain, pallor, paresthesia, pulselessness, paralysis, poikilothermia

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guillain Barre syndrome (assessment)

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-toes to nose
-watch for shallow/rapid breathing (RESPIRATORY FAILURE)
-ask if cold/flu in last month

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guillain barre syndrome (s/s)

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-paresthesia
-weakness in legs
-difficulty swallowing

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guillain barre syndrome (teaching)

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enhancing physical mobility
promote adequate nutrition

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when is dialysis indicated

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high potassium
fluid overload
pulmonary edema
increasing acidosis
remove toxins from blood

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cirrhosis (medication)

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spirolactone

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acute pancreatitis (s/s)

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severe midgastric pain AFTER meal
unrelieved by antacids

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compartment syndrome (teaching)

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-avoid cold, DO NOT ELEVATE LIMB

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cardiomyopathy (meds)

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digoxin
diuretics
antidysrhythmias
antihypertensive

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cardiomyopathy (interventions and diagnostic)

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surgery
implanted devices (ICD, pacemaker)
- echo (EF goes down)

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18
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cardiomyopathy (assessment)

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VS
assess edema and severity
JVD
crackles, pink frothy sputum, pulmonary congestion
murmur (s3 and s4)

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cardiomyopathy

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effects whole heart, can have both L and R HF symptoms

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glaucoma (s/s)

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blurry vision
halos
loss of peripheral
HA

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pulmonary embolism (report findings)

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hypotension
tachy
SOB
anxiety - sense of impending doom
chest pain
diaphoresis
sudden sharp stabbing pain

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pulmonary embolism (treatment)

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anticoagulants
give O2- FIRST TREATMENT
cardiac monitor
surgery (embolectomy, IVC)

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23
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diabetes insipidus

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insufficiency of ADH (head trauma, brain tumor, CNS infection)
makes you want to SIP water
“Dry Inside”

treatment: vasopressin, desmopressin

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DI (s/s)

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polyuria, polydipsia
dehydration- peeing nonstop
HYPOtension
HYPOkalemia
HYPERnatremia

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25
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DI (diagnostic)

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water deprivation test

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pulmonary edema (treatment)

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place patient in high fowlers, feet dangling over bed - FIRST ACTION
IV meds - furosemide (lasix), vasodilators (nitro…)
nonrebreather mask

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pulmonary edema (s/s)

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-sign of HF
pink tinged sputum
hypoxia
anxiety
restlessness
tachypnea
tachycardia
cyanotic

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pulmonary edema (goal)

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reducing volume overload
improving ventricular function
increasing O2

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ABGs

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ph: 7.35-7.45
CO2: 35-45
HCO3: 22-26

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30
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respiratory acidosis

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-holding in CO2 (pulmonary diseases)
pneumonia
asthma
COPD

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respiratory alkalosis

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-decreased CO2
hyperventilation
pulmonary ebolism

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32
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metabolic acidosis

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-“ass”
CKD

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33
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metabolic alkalosis

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  • vomiting
    kussmaul respirations
34
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CKD

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kidneys fail, no longer reabsorb HCO3

35
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tetralogy of fallot (complications)

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HF
endocarditis
blood clots

36
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Tetra of fallot (peds)

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“TET” spells - knees to chest

37
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hemophilia (safety)

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  • prevent bleeding
    non contact sports
    apply padding to sharp edges
    exercise to strengthen
    RN - frequent BP checks, rectal suppositories, temps, asprin
38
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24 hour jaundice

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-very common
-occurs within 24 hours of life OR persists beyond 7 days
-skin, mucous membranes, and sclera

teaching: mothers nurse infants at least 8-12 times per day for first several days

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scoliosis (post-op)

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neuro assessments
pain control
assist ambulation

40
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CF (teaching)

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high fat/high calorie diet
lots of fluid
administer pancreatic enzyme W/ MEALS

41
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CF (treatment)

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CPT vest w/ postural drainage
breathing treatment with hypertonic

42
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CF (diagnostic)

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sweat test

43
Q

boggy uterus (actions)

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massage
void
administer oxytocin

44
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Variable decel (interventions)

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CORD COMPRESSION
reposition or knee to chest
d/c oxytocin
O2

45
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shoulder dystocia (interventions)

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Mcroberts maneuver
suprapubic pressure

46
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placental abruption (s/s)

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abd/back pain
heavy dark red bleeding
decreased fetal movement

47
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placental abruption (treatment)

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2 large bore IV lines- hypovolemia
c-section
bedrest

48
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plyoric stenosis (s/s)

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vomiting
dehydration
colic
frequent mucous stool

49
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infant congenital heart defect (s/s)

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cyanosis
frequent regurgitation
fatigue

50
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infant congenital heart defect (teaching)

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small/frequent meal
O2
high calorie formula
knee to chest postion

51
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ulcerative colitis (s/s)

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bloody/pus w/ diarrhea
abdominal pain

52
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ulcerative colitis (diet)

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NPO first
high protein, calorie, vitamin

53
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ulcerative colitis (management)

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provides access to bathroom, bedpan
administer antidiarrheal med
stool record

54
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asthma (triggers)

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dust, mites, mold, food, pollen

55
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COPD (treatment)

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smoking cessation
bronchodilator
O2
corticosteroids

56
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COPD (treatment)

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  • exacerbation - O2 FIRST LINE (severe COPD)
    smoking cessation
    bronchodilator
    corticosteroids
    pursed lip breathing
57
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acute respiratory distress (s/s)

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-doesnt respond to O2
intercostal retractions
crackles
BNP levels

58
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RA (meds)

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early - NSAID, naproxen
advanced - immunosuppressants

59
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Rheumatoid arthritis

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bilateral joint pain
fever
morning stiffness

60
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alcohol withdraw (s/s)

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hand tremors
sweating
elevated BP and HR
n/v
anxiety
hallucinations, seizures

61
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alcohol withdraw (meds)

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benzos (ativan, librium, valium)

62
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chemotherapy (s/s)

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n/v
chemo brain
myelosuppresion
SIADH
fatigue
osteoporosis - long term

63
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left side heart failure

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=LUNG
congestion
dyspnea
crackles
fatigue
pink/frothy sputum
s3 sound

64
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right side heart failure

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=systemic
peripheral edema
JVD
ascites

65
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valve replacement (teaching)

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anticoagulants - frequent follow up labs
ANTIBIOTIC prophylaxis for dental procedure - endocarditis

66
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normal fetal heart rate

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110-160 bpm

67
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IUGR

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intaruterine growth restriction

68
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Gout (meds)

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allopurinol
-avoid asprin
administer after meals

69
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hypertonic fluid

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whole numbers (NS/LR)

70
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BPH (s/s)

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urinary frequency
nocturia
hesitancy in starting urination
recurrent UTIs

71
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hyperthyroidism (complications)

A

graves disease
thyroid storm

72
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osteoarthritis (overall goal)

A

decrease pain and stiffness
-exercise found to help

73
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digoxin (s/s)

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trreamtent for HF
-nausea
-visual disturbances
-brady
-confusion
-potassium is monitored

74
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when is a pt serum digoxin levels monitored

A

renal function changes

75
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peritonitis (s/s)

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fever
abd pain
paralytic ileus
abd distention

76
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sickle cell crisis first sign

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swelling hands and feet (infants)
pain - first sign of crisis

77
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acute renal failure priority

A

fluid & electrolyte imbalance
- maintain fluids

78
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HTN complication

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elevated BUN
kidney dysfunction = associated with HTN

79
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diabetes mellitus- poor compliance

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pt may use urine dipstick

80
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sickle cell crisis (management)

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-fluids (IV hydration) and pain meds are given
dehydration can cause crisis

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