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Exam 2 - chronic illness Flashcards

1
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characteristics of acute illness

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occurs suddenly and often without warning

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characteristics of chronic illness

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  • needs lifetime adaptation through management
  • no cure
  • may not always be manifested
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examples of acute illness

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  • stroke
  • MI
  • hip fracture
  • infection
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what are the most common chronic conditions for older adults (≥ 65 years old)?

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  • HTN
  • increased cholesterol
  • arthritis
  • ischemic heart disease
  • diabetes
  • CKD
  • HF
  • depression
  • Alzheimer’s / Dementia
  • COPD
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5
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what are the phases of chronic illness trajectory?

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  • preventive
  • definitive
  • crisis
  • acute
  • stable
  • unstable
  • downward
  • dying
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what is the nursing goal for a patient in the acute phase of their illness?

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  • stabilize the condition
  • promote recovery
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7
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what is most important in managing chronic illness?

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maintaining the patient in their stable phase

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8
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define frailty

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the body is unable to compensate for several geriatric conditions

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manifestations of frailty

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  • unintentional weight loss
  • self-reported exhaustion
  • weak grip strength
  • slow walking speed
  • low activity
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formal diagnosis of frailty will need at least 3 manifestations

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true

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what are significant factors that contribute to frailty?

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  • diet
  • physical activity
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what is the best intervention for HTN?

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weight loss

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13
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what is an acceptable parameter for BP in adults ≥ 60 years old?

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< 150/90

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14
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what is the most common cause for hospitalization?

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HF

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etiology for HF

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  • enlarged and dilated ventricles
  • weaker heart muscles
  • hypercardiomyopathy
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what are the nursing interventions for patients with HF?

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  • DO NOT give calcium channel blockers
  • daily weights (AM)
  • low sodium diet
  • fluid restriction
  • pacing & tolerance
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what is the Frank-Starling Law of the heart?

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the greater the filling pressure in ventricle, the greater the cardiac output

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what is systolic CHF?

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decreased contractility of the heart

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what is diastolic CHF?

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decreased filing of the heart

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20
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what are the medications used for CV diseases?

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  • ACEs & ARBs
  • diuretics
  • beta blockers
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Parkinson’s disease is more common in women than men

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true

22
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etiology of Parkinson’s disease (PD)

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loss of dopamine neurons

23
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how is dopamine related to the development of PD?

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dopamine is responsible for motor function

24
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what are s/s of PD?

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  • cogwheel rigidity
  • bradykinesia
  • tremors
  • autonomic dysfunction
  • cognitive impairment
25
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what is cogwheel rigidity?

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  • jerking muscle movements
  • muscle rigidity
26
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what is bradykinesia?

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  • shuffling
  • freezing
  • difficulty coordinating movements
27
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how do tremors manifest in PD?

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  • pill rolling
  • small handwriting
  • low monotone voice
28
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when do tremors disappear?

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during sleep & purposeful movements

29
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what are some important motor symptoms of a patient with PD?

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  • involuntary flexion of head & neck
  • stooped posture
  • postural instability
30
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what is the first line of medication for PD?

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levodopa

31
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levodopa is usually added with carbidopa

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true

32
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what kind of drugs is Carbidopa-Levidopa contraindicated with?

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SSRIs

33
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how does autonomic dysfunction manifest in patients with PD?

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  • seborrhea dermatitis on the scalp
  • hyperhydrosis (face and neck)
  • heat intolerance
  • postural hypotension
  • constipation
34
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how does cognitive dysfunction manifest in patients with PD?

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  • dementia
  • memory loss
  • anxiety
  • depression
  • sleep / wake reversal
  • visual disturbances
  • psychosis
35
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nursing interventions for patients with Parkinson’s disease

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  • medications
  • ablation
  • deep brain stimulation
  • stem cell transplantation
36
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in what part of the brain is dopamine synthesized?

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substantia nigra

37
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manifestations of Parkinsonian crisis

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  • severe tremors, rigidity, & bradykinesia
  • anxiety
  • sweating
  • tachycardia
  • hyperpnea
38
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what are the interventions for Parkinsonian crisis?

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  • respiratory / cardiac support
  • non-stimulating environment
  • psychological supports
  • restarting medications
39
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patient education for those with Parkinson’s disease

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  • lift toes while walking
  • widen legs while walking
  • small steps
  • look forward
  • take wide turns (avoid bumping into corners)
  • swing arms for better balance
  • read aloud
  • speak slow
  • facial exercises
40
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what are the types of medications for Parkinson’s disease?

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  • Dopamine precursor
  • Glutamine antagonist
  • MAOB inhibitor
  • Dopamine agonist
  • COMT inhibitors
  • Anticholinergics
41
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what are the therapeutic effects of Levodopa?

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improves manifestations of motor function

42
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what is the MOA of Carbidopa?

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prevents conversion of dopamine in peripheral tissues

keeps dopamine at desired levels throughout the body

43
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what is the MOA of Amantadine?

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increases the response of CNS to dopamine

^ dopamine recognition = ^ dopamine use

44
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what are the side effects of anti-Parkinsonian drugs?

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  • NVD
  • blurred vision
  • arrhythmia
  • dark urine & sweat
  • dyskinesia
  • orthostasis
  • hallucinations
45
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client education regarding Dopamine precursors and Glutamine antagonist drugs

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  • it takes weeks / months to take into effect
  • decreased protein intake is essential
  • avoid food with pyridoxine (pork, beef, avocado, beans, oatmeal)
  • administer antiemetics
46
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what is the role of COMT in the body?

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breaks down dopamine

47
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which type of drug do COMT inhibitors adversely interact with?

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warfarin

48
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which lab values need to be monitored when patient is taking COMT inhibitors & warfarin?

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INR levels

49
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examples of COMT inhibitors

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  • Tolcapone
  • Entacapone
50
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which organ are COMT inhibitors most affected by?

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liver

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