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1
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what are the types of acute kidney injury?

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pre renal, intra renal, post renal

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what is the function of the kidney?

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remove waste from blood, produce urine, bp control, metabolize drugs, pH and erythropoietin

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what is intra renal AKI?

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direct injury to the kidney

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what causes pre renal aki?

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decreased kidney perfusion, dehydration, low bp, bleeding out

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what is a pre renal acute kidney injury?

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something occurs before the kidney causing them to fail

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what is the cause of intra renal AKI?

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kidney vasculature problem, clots, ischemia, and inflammation of structures in kidney

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what body parts can contribute to post renal AKI?

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ureter, bladder, urethra, prostate, kidney stones, BPH, obstruction

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what are the stages of kidney injury?

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initiation, oliguria, diuresis, recovery

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what is post renal AKI?

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damage to kidney due to structures after the kidney

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7
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what happens during the diuresis stage of KI?

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the kidneys are correcting and urine output is high

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7
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what happens in the initiation stage of kidney injury?

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the cause of the injury

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8
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what happens during the oliguria stage of kidney injury?

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injury sets in causing low urine output

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8
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how many mL per day for oliguria patient in AKI?

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less than 400 per day

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9
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what happen to kidney labs during oliguria stage of AKI?

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bun and creatinine rise

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10
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what happens to fluid volume status during oliguria stage of AKI?

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fluid volume overload

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11
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what is it called when patient over diuresis?

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rebound dehydratin

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12
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what type of respirations can be present in acidotic aki patients?

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Kussmal breathing

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12
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what happens to BUN and Creatinine during the diuresis of KF?

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start to head towards normal levels

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13
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what happens to electrolytes during diuresis stage?

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they can deplete due to output being so high

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14
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what happens during the recovery stage of KI?

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complete recovery and normal labs

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14
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what happens to electrolytes in aki/kf that can skew labs?

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hemodilution

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what are manifestations for aki/kf

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fluid overload, metabolic acidosis, hyperventilation to correct acdidity, change in LOC

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15
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what are the kidney injury labs?

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16
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what can happen to mental status during aki/kf?

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lethargy, coma, uremic encephalopathy

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17
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what is the equation for MAP?

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systolic + 2(diastolic)/3

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18
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what map helps perfuse the kidney?

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65 and up

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18
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when is the only time to give fluids to AKI?

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only during the diuresis phase

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19
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what meds are given to aki patients?

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Furosemide, insulin, and sodium bicarb

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what are side effects of furosemide?

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hypotension, electrolytes, hypokalemia,

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what labs are effected by furosemide?

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Mg, K,

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21
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what should patient have on when taking furosemide?

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tele

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22
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why is insulin given to ki/kf patients?

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combats hyperkalemia

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23
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what should be monitored when giving insulin to ki/kf patient?

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blood sugar and bmp

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24
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what might have to be supplemented in patients getting insulin for ki/kf?

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dextrose

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25
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why is bicarb given to ki/kf patients?

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to help with the metabolic acidosis

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26
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what kind of nutrition do aki patients have?

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restrict K, Na, Mg, phosph, and lower protein

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what is an indication for hemodialysis?

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continued hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, and fluid overload

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27
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what are the kinds of access types for hemodialysis?

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av fistula, av graft, quintin

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28
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what does a AV fistula look like?

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its the joining of a artery and vein that makes a big vessel

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what doe a av graft look like?

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a tube is inserted under the skin

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30
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what does a quintin look like?

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cvl like line that has two ports

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31
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how many needles are used in av HD?

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one in and one out

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32
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what should you keep in mind when getting labs and vitals on HD patietn?

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dont do those things if they have a AV fistula

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33
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is hypotension normal during HD?

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yes

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34
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what do you do if your HD patient has severe hypotension?

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stop and call provider

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35
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what should be done after completion of HD?

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check labs to make sure that it was effective

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36
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what is the equation for low urine output?

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0.5ml per kg

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37
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where do quinton caths go?

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into the jugular vein down to the superior vena cava

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what are some complications of HD?

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dialysis disequilibrium syndrome, hypotension, dysrhythmias, and bleeding

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38
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what are symptoms of dialysis dysequilibrium syndrome?

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altered LOC, headache, restless, N/V, seizures, coma

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38
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why are HD patients at risk for bleeding?

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because they are one anti coags

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39
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what dysrhythmias are HD patients at risk for?

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a fib, v fib, v tach

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39
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what is the difference between acute and chronic kf?

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its kidney function that never recovers in the acute stage

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what are symptoms of Chronic Kf?

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hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, kussmals breathing, hypertension, fluid overload, RAA activation, lethargy, seizures, coma, yellowing skin, urea crystals on skin

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41
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what other disease can chronic KF lead to?

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HF

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42
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what stage is the worst in chronic kf?

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stage 5

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43
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what are the labs for chronic kf?

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Bun, creatinine, GFR, electrolytes, pH, H and H

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44
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what happens to bun and creatinine in chronic kf?

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high

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45
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what happens to GFR in chronic kf?

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low

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46
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what is a good GFR?

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anything above 90

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47
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why is H and H low?

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decreased erythropetin production

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48
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what are interventions for ckf?

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HD, PD, daily weights, labs, fluid restriction

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what meds are ckf patient on?

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furosemide, insulin, sodium bicarb, Sodium polystyrene sulfate, epoetin alpha

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50
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what stages of ckf is Sodium polystyrene sulfate given?

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chronic stages 1-3

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51
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what must the patient be having to get Sodium polystyrene sulfate

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Bowel movements

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52
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how does Sodium polystyrene sulfate work?

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trades potassium ions for sodium in large intestine

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53
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what does epoetin alpha do?

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stimulates RBC production

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54
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what are the risks of taking epoetin alpha?

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thickening of the blood that can lead to stroke, MI, PE, DVT

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55
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what will the patient feel when taking epoetin alpha

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they will feel better because their anemia is gone but they are not cured

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56
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what labs should be monitored when taking epoetin alpha

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PT/ PTT/ INR/ CBC

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57
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how low of fluid restriction can ckf patients be?

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1000ml

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58
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what is commonly paired with Sodium polystyrene sulfate

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laxative

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59
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what a laxative that can be paired with Sodium polystyrene sulfate

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sorbitol or lactulose

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what are complications of CKF?

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pulmonary edema and drug toxicity

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what are symptoms of pulmonary edema?

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fluid overload, restless, anxiety, tachycardia, sob, crackles, pink frothy sputum,

62
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what meds for pulmonary edema in KF

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diuretics and morphine

63
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what meds are hard on kidney and should be adjusted for ckf?

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digoxin, antibiotics, diuretics, ace inhibitors, NSAIDs, glycosides, ant acids

64
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what do glycosides do?

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improve cardiac function

65
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what electrolytes should be restricted in kf patients?

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Na, K, Mg, Phosphorus

66
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what are indications for peritoneal dialysis?

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fluid overload, acidosis, hyperkalemia, Chronic kf, diffusion/osmosis in peritoneal cavity,

67
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why would a patient want PD over HD?

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less hazardous, flexibility, can be done at home

68
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what is the access called for PD?

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tenckhoff cath

69
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what should be kept in mind when changing caps on PD?

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its a sterile procedure

70
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what should be kept in mind when looking at I/os for PD ?

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you want Out to be at least input or more

71
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what are the phases of PD?

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fill, dwell, and drain

72
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what is ocuring during the fill phase?

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sterile solution is going into the tenckhoff by gravity for 10 minutes

73
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what is occurring during the dwell phase?

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fluid is being pulled into the peritoneum

74
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how long does the dwell phase last?

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3-6 hours

75
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what happens during the drain phase?

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the fluid is draining by gravity

76
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how long does the drain phase take?

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10 - 20 minutes

77
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what should you do with fluids before PD?

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warm them

78
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what should be done during PD infusion?

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vitals, temp, weight

79
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what ia the complication of PD?

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peritonitis

80
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what are the symptoms of peritonitis?

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fever, abd pain, tender, N/v, foul smelling drainage, cloudy/effluent drainage,

81
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what should be done if patient is experiencing peritonitis

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stop the infusion and call physician

82
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what foods are high in K?

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citrus, bananas, avocadoes, green, potatoes, watermelon

83
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what foods are high in sodium?

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soups, chips, processed, fried foods

84
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what foods are high in Mg?

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dark chocolate, nuts, beans, legumes

85
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what foods are high in phosphorus?

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dairy, beef liver, sardines, oysters

86
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what foods are high in calcium?

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greens, bones, dairy, nuts

87
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what is benign cancer?

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a slow growing cancer that is not “bad”

88
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does benign cancer cause death?

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not typically unless it stop vital function

89
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is benign cancer metastatic?

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no

90
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is benign cancer rapid or slow growing?

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slow

91
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can benign cancer be surigcally removed 100%

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yes

92
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does benign cancer spread to other area?

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no because its not metastatic

93
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is benign cancer differentiated or not undifferentiated

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differentiated

94
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what does differentiated mean?

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they resemble the cells that they are growing near

95
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what does undifferentiated mean?

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do not resemble the cells that are around them

96
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what is the malignant cancer?

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the bad form of cancer

97
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is malignant cancer differentiated or undifferentiated ?

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undifferentiated

98
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is malignant cancer harmful to cells around it?

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YES

99
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can malignant cancer be metastatic?

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yes

100
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how does malignant caner go metastatic?

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by getting into the lymphatic system

101
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does malignant cancer grow at a slow or fast rate?

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fast

102
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what is contact inhibition?

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the idea that when cells feel other cells touching it will stop reproducing

103
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what type of cancer does not have cell contact inhibition?

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malignant

104
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what type of cancer has normal chromosomes?

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benign

105
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what type of cancer does not have normal chromosomes?

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malignant

106
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what are some general symptoms of cancer?

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anemia, weakness, systemic inflammation, and weight loss

107
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what are some preventative measures for cancer?

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avoiding carcinogens, modifying lifestyle, removal of tissues, chemoprevention, vacccines

108
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what can you do to avoid carcinogens?

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stop smoking/vaping and use sunscreen

109
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what lifestyle factors can be done to avoid cancer?

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diet, fiber, low fat, healthy diet, safe sex, limiting alcohol

110
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what does removal of tissue mean for avoiding cancer?

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removing at risk areas, moles, polyps, breast tissue

111
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what does chemoprevention mean in preventing cancer?

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taking meds that interupt the develoment of cancer….celebrex…aspirin

112
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what vaccination help prevent cancer.?

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the hpv vaccines….gardasil and cervarix

113
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what are secondary preventions for cancer?

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Breast exam, colonoscolp, Endoscopy, DRE, Mammogram

114
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are screenings diagnostic?

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no

115
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what are the diagnostics for cancer?

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cytology, tissue biopsy, and bone marrow biopsy

116
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what are some warning signs of cancer?

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changes in bowel/bladder, sores, bleeding, lumps, indigestions, diffculty swallowing, changes in warts/moles, cough, hoarse, anemia, weight loss

117
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whats the worst stage of cancer?

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4

118
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classification?

A

q

119
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what are the different kinds of cancer surgery?

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controlling, debulking, curative, diagnostic, prophylaxis, palliation, and reconstructive

119
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what does a controlling/debulking surgery for?

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removing part of the tumor when complete removal is not possible…..can help with symptoms and make radiation more effective

120
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what is a curative surgery?

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removes all of the cancer

121
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what is a diagnostic surgery?

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removal of tissue to test

122
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what is prophylaxis surgery?

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removal of at risk tissue

123
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what is a palliation surgery?

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performed to relieve symptoms only not to cure

124
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what is reconstructive surgery?

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increases function or appearance of the part

125
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what is radiation treatment for cancer?

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using radiation waves on the tumor to kill the cells

126
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what is brachytherapy

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a type of cancer treatment where seeds, capsules, caths, or ribbons release small amounts of radiation over time

127
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what is radiation toxicity?

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occurs when a certain area of the body that received radiation has a reaction

128
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what is the time frame for radiation toxicity to set in?

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within 2 weeks

129
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what are symptoms of radiation toxicity?

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redness, stomatitis, marrow depression

130
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what is stomatitis?

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painful red sores in mouth

131
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what labs are effected by radiation toxicity?

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low rbc, wbc and plateletes

132
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what precautions are people ingested radioactive isotopes on?

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xxx

133
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what are best practices for patient that has received radiation?

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private room, door closed, dosimeter, lead apron during care, no pregnant women, no children, visotors limited to 30 minutes and 6 feeet, never touch radioactive source with bare hands

134
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what are some general side effects of radiation?

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alopecia, fatigue, flaky skin, mucosasitis, anorexia, n/v, diarrhea, bone marrow suppression, altered taste, fever, atrophy, dysphagia, incontinence, cognitive dysfunction

135
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what should be avoided in radiation patients for the patient?

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dont wash off ink marks, no alcohol lotions, mild soap, no hard scrubbing

136
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what are the kinds of chemo N/V

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anticipatory, acute, delayed, and breakthrough

137
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what is anticipatory n/v

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thoughts trigger the n/v

138
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what is acute n/v?

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within the first 24 hours of chemo

139
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what is delayed n/v

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after the first 24 hours

140
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what is breakthrough n/v?

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occurs intermittnetly

141
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what should you do for n/v prior to infusing chemo?

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give meds before the infusion

142
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what meds maybe given prior to chemo to preven n/v

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ondasteron, lorazepam and metoclopramide

143
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what meal education is given to n/v chemo patient

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small frequent meals opened away from patients face

144
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what route is used to give patients meds that have n/v>

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iv or IM

145
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what type of conditions follow bone marrow suppresion?

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neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia

146
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what is neutropenia?

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decreased wbc

147
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what should be reported with a neutropenic patietn?

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temp, cough, phlegm, fatigue

148
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what should be limited for neutropenic patient?

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visitors

149
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what should be eliminated in neutropenic patient

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no fruit, flower, raw food

150
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what is anemia?

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decreased RBC and hemoglobin

151
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what is given to anemic cancer patients?

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epoetin

152
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how will anemic patients feel?

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tired and sob

153
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what is thrombocytopenia?

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increased risk of bleeding

154
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what are you watching for in thrombocytopenia patients?

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LOC, stroke, bruising, urine, bowel

155
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what is extravasation?

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occurs when chemo leaks outside of vein into tissue

156
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how can you prevent extravasation?

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by checking for blood return from IV frequently

157
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what is mucositis?

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sores and irritation of the mouth

158
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what meds are used for mucositis?

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lidocaine, Benadryl, dexamethasone, and nystatin

159
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what should be avoided with mucositis?

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no alcohol,smoking, spicy, and citrus should be avoided

160
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what is chemo brain?

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decrease speech, decreased coordination and forgetful

161
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what can chemo do to your nerves/

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can give oyu periphreal neuropahty

162
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where do you feel peripheral neuropathy?

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numb feet/hands, impaired gate, ED, neuropathic pain, lose of taste, orthostatic hypotension, constipatino

163
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what are peripheral neuropathy at risk for?

A

falls

164
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what are the chemo side effects?

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Alopecia, chemo brain, pain, peripheral neuropathy, extravasation, mucositis/stomatitis

165
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what are the symptoms of sepsis in cancer patients?

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fever, eryhthema, swelling, and warmth

166
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what is given for hyperuricemia?

A

allupirnol

167
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what is happening during a grade 0 cancer?

A

??

168
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what is happening during grade 1 cancer?

A

well differentiated

169
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what does well differentiated mean?

A

it is similar to cells growing around it

170
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what does grade 2 cancer mean?

A

moderate differentiated

171
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what does grade 3 cancer mean?

A

poorly differentiated with few normal cells

172
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what does grade 4 cancer mean?

A

undifferentiated or poorly differentiated with no normal cells

Critical Care (6 decks)

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