Exam review Flashcards
characteristics of vaginal infection:
- ) bacterial
- )fungal
- Off-white, grey or greenish color vaginal discharge (fluid).
Discharge that smells “fishy. - rash, itching, burning, pain, irritation, watery discharge
Normal BNP levels. why would it go up?
less than 100. The higher the number, the more likely heart failure is present and the more severe it is. can also raise due to kidney failure, PE, pulmonary hypertension
calculate pulse pressure
subtract systolic and diastolic
urography
A Computed tomography urography is a computed tomography scan that examines the urinary tract after contrast dye is injected into a vein
describe clozapine function, side effects, and class
used to treat schizophrenia
drowsiness, dizziness, drymouth, restlessness, HD
antipsychotics
describe sertrline class, funciton, and sideeffects
SSRIs
treats depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders
N/V, diarrhea and constipation, dry mouth, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
describe enoxiparin function and sideeffects
- ) anticoagulant
2. ) bleeding, easy bruising
define plurisy
inflammation of the lining of the lungs mainly caused by accumulation of fluid between the pleura
causes cough, sharp stabbing chest pain while breathing, SOB
what is promethazine and what to know about it. what are sideeffects
an antiemetic like ondansetrone. this is also an antihistamine. it can cause tissue necrosis if administered outside a vein
- not given to patients with asthma, in a coma, or new borns because it can cause respiratory depression
- sedation, confusion, hallucinations, anticholinergic symptoms.
Amitriptyline, describe function and Sid effects
- ) antidepressant
2. ) N/V, weakness, drowsiness, and dizziness
what does magnesium sulfate toxicity look like
- loos of deep tendon reflexes
- respiratory depression
- hypotension
- N/V
- urine retention
- irregular heart beat
Montelukast function, and side effects
- ) Used to prevent asthma (take at night) and allergy, blocks leukotrienes. when using to prevent exercise induced asthma, use 2 hours before activity
- ) HD, dizziness, fatigue, rash, liver effects
ketorolac, describe function and side effects
- its an NSAIDs for pain relief
describe oxytocin use during labor
- used to induce labor and stimulate contractions
- discontineu if contracitons last longer than 60 seconds
- late deceleration is bad
what is meperidine
an opioid usually given during labor
magnesium toxicity, what is treatment
calcium gluconate
what cant you take with iron pills
1.) milk, tea, coffee, high fiber foods, and antiacids
describe metformin function, and side effects
- ) used to treat type2 diabetes
2. ) Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhea, weakness, or a metallic taste in the mouth
stages and phases of labor
1st stage
- Latent phases - lasts about 20 hrs with irregular contractions lasting 30 secs and effacement up to 30% and dilation up to 3 cm
- it will then progress to regular contractions every 3 -5 min lasting 1 min which will end with 80% effacements and 6 cm dilation
- active phase starte and ends at 100% effacemetnt and 10 cm dilation. contractions are 60 to 90 secs every 30 secs to 2 min
2nd stage
- pushing stage, mum feels the urge to push. ends with baby birth
3rd stage
- ends with placenta birth
4th stage
- adaptation occurs
describe propofol
- causes anesthesia and amnesia but no analgesic properties. often used for sedation. can also used as a antiemetic
- everything is depressed
- dont used if soy bean, peanut, or egg allergies
what is a dosimeter
detects and measures radiation that you have been exposed to
paresthesia
an abnormal sensation, typically tingling or pricking (“pins and needles”), caused chiefly by pressure on or damage to peripheral nerves.
allopurinol
- prevents gout and kidney stones by lowering uric acid
- take with plenty of water and stay hydrated when taking this med
- report any signs of rash
priapism
prolonged erection of the penis
enuresis
involuntary urination, especially by children at night.
encephalopathy
a disease in which the functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition
albuterol
first drug used for asthma attacks (rescue inhaler always used before steroids)
side effects tachycardia, tremors, and difficulty sleeping ( don’t take at bed
beta blockers and asthma patients
stay away from beta blockers
ipratropium
an anti cholinergic (dries the body out), this is a longer acting bronchodilator 2nd in line. blockes secretions
sideeffects include dry mouth and throat, drink fluids and chew gum or candy
never give to dehydrated patients and glaucoma
diphenhydramine
this is an antihistamine used for allergy, anaphylaxis, sedation, motion sickness
can cause anticholinergic effects
anticholinergic effects
dry mouth, nausea, drowsiness, anorexia, chest tightness, thick secretion, hypotension, blurred vision, hd
heloperidol
antipsychotics
normal findings - dystonia (spasms and muscle contractions of neck, tongue, and face
bad findings - Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (high fever and diaphoresis, change in mental status, muscle rigidity, tremors
- hold, assess, and then notify
antipsychotics meds, normal findings and bad findings
clozapine, risperidone
normal findings - drooling and drowsiness
bad findings - low WBC count (agranulocytosis), report immediatly with signs of fever, cough, or flu liek symptoms
hydrochlorothiazide
a diuretic usually for HTN and CHF
ptosis
hen the upper eyelid droops over the eye
dumping syndrome
a group of symptoms, such as diarrhea, nausea, and feeling light-headed or tired after a meal, that are caused by rapid gastric emptying
statins and hep c
dont sue statins with hepatitis
metoclopramide
an antiemetic and can treat GERD
Uterine Atony
a serious condition that can occur after childbirth. It occurs when the uterus fails to contract after the delivery of the baby
somatic means
relating to the body
neutrophil count
2500 to 7000
disulfiram
given to treat alcoholism. Don’t take with alcohol, ethenol
side effects when combined with alcohol include N/v, sweating, blurred vision, respiratory failure and cardiac arythmias
polydipsia
means thirst
which medications need to aovid grapefruit
statins, Calcium chanel blockers, anticoagulants and antiplatelets
lithium level
0.8 -1.2
fundus levels after birth
1 hr after - around belly button
after this it chould decline 1 centimeter every 24 hours
at 1 week - should be at pubic bone
fundal height during pregnancy
at 20 weeks - fundus should be at belly button
the height , after this, should be close to the number of weeks pregnant plus or minus 2 centimeters
difference between peak expiratory flow and incentive spirometer
peak expiratory flow requires blowing rapidly and recording highest number
incentive spirometer rquires sucking in
st john’s wort function and contraindications
mainly taken for depression and mood disorders
Antidepressants. Birth control pills. Cyclosporine digoxin oxycodone
ulcer stages
Stage 1. The area looks red and feels warm to the touch. With darker skin, the area may have a blue or purple tint. The person may also complain that it burns, hurts, or itches.
Stage 2. The area looks more damaged and may have an open sore, scrape, or blister. The person complains of significant pain and the skin around the wound may be discolored.
Stage 3. The area has a crater-like appearance due to damage below the skin’s surface.
Stage 4. The area is severely damaged and a large wound is present. Muscles, tendons, bones, and joints can be involved. Infection is a significant risk at this stage.
Presbyopia
A gradual, age-related loss of the eyes’ ability to focus actively on nearby objects.
gradual loss of your eyes’ ability to focus on nearby objects
Tardive dyskinesia
a movement disorder that causes a range of repetitive muscle movements in the face, neck, arms and legs.
Dystonia
a movement disorder in which your muscles contract involuntarily, causing repetitive or twisting movements
Glucocorticoids effects on calcium
increase renal calcium excretion by decreasing calcium reabsorption
RSV
infection that can affect breathing tubes and lungs.
palivizumab
prevents severe disease caused by RSV
guaifenesin
cough suppression and expectorant
take extra fluid
what do occupational therapists do
Occupational therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities
what is romberg test
is a simple test that assesses your ability to stay balanced.
normal gfr
60 -120
somnolence
being drowsy
chronic villus sampling is done at what week of gestation
10 - 13 weeks
alpha feto protein screening is done at what week of gestation
16 weeks
Arthroplasty
a surgical procedure to restore the function of a joint.
Glyburide is what for? and contraindicated for who
diabetes type 2, contraindicated for strep throat
1 cup in ounces
8 ounces
ounce to ml
30 ml
hyperkalemia cure
polystyrine
what does a foot plate do?
prevents foot drop
