Final Flashcards
What test it looked at for warfarin and what are the levels?
PTNINR
- 6-11.8 sec males
- 5-11.3 females
Nervousness, neadache, weakness, irritability, huger, blurred vision are all S/S of what
Hypoglycemia
polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, nausea, abdominal pain, flushed dry skin, fruity breath
Hyperglycemia
Fasting blood glucose
draw 8 hr after fasting
126 or higher = diabeties
100-126 = prediabeties
Random glucose
measures blood sugar at intervals after pt drinks a concentrated carbohydrate drink. Blood glucose 200 or higher after 2 hrs =diabeties. 140-199 at 2 hrs is prediabeties
HGA1C
Normal: 5.7%
Prediabetic: 5.7-6.5%
Diabeties: 6.5% or higher
food considerations for diabetics
Limit sweet desserts
Prefferably six meals per day, with three major meals and three snacks
Complex carbs with cellulose such as whole grains and legumes
Carbs makin gup 50% or less of the meal
How is diabeties tx in pregnant women?
Tx with weight loss and exercise and drinking more water. If not controlled then insulin will be considered.
Toxic Dig level and when to draw
0.5-2ng/mL serum dig levels drawn 6-8 hr after admin
Digioxin toxicity for older adults
Abd pain, anorexia, vomiting, visual distrubances, bradycardia, and other arrythmias.
Dig toxicity in infants
Cardiac arrhythmias
Why are electrolytes important when taking
Digioxin?
Monitor electrlytes esp K, Mg, Ca, renal and hepatic function. DO not admin if pt is hypokalema, hypomagnesemia, hypercalcemia= graeter risk for toxicity.
Hypocalcemia
muscle cramps, tetany, low BP, tingling and numbness in fingers/toes, bronchospasm, high DTR, prolonged qt intrevals.
Causes- inadequate vitamin D, pancreatitis, alkalosis, hypothyroidism, metabolic disorder.
Hypercalcemia
constipation, anorexia, nasuea, vomiting, polydipsia, lethargy, low DTR, bone fracture w/o injury, confusion, slurred speech
Causes- prolonged bedrest, excessive vitamin D, Cancer, metabolic disorder, excessive serum levels.
Trust vs mistrust
birth-18 months
learn to trust othrs
Autonomy vs Shame/doubt
18 months- 3 yrs
learn self control and ability to express onself and cooperate
Initiative vs Guilt
3-5 yrs
Initiate activities and influence environment
Industry vs inferiority
5-12 yrs
Develop sense of social skills and self esteem
Identity vs. role confusion
12-18 yrs
Seek sense of self an plan according to one’s abilities
Intimacy vs Isolation
18-40 yrs
Develop intimate relationships and choose a career
Generativity vs Stagnation
40-65 yrs
become a productive member of society and establish a family
Integrity vs. Despair
65+ yrs
Accept worth, uniqueness and death
Major considerations for Estrogen patch
fluid retention, thrombolic disorder, mental depression, or hepatic dysfunction
Test for heparin
aPTT 30-40 sec
Leukocytosis
increased WBC
Leukopenia
Decreased WBC
Normal WBC levels
4,500-11,00
increase with infection
Esinophils
Increases why?
2.7%
increases in allergry response some leukemias
Basophils
Increases with why?
0.5%
increase in hyperthyroidism some bone marrow disorders ulcerative colitis
Lymphocytes
Increases why?
34%
increases with viral infection, chronic bacterial infection, some leukemias
Monocytes
4%
Increase in chronic inflammatory disorders, some leukemia
Pulse
60-100 bpm
Temp
97-99.6 F
Resp
12-20
BP
100/60-120-80
S/S of iron toxicity (think children)
stomach pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Foods to avoid when taking iron suppluments
milk, calcium, antacid, coffee, tea, eggs, whole grain breads
Correct angle for an IV
10-15 degree angle
How high up should the IV be from the IV site
4-8 in
physiological causes of Erectile dysfunction
stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue
Psychological issues that cause erectile dysfunction
kidney failure, pyreonic disease, low testosterone, diabeties, sleep apnea, heart disease, athreloctis, stroke, metabolic syndrome, spinal chord, metabolic syndrome, spinal chord injury, parkinson, MS, life style (alcohol, smoking, drugs
Medications that can cause Erectile dysfunction
HTN and CV meds
Heparin antidote
Protamine sulfate
Test for heparin
APTT