Final Flashcards

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How to calculate MAP

what do we need in order to perfuse organs?

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SBP+2DBP/3

Above 60

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What are the two heart dysrhythmias we need to call a code on

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Ventricular tachy w/o pulse and ventricular fib

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What are the complications of MI

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DysR, cardiogenic shock- severe L vent fail, Papillary mm dysfunction, Ventricular aneurism, Acute pericarditis, dresslers- plural effussion with pericarditis

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3 signs of sinus bradycardia

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Confusion, disorientation, SOB

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What do we do with vent tachy vs vent fib?

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Vent tachy- unstable no pulse cpr defib

Vent fib -CPR and defib

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What do we like to defib

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VFib and V tachy

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2 Thinks about defib

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Within 2 mins

and start CPR right away

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When do we use Sync? and one thing not to do

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VT with a pulse or supraventricular tachy aka a fib with rapid vent response
Use on t wave

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PR interval

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time of spread of electrical impulse right before vent contraction

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ST segment

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Time from vent depolarization to repolarization

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t wave

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ventricular repolarization

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What is a premature atrial contraction mean and one thing that shows up

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Location other than SA node distorted p wave

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Atrial flutter 2 things

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saw tooth and cant measure PR interval

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A fib

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Disorganized electrical activity from multiple ectopicfoci

Chaotic waves replace p waves so no p wave

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AV block

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no atrial pulses to vents p wave and qrs have no relationship
cant measure pr

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PVC

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early QRS that are wide and bizzare no p wave with pvc

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Vent tachy

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3 or more PVC in a row

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vent fib

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Cant measure anything

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What is ACS 2 and three groups

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Ischemia that is prolonged and not immediately reversed. It is a coronary art that is part or all the way occluded with thrombus.
UA, STEMI and NSTEMI

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One thing about chest pain with NSTEMI

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20 mins or longer

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s/s of NSTEMI

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maybe s3 s4 heart fail issues valve dysfunction issues

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order of management for ACD and what is gold star for diagnostic test

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12 lead, semi fowler, 02, Nitro asa, morphine, troponin

Angiography

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how much time on a small box EKG

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0.20 seconds

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a flutter vs a fib

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a flut is saw tooth a fib is no p wave

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Vent tachy vent fib 3rd heart block
someone looks like they are drawing tall sqiggles crazy cant make out anything-QRS not measurable rate less than 40, p no connection to QRS PR not measurable qrs normal to wide
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NSTEMI
Partial occlusion of coronary art. Chest pain may resolve, st depression or no change, troponin increase sudden onset chest pain, pressure, heaviness, tightness, fullness, SOB, burning, radiating- may be relieved with nitrates
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STEMI
ST elevation means 100% occluded chest pain greater than 20mins immobilizing chest pain not relieved by rest, position change, or nitrate pain is for 20mins or longer and more severe than normal angina.
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Rheumatic fever and rheumatic disease
inflam disease from abnormal immune response to group A strep after about 3 weeks affects skin, joints, cns chronic scaring and deformity of heart valves vegetations
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Manifestations of rhematic fever 7
Erythemia marg, arthritis, carditis, subcut nodules, sydenhams chorea, increase in esr and cpr prolonged PR,
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What is the most common thing that rheumatic fever will lead to
mitral valve stenosis or other valve disease
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2 things about RF
Antibiotics for 5 yrs maybe life and assess for pulmonary edema and clear lung sounds
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Aortic Valve regurg caused by
Syphalyis, connective tissue disorder, post surg
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Manifestations 1 acute | and 3 others aortic regerg
Sudden vascular colapse hammer pulse soft or absent s1 diastolic murmur
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s/s of respiratory acidosis 7
skin pale, HA, Hyperk, Dysr, drowsiness, mm weaknees, hyperreflexia
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s/s of repiratiory alk 9
tachy, low to normal bp, hypok, numbness and tingling, hyper reflexes, mm cramping, seixures, anxiety, tremmors,
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MEtabolic acidosis 8
HA, hyper k, mm twitching, warm flushed skin, NV, decreased mm tone, decreased reflexes, kussumal
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Metabolic acidosis s/s 9
confusion, dysr, dizzy, n/v/d/ seixures, tremors, mm cramps, tingling, decreased ca
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s/s of PE 3
Cough, crackles, wheezing, fever,
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complications from PE 2
Abcess, pleural effusion,
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Best test for PE
CT
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What is the movement with fillet chest?
Paradoxical
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What is a spontaneous pneumo
Rupture of blebs on surfece of lungs- little air sacs
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What is a tension pneumo and one thing about it
air can get in but not out | EMERGENCY
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Where does a chest tube go in?
4th or 5th space anterior to midaxil
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how is tube secured in chest tube
Heavy no absorbant sutur
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What to wrap chest tube in
petrolium gauze and sponge gauze
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What is suction on for chest tube?
80
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Submurge in how much water for chest tube
250ml
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flail chest
Flail chest — defined as two or more contiguous rib fractures with two or more breaks per rib
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What do normal cells do? 3
They respect boundaries (increase contact inhibition) neighboring cells inhibit cell growth-through the cell membrane rate of growth in each cell is different depending on location rapid areas include bone marrow, epithelial tissue, hair/skin/nails
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What are protoncogogenes 4
Genes that regulate cell growth but can become unlocked from carcinogens or oncogenetic viruses once they become unlocked they work like oncogenes-tumor inducing this means the ability and properties that the cell had in fetal development are now active it is immature, dedifferentiated, change from normal to make and can make new proteins
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Oncogene proteins are located? 2 ex and one more thing they produce
Located on the cell membrane in blood tests CEA and Fetalprot produce hormones
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What are tumor decreasing genes What happens to them during cancer Two examples and about them
They regulate growth by not letting cells go through the cell cycle Are mutated or turned off BRAC1 and BRAC 2 have inherited mutations for breast and cervical cancer
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What is ACP gene
Tumor suppressor gene that can have a Family mutation gene for adenomatous polyposis- colorectal cancer
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Model of development of cancer
Initiation- Inherited or acquired Promotion- Reversible proliferation Progression-possible metastasis tumor growth
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Initiation What is it? What about inherited? What about acquired- 3 examples
Any change or mutation in usual DNA sequencing if inherited -sm risk but high risk carcinogens- Alkylating drugs or immunosuppressants can cause secondary leukemia that is resistant to chemo Radiation- Atomic bomb and UV Viral- Epstein barr, HIV, Hep B, HPV
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CEP | FP
Carcenoembryonic antigen is a tumor cell protein | Alpha fetoprotein
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What are the oncofetal antigens and how do we use them what are they 2
Tumor antigens from cell in the fetal state use them as tumor markers CEA and AFP
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Thrombocytopenia numbers
tcp-150,000 bleed risk prolonged- 50,000 spontaneous bleed 20,000
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What is polycythemia? | Two types and about them
The production on presence of increased numbers of RBC Primary (vera) or secondary P- chronic-all BC involved=viscosity and volume= meglys and clotting S-hypoxia driven or independent driven-Hypoxia stimulates EPO S-independent- tumor is making EPO There is no splenomeg with secondary
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S/S of primary polycythemia
HA, vertigo, tinnitus, visual changes pruitus, paresthesia, erythromelagia-buring and red of hands and feet angina, HF, intermittent claudication, clot issues hypoxia and stroke Hyperuricemia, hemorrhage, ulcers, meylofibrosis, leukemia,
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One lab difference between primary and secondary poly | Tx
Primary-Low to normal EPO secondary- high Phlebotomy to normalize Hematocrit
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Types of pneumo
● Spontaneous- Rupture of bleb – Primary (idiopathic) & Secondary (to lung disease→COPD) ● Iatrogenic - Caused by medical procedures ● Traumatic penetrating (open) ● Traumatic blunt (closed) ● Hemothorax o Blood in pleural space o Treat with chest tube ● Hemopneumothorax ● Chylothorax o Lymphatic fluid in pleural space o Treat conservatively, with meds, surgery, or pleurodesis. ● Tension Pneumothorax - medical emergency o Accumulation of air in pleural space that does not escape o Causes mediastinal shift and hemodynamic instability. o Can occur with penetrating (open) or blunt (closed) pneumothorax. o tracheal deviation! ● S/S of pneumothorax o dyspnea o anxiety o tachycardia o pleural pain o asymmetrical chest wall expansion o diminished breath sounds
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thorancentesis
● Used to obtain specimen of pleural fluid for dx, removal, or giving meds ● complications = Hypoxia, pneumothorax ● Don’t remove fluid too quickly = hypotension, hypoxemia, reexpansion, pulm. edema, spasms? ● X-ray after to check for pneumothorax
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Tumor Lysis Syndrome
● Hyperuricemia ● Hyperphosphatemia ● Hyperkalemia ● hypocalcemia. p262 table 15.19 ● Occurs 24-48 hrs after starting chemo. May last 5-7 days. Can lead to acute kidney injury (↑BUN & Cr) ● Patient safety: monitor f/e and cardiac function. Anything else?
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HITT
● platelets reduced by 50% (below 150,000) ● 5-10 days after trt. ● DVT, PE, venous thrombosis (the m/c problem), arterial vascular infarcts - leads to stroke, kidney damage ● Platelet destruction and vascular endothelial injury are the 2 major responses to an immune-mediated response to heparin ● Antibodies are created against the PF4-platelet-heparin complex which are removed prematurely from circulation, leading to thrombocytopenia and platelet-fibrin thrombi ● this is basically like having an allergy to heparin; the patient should NOT take heparin, ever
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TACO
● Fluid given faster than circulation can handle; blood products are hypertonic ● Cough, dyspnea, pulmonary congestion, headache, hypertension, tachycardia, distended neck veins ● Patient HOB raised, diuretics, oxygen ● May be able to continue the transfusion depending on situation
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Acute Hemolytic
● ABO incompatibility ● Antibodies in patient’s plasma attach to antigens on transfused RBCs causing lysis of cells ● Symptoms usually occur quickly after blood started: Chills, fever, low back pain, hemoglobinuria, flushing, tachycardia, tachypnea, hypotension, jaundice, acute renal failure ● Stop the blood but keep IV patent. Treat shock, draw blood for testing, insert Foley, renal dialysis
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Transfusion Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI)
● Occurs when donor plasma contains WBC antibodies. Causes fluid leak into lungs Þ pulmonary edema ● Dyspnea, hypotension, and fever usually begin 1-2 hours after the transfusion, but possibly up to 6 hrs later; can have pulmonary edema and acute resp distress ● Ventilatory support may be needed for several days
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Febrile Non-hemolytic
● Sensitization to donor WBCs, platelets, or plasma proteins ● Most common transfusion reaction ● Sudden chills and fever, headache, flushing, anxiety, muscle pain ● stop the infusion! ● Give antipyretics
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how do we treat right away for DKA?
O2, then IV- 0.45-0.9 NS, add dextrose if below 250-SLOWWW, short acting insulin, and k+ because of insulin at 0.1 units and increased output, possibly bicarb, Cardiac monitor, labs
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What is hyperosmolar hyperglycemia
Its an emergency with 600+ BG levels, and severe osmotic diuresis caused by infection or newly diagnosed DM11
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What are we concerned about hypersomolar hyperglycemia | What can that lead to
Hypovolemia, Hypoelectrolytes, dehydration, Hemoconcentraition, renal perfussion, tissue anoxia (Lactic levels increased) Seizure, shock, coma, death
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S/s of hyperos hypergly
Hypovolemia s/s, dehydration s/s, shock s/s, high urine output to low urine output, seizure, high bg, stroke- similarities. LOV issues, s/s of hypoglycemia- mimic alcohol.
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Management of Hyperos hypergly
Similar to DKA, more fluid, might need a foley, breath sounds, IV- normal half normal, add dextrose at 250, insulin electrolytes, watch cardiac, renal, Mental status.
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What is the number for hypoglycemia
less than 70
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Types of DI and about them
Central- Interference with ADH production tumors, infections, brain surgery Neph-kidneys wont respond- Lith, renal damage primary- Thirst issues
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Manifestations of di 5 causes with with r/t s/s
polydipsia, polyuria,- 2-20 l a day with low SG Increased plasma osmolality Sleepy from nocturia dehydration-thirst, hypo, tachy, shock Hyperna+ irritable, mental dullness, coma
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DI and three things to watch for one thing to teach | Specific tx for neph and central-
Hyperna+-Watch s/s, hypotonic solutions, dextrose-watch glucose and its diuretic effect. Increase fluids-DDAVP and aqueous vassopressin FVD- Thirst- CLor and carban, I and O, Vitals-esspecially volume rt, Specific gravity, daily weights, flushed skin- sign of FVD Long term mat Nephro-Fluids and decrease Na+ no hormones, thiazides, indometh-NSAID and increases kid sensitivity.
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Explain test for DI
``` Water deprivation test before test measure body weight, urine osmo, volume, and sg no water for 8-12 hr Give presser Central-increse urine osmo nephro- no increase in urine osmo ```
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Myedexema coma
Long standing hypothyroidism from acculumulation of hydrophilic monopolysacerides, in dermis and tissue
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Myedex coma s/s 5 | caused by?
Puffy face and peri orbital, coma-mentally slow, drowsy, lathargic infection, drugs, cold, trauma, stopping tx
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Manifestaions of My coma 4
Subnormal temp, hypotn, hypovolemia, cardiac collapse- hypovent, hypona hypogly lactic acidosis,
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Care for myex coma | two drugs
Mechanical respiration, cardiac monitoring, temp, skin care, vitals weights i LOC IV thyroid hormone vassopressors
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Cushings cause types Common
Over exposure to corticosteroids, iatrogenic- prednisone, ACTH Secreting pituitary adneoma or adrenal tumor Ectopic-Tumors somewhere else- lungs and pancreas women 20-40
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Manifestations that you don't know of chushings
hyperglycemia, mm weak and atrophy, osteoporosis, weak skin, delayed wound healing, hypoK, hypertn, acne, buffalo hump edema, awkward gate, CNS changes, GI increased Acid, bruise and petechiae
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What tests would you expect with cushings.
MRI or CT for tumor, Plasma ACH- low or high, blood penias-white, glucose in urine, hyperca, hypo k and alkolosis
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TX for cushings
Radiation- for those who can't have surg, surgery drugs-destroy adrenal-ketoconazole and mitotane Mifepristone0 for hypergly
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What to watch for with cushings
Thrombolytic event, medical alert bracelet, no extreme temps, may need more steroids for stress, watch for infection and OSHTN
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Addisons causes
TB, amylodisis, fungal infection, AIDS, meta cancer. chemo, ketoconazole, bilat adrenoectomy, Anticoag therapy
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pheochromcytoma
Tumor in the medulla affecting chromaffin cells aka catecolamines
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pheochromcytoma s/s 7
Severe pounding HA, High BP, tachy, chest pain, diaphoresis ab pain
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Causes of pheochromcytoma 10
direct trauma, stress, sex, alcohol, smoking, drugs antihypertensives, opioidsm contrast, tri antidepressants,
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tx of pheochromcytoma
Alpha and beta blockers sin and lol surg decrease bp and dysr watch orthp
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ANION GAP
(na+-k+)- (Cl+HCO3) | normal 8-10
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``` stoma colors rose to brick pink pale blanching, dark red to purple small blood ```
Rose- viable stoma mucosa maybe anemia inadequate blood supply when touched is normal from high vascularity
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bile billy and ammonia
Bile salts aid in digestion by making cholesterol, fats, and fat-soluble vitamins easier to absorb from the intestine. Bilirubin is the main pigment in bile. Bilirubin is a waste product that is formed from hemoglobin (the protein that carries oxygen in the blood) and is excreted in bile. Ammonia is protein breakdown that turns into urea in the liver and leaves
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Manifestations of acute pancreatitis
Sudden inflam, edema, necrosis, hemorrhage, fat necrosis, vascular perm, smooth mm contractions, shock, ab pain in LUQ, and mid epi that radiates to shoulder and worse with food, N/V that dosent help pain, low fever, Hypotension, Jaundice, gry turners sign, cullens sign (eccymosis), Hyposctive or no bowel sounds, crackles,
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Complications of acute pancreatitis
plural effusion, atelectasis, pneumonia, ARDS, Emboli, DIC Hypotension hypocalcemia-Tetany Pseudo cyst- from all the gunk Ab pain, palpable mass, anorexia, NV, Perf, peritonitis Abscess- infection of pseudocyst
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S/S of peritonitis
Increased HR, BP, temp, stiff plap belly,
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Labs for pancreatitis acute
Panc enzymes, hypoca+, | Liver, triglycerides, glucose, bilirubin,
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Chronic pancreatitis and about the two types
Irreversible structural damage to the pancreas. This includes fibrotic tissue, strictures, and calcification, Scaring, dilation, stones pass. Obstructive- Gallstones that cause inflam of sphincter or odi-cancer of amp, duodenum, pancreas, or cystic fibrosis, Non-obstructive- Inflam and sclerosis in head of pancreases and duct, alcohol abuse
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manifestations of chronic pancreatitis
Swelling, mass, chronic ab pain, or no pain, mal absorption, weight loss, constipation, DM!, increase in cholesterol, heavy burning not relieves by food or antacids, mild jaundice, dark urine-from bile, Steatorrhea
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Gallbladder disease two types and risks
Cholelith-Stones Cholecys- Inflam of gallbladder usually from cholelith Balance of chole, bile salts, ca+, and Na+=precipitation Infections or alterations in metab or chole or stasis immobility, pregnancy, inflam or obstruction, lesions-all cause obstruction
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Manifestatons of choelith
Pain is severe-none, more pain when stone is moving or obstructing, may be in shoulder or scap, tachy, diaphoresis, tender RUQ pain,- 3-6 hours after meal or when laying down
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Manifestations of chole sis
fat intol, dyspepsia, heart burn, flatulence, inflam with leuko and fever, ab regidity
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Total gal stone obstruction symptoms
Jaundice, dark urine, clay stools, pruritus, intol of fat, bleeding tendencies, steatorrhea
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Complications of gal bladder disease
Cholesis, gangrenous, subphrenic abcess, pancreatitis, cholangitis, billiary ducts, fistulas, bil cirrhosis, perionitis, choledocholithiasis.
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Tx for cholecycsitis
Pain control, NSAIDS, anticholenergics, antibiotics, choleystestomy, Fluids and electrolytes, NG tube in severe N/V,
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Surgical tx for choleitis
Laperascopic cholecystectomy- Removal through holes, minimal post pain, normal activity in 1 week, few complications, clear lq, same day discharge or open- removal through right subcostal incision t-tube-Inserted into the common bile duct, ESWL
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esophageal cancer patho history and risks
Usually advanced disease by the time of diagnosis, it narrows the esophagus, Risks-Increase with age, BE, smoking, alcohol, Obestiy, abestos, cement dust, achalasia-delayed emtying, gerd, barrets
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Manifestatons of Esoph cancer
``` Progressive dysphagia-meat, soft food, lq Pain is latep substernal epigastric, back that increases with swallowing-even spit, Weight loss Sore throat, choacking hoarseness\regur with blood tinged Hemmorrhage-if trach May cause obstruction common metastasis to lungs and liver ```
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Diagnosis for esoph cancer
Endoscope biops ultrasound CT/MRI Bronchoscopy
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Tx for Esoph cancer
Surg-esophagectomy-removal esophagastromy -resection to stomach esophagoenterostomy-resection to colon- lap or open Photodynamic lasor therapy- no sun 3-6 weeks Chemo and radiation
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Post of esoph cancer
Watch respiratory, pain control, Chest tube, TPN, Swallow study, HOB 30 and for 2hr after meal
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Surg risk for esoph cancer
DysR, anastomatic leaks, fistulas, edema, respiratory distres, dysruption of medial sternal lymph nodes
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Care for E cancer
Airway, respiratory, swallow B4 oral fluids, high fowlers, tube feeding tol, pain
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Lower GI obstruction types
Mechanical- Detectable, commonly found in sm intestine, surgical adhesion-small intest and colorectal cancer-Large intest non mechanical- Paralytic illeus, pseudo- acting like theres an obstruction- critically ill, trauma, burns. vascular- no blood to intestines- a fib, art obstruction, clots, heart valve issues, heart attack, congestive fail
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Types of lower gi obstruction
Adhesions, intessuseption, hernwas, tumors, volvus,
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Steps of lower obs
1.obstruction- build up fluid, gas, intestial contents-prox Collapse- distal 2. Increase in bowel distension- reabsorption of fluids 3. increase pressure- cap perm, fluids into 3rd space 4. loss of blood volume 5, ischemic bowel no blood supply
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Sm in lower GI
Rapid onset | Early- Colckly, intermit ab pain, NV in large ammounts, projectile vom with bile, if long standing smells like poop
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Lg in obstruction s/s
Gradual onset, vom it rare, ab pain present but low grade, ab distention increased new onset of constipation and no flatulus
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diagnosis of bowel obstruction | Labs
x ray-ct scan Sigmoidoscopy/colonoscopy Increase in WBC, H and H, BUN and creatinine
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Tx for lower GI obstruction | When do you need surgery
conservative, NPO, rest, NG tube, IV fluids-NS or lac ringers, Pain control if strangulated or tx not effective, May need colonosctomy or illiostomy
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What are the biggest concerns with Lrg bowel obstructions
Ischemia, peritinitous, sepsis
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CFS contents
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Stroke: 1 (make sure you know the screening indicators for tPA use
d to produce localized fibrinolysis by binding to the fibrin in the thrombi ● Given IV to prevent cell death with ischemic stroke ● Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)- Reestablish blood flow, given within 3 to 4.5 hours of onset of clinical signs of ischemic stroke –pts screened carefully ● Patient screening includes: noncontrast CT scan or MRI to rule out hemorrhagic stroke, blood tests for coagulation disorders, GI bleeding, storke, head trauma within the past 3 months, major surgery within 14 days, internal bleeding within 22 days ● Monitor patients VS and neuro status, control BP SBP <185
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Spinal Shock: 30-60 min after injury
Spinal Shock: 30-60 min after injury ● Loss of sensation, decreased reflexes, absent thermoreg, or flaccid paralysis below injury level ● Days to weeks after injury
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Neurogen shock
Neurogenic Shock (injury above T-6) ● Loss of SNS innervation/tone (cervical or high thoracic injury) ● Peripheral vasodilation = venous pooling, low CO ● Give fluids, vasopressors ● Respiratory: hypoventilation, C4= loss of resp fctn ● Cardiovascular: bradycardia ● hypotension- (Neurogenic shock) ● Urinary: neurogenic bladder-atonic bladder initially ● Gastrointestinal: hypomotility ● Temperature: unable to regulate-lack of SNS/nerve disruption to hypothalamus ● Integumentary: pressure ulcers/skin breakdown
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Autonomic Hyperreflexia (Injury T6 or higher)
● Uncompensated cardiovascular response from SNS ● Triggered by stimuli at or below T6- ● Blood vessels constrict ● S/S= HTN, HA, bradycardia, diaphoresis-above level of injury ● piloerection- below level of injury ● PNS responds to B/P- reduces HR but can’t dilate peripheral vessels below level of injury ● Causes: most common-bladder distention, bowel impaction, tight clothes, pressure ulcers, pain
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Treatment of Autonomic Hyperreflexia
● Sit patient upright or elevate HOB 45 degrees ● Identify the cause of stimuli o Insert catheter/look for kink o Resolve bowel impaction o Remove restrictive clothing ● Notify healthcare provider ● Monitor B/P & give B/P meds (vasodilators) if s/s continue ● If left untreated= possible stroke, MI, status epilepticus
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c4, c6, t6, L1
c4-Tetra and paralysis of respiratory, C6-tetra with pa in hands and arms, T6 para below chest, L1-Para below waist