Lesson 9 Pt.2 Flashcards
What are the stages of seizure
Aura
Tonic stage
Clonic phase
Post-ictal phase
A term used to describe symptoms that may occur before a seizure
Aura
All the muscles relax and contract; inhales and exhales regularly; may aspirate her saliva
Clonic phase
All the muscles contract; her back arches, arms, and legs stiffens
Tonic stage
Semi comatose for 1-4 hours
Post-ictal stage
Most severe classification of HPN
Eclampsia
This disorder happens late in pregnancy and up to 48 hours after birth
Eclampsia
HELLP syndrome consists of:
Hemolysis
Elevated liver enzymes
Low platelet count
Variation of the PIH with the symptoms of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count
HELLP syndrome
Occurs 4% to 12% of patients who have elevated bp during pregnancy
HELLP syndrome
This hypertension disorder can be managed at home
Mild Preeclampsia
This hypertension disorder needs CBR (complete bed rest) in the hospital
Severe Preeclampsia
A medicine used to reduce edema
Magnesium Sulfate
MGSO4 toxicity symptoms
BURP
Bp low
Urine output low
Rr <12
Patellar reflexes absent
Antidote for magnesium sulfate
Calcium Gluconate