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Med Surg 2 Midterm Flashcards

1
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which meds are opioids

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hydrocodone, codiene, morphine, fentanyl

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which meds are non opioids

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acetaminophen, ibuprofen

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what is the most important thing for the nurse to assess prior to administering a opioid

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respiratory depression

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what are symptoms of opioid overdose

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slow breathing, pin point pupils, respiratory distress, poor circulation

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what is the antidote for opioid overdose

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nalaxone

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how would the nurse assess for pain

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duration, intensity, quality

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7
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what type of pain assessment would be useful for a younger client or one that does not speak English

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faces scale

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8
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what is the difference between acute and chronic pain

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acute: less than 6 months
chronic: more than 6 months

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9
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what can happen when a person takes an opiate for an extended period of time

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have tolerance

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10
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what is nociceptive pain

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somatic and visceral

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referred pain

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pain in arm during heart attack

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neuropathic pain

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referred, nerve pain

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13
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phantom pain

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pain where amputation was

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14
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how do NSAIDS work

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anti inflammatory

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15
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who should determine the amount of pain a patient is in

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patient

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16
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what is a proper a pain assessment tool to use for a small child or someone mentally disabled

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wong baker faces scale

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17
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what are common side effects of NSAIDS

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GI BLEEDING!! N/V, headache, ulcer

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18
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what is a safety concern when giving opiates to an older adult

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respiration

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19
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what documentation must the patient sign prior to performing any invasive procedure

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informed consent form

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20
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why are food and fluids withheld prior to surgery

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so aspiration doesn’t occur

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21
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what should the nurse do if the patients abdominal wound eviscerates

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cover with saline wet gauze and call doctor

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if a person develops a tolerance for opioids what should the nurse do

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request a higher dose from doctor

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what is an important safety measure when a patient has received pre op sedation

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raise bed rails - respiration

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what are symptoms of a pulmonary embolism

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shortness of breath, decreased O2, chest pain

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what is the priority for the nurse to maintain for a patient immediately post op

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maintain airway

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26
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what is the job of a circulating nurse

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doesn’t scrub - charts, gets stuff for surgeon

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27
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what is the job of a scrub nurse

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hands instruments to surgeon

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28
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what is the job of an anesthesiologist

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do anesthesia on patient and monitor

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29
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what is the earliest sign of hemorrhage

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tachycardia

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30
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what are common anti emetics

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promethazine, ondansetron

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31
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what are some interventions used to avoid venous stasis/ DVT

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ambulation, TED hose

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32
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what are the different reasons for surgery and what do they mean

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emergent: right away
urgent: within 24 hours
elective: choose to have it done - scheduled appointment

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33
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what aspects can increase the risks for surgical complications

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age, severity of illness, smoker, diet, lifestyle

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34
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what is the priority before giving a post op patient fluids

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check gag reflex

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35
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antidote for narcotics

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nalaxone

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36
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antidote for benzodiazepines

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flumazenil

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37
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what does metastasis mean

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growing of cancer

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38
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what is the most common side effect of chemotherapy

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nausea and vomiting

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39
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what class of medications would the nurse give for N/V

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anti emetics

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40
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what is bone marrow suppression (aplastic anemia)

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doesn’t produce enough blood cells

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41
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what are symptoms of bone marrow suppression

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fatigue, dizzy, rash, bleeding, bruising

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when caring for a patient that is receiving chemotherapy how should the nurse protect himself

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wear chemo safety PPE

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43
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what type of room is required for a patient with radioactive implant

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lead barrier wall - private room

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44
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most chemo and radiation is pregnancy category

A

D

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45
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which makes chemo at what risk

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high risk

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46
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what is palliative care

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relieve uncomfortable symptoms

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47
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what is extravasation

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leaking of IV fluid into surrounding tissue

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48
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what are symptoms of extravasation

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pain, swelling, erythema, blistering, tender

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if a patient is taking antineoplastic meds what precautions should be taken with their secretions

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sit to void, put toilet lid down, dispose of chemo waste

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50
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what are precautions to be taken for a patient that has a radioactive implant

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time, distance, barrier

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51
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what is the best way to avoid the transmission of HIV

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abstinence, use condom, avoid blood or body fluid contact

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52
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what is a common lung infection seen in AIDS patients

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pneumocytosis pneumonia

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53
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how do antiretrovirals reduce the reproduction of the HIV virus

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blocks different stages in life cycle

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54
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what is the first line of med for a severe allergic reaction

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epinephrine

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55
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what should the nurse do if he suspects a hemolytic reaction to blood transfusion

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stop transfusion

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56
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what are side effects of corticosteroids

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moon face, hump neck, weight gain, hypertension, easy bruising

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57
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most common cause of UTI

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bacteria

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58
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what are some common treatments for UTI

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antibiotics, fluid intake

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59
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K+

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3.5-5

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60
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symptoms of hyperkalemia

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muscle twitch, cramping, v-fib, dysrythmias

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symptoms of hypokalemia

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weakness, lethargy, dysrythmias

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62
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Ca++

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9-11

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63
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symptoms of hypercalcemia

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N/V, lethargy, polyuria, thirst

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64
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symptoms of hypocalcemia

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increased P, trosseau’s, chvosteks

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65
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treatment for hypercalcemia

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lasix, dialysis, calcitonin

66
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treatment for hypocalcemia

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Ca+ supplement, hydroxide, IV, Vitamin D

67
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Na+

68
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Creatinine

69
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what is the most common hereditary kidney disease

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polycystic kidney disease

70
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nursing care of patient with renal calculi

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strain the urine

71
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normal Specific gravity

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1.010-1.030

72
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procedure for 24 hour creatinine clearance

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pee 1st in toilet - collect rest for 24 hr in container - next day pee 1st in container

73
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UA normal

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clear, straw-amber, 1,000-2,000/day

74
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normal Urine output per hour

75
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what condition would you expect to see with various abnormal urine results

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renal failure

76
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abnormal urine

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protein, glucose, ketones, nitrites

77
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fluid volume status - best indicator

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daily weights

78
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symptoms of fluid overload

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increased weight, edema, ascities, increase BP, JVD, crackles in lungs

79
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treatment of fluid overload

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decrease NS, decrease fluid, diuretics, dialysis

80
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symptoms of dehydration

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decreased BP, decreased weight, weak, dark urine, bad skin turgor

81
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treatment of dehydration

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IV fluids, drink

82
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renal failure most common causes

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infection, obstruction, hypertension, diabetes

83
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normal kidney function

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excretes waste, electrolyte balance, fluid balance,

84
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symptoms of kidney failure

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anemia, edema, electrolyte imbalance, increase BUN creatinine, metabolic acidosis

85
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what are causes of kidney failure

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diabetic nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, nephritic syndrome

86
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pre-renal

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before kidney

87
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intra-renal

88
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post-renal

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after kidney

89
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what is sodium polystyrene sulfonate (kayexalate) used for

90
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types of dialysis

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hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis

91
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how would you check patency of AV fistula

A

feel the thrill

listen for the bruit

92
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osmotic

93
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potassium sparing

A

spironolactone

94
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loop

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furosemide, bumetanicde

95
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thiazide

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chlorothiazide

96
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carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

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acetazolamide

97
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what would be a contraindication for carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

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sulfa drugs, sulfonamides

98
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what types of diuretics are used for increased ICP or glaucoma

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osmotic diuretic

99
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what is tress incontinence

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incontinent when jump, laugh, sneeze

100
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what is ileal conduit

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part of ileum attached to ureters - have a stoma to empty urine

101
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what is output is expected with ileal conduit

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cloudy (mucus)

102
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what is the cause of polycystic kidney disease

103
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what is the most common cause of glomerulonephritis

104
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what main symptom would you see in nephritic syndrome

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edema, ascites

105
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what should a patient avoid prior to an EEG

A

caffeine day before

106
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what does the hypothalamus do

A

regulates body temp

107
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what can happen inf anticonvulsants are discontinued abruptly

A

rebound seizures

108
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what are signs of increased ICP

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headache, confusion, N/V

109
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what is treatment and nursing considerations for a patient that is seizing

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keep safe, don’t hold down or put objects in mouth

110
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what is the first line medication for status epilepticus

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diazepam (valium)

111
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if an ischemic stroke is suspected, how long is the treatment window

112
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which hematoma results from an arterial bleed

113
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which hematoma results from a venous bleed

114
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what is a concern if a post menopausal woman has vginal bleeding

A

endometrial cancer

115
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what is a common side effect of terazosin given for BPH

A

temporary loss of consciousness

orthostatic hypotension, dizzy, fainting

116
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what hormone lowers blood sugar

117
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what hormone increases blood sugar

118
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what hormone increases blood calcium

A

parathyroid hormone

119
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what hormone decreases blood calcium

A

calcitonin

120
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what hormone increases metabolism

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thyroxine, T3

121
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what hromone causes decreases inflammation

122
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what hormone causes reabsorption in the kidneys and water follows

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antidiuretic hormone

123
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what is a way to help avoid aspiration in a person receiving a continuous tube feeding

A

semi-fowlers position

124
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when codeine is used as an antitussive what are some teaching points for the patient

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don’t drive or operate heavy machinery

125
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what constitutes a positive TB test

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hard bump (induration)

126
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what does a negative test look like

127
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rifampin (commnoly given for TB) has what side effect

128
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albuterol inhaler how does it work

A

opens up airway

129
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side effects of albuterol

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wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing

130
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contraindications for albuterol

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hypertension, diabetes, seizures, hypokalemia

131
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what are modifiable and non-modifiable risk facts for CAD

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modifiable - smoking, increased BP, exercise, diabetes

non-modifiable - age, gender, family history, race

132
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what common blood tests is used to monitor coagulation when a person is on warfarin

133
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what blood tests is used for a patient taking heparin

134
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where is the most common area to find peripheral edema

A

lower legs

135
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prior to giving digoxin what should be checked

A

apical pulse

136
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if apical is low, what should be done

A

don’t give digoxin

137
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prior to giving a beta blocker what should be checked

A

apical pulse

138
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if apical is low what should be done

A

don’t give beta blocker

139
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what is a common class of medication used to relieve fluid overload in CHF

140
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what is the most accurate way to monitor fluid balance

A

daily weights

141
Q

what is the electrical pathway through the heart

A

SA node - AV node - Bundle of HIS - R/L bundle branches

142
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which is known as the pacemaker of the heart

143
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if a patient has a history of rheumatic fever or valve disease/replacement what should be done before all dental work and every procedure

A

give prophylactic antibiotics

144
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what is pernicious anemia

A

anemia because of lack of B12

145
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what are side effects of iron supplement administration

A

constipation, black stool

146
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Hg

147
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Hct

148
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RBC

A

4-6 million

149
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WBC

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5,000-10,000

150
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Platelet

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150,000-450,000

151
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too many

152
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too few

153
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what symptoms would you see with too few platelets

154
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what symptoms would you see with too many WBC

155
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what symptoms would you see with low Hg & Hct

156
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what ethnic groups are most likely to have sickle cell anemia

A

African Americans

157
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what is the antidote for warfarin

158
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what is the antidote for heparin

A

protamine sulfate

159
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normal coagulation studies for heparin (PTT)

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25-35 seconds to clot

160
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normal coagulation studies for warfarin (PT/INR)

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2-3 is therapeutic

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