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Zoloft s/e

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agitation, sleep disturb, and dry mouth

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agranulocytosis, tachycardia and siezures

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Clozapine s/e

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Blood tests for MI

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Myoglobin, CK and Troponin

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Salt substitutes may contain

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pottasium

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dusky stoma

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poor blood supply, protruding means prolapsed, sharp pain + rigidity means peritonitis, mucus in ileal conduit is expected

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Phenobarbital

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can be taken during pregnancy but Dilatin is contraindicated

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Dilantin s/e

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rash (stop med), gingival hyperplasia (good hygiene)

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Dilantin toxicity

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poor gait + coordination, slurred speech, nausea, lethargy, and diplopia

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VRSA

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Contact AND airborne precaution (Private room, door closed, negative pressure)

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Tension pneumothorax trachea

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shifts to opposite side

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Change in color

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always a LATE sign

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1) Sit upright 2) Exhale 3) Insert mouthpiece 4) Inhale for 3 seconds, and then HOLD for 10 seconds

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Incentive Spirometry steps

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MRSA

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Contact precaution ONLY

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14
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level of therapeutic affect is 0.5-1.5

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LITHIUM

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15
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indicate mania

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LITHIUM

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toxic level is 2-3 - N/V, diarrhea, tremors

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LITHIUM

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hyrdrate 2-3L of water/day

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LITHIUM

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18
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increased UO and dry mouth

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LITHIUM

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uh oh; give Mannitol and Diamox if toxic s/s are present

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LITHIUM

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20
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maintain Na intake of 2-3g/day

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LITHIUM

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21
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1) Soft bristled toothbrush
2) No insertion of anything! (c/i suppositories, douche)
3) No IM meds as much as possible!

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*Thrombocytopenia

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Blood transfusion- sign of allergies in order

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1) Flank pain
2) Frequent swallowing
3) Rashes
4) Fever
5) Chills

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Bleeding precautions

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*Thrombocytopenia

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Iron deficiency anemia

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easily fatigued

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give with Vitamin C or on an empty stomach
IRON( FE)
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IRON( FE) via IM
Inferon via Ztrack
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Pernicious Anemia
Red, Beffy tongue
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will take Vit.B12 for life
Pernicious Anemia
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Meniere's Disease
Admin diuretics to decrease endolymph in the cochlea, restrict Na, lay on affected ear when in bed
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. Triad: 1) Vertigo 2) Tinnitus 3) N/V
Meniere's Disease
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Gastric Ulcer pain
occurs 30 minutes to 90 minutes after eating, not at night, and doesn't go away with food
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1st Degree burn
Red and Painful
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Blisters
2nd Degree burn
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No Pain because of blocked and burned nerves
3rd Degree burn
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fluids and pain relief: The 2 interventions to prioritize
sickle cell crisis
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Renal impairment
serum creatinine elevated and urine clearance decreased
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Serum creatinine men
0.8-1.8
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0.5-1.5
Serum creatinine women
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Urine clearance
85-135
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3 yrs Hemoglobin
9.4-15.5
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10 yrs Hemoglobin
10.7-15.5
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Place a wheelchair parallel to the bed on the
side of weakness
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BSA
considered the most accurate method for medication dosing with kids. (I though it was weight, but apparently not)
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3 mos Hemoglobin
10.6-16.5
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Hot as a Hare (Temp), Mad as a Hatter (LOC), Red as a Beet (flushed face) and Dry as a Bone (Thirsty)
Atropine Overdose
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18-27
Neonates Hemoglobin
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Gonorrhea
reportable disease
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area of induration is 5 mm in an immunocompromised patient
PPD is positive
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area of induration is 10 mm in a normal patient
PPD is positive
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area of induration is 15 mm in a patient who lives in an area where TB is very rare.
PPD is positive
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Prolonged hypoxemia
likely cause of cardiac arrest in a child
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Fluid volume overload
caused by IVC fluids infusing too quickly
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can cause an S3
CHF
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newly diagnosed hypertension patient should have
BP assessed in both arms
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Coarctation of the aorta
causes increased blood flow and bounding pulses in the arms
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Respiratory problems
chief concern with CF
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Polyuria
common with the hypercalcemia caused by hyperparathyroidism
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Nonfat milk
reduces reflux by increasing lower esophageal sphincter pressure
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should lay on their left side with the HOB elevated 30 degrees.
GERD
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Low-fowlers
recommended during meals to prevent dumping | syndrome
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Limit fluids while eating
Low-fowlers
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Can’t cough
ineffective airway clearance
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crackles likely to be accompanied by
hypoxia
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hypoxia
which would manifest itself as mental confusion
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Crackles
suggest pneumonia
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Absence of menstruation leads to
osteoporosis in the anorexic
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Toddlers need to express
autonomy (independence)
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Low magnesium and high creatinine signal
renal failure
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usually the highest priority with RA
Pain
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TB
public health risk.
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status epilepticus.
Level of consciousness is the most important assessment parameter
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verified by a drop in pressure with increasing heart rate
Orthostasis
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Common sites for metastasis
liver, brain, lung, bone, and lymph
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Bence Jones protein in the urine confirms
multiple myeloma
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rheumatic fever can lead to
cardiac valves malfunctions
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when phenylalanine increases
brain problems occur
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Tensilon test given if muscle is tense in
myasthenia gravis
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milieu therapy
taking care of patient/environment
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cognitive therapy
counseling
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crisis intervention
short term
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Signs of hypoxia
restless, anxious, cyanotic tachycardia, increased resps
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monitor ABG's
Signs of hypoxia
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is in the interstitial space not in the cardiovascular space
edema
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in pH regulation the 2 organs of concern are
lungs/kidneys
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The person who hyperventilates is most likely to experience
respiratory alkalosis
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Dumping syndrome
increase fat and protein, small frequent meals, lie down after meal to decrease peristalsis, wait 1 hr after meals to drink
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Cushing's syndrome
have extra "cushion" of hormones
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Thyroid storm
HOT (hyperthermia)
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Myxedema coma
COLD (hypothermia)

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