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Neostigmine/Atropine (anticholinergic)

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to reverse effect of pancuronium

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When given we need to worry about dehydration.
K ha ineverse
relationship with Na

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Kayexalate

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NEVER use qtip or anything to scratch area

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Itching under cast area

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Itching under cast area

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ice pack for 10- 15 minutes

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Myesthenia gravis

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caused by a disorder in the transmission of impulses from nerve to muscle cell

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Rifampin

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Red orange tears and urine

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7
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contraceptives don’t work as well

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Rifampin

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Ethambutol

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messes with your Eyes

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9
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Itching under cast area

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cool air via blow dryer

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10
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Yogurt has live cultures

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dont give to immunosuppressed pt

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Rule of nines (head)

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legs

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Rule of nines (36)

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Rule of nines (arms)

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Rule of nines (torso)

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36

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1=100%

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Rule of nines(perineum)

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The biggest concern with cold stress and the newborn is

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respiratory distress

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restlessness

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The first sign of hypoxia

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hypoxia

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restlessness, followed by agitation, and things go downhill from there all the way to delirium, hallucinations, and coma.

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19
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check the o2 stat, and get abg’s if possible

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hypoxia

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20
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If your normally lucid patient starts seeing bugs you better check his

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respiratory status first

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21
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After g-tube placement the stomach contents are drained by

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gravity for 24 hours before it can be used for feedings

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22
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In a five-year old breathe once for every

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5 compressions doing cpr

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23
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Cephalhematoma

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caput succinidanium

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24
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This is the type of edema that crosses the suture lines

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Cephalhematoma

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25
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First sign of PE

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sudden chest pain

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resolves on its own in a few days

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Cephalhematoma

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27
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sign of PE

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dyspnea and tachypnea

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28
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Pulmonary sarcoidosis

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leads to right sided heart failure

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29
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Digitalis increases

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ventricular irritability

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30
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could convert a rhythm to v-fib following cardioversion

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Digitalis increases

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31
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Trendelenburg test

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for varicose veins. If they fill proximally = varicosity

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32
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Non dairy sources of calcium

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RHUBARB, SARDINES, COLLARD GREENS

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33
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Push fluids with

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Allopurinol

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34
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flush the uric acid out of system

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Allopurinol

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35
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Cushings ulcers r/t

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BRAIN injury

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36
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Fat soluble vitamins

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Vitamins A, D, E, K

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37
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Given WITH food.

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NSAIDS, Corticosteroids, drugs for Bipolar, Cephalosporins, and Sulfanomides

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38
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Cushings triad r/t

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ICP in BRAIN (htn, bradycard, irr. resp)

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39
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Patch the GOOD eye so that the

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weaker eye can get stronger

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40
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BOTOX for

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strabismus

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41
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Hepatitis A

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contact precautions

42
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( ALS

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condition in which there is a degeneration of motor neurons in both the upper & lower motor neuron systems.

43
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put them in fetal position, NPO, gut rest, prepare antecubital site for PICC cuz they’ll probably be getting TPN/Lipids

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Pancreatitis patients

44
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Ask for anaphylactic rxn to eggs or neomycin before

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MMR

45
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conjunctival sac

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Apply eye drop to

46
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after applying eye drops to the conjunctival sac afterwards

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apply pressure to nasolacrimal duct / inner canthus

47
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TIDAL VOLUME

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7 – 10ml / kg

48
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Test 4 hypersensitivity before the administration of

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asparginase

49
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Fat Embolism

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Blood tinged sputum (r/t inflammation), inc ESR, respiratory alkalosis (not acidosis r/t tachypnea), hypocalcemia,increased serum lipids, “snow storm” effect on CXR

50
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Increased met. rate

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your body is “too busy to sleep

51
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hypothyroidism

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may report somnolence (dec. met rate, body is slow and sleepy).

52
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Stranger anxiety is greatest

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7 - 9 months

53
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Amphogel and Renegal

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take with meals

54
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Vermox

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Take with high fat diet (increases absorption)

55
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Kidney Glucose threshold

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180

56
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MMR

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SQ shot

57
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Separation anxiety peaks in

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toddlerhood

58
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Before going for Pulmonary Fuction Tests (PFT’s),

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a pt’s bronchodilators will be with-held

59
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are not allowed to smoke for 4 hrs prior

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Before going for Pulmonary Fuction Tests (PFT’s),

60
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have pt hold breath in midexpiration

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lung biopsy

61
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lung biopsy

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chest x-ray done immediately afterwards to check for complication of pneumothorax, sterile dressing applied

62
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lung biopsy

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position pt lying on side of bed or with arms raised up on pillows over bedside table,

63
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pt can eat, pt must stay awake night before exam, pt may be asked to hyperventilate and watch a bright flashing light, after EEG, assess pt for seizures, pt’s will be at increased risk

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EEG prior

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EEG prior

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hold meds for 24-48 hrs prior

65
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no caffine or cigarettes for 24 hrs prior

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EEG prior

66
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high in vit c

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cantaloupe

67
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neutrophils kick in to

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fight infection

68
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Multiple Sclerosis

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chronic, progressive disease with demyelinating lesions in the CNS which affect the white matter of the brain and spinal cord.

69
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WBC

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shift to the left in a patient with pyelonephritis

70
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a person shouldn’t have cantaloupe before a occult stool test,

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vit c causes a false + for occult blood

71
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Epispadias

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opening of the urethra on the dorsal (front) surface of the penis

72
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Priapism

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painful erection lasting longer than 6 hrs.

73
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Fetal alcohol syndrome

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upturned nose

74
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flat nasal bridge

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Fetal alcohol syndrome

75
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Anticholinergic effects-dry mouth

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can’t spit

76
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Anticholinergic effects (urinary retention)

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can’t pee

77
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Anticholinergic effects (constipated)

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can’t shyt

78
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Anticholinergic effects (blurred vision)

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can’t see

79
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Fetal alcohol syndrome

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thin upper lip

80
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OU

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both eyes

81
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left eye

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OS

82
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OD

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right eye ( dominent Right eye- just a tip to remember)

83
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the most important intervention with HHNS as well as DKA

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Fluids

84
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Serum acetone and serum ketones rise in

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DKA

85
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As you treat the acidosis and dehydration expect the ______________ to drop rapidly

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potassium

86
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As you treat the acidosis and dehydration expect the potassium to drop rapidly, so be ready, with

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potassium replacement

87
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Fluids are the most important intervention with HHNS as well as DKA, so get

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fluids going first

88
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Position on right side with legs flexed after

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appendectomy

89
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After removal of the pituitary gland you must watch for

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hypocortisolism and temporary diabetes insipidus

90
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Hirschsprung’s diagnosed with rectal biopsy looking for

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absence of ganglionic cells

91
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Hirschsprung’s Cardinal sign in infants is

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failure to pass meconium

92
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Hirschsprung’s

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classic ribbon-like and foul smelling stools

93
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currant jellylike stools (blood and mucus).

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Intussusception

94
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Intussusception

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common in kids with CF

95
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Intussusception

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Obstruction may cause fecal emesis

96
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A barium enema may be used to hydrostatically reduce the telescoping.

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Intussusception

97
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Resolution is obvious, with onset of bowel movements.

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Intussusception

98
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After a hydrocele repair provide

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ice bags and scrotal support

99
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kid positive for PKU

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No phenylalanine

100
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no meat, no dairy, no aspartame

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kid positive for PKU

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