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1
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Heart Rate

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80-100

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Respiratory Rate

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12-20 rpm

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Blood Pressure

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110-120/60 mmHg

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Temperature

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36-39⚬C (98.6⚬F)

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RBC

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4.5-5.0 million

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WBC

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5,000-10,000

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Platelets

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150,000-400,000

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Hemoglobin

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12-18 gm

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Hematocrit

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37-54|(Remember 3 x the Hemoglobin)

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10
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Sodium

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135-145

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Potassium

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3.5-5.0

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Calcium

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8.5-10.5

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Chloride

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95-105

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Magnesium

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1.5-2.5

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Phosporus

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2.5-4.5

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pH

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7.35-7.45

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17
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HCO3-

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22-26

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18
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Co2+

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35-45

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19
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PaO2

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80%-100%

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SaO2

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95-100%

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21
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Acid-Base Balance

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ROME|Respiratory Opposite |Metabolic Equal

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22
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Glucose

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70-110

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23
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Specific Gravity

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1.010-1.030

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24
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BUN

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10-20

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25
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Serum Creatinine

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0.6-1.2 mg/dL

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LDH

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100-190

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27
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Protein

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6.2-8.1

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28
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Albumin

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3.5-5

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Bilirubin

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<1.0

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30
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Total Cholesterol

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130-200

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31
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Triglycerides

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40-50

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32
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Uric Acid

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3.5-7.5

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33
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CPK

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21-232

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34
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Therapeutic Drug Level: Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

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4-10 mpg/ml

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Therapeutic Drug Level: Digoxin (Lanoxin)

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0.8-2.0 ng/mL

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Therapeutic Drug Level: Gentamycin

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5-10 mcg/ml (peak)|<2.0 mag/ml (valley)

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Therapeutic Drug Level: Lithium (Eskalith)

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0.8-1.5 mEq/L

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Therapeutic Drug Level: Phenobarbital (Solfoton)

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15-40 mpg/mL

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39
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Therapeutic Drug Level: Phenytoin (Dilantin)

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10-20 mcg/mL

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Therapeutic Drug Level: Theopylline (Aminophylline)

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10-20 mpg/dL

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41
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Therapeutic Drug Level: Tobramycin (Tobrex)

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5—10 mcg/mL (peak), 0.5—2.0 mcg/mL (valley)

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Therapeutic Drug Level: Valproic Acid (Depakene)

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50-100 mcg/mL

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Therapeutic Drug Level: Vancomycin (Vancocin)

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20—40 mcg/ml (peak), 5 to 15 mcg/ml (trough)

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44
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Sodium warfarin (Coumadin)

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PT: 10—12 seconds (control). ||The antidote is Vitamin K

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45
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INR

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0.9-1.2 Coumadin

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46
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Heparin

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PTT 30-45 seconds |The antidote is Protamine Sulfate

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47
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APTT

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3-31.9 seconds

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48
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Fibrinogen Level

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203-377 mg/dL

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49
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1 teaspoon (t)

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5 mL

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50
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1 tablespoon (T)

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3 teaspoons (t)|15 ml

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51
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1 oz

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30 ml

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52
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1 cup

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8 oz

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53
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1 quart

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2 pints

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54
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1 pint

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2 cups

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55
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1 gram

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1000 mg

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56
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1 kg

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2.2 lbs

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57
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1 lb

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16 oz

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58
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Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit

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F= C * 9/5 + 32

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59
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Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius

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C = (F-32) 5/9

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60
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Fetal Heart Rate

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120-160 bpm

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61
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Variability

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6-10 bpm

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62
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Amniotic Fluid

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500-1200 ml

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63
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Contractions

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2—5 minutes apart with duration of < 90 seconds and intensity of <100 mmHg.

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APGAR

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Appearance (all pink, pink and blue, blue (pale)|Pulse (>100, <100, absent)|Grimace (cough, grimace, no response)|Activity (flexed, flaccid, limp)|Respirations (strong cry, weak cry, absent)||Done at 1 and 5 minutes

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65
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AVA

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umbilical cord has two arteries and one vein (arteries carry deoxygenated blood and veins carry oxygenated blood)

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66
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STOP-Treatment for maternal hypotension after an epidural anesthesia:

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  • S- stop the pitocin if infusing|- T- turn the client on the left side|- O- Administer Oxygen|- P- push IV fluids
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67
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Pregnancy Category A

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Controlled studies in animal and women have shown no risk in the 1st trimester, and possible fetal harm is remote

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68
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Pregnancy Category B

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No risk in animal studies, and well-controlled studies in pregnant women are not available. It is assumed there is little to no risk in pregnant women.

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69
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Pregnancy Category C

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Risk not excluded. Adequate studies lacking. Chance of fetal harm but benefits outweigh risks.

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70
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Pregnancy Category D

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Positive evidence of human fetal risk BUT benefits outweigh risks

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71
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Pregnancy Category X

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Contraindicated in pregnancy

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72
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Schedule I Drugs

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These drugs have NO accepted medical use in the united states. These drugs have the highest abuse potential (heroin, LSD, MDMA)

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Schedule II Drugs

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  • Drugs have high potential for abuse|- Drugs have currently accepted medical uses, although there may be serious restrictions|- Abuse of drug may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence|- may not be used unless directly dispensed by a practitioner|- refills not allowed –> must write multiple prescriptions at once|- must be stored in a safe, while other schedules can be stored throughout pharmacy
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74
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Schedule III Drugs

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These drugs may be refilled 5 times in a six month period. These drugs have less potential for abuse/dependence than schedule I or schedule II drugs (codeine, testosterone, ketamine)

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75
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Schedule IV Drugs

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Requires a new prescription after six months (example Darvon, xanax, valium)

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Schedule V Drugs

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dispensed as any other prescription or without prescription if state law allows (example antitussives)

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77
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Antacids

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-oxide||Reduces hydrochloric acid in the stomach

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78
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Antianemic

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epoeitin alpha (Epogen)||increases blood cell production

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79
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Anticholinergics

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decrease oral secretions

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80
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Anticoagulant

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slows coagulation and prevents new clots from forming

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Anticonvulsants

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used for the management of seizure disorder and treatment of bipolar disorder

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82
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Antidiarrheals

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Decrease gastric motility and reduce water in bowel

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83
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Antihistamines

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Block the release of histamine

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84
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Antihypertensives

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Lower blood pressure and increase blood flow

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85
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Anti-infectives

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used for the treatment of infections

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86
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Bronchodilators

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dilates large air passages in asthma or lung diseases (e.g., COPD).

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87
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Diuretics

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Decrease water/sodium from the Loop of Henle

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88
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Laxatives

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promote the passage of stool

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89
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Miotics

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Constrict the pupils

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90
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Mydriatics

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dilate pupils

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91
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Narcotics/analgesics

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relieves moderate to severe pain

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92
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Rule of Nines

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Head and Neck= 9%|Each upper ext= 9%|Each lower ext= 18%|Front trunk= 18%|Back trunk= 18%|Genitalia= 1%

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93
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Digoxin(Lanoxin)

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Assess pulses for a full minute, if less than 60bpm hold dose. ||Check digitalis and potassium levels

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Aluminum hydroxide

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Treatment of GERD and kidney stones. WOF (watch out for) constipation.

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95
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Hydroxyzine

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Treatment of anxiety and itching. WOF dry mouth

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Midazolam (Versed)

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Given for conscious sedation. Watch out for (WOF) respiratory depression and hypotension.

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Amiodarone (Cordarone)

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WOF diaphoresis, dyspnea, lethargy. ||Take missed dose any time in the day or to skip it entirely. ||Do not take double dose.

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Warfarin (Coumadin)

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WOF for signs of bleeding, diarrhea, fever, or rash. ||Stress importance of complying with prescribed dosage and follow-up appointments.||–> PT

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Methylphenidate

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Treatment of ADHD. Assess for heart related side-effects and report immediately. Child may need a drug holiday because the drug stunts growth.

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100
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Dopamine

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Treatment of hypotension, shock, and low cardiac output, ||Monitor ECG for arrhythmias and blood pressure

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101
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Rifampin

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Can cause a harmless orange discoloration of body fluids (pee, sweat, tears). ||They inhibit RNA polymerase. TB can gain resistance by structural alteration of this RNA polymerase to no longer bind rifampin.

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102
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Ethambutol

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causes problems with vision, liver problem.

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103
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Isoniazid

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causes peripheral neuritis||take vitamin B6 to counter

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Devlopmental Milestones ||2-3 Months

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Able to turn head up and can turn side to side ||Makes cooing or gurgling noises and can turn head to sound

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Devlopmental Milestones ||4-5 Months

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Grasps, switch and roll over tummy to back. Can babble and can mimic sounds

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Devlopmental Milestones ||6-7 Months

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Sits at 6 months and waves bye bye ||Can recognize familiar faces and knows if someone is a stranger ||Passes things back and forth between hands

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Developmental Milestones ||8-9 Months

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Stands straight at 8 ||Has a favorite toy ||Plays peek a boo

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Devlopmental Milestones ||10-11 Months

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Belly to butt

109
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Devlopmental Milestones ||12-13 Months

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twelve and up drinks from cup ||Cries when parents leave ||Uses furniture to cruise

110
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African Americans

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May believe that illness is caused by supernatural causes and seek advice and remedies form faith healers; they are family oriented; have higher incidence of high blood pressure and obesity; high incidence of lactose intolerance with difficulty digesting milk and milk products.

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Arab Americans

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May remain silent about health problems such as STIs, substance abuse, and mental illness; a devout Muslim may interpret illness as the will of Allah, a test of faith; may rely on ritual cures or alternative therapies before seeking help from health care provider; after death, the family may want to prepare the body by washing and wrapping the body in unsewn white cloth; postmortem examinations are discouraged unless required by law. May avoid pork and alcohol if Muslim. Islamic patients observe month long fast of Ramadan (begins approximately mid-October); people suffering from chronic illnesses, pregnant women, breast-feeding, or menstruating don’t fast. Females avoid eye contact with males; use same-sex family members as interpreters.

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Asian Americans

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May value ability to endure pain and grief with silent stoicism; typically family oriented; extended family should be involved in care of dying patient; believes in “hot-cold” yin/yang often involved; sodium intake is generally high because of salted and dried foods; may believe prolonged eye contact is rude and an invasion of privacy; may not without necessarily understanding; may prefer to maintain a comfortable physical distance between the patient and the health care provider.

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Latino Americans

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May view illness as a sign of weakness, punishment for evil doing; may consult with a curandero or voodoo priest; family members are typically involved in all aspects of decision making such as terminal illness; may see no reason to submit to mammograms or vaccinations.

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Native Americans

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May turn to a medicine man to determine the true cause of an illness; may value the ability to endure pain or grief with silent stoicism; diet may be deficient in vitamin D and calcium because many suffer from lactose intolerance or don’t drink milk; obesity and diabetes are major health concerns; may divert eyes to the floor when they are praying or paying attention.

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Western Culture

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May value technology almost exclusively in the struggle to conquer diseases; health is understood to be the absence, minimization, or control of disease process; eating utensils usually consists of knife, fork, and spoon; three daily meals is typical.

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Acute Renal Disease Diet

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protein-restricted, high-calorie, fluid-controlled, sodium and potassium controlled.

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Addisons Disease Diet

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increased sodium, low potassium diet.

118
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ADHD and Bipolar Diet

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high-calorie and provide finger foods.

119
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Burns Diet

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high protein, high caloric, increase in Vitamin C.

120
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Cancer Diet

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high calorie, high protein

121
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Celiac Disease Diet

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gluten-free diet (no BROW: barley, rye, oat, and wheat).

122
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Chronic Renal Disease Diet

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protein-restricted, low-sodium, fluid-restricted, potassium-restricted, phosphorus-restricted.

123
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Cirrhosis (stable) Diet

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Normal Protein

124
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Cirrhosis with hepatic insufficiency diet

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restrict protein, fluids, and sodium.

125
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Constipation diet

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high-fiber, increased fluids

126
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COPD Diet

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soft, high-calorie, low-carbohydrate, high-fat, small frequent feedings

127
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Cystic Fibrosis Diet

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Increase in fluids

128
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Diarrhea Diet

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liquid, low-fiber, regular, fluid and electrolyte replacement

129
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Gallbladder Disease Diet

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low-fat, calorie-restricted, regular

130
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Gastritis Diet

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low-fiber, bland diet||BRATS diet

131
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Hepatitis Diet

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regular, high-calorie, high-protein

132
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Hyperlipidemia diet

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fat-controlled, calorie-restricted

133
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Hypertension, heart failure, CAD diet

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low sodium,|calorie-restricted, fat-controlled

134
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Kidney Stones Diet

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increased fluid intake, calcium-controlled, low-oxalate

135
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Nephrotic Syndrome Diet

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sodium-restricted, high-calorie, high-protein, potassium-restricted.

136
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Obesity, overweight Diet

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calorie-restricted, high-fiber

137
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Pancreatitis Diet

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low-fat, regular, small frequent feedings; tube feeding or total parenteral nutrition.

138
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Peptic Ulcer Diet

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bland diet||BRATS

139
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Pernicious Anemia Diet

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increase Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin), found in high amounts on shellfish, beef liver, and fish.

140
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Sickle Cell Anemia Diet

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increase fluids to maintain hydration since sickling increases when patients become dehydrated.

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Stroke Diet

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mechanical soft, regular, or tube-feeding.

142
Q

Underweight Diet

A

high calorie, high protein

143
Q

Vomiting Diet

A

fluid and electrolyte replacement

144
Q

Asthma Position

A

Orthopneic position where patient is sitting up and bent forward with arms supported on a table or chair arms ||”tripod”

145
Q

Post Bronchoscopy Position

A

flat on bed with head hyperextended

146
Q

Cerebral Aneurysm Position

A

high fowlers

147
Q

Hemorrhagic Stroke Position

A

HOB elevated 30 degrees to reduce ICP and facilitate venous drainage

148
Q

Cardiac Cauterization Position

A

keep site extended

149
Q

Ischemic Stroke Position

A

HOB flat

150
Q

Epistaxis Position

A

to lean forward

151
Q

Above Knee Amputation Position

A

elevate for first 24 hours on pillow, position prone daily to|provide for hip extension.

152
Q

Tube feeding for patients with decreased LOC Position

A

position patient on right side to promote emptying of the stomach with HOB elevated to prevent aspiration

153
Q

Air/Pulmonary Embolism Position

A

turn patient to left side and lower HOB

154
Q

Postural Drainage Positioning

A

Lung segment to be drained should be in the uppermost position to allow gravity to work.

155
Q

Post Lumbar Puncture Position

A

patient should lie flat in supine to prevent headache and leaking of CSF.

156
Q

Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) Positioning

A

Catheter should be taped to thigh so legs should be kept straight

157
Q

After Myringotomy Position

A

Position on side of affected ear after surgery (allows drainage of secretions)

158
Q

Post Cataract Surgery Position

A

Patient will sleep on unaffected side with night shield for 1-4 weeks

159
Q

Detached Retina Position

A

area of detachment should be in the dependent position

160
Q

Post Tyroidectomy Position

A

low or semi-fowlers, support head, neck and shoulders

161
Q

Thoracentesis Position

A

sitting position, arms raised and resting overbed table (during procedure) ||Affected side up after procedure

162
Q

Spina Bifida Position

A

position infant on prone so sac does not rupture

163
Q

Bucks Traction Position

A

Elevate foot of bed for counter-traction

164
Q

Post Total Hip Replacement Positioning

A

don’t sleep on operated side, don’t flex hip more than 45-|60 degrees, don’t elevate HOB more than 45 degrees. Maintain hip abduction by separating|thighs with pillows.

165
Q

Prolapsed Cord Position

A

Knee-chest Position

166
Q

Cleft-lip Position

A

Position on back or in infant seat to prevent trauma to the suture line. While feeding, hold in an upright position

167
Q

Cleft Palat Position

A

Prone

168
Q

Hemorrhoidectomy Position

A

assist to lateral position

169
Q

Hiatial Hernia Position

A

Upright Position

170
Q

Preventing Dumping Syndrome Position

A

Eat in reclined position, lie down after meals for 20-30 minutes(also restrict fluids during meals, low fiber diet, and small frequent meals)

171
Q

Enema Administration Position

A

Position patient in left-side lying (Sims position) with knees flexed

172
Q

Increase ICP Position

A

high Fowlers

173
Q

Laminectomy Position

A

back as straight as possible; log roll to move and sand bag on sides

174
Q

Spinal Cord Injury

A

Immobilize on spine board, with head in neutral position. Immobilize head with padded C-collar, maintain traction and alignment of head manually. Log roll client and do not allow client to twist or bend.

175
Q

Liver Biopsy Position

A

right side lying with pillow or small towel under puncture site for at least 3 hours

176
Q

Paracentesis Position

A

flat on bed or sitting

177
Q

Intestinal tubes Position

A

place patient on right side to facilitate passage into duodenum

178
Q

Nasogastric Tube Position

A

elevate HOB 30 degrees to prevent aspiration, Maintain elevation for continuous feeding or 1 hour after intermittent feedings

179
Q

Pelvic Exam Position

A

lithotomy position

180
Q

Rectal Exam Positon

A

Knee chest position. Sims or dorsal recumbent

181
Q

During Internal Radiation Position

A

on bed rest while implant in place

182
Q

Autonomic Dysreflexia Position

A

place client in sitting position (elevate HOB) first before any other implementation

183
Q

Shock Position

A

bedrest with extremities elevated 20 degrees. knees straight, head slightly elevated (modified Trendelenberg)

184
Q

Head Injury Position

A

30 to decrease ICP

185
Q

Peritoneal Dialysis (when outflow is inadequate)

A

turn pt from side to side BEFORE checking for kinks in tubing

186
Q

Oil-Based Dye Position

A

Flat on bed for at least 6-8 hours to prevent leakage of CSF

187
Q

Air Dye

A

Trendelenburg

188
Q

pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) S/S

A

low-grade afternoon fever

189
Q

Pneumonia symptoms

A

Rust colored sputum

190
Q

Asthma symptoms

A

Wheezing on expiration

191
Q

Emphysema Symptoms

A

-barrel chest |-pursed lip breathing| -dypnea on exertion

192
Q

Kawasaki Syndrome Symptom

A

Strawberry tongue

193
Q

Pernicious Anemia Symptoms

A

red beefy tongue

194
Q

Down Syndrome Symptoms

A

Protruding Tongue

195
Q

Cholera Symptoms

A

rice water stool|washer women hands (wrinkled hands from dehydration)

196
Q

Malaria Symptoms

A

Stepladder like fever with chills

197
Q

Typhoid Symptoms

A

Rose Spots in the Abdomen

198
Q

Dengue Symptoms

A

fever, rash, and headache. |positive hermans sign

199
Q

Diptheria Symptoms

A

pseudomembrane formation

200
Q

Measles Symptoms

A

Koplik spots

201
Q

systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) symptoms

A

butterfly rash

202
Q

Leprosy Symptoms

A

leonine facies (thickened folded facial skin)

203
Q

Bulemia Symptoms

A

Chipmunk Face (Parotid gland swelling)

204
Q

Appendicitis Symptoms

A

Rebound Tnderness at McBurneys Point. Rovsing Sing (Palpation of LLQ elicits pain in RLQ) Psoas sign (pain from flexing the thigh to the hip)

205
Q

Meningitis Symptoms

A

Kernigs sign (stiffness of hamstrings causing inability to straighten the leg when the hip is flexed to 90 degrees ||Brudzinskis sign (forced flexion of the neck elicits a reflex flexion of the hips)

206
Q

Tetany Symptoms

A

hypocalcemia |(+) Trousseaus sign |Chvostek sign

207
Q

Pancreatitis Symptoms

A

Cullens Sign (ecchymosis of the umbilicus) ||Grey Turners sign (bruising of the flank)

208
Q

Pyloric Stenosis Symptoms

A

Olive like mass

209
Q

patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) symptoms

A

washing machine like murmer

210
Q

Addisons Disease symptoms

A

bronze like skin |(hypo)

211
Q

Cushings Syndrome Symptoms

A

moon face appearance and buffalo hump

212
Q

Graves Disease Symptoms

A

Exophthalmos (bulging of eyes)

213
Q

Intussusception Symptoms

A

Sausage-shaped mass

214
Q

MS Symptoms

A

Charcots Triad: nystagmus, intention tremor, and dysarthria

215
Q

Myasthenia Gravis Symptoms

A

Progressive weakness and lack of muscle control with periodic acute episodes||Ptosis (drooping of eyelids)

216
Q

Guillain-Barre syndrome

A

ascending muscle weakness

217
Q

deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

A

Homan’s sign

218
Q

Angina

A

crushing, stabbing chest pain relieved by nitro

219
Q

MI

A

Crushing stubbing pain which radiates to left shoulder, neck, arms, unrelieved by NTG

220
Q

Parkinson Disease

A

pill-rolling tremors

221
Q

CMV Infection

A

Owls eye appearance of cells (huge nucleus in cells)

222
Q

Glaucoma

A

tunnel vision

223
Q

retinal detachment

A

Flashes of light, shadow with curtain across the vision

224
Q

basilar skull fracture

A

Raccoon eyes (periorbital ecchymosis) and Battle’s sign (mastoid ecchymosis).

225
Q

DKA

A

acetone breath

226
Q

PIH Pregnancy Induced Hypertension

A

Proteinuria, hypertension, edema

227
Q

DM

A

polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia

228
Q

GERD

A

heartburn

229
Q

Hirschsprung disease

A

RIBBON LIKE STOOLS|low fiber and HIGH DIET

230
Q

Herpes Simplex Type II

A

painful vesicles on genitalia

231
Q

Genital Warts

A

warts 1-2 mm in diameter

232
Q

Syphilis

A

painless chancres

233
Q

Chancroid

A

painful, crater-like sores

234
Q

Gonorrhea

A

green creamy discharge and painful urination

235
Q

Chlamydia

A

milky discharge and painful urination

236
Q

Candidiasis

A

white cheesy odorless discharge

237
Q

Trichomoniasis

A

yellow, itchy, frothy, and foul-smelling vaginal discharges

238
Q

______________ is the best indicator of dehydration

A

Weight

239
Q

Neutropenic patients should not receive

A

vaccines, fresh fruits or flowers

240
Q

Nitroglycerin Patch

A

administered up to 3 times in intervals of 5 minutes

241
Q

Morphine is contraindicated in:

A

Pancreatitis. It causes spasm of the Sphincter of Oddi. Therefore Demerol should be given.

242
Q

NEVER give ______ in IV push

A

Potassium

243
Q

Infants born to HIV (+) moms

A

should receive all vaccines on schedule

244
Q

Gravida

A

number of times a woman has been pregnant

245
Q

Para

A

number of pregnancies that have reach viability

246
Q

Lochia Rubra

A

Reddish or red-brown vaginal discharge that occurs immediately after childbirth; composed mostly of blood.

247
Q

Lochia Serosa

A

Pinkish/brown, serosanguineous. Lasts day 4-10 postpartum

248
Q

Lochia Alba

A

the vaginal discharge of decreased blood and increased leukocytes that’s the final stage of lochia. It occurs 7 to 10 days after childbirth.

249
Q

RACE

A

rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish

250
Q

Quadriplegic patient experiencing autonomic dyslexia

A

Elevate HOB as high as possible

251
Q

Veracity

A

truthfulness, honesty

252
Q

Beneficence

A

Doing good or causing good to be done; kindly action

253
Q

Nonmaleficence

A

do no harm

254
Q

Tyramine-rich foods

A

aged cheese, pepperoni, salami, avocados, figs, bananas, smoked fish, protein dietary supplements, soups, soy sauce, some beers, and red wine.

255
Q

Projection

A

unconscious attribution of our negative characteristics to others

256
Q

Sublimination

A

channeling socially unacceptable impulses and urges into socially acceptable behavior

257
Q

Repression

A

unconsciously pushing unwanted memories out of awareness

258
Q

obsessive-compulsive disorder

A

An anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsession) and/ or actions (compulsions).||Realize behavior is unreasonable, but are powerless to control

259
Q

toxic risk associated with clozapine (Clozaril) administration

A

blood dyscrasia

260
Q

Adverse Effects of Haloperidol administration

A

drowsiness, insomnia, weakness, HA, extrapyramidal symptoms, such as akathisia, tardive dyskinesia, and dystonia

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