NCLEX - Kaplan Ch 2 Flashcards
Snellen test: what is it?
How is it done?
Test of visual acuity
Pt stands 20 ft from chart and covers one eye at a time reading the smallest letter visible
What does the normal eye see at 20 ft
Myopia =
Hyperopia =
Presbyopia =
Astigmatism =
Near sighted
Far sighted
Aging (after 35 yrs usually)
Uneven curve of the cornea leading to blurred vision
Tx for conjunctivitis
Warm, moist compress
Topical antibiotics
Hydrocortisone opthalmic ointment
What is Retinopathy of prematurity?
Cause of blindness is premies
High concentration of O2 cause the retinal vessels to constrict leading to blindness
Tx for strabismus
Occlusion of unaffected eye to strengthen the weaker eye (begin this before age 6)
Corrective lenses
What are cataracts
Objects look distorted / blurred
Decreased color perception
Double vision
Pupil changes color to gray / milky white
What is glaucoma?
Causes?
Abnormal increase in intraocular pressure –> visual disability / blindness
Trauma, tumor, hemorrhage, aging, allergies
Tx for glaucoma
Prostaglanin agonist
Adrenergic agonists
BBs
Cholinergic agonists
Surgery - laser traberculoplasty
When giving ear drops what is the difference in ear positioning between adults and kids?
Adults: Pull outer ear upward and backwards (3+ yrs)
Children: pull outer eary downwards and back
Pt has incapacitating vertigo, tinnitus and a pressure of fullness in the ear. They have progressively worsened hearing. What do you suspect?
Meniere’s disease
Tx Meniere’s disease
Antihistamines (epinephrine, Diphenhydramine)
Antiemetics (prochlorperazine)
Antivertigo meds (Meclizine, Diazepam)
Diuretics (thiazine, triamterene)
Bell’s Palsy s/s
Inability to close eye
Increased lacrimation
Speech difficulty
Loss of taste
Distorted single side of face
What CN does Bell’s Palsey involve?
How long does recovery take?
7th
3-5 w
In what direction does the motor loss associated with Guillan-Barre Syndrome typically occur?
Begins: lower extremities, extends upward (leading to respiratory muscle compromise)
How long does it take for GB to peak? How long is recovery?
2-4 weeks, average 10 days
several months - yr
Tx for GB
Intervention = symmtomatic
Steroids, acute phase
Plasmapheresis
IV immunoglobulins
Adrenocorticotropic hormones
Corticosteroids
Mechanical ventilation / Elevate HOB / Suctioning
What is Kernig’s sign? What is Brudzinski’s sighn?
What do positives of these indicate?
Kernigs = when hip is flexed to 90, complete extension of the knee is restricted and painful
Brudzinski = attemps to flex the neck also produces flexion at knee and thigh
Meningitis
What vaccine in infants can help prevent meningitis?
What IV antibiotic can be used to treat meningitis?
HIB
PCN, Ceph, Vanco
What meds are for migraines?
BBs
Triptans
Topiramate
Ergotamines
Normal range of FBG level:
70-99
Which should be drawn up first: Regular or NPH insulin?
What are injection sites for insulin?
Regular (clear to cloudy)
Abd
Posterior arms
Anterior thighs
Hips
What are the sick day rules for diabetics
- Take insulins as ordered
- Check BG and urine ketones q3-4 hrs
- If lots of vomitting or diarrhea, take liquids every 1/2 hr to 1 h
BG less than ____ is considered hypoglycemia
What are the s/s?
50-60
Irritability
Confusion
Tremors
Blurred vision
Hypotension
Tachycardia
Skin is COOL + CLAMMY
DIAPHORESIS
HyperG is a BG greater than ______
What are the s/s
300-800
HA
Drowsy
Weak / stupor
Skin is WARM + DRY
Elevated temp
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
Kussmauls (rapid and deep)
Fruity breath
HHNKS is a BG greater than _____
What type of Diabetic does this occur in?
What does NOT occur with this?
800
Type 2
NO: Ketosis or acidosis
Your pt is unconcious and they are hypoglycemic, what are the two tx for them?
Dextrose 50% IV
1mg glucagon IM or SQ