NUR 112 Final Flashcards
Risk Factors for GAD
- genetic
- social influence
- brain chemistry
- lifestyle
- family background
DSM-5 GAD
More days than not over 6 months. Children only 1 S/S.
- restlessness
- impaired concentration
- irritability
- muscle aches
- insomnia
GAD S/S
- tachycardia
- SOB
- upset stomach
- frequent urination
- tremors
- muscle aches
- headache
- fatigue
- insomnia
- restlessness
- impaired concentration
3 primary types of phobias
- specific
- agoraphobia
- social anxiety
SSRIs common drugs
- fluoxetine (Prozac)
- paroxetine (Paxil)
- sertraline (Zoloft)
SSRIs Side Effects
- weight gain
- headache
- mild anticholinergic effects
- sexual dysfunction
Benzos common drugs
- diazepam (Valium)
- alprazolam (Xanax)
- lorazepam (Ativan)
Benzos Education
- addictive
- not for long term Rx
- few side effects when taken short term
- takes only hours to reach effect
- may have withdrawal if stopped suddenly
Buspirone (Buspar)
- no risk of dependence
- takes > 2 weeks for effects
- S/E headache, nausea, dizziness
When are you contagious for Flu?
1 day before symptoms, 5-7 days after becoming ill
Flu S/S
- Coryza (inflammation of mucous membranes in the nose)
- nasal congestion and loss sense of smell
- Cough
- Fever and/or Chills
- Shortness of Breath or Dyspnea
- Fatigue or Malaise
- Muscle pain or Body aches
- Vomiting and Diarrhea
- Headache
- Sore throat
- decrease appetite
Medical Risk Factors for Flu
- immunocompromised
- pregnancy
- chronic diseases
RIDT timeframe
Flu, within 3 days of symptoms, results in 15min not always accurate
Rapid Molecular Assay timeframe
Flu, takes longer to get results
WBC in Viruses
Leukopenia, low WBC
WBC in Bacterial infections
elevated neutrophils, elevated total WBC
complications from Flu
- inflammation
- infection
- exacerbations
- CNS problems
Flu Focused Assessment
- respiratory
- pain
- I&O
- F&E
Flu Interventions
- increase fluids
- honey
- humidified air
- splinting abdomen
- rest
- elevate HOB
- incentive spirometer
Flu Antivirals
- take within 24-48 hours of symptoms
- S/E: N/V/D, hallucinations
- TAMIFLU
- XOFLUZA
- RELENZA
- RAPIVAB
oseltamivirphosphate(Tamiflu) administration
- take within 24-48 hours of symptoms
- can be taken as preventative
- 5 days
Community Acquired Pneumonia
within 48hrs of admission of hospital