Part 5 Flashcards
It is the number of milliosmoles per liter of solution (mOsm/L), or the concentration of molecules per volume of solution. Sometimes the difference between the two measurements is insignificant.
OSMOLARITY
Used to add density to vascular structures. Increased density of the media alters the attenuation of x-rays passing through the area, thus enhancing the anatomic image on the radiographic film.
INTRAVASCULAR RADIOPAQUE CM
Diabetes and hypothyroidism are two common endocrine problems for which patients frequently receive drug treatment.
ANTIDIABETIC MEDICATION
THYROID MEDICATION
ENDOCRINE MEDICATIONS
For patients who have difficulty maintaining proper balance between blood sugar and tissue sugar.
ANTIDIABETIC
no circulating endogenous insulin
INSULIN DEPENDENT (DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 1)
have sufficient circulating endogenous insulin but poor receptor sensitivity to the insulin
NON-INSULIN DEPENDENT (DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 2)
Treat hypothyroidism that is either primary because of a lack of endogenous thyroid hormone production or secondary to removal or obliteration of the thyroid gland.
THYROID
Can cause both gastrointestinal (GI) and respiratory adverse.
ENTERAL BARIUM SULFATE
A heart rhythm disturbance characterized by electrical impulses without cardiac contraction. The heart monitor shows electrical activity, but the heart is not pumping.
PULSELESS ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY (PEA)
The heart has ceased to pump blood effectively to maintain life
CARDIAC ARREST
The drug ordered is appropriate for the patient.
THE RIGHT DRUG
Medication is given to the intended patient.
THE RIGHT PATIENT
Give the medication at the right time ordered according to agency policy.
THE RIGHT TIME
Give the medication by the ordered route.
THE RIGHT LOCATION
Document medication administration after giving it, not before
THE RIGHT DOCUMENTATION
These are used to prevent and to treat seizure disorders.
ANTISEIZURE / ANTICONVULSANT
Treat psychotic episodes. schizophrenia, paranoid and disorders such behaviors, as hallucinations, delusions, bipolar affective disorder, acute agitation, antisocial behaviors, and mania.
ANTIPSYCHOTIC
This can theoretically result in bleeding and bruising episodes.
Low-osmolality ROCM do not appear to produce anticoagulant effects.
ANTICOAGULATION EFFECTS
Treat clinical depression that results from neurotransmitter deficiencies.
ANTIDEPRESSANT
Performed by placing the drug under the tongue for dissolution and absorption.
sublingual
A tablet is held in the mouth in the pocket between gums and cheek for local dissolution and absorption.
buccal
Treat acute and chronic anxiety states.
ANTIANXIETY
• A life-threatening, systemic hypersensitivity reaction.
• Patients suffering _____ may exhibit any combination of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hives, rash, flushing, cyanosis, pallor, lightheadedness, unconsciousness, seizures, stridor, wheezing, respiratory distress, bronchospasm, & etc.
ANAPHYLAXIS (type I hypersensitivity reaction)
ROCM are responsible for approximately 10% of all acute renal failure (ARF) events and are the third most common cause of hospital-acquired ARF.
RENAL DYSFUNCTION
