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Perfusion 2 Flashcards

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S/s of hypertention

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Usually no cause, just elevated bp known as “ silent killer” may have nosebleed,headache,anxiety

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Cad causes

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Chest pain, ishemia of the heart

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6 ps of pvd/pad

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Pain, pallor,poik,parenthesis,parenthesis,pulselessness

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What causes a seizure

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Epilepsy, brain trauma

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What do you want to teach

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Stay with pt
Loosen tight clothing
Turn them on their side ( perferred left), monitor vs ( when you can), move objects away to prevent injury
Suction when you can,
Be prepared to assist with breathing when you can

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What state will a pt be in when they come out of a seizure

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Postictal ( can come out quick or may take a little bit)

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What are different types of vit e foods

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Veg oils, dark green leafy vegs,grains nuts

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What is iron sulfate for

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Iron Def anemia,

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What do you want to teach about iron sulfate

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Rinse mouth can stain teeth
Take 1-2 hrs after dairy/antacids
Dark tarry stools are normal
Take with vit c it enhances the med
Taking wit dairy can slow absorption

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What are some iron foods

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Poultry
Lean meats,red meats
Fortified cereals breads
Dried fruits
Dried peas and beans

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How does anemia affected the body

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Skin: pallor, jaundice, pruitius
Mouth: stomatitis, smooth tongue
Cardio: tachycardia, increase pulse, Hf,
Gastro: anorexia, hetaomagaly,
Muscle: bone pain
General: sen to cood, wt loss, lethargy

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What is a hypertensive crisis

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Blood pressure 140/120
Sit them up as high as possible

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What is colorectal cancer

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Cancer of the rectum or colon

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S/s of colorectal cancer

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Change in bowel habits

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Risks of colorectal cancer

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Colon polyps
Inactivity
African American decent
Long term smoking
High fat diet/ low- fiber
Heavy alcohol consumption
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How to check newborn temp

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Axillary temp,temporal

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What is hypothermia

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Temp below normal range

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Evaporation

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Loss of heat as amniotic fluid evap

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Conduction

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Transfer heat from body to cooler surfaces

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Convection

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Transfer body heat to surrounding cool air

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Radiation

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Transfer body heat to cooler object not in contact with ex window

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Baby looses baby heat through

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Their head so baby should be wearing a hat

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What can be affected with babies and hypothermia

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Glucose levels

23
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What is hydroxyurea for

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Antineoplastic
Sickle cell anemia,keep rbc from sickling

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What do you want to teach about hydrea

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BLACK BOX WARNING: HIGHLY DANGEROUS MED TO MISHANDLE
Folic acid can decrease med from working
Wear gloves

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How do you take hydrea

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Swallow whole ( don’t split, chew, crush) if unable to swallow can dissolve in water

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S/s of hydrea

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Adrenal insufficiency

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Hydrea s/s of overdose

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Mouth sores
Darken skin
Swelling&scaling of the hands and feet

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What is methotrexate for

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Various cancers

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What are some cations for metoject

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No rectal Temps ( may cause bleeding)
Fetal harm
Lungs and liver significantly affected
Nadir(lowest blood count) 7-14days after intion

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Important teachings for methotrexate

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No vaccines until talk with hcp
Fetal harm
Sunscreen photosensitivity
Possible hairless
Causes sores( soft toothbrushes, rinse mouth after eat and drink

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What is the route of methotrexate

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Given by port know platelet count

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What is leuprolide used for

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Antineoplastic
Help with certain cancers
Endometriosis
Uterine fibroid
Central precocious puberty

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What to teach about leuprolide

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Med will stop menstrual
Can affect male erection function
Women may have menopause symptoms
Female and male levels should be checked

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How to give leuprolide

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Should be mixed within time frame
Shouldn’t be shaken
Subcutaneous given slowly

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What to assess with leuprolide

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Preg rest prior - can cause Fetal harm
Monitor ecg
Bone pain ( at beginning will ubside)

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What to assess with leuprolide

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Preg rest prior - can cause Fetal harm
Monitor ecg
Bone pain ( at beginning will ubside)

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What to assess with leuprolide

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Preg rest prior - can cause Fetal harm
Monitor ecg
Bone pain ( at beginning will ubside)

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What is solu-medrol for

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Chronic diseases
Neoclassical
Auto immune

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What are some important teaching about solu-medrol

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Need to be given in morning( cortisol levels are higher in morning)
Report unusual swelling
Ww

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What is methylprednisolone for

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Hypersensitive reactions
Adrenal gland insufficiency
High risk pregnancy

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