Reference Ranges and Words Flashcards
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Sodium + fx
136 - 145 mEq/L
extracellular fluid control
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POTassium + fx
3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L
nerve excitability and acid-base balance
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Total Calcium + fx
9.0 - 10.5 mg/dL
musculo/skeletal/neuro/cardiovascular function
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Magnesium + fx
1.3 - 2.1 mg/dL
Muscle contractions and blood coagulation
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PHOsphorus
3.0 - 4.5 mg/dL
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BUN
10 - 20 mg/dL
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Creatinine (♂ vs ♀)
♂ 0.6 - 1.2 mg/dL♀ 0.5 - 1.1 mg/dL
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Glucose
70 - 105 mg/dL
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HgbA1c
↓ 6.5%
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WBC
5,000 - 10,000/mm^3
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RBC (♂ vs ♀)
♂ 4.6 - 6.1 milion/mm^3♀ 4.2 - 5.4 million/mm^3
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Hgb (♂ vs ♀)
♂ 14-18g/100mL♀ 12 - 16 g/100mL
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Hct (♂ vs ♀)
♂ 42 - 52%♀ 37 - 47%
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Platlets
150,000 - 400,000/mm^3
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pH
7.35 - 7.45
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pCO2
35 - 45 mm Hg
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pO2
80 - 100 mm Hg
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HCO3 + fx
21 - 26 mmol/Lmaintains blood pH to prevent metabolic acidosis
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Normal PT
11 - 12.5 sec
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Normal/Therapeutic INR
0.7 - 1.8 2 - 3
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Normal/Therapeutic PTT
30 - 40 sec 1.5 - 2x normal control
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Digoxin
0.5 - 2.0 ng/mL
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Lithium
0.8 - 1.4 mEq/L
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Dilantin
10 - 20 mcg/mL
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Theophylline
4 S/S Toxicity
10 - 20 mcg/mL
Hypotension, Albuminuria, Tachycardia, Anorexia
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ALT (u/L and IU/L)/AST
8 - 40 units/L or 3 - 25 IU/L
5 - 40 units/L
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ALP (↑ with what?)
30 - 120 u/L↑ in acute liver inflammation, will return to normal when chronic (body can’t create inflammatory response)
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Serum Protein
6 - 8 g/dL
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Serum Albumin (why does it drop?)
3 - 5 g/dL ↓ when liver can’t synthesize proteins
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Laennec’s
Cirrhosis r/t chronic alcoholism
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Itcerus
yellowing of eyes
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Asterixis
flapping hands
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Fetor Hepaticus
Liver breash
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Chvostek Sign and c/o
ipsilateral tapping on facial nerve r/in twitching
Hypocalcemia
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Trousseaus Sign
finger spasms w/ BP cuff inflation
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Cushing’s Syndrome
Oversecretion of cortisol from adrenal cortex (↑ ACTH levels), fix with Chemo/Cytotoxic Agents
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T3, T4, and TSH
TRH and RAIU
70 - 205
- 0 - 12.0
- 3 - 5.0
Relative to baseline TSH
↓ 35% injected amount iodine
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Amenorrhea
absence of menstruation
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Rinne Test
Hearing test w/ tuning fork
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Angioedema
rapid swelling of tissues
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Hirschsprung disease and interventions (2)?
lower intestinal blockage
2 surgeries and an ostomy.
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Atelectasis
collapse of lung r/in shallow breathing
Caused by strict bedrest w/out turns and other lung diseases
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Conversion
Projection
Undoing (Reaciton-Formation)
Idealization
mental -> physical symptoms
attributing self to others
acting opposite to own beliefs
exaggerating + attributes to hide emotional conflict
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Raynaud’s Disease
A condition in which some areas of the body feel numb and cool in certain circumstances.
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Brudzinski Sign
supine, lift head while pressing down on chest, flexion of legs lower extremities
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Kernig’s Sign
supine, inability to extend knees past 135º w/out pain
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Emphysema 4 S/S
Dyspnea
Barrel Chest
Clubbing Fingers
Shallow Respirations
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Agoraphobia
fear of being helpless around other people
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Urine Specific Gravity
1.005 - 1.030
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IgG
IgA
IgE
IgM
all types of infections
sever autoimmune dz and chronic infx
RAST - allergies, anaphylaxis, asthma
antibodies against ABO groups gram negative
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Hemianopsia
↓ vision 1/2 of visual field
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Guaiac Test
poop for blood
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Anhedonia
inability to experience pleasure
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Korsakoff’s Syndrome
secondary dementia r/t thiamine deficiency (caused by long term alcohol use)
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Clang association
Word Sala
Neologism
Echolalla
Have same beginning sound/rhyme
Meaningless/disorganized
Made up words
Parroting another person
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Oxybutynin sfx (anticholinergic)
dry mouth
blurred vision
photophobia
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Fluconazole function
antifungal for oro/systemic candidiasis
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Neostigmine adfx
Nausea
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Ferrous sulfate (iron), eating habits when taking
take on empty stomach to ↑ absorption
can take with food initially to ↓ GI distress
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Antidotes for... Warfarin Heparin Magnesium sulfate Acetaminophen
Vitamin K
Protamine Sulfate
Calcium Gluconate
Acetylcysteine
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Morphine Sulfate 4 adfx
Pupil constriction
Bradycardia
Hypothremia
↓ Bladder sphincter tone/fullness perception
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Ergotamine sublingual when to use
Onset of a migraine
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Ranges ♥ Enyzmes and duration of elevation with MI Creatinine Kinase MB Troponin T Troponin I Myoglobin
0% 3 days
↓ 0.2 14 - 21 days
↓ 0.3 7 - 10 days
↓ 90 24 hrs
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Ranges Cholesterol (Total) HDL LDL Triglyercerides
200 mg/dL screen for ♥ dz
♂ 35 - 65 /♀ 35 - 80 GOOD
↓ 130 BAD, but can be 70% of cholesterol
♂ 40 - 160/♀ 35 -135
OLD PEOPLE (↑ 65 y/o) 55 - 220 Used to evaluate artherosclerosis
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Orthopnea
fancy for SoB while supine
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Guillian Barre Syndrome
when immune system attacks nerves in periphery r/in weakness and paresthesia
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Cardiac Tamponade and 3 S/S
Fluid accumulation in Pericardial Sac EMERGENCY, REPORT IT!
HYPOTN, Muffled ♥ sounds, Paradoxial Pulse
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Paradoxical Pulse
↑ BP between expiration and inhalation
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Normal BP
Considered HTN
Less than 120/80
↑ 140/90
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Difference between Angina and MI
Angina - w/ stress, nitro, 15 min, no s/s
MI - no cause, opiods, ↑ 30 min, w/ ↑ anxiety s/s
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Human B-Type Natruretic Peptids (hBNP)
Normal range + progression
↓ 100 = normal
↑ 300 = mild, ↑ 600 = moderate, ↑ 900 = severe HF
ALSO, is a medication that tx acute HF by vasodilating/↑ sodium excretion
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Left and Right Ventricle Ejection Fractions
55 - 70%
45 - 60%
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Pre-HTN Range
120 - 139/80 - 89
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Esophagogastrodudenoscopy
Visualization of upper GI tract
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Total Bilirubin
0.1 - 1.0 mg/dL
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Indirect Bilirubin
0.2 - 0.8 mg/dL
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Ammonia
11 - 32 umol/L
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CHLoride
98 - 106 mEq/L
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Oliguria Range for 24 hrs
100 - 400 mL/24hr
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Prealbumin
23 - 43 mg/dL
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Vasopressin FX/Tx
ADH hormone
Diabetes Insipidus
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Methimazole (Tapazole) FX/TX
Anti-thyroid hormone
Hyperthyroidism
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Fludrocortisone (Florinef) FX/TX
Mineralcorticoid Replacement
Addision’s Disease
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Aminoglutethimide (Cytadren) FX/TX
Stops production of gluco/mineralcorticoids and androgens
Cushing’s Disease
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Manic 5 S/S
Ø complete projects Ø sleep Ø eat Spends money Fearful of others (anxiety)
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Meningococcal Meningitis Isolation Procedure
Isolate 24 - 72 hr after initiation of antibiotic therapy
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Droplet Precaution max distance from patient w/out a mask
3 feet
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5 S/S Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Orthostatic HYPOtn Constipation Hyperglycemia Bradycardia Dry Mouth
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How often to observe EKG (T-Waves) with a DKA patient
Meaning of a widening/shortening QT interal
30 - 60 minutes
Hypo/Hyperkalemia
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3 S/S Respiratory Obstruction
Thready pulse
Intercostal restractions
Noisy (stridor) respiratooions
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3 S/S Cerebral Hemorrhage
↑ ICP
Hypotension
Hypoxia
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3 S/S Hemorrhagic Shock
Tachycardia
Weak pulse
Hypotension
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Mental status assessments \+7 - 100 3-step command What would you do if...? Evaluate the meaning of a proverb
intellectual function
immediate memory
judgment
abstract thinking
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Function of the follow brain structures Cerebrum Cerebellum Brain Stem Hypothalamus
learning, memory, language
balance, coordination
respiratory control
endocrine system
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Key nutrition elements of the following... Onion soup Grilled fish Almonds Broccoli
Sodium
Protein
Phosphorus
Potassium
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Lithium, increase what intake?
Decrease what intake?
Length until therapeutic effect?
Salt intake with meals
NSAIDS ↑ toxicity
5 - 7 days
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Chemo patients precautions (4)
Low-residue diet
Catheter installed
Wear a dosi-meter badge
Bed rest
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Brain tumors ↑ r/o…?
Seizures
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Hypoglycemia in babies r/in…
Flaccid muscle tone
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When switching CVC, what should patient do..?
When getting new one inserted, what should pt do?
Valsalva maneuver to prevent air embolus
Turn head in opposite direction to prevent break in sterile field
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Clozapine FX/TX
Tests done during…?
ADFX
anti-psychotic, shizophrenia
WBC qWeek/6months
Flu symptoms, tachycardia
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Ice bag time to use on patient
Cooldown until re-use
30 min/ea
1 hr
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Aprazolam (Xanax) TX/3ADFX
Anxiety
Sedation
Tachycardia
Headaches
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Total Laryngectomy and bonus FX
Anatomical separation of trachea/esophagus
IT IS IMPOSSIBLE to choke/aspirate on food
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Methylergonovine FX/Contra
Stop severe bleeding from uterus after childbirth
Contra’d if BP ↑ than 140/90
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Anthrax antidote
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
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Dyskinesia
impaired voluntary movement
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Benadryl and Parkinson’s desired FX
↓ tremors
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Kawasaki Disease
inflammation blood vessel walls
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Kaposi Sarcoma
Sarcoma that manifests from AIDs and is characterized by purple-ish brown, raised lesions and edema
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Naproxen TX/crushable?/ADFX
RA
Yes
like an NSAID, causes GI problems
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Chemo, when to stop PO before treatment
1 hr before
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Iron toxicity Antidote
Deferoxamine (Desferal)
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Heparin, how often to check aPTT
q4hrs
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Prednisone and blood sugar
↑ r/o hyperglycemia
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Narcotic Analgesics for Post-Thoracic Surgery
↑ deep breathing
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HIV Control Precaution
Standard
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Mastectomy/Radiation Therapy and ice packs
Contraindicated!
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CVC Aspiration
Prior to each use
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Bowel Training Program, bring the patient to the bathroom…
when they have an urge to defecate
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WIERD: Pt shitty Temp, P, R and O2 Sat after having a Triple Lumen catheter placed… priority?
Stat Chest X-ray to assess catheter placement
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Anti-psychotic medications r/in muscle rigidity, hypePYREXIA, and diaphoresis
Neuroleptic Malignant Sydnrome
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Patient cheeking meds?
Give it to them liquid form.
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Digoxin, pulse contraindication
4 S/S Toxicity
↓ 60
Yellow-tinged vision, Nausea, Muscle weakness, diarrhea
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Persistent adverse effect even after discontinuing a conventional anti-psychotic
Tardive Dyskinesia
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Tardive Dyskinesia S/S
jerky, lip-smacking, neck/back contractions
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Stick yourself? First action?
SCRUB VIGOROUSLY for 5 MINUTES
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Test for Pernicious Anemia
Shilling Test
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Sublingual Intramuscular Transdermal Enteral Routes of Administration
Order from fastest to longest 1 - 3 10 - 30 30 - 60 min variable
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Medication contraindicated with asthma
Carvedilol (Coreg)
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Fat Embolism Syndrome
s/s respiratory distress 12 - 28 hours of a fracture
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Serum ADH Range
1 - 5
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Epstein-Barr Virus
S/S and what it ↑ Risk of
Herpes Simplex 4
autoimmune response
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Process
Prospective
Structure
Outcome
Nursing care
Prediction of performance
Availability of resource
Examining data
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Mannitol therapeutic effect in hemolytic transfusion reactions
↑ diuresis (sweating)
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After incident report filed after giving a wrong medication, what’s next?
Document the time medication was given
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TX of toddler w/ neuroblastoma
Hydration
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Prostate Cancer, AGE to start having examinations and PSA levels checked
50 years old
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LLND Medication FX's Nalbuphine (Opiod agonist) Terbutaline (Smooth Muscle Relaxant) Oxytocin (Uterine stimulant) Mag. Sulfate (Smooth Muscle Relaxant)
pain
↓ contractions
prevent bleeding
↓ contractions
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SubQ Injection What to do with skin and Insertion Angle
Pinch
45 - 90º
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Hemophilia A aPTT expected value
45 seconds
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Thrombocytopenia
↓ platelet count
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Estradiol ADFX
Headaches
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Specific S/S Meningococcal Meningitis C
Petechial Rash
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S/S ↑ ICP
Memory Loss
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Kid Stuff...! S/S Autism ADHD Defiant Disorder Separation Anxiety Disorder
Lack of response
Difficulty paying attention
Disobedience
Excessive Anxiety when separated from parents
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Continuous Passive Motion Machines, when to turn off?
During meal-time
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Family concerned about level of care at new facility? How to address concerns?
Facilitated a interdisciplinary conference at the new facility for the family
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Peripheral Arterial Disease and foot care
Apply lubricating lotion
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Purpose of hand-rolls
Maintaining a functional position
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Chlorpromazine FX
↓ hallucinations
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Key S/S Delirium
Fluctuating level of consciousness
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What to report after a GI-scopy?
Cool, clammy skin
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TX for dry, shiny red skin after radiation therapy
Mild soap and water
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Somebody is trying to pull out his line?
See him first
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ADFX Valproic Acid
Jaundice
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Black beans, iron/fat content
high iron/low fat
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Amitriptyline (Tricyclic-Antidepressant/MAOI) 2 ADFX
▲ urine color
Foods to avoid
When to take
Dry mouth, Constipation
Blue-green urine
With/After food
Foods w/ Tyramine
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Eye drops procedure.
Time to wait between 2 different meds.
How long to push on lacrimus
close eyes for 1 minutes to instill
10 - 15 minutes
30 - 60 seconds
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Quality Improvement focuses on…?
Individual accomplishments
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Post-mortem care + Donation
Notify doctors Collect specimens Removes tubes Cleanse the body Apply name tag
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Ecchymosis
bruising
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Type of group a nurse can lead at a Mental Health Clinic
Medication Education Group
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Fluoxetine (SRI) ADFX to report?
Time it starts after beginning TX.
Tremors (Serotonin Syndrome)
2 - 72 hrs after starting
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When to give Rh-Immune Globulin.
Time of gestation?
When Mom is negative and fetus is expected to be positive (could of recently aborted).
Give 28 weeks gestation
Within 72 hours of birth.
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Gout, what to avoid eating.
Purines
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RA TX of Edematous Joints
Cold Therapy
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GI Tube feedings
mL for intermittent feedings
mL for flush
How often?
250 mL
30 mL
q4hrs
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Where is the FHR detected during the 1st trimester?
Over the symphysis Pubis
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Intravenous Pyelogram, medication to take before test.
Laxative
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Bowel Protrusion Steps
Stay with and call for help
Place sterile gauze
Supine, hips/knees bent
Take vital signs
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Braxton Hick’s Contractions
When to expect them
False, irregular contractions, solved by walking
28 weeks gestation
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How to help a toddler adjust to hospitalization/reduce anxiety
Bring toys from home
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FIRST GEN - Antipsychotics (4) HFTR
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Fuphenazine
Thiothixene
Perphenazine
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Anticholinergic ADFX (5)
Photophobia/Blurred vision Dry mouth Tachycardia Constipation Urinary Retention
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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome S/S (4)
▲ LoC
▲ BP
Dysrhythmias/Muscle rigidity
High grade fever
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Extrapyramidial Side Effects (EPSs) (2)
Akathisia
Tardive Dyskinesia
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Akathisia
Unable to sit/stand still (agitated)
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Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) S/S (3)
Lip smacking, speech disturbance, involuntary movement
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FIRST GEN - Antipsychotics HFTR
3 ADFX
What medications to avoid with use.
Neuromalignant Syndrome
Anticholinergic ADFX - so don’t use these too
EPSs
Levodopa
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SECOND GEN - Antipsychotics 2 suffixes + 2 examples + 1 outlier
3 ADFX
-apine + -idones
Risperidone and Clozapine — Aripiprazole
Hyperglycemia, Cholesterolemia, Anticholinergic ADFX
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Clozapine use, outside of the 3 regular ADFX, what else to monitor for/report?
↓ WBC (Agranulocytosis)
S/S infection = fever, sore throat, lesions of mouth
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Neostigmine (Cholinesterase Inhibitor) TX/2 ADFX
Myasthenia Gravis, Alzheimers, and Parkinsons by ↑ nerve impulses
Muscarine Stimulation = ↑ GI motility/secretions, urinary urgency and bradycardia, which can r/in a Cholinergic Crisis (respiratory depression)
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4 KEY Bad things to consume
Caffeine, Alcohol, Beer, Cigarettes
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3 KEY S/S infection
fever, sore throat, purulent discharge
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3 KEY S/S Muscarine Stimulation
↑ GI motility/secretions, urinary urgency, bradycardia