Reye's Syndrome

Question 1

What are the 4 main signs of the Reye’s syndrome?

Answer 1

• Fever
• fatty liver
• hypoglycemia
• acute encephalopathy

Question 2

4 Treatments for Reye’s syndrome

Answer 2

• Antiviral (for viral infection)
• IV fluids (for dehydration because of the vomiting)
• Dextrose in the IV fluids (for hypoglycemia)
• Vitamin K (a fatty liver does not absorb vitamin k very well which put client at risk for bleeding out

Question 3

Reye’s syndrome are commonly seen after a _____

Answer 3

are commonly seen after a viral illness

Question 4

Do not give aspirin to treat flu-like symptoms after what two immunizations?

Answer 4

Influenza and Varicella

Question 5

What is another name NCLEX can (and probably will) use instead of aspirin?

Answer 5

Salicylates

Question 6

Should a child with Reye’s syndrome be put in isolation?

Answer 6

That will be cruel

Question 7

What should you give to treat flu-like symptoms instead of aspirin?

Answer 7

acetaminophen or Ibuprofen

Question 8

Clients with encephalopathy (cerebral edema) are at risk for what?

Answer 8

Increased intracranial pressure