Term 3 Cumulative Flashcards
*Care of the client after biopsy of prostate for possible cancer
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Care of the client receiving isoniazid
first line drug for active TB and for prophylaxis.
may cause peripheral neuropathy, and hepatitis.
do not administer with: aged cheese processed meats and fish bananas dried fruits yeast products soy sauce red wine
take on empty stomach
administer vitamin B5 as prescribed to reduce risk of neurotoxicity.
Care of the client with HHNS
BS >600. put on fluids and focus on hydration. start with 0.9 then 0.45, check sugar, then 5% dextrose
Care of the client with leukemia
neutropenic precautions.
Indications for a carotid endarterectomy
surgical removal of part of the inner lining of an artery, together with any obstructive deposits, most often carried out on the carotid artery or on vessels supplying the legs
Care of the client with an abdominal aneurysm
observe signs: gnawing feeling in abdomen, flank or back pain, pulsating abdominal mass, bruit, and elevated BP
monitor vitals q15mins, check pain often, focus on lowering BP, surgical intervention:
resection.. excision of the aneurysm and the placement of a synthetic graft
Monitoring Labs for the cancer client
CBC
WBC
RBC
Platelets
Care of the pregnant client with AIDS.
do not breastfeed
can transfer disease during childbirth
Care of the client receiving allogenic bone marrow transplant
With this type of BMT, the transplant comes from a donor. Often family members are found to be the best match. High doses of chemotherapy with or without radiation are administered, then the bone marrow is transplanted to “rescue” the host. This type is most commonly used in leukemia patients.
BMT allows for large doses of chemotherapy (with or without radiation) to be administered to clients where tumours are resistant to the standard doses of treatment. Once these treatments are complete, a bone marrow transplant is used to replace the client’s bone marrow.
The Goal of a BMT is to cure a client’s malignant or nonmalignant disease.
Care of the client with an abdominal aortic aneurysm
monitor s/s.
take antihypertensives to lower BP
Care of the client with pulmonary edema
relax
high fowlers
levothyroxine
Synthetic Thyroxine (T4). Thyroid hormone replacement
Care of the client undergoing radiation treatment
body fluids will be contaminated and should be disposed of appropriately
Dietary education for the client with Cushing’s
eat foods high in calcium and vitamin D.
no alcohol or caffeine
Care of the client with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
is hypothyroidism believed to be autoimmune in origin. It is of the type of autoimmune disorders known as organ specific because the body builds up antibodies against thyroid tissue only.
Client education about the spread of TB
airborne/droplet
anti tubercular therapy: rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinadmide, streptomycin and ethambutol. 2-3 weeks continuous meds
encourage fluid intake
proper handwashing
cover mouth when coughing/sneezing
Give example of the 4 different types of immunity
Active natural: client gets disease. body makes antibodies
active artificial: client receives immunization
Passive natural: mother to child
Passive artificial: client received immunoglobulin containing someone else antibodies
Care of the client with thrombocytopenia
safety precautions. watch for bruising. check pt, ptt, INR
Care of the client with breast cancer
can metastasize to the bone
will have orange peel skin, dimpling, nipple discharge
meds:
tamoxifen, raloxifine, lupron
dexamethasone
Synthetic Adrenocortical Steroid. Anti-inflammatory, Diagnostic aid, Immunosuppressant.
spironolactone
Aldosterone antagonist, antihypertensive, diagnostic aid for primary hyperaldosteronism, diuretic (potassium sparing diuretic)
methimazole
Thioimidazole derivative. Antithyroid
Care of the client with Addison’s disease
treat with IV fluid
hydrocortisone
flonuet
low sodium. high potassium.
dysrhythmias
muscle weakness
bronze skin pigmentation
Care of the client with hypoparathyroidism
MONITOR CALCIUM LEVELS
Describe how vaccines affect the immune system
when a client receives an immunization, they get dead antigens and the body will make antibodies from it
Priority of care for the client receiving external radiation therapy
patient will be fatigued. will need periods of rest.
monitor: skin blanching mucositis, xerostomia difficulty swallowing gastroenteritis CBC
do not wash off the x tattoos
Discuss the drug therapy for the HIV infected client
HAART therapy.
includes: enfuvirtide (fuzeon) maraviroc (selzentry) delavirdine (descriptor) interferon
used in combination with other antiretroviral meds to reduce medication resistance, adverse effects, and dosages.
Care of the client with hypothyroidism, including diet
Give Levothyroxine
everything is low and slow. Provide diet with fiber. lotion skin. allow rest periods. eat smaller more frequent meals.
Care of the client with hemolytic anemia
premature destruction (lysis) of RBC’s
monitor for hypoxemia.
Corticosteroid hormones and splenectomy may also be of benefit.
Client education; Care of the client pre/post cardiac catheterization
most definitive but most invasive test in the diagnosis of heart disease.
client is strapped to a table the cath lab and the table is turned during the procedure
local analgesic injected at the insertion site
client may have mild sedative but most be able to report any chest pain, pressure, or other symptoms.
informed consent
NPO 8 hr prior to procedure
report iodine/shellfish allergies
PTU
Thiourea Derivative. Antithyroid
Discuss the complications of immobility
risk for DVT
Care of the client receiving nitroglycerin for angina
nitro given sublingualy. if still having pain, repeat q5mins 3 times. No more than 3 pills. Call emergency services.
Care of the client with diabetic ketoacidosis
severe hyperglycemia >300
kussmaul respirations
fruity breath
type 1
increase in ketones in urine
asses:
airway
blood glucose level
vitals q15mins
administer:
IV fluids 0.9 then 0.45. check BG. then dextrose solution
Care of the client having MI
Monitor vitals q15 minutes until stable, then every hour
monitor continous cardiac monitoring
monitor hourly output
administer o2
administer meds: vasodilators like nitrostat, analgesics such as morphine to help control pain. streptase or activase.
Care of the client with hypothyroidism
increase activities gradually
apply anti embolism stockings and elevate the legs to promote venous return
encourage to turn cough and deep breath
provide meticulous skin care
administer levothyroxine
Care of the client with Grave’s Disease
see hyperthyroid
Care of the client using nasal prongs for oxygen delivery
Perform a respiratory assessment along with a complete set of vital signs, including oxygen saturation indicated via pulse oximetry. After assessing your patient, also document the patient’s skin color, level of consciousness, and other signs and any manifestations of hypoxia.
perform a skin assessment where the oxygen-delivery device comes into contact with the patient’s skin. Inspect the nose, the ears, and under the chin for redness, irritation, and skin breakdown. To help prevent irritation and skin breakdown, consider padding pressure areas when initiating oxygen therapy. Keeping the patient’s skin clean and dry can also help reduce the risk of skin irritation and breakdown