Terms

Question 1

diuretic instructions

Answer 1

assess I&O; take in the morning; monitor serum potassium levels; eat bananas; monitor for digitalis toxicity; get up slowly; monitor weight; report nausea/vomiting/diarrhea; report rapid HR/syncope

Question 2

thiazide diuretic

Answer 2

hydrochlorothiazide drug

Question 3

loop diuretics

Answer 3

furosemide drug

Question 4

potassium-sparing diuretics

Answer 4

spironolactone drug

Question 5

osmotic diuretics

Answer 5

mannitol drug

Question 6

first line treatment for constipation

Answer 6

fluids and fiber

Question 7

signs and symptoms of inflammation

Answer 7

redness, swelling, fever, heat, and pain

Question 8

secondary infection from antibiotics

Answer 8

white patches around the mouth and throat- yeast/fungal; vaginal yeast infection

Question 9

clostridium difficile signs and symptoms

Answer 9

watery diarrhea (foul); abdominal cramps, pain or tenderness; fever; pus/mucus in stool; nausea; dehydration

Question 10

adverse effects of antibiotics

Answer 10

secondary infections (MRSA, VRE, c. diff); GI upset; nephrotoxicity

Question 11

reaction when vancomycin given too quickly

Answer 11

nephrotoxic, leukopenia, profound hypotension, REDMAN SYNDROM; given over 60-90 minutes

Question 12

importance of HbA1C

Answer 12

less than 6%; determines diabetes and status

Question 13

why is 120 days important for determining diabetes

Answer 13

shows average BG over the last 3 months, aka the lifetime of a RBC

Question 14

signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia

Answer 14

hungriness, sweating, sleepiness, shakiness, headache, confusion

Question 15

different results of HbA1C

Answer 15

normal- less than 5.7; prediabetes 5.7-6.4; type 2 diabetes- greater than 6.4

Question 16

treatment of hypoglycemia

Answer 16

orange juice or dextrose (IV)

Question 17

signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism

Answer 17

hair loss; inability to think clearly; goiter; reduced heart rate; strong fatigue; sensitivity to cold; dry skin; weight gain; puffiness; memory problems; constipation; irregular menstrual periods; severe PMS; depression, mood swings; joint, muscle pain; high cholesterol

Question 18

signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism

Answer 18

hair loss; bulging eyes; goiter; heart palpitations; tremors; heat intolerance; sleep disturbances; weight loss; shortness of breath; diarrhea; increased appetite; irregular menstrual periods; muscle weakness; sweating; anxiety, nervousness; depression, mood swings

Question 19

treatment for hypothyroidism

Answer 19

levothyroxine; therapeutic effects starts in 1-2 weeks; full benefit starts within 3-12 weeks

Question 20

signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s

Answer 20

lack of coordination; rhythmic tremors; rigidity/weakness; trouble maintaining posture/position; bradykinesia; difficulty walking; drooling and affect speech; mask-like expression

Question 21

result of too much dopamine

Answer 21

tremors, anxiety, over excitement

Question 22

interventions for seizure patients

Answer 22

keep airway open; saline lock for IV drugs; general safety check; suction in the room; patient on their side; remove anything that can cause injury

Question 23

treatment for status epilepticus

Answer 23

antiepileptic drugs (AED) and benzodiazepines

Question 24

withdrawl treatment

Answer 24

alcohol can cause deadly seizures (take benzos)

Question 25

antiseizure medications and oral contraceptives

Answer 25

means reduced effectiveness; antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), hydantoins (phenytoin), barbiturates and barbiturate-like drugs (phenobarbital and primidone), benzodiazepines (diazepam), succinimides (ethosuximide), valproic acid

Question 26

what not to drink while taking antiseizure medications

Answer 26

grapefruit juice

Question 27

cold medicine you should give to patient with hypertension

Answer 27

pseudoephedrine

Question 28

what organ secrets glucagon

Answer 28

pancreas