Terms To Know Flashcards
AMYLOIDOSIS
protein deposits
SARCOIDOSIS
inflammatory cell deposits
HEMOCHROMATOSIS
iron deposits
POST - OPERATIVE FOR MOST SURGERYS
-ASSIST W/ EARLY AMBULATION
-DEEP BREATH and COUGHS TO prevent pneumonia
-PREVENT INFECTION W/ SHOWERS ONLY + REPORT REDNESS/SWELING AT SITE
Alopecia
Loss of hair
Cyclosporine med
Immunosuppressant used for organ transplants
Use birth control
Risk for bleeds
Hydroxychloroquine med
Immunosuppressant, Treat lupus
Regular eye appointment (retinal damage)
“”Eyye damage chlorine”” memory trick
Isotrentinoin med
Vitamin A derivative (acne med)
NEEDS TO HAVE TWO FORMS OF CONTRACEPTIVES
HIGH SUICIDE RISK
-dazole med
C-diff infection
MetroniDAZOLE
-nazole med
Anti fungal infection
“N”ail and foot skin infection
Nystatin
NOT A -statin
Treats oral candidiasis
-statin med
Cholesterol drug
Methotrexate med
Immunosuppressant
methNOoo-trexate
No pregnant, crowded areas, sharing razor
What are normal side effects of steroids?
S: sores in mouth (sink)
S: sepsis and sickness (increased WBC count)
S: Sugars increased (glucose)
Xerostomia
Dry mouth
Caused from meds, aging, menopause, and diabetes
Uremic fetor
Ruinous odor of the breath
Smells like pee (ammonia)
Associated with CKD
Amlodipine med
Calcium channel blocker (declines blood pressure)
Avoid taking with grape fruit juice
Levothyroxine med
L: lifelong and long slow onset (3-4weeks till relief)
E: early morning empty stomach, not at bedtime
V: very hyper (high HR and BP) report confusion and agitation
O: oh baby is fine (pregnant safe)
Baby safe meds
PTU (propylthiouracil) report fever, soar throat
Levothyroxine
Not baby safe: Methimazole (for hyperthyroidism)
Lupus triggers
S: sun exposure
S: smoking
S: stress
S: sepsis infection
Lupus signs and symptoms
Butterfly rash
Fever over 100f
Joints painful and swollen
Inflammation: increased ESR and C reactive protein
Thrombolytic drugs for PE
tPA
Alteplase
Streptokinase
Famotidine med
H2 blocker for peptic ulcer disease
Can cause kidney stones due to calcium buildup
Expected dark or black stools
Iron intake
Ferrous sulfate (oral)
Iron dextran (IV or IM)
Pernicious anemia
Definition and signs/symptoms
“Precious” circle stomach symbolizing not absorbing vitamin b12
Glossitis (beefy red tongue)
Hypertensive Crisis
PRIORITY KEY SIGNS (critical complication)
Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Change in mental status
Priority teaching for a patient newly diagnosed with STRESS INCONTINENCE
Void every 2 hours
Oxybutynin (anticholinergics) may result in dry mouth
Metformin
Biguanide (increase insulin sensitivity, decrease glucose production)
First line treatment for Type 2 diabetes
Exophthalmos
Protruding eyes
Inverse electrolyte relationship with calcium?
Phosphorus
(Magnesium also relates with calcium the same way with phosphorus)
Only time to not elevate the bed
AAA disease (encourage blood flow)
Calcium acetate med
For reabsorption of phosphorus with food
Can cause muscle weakness and anorexia
For chronic kidney disease
Vitamin C
Helps with iron absorption
Mannitol to use for what?
Decrease ICP (only IV administration)
Side effect: edema (swollen brain cells get drained)
Osmotic diuretic
Phenytoin med
Anticonvulsant
Gum bleeding normal
No metallic taste (only with metronidazole)
No photosensitivity reaction
-Stigmine meds
Cholinergic meds (adds secretions to the body)
Give before meals
Antidote for -stigmine
Atropine
Can’t “pee” with “pine”
M. S. Multiple Sclerosis Pathophysiology
MS: Myelin Sheath
MS: Muscle Spasm and Stiffness
Antibodies in spinal fluid
