Unit VII Flashcards
Traditional Nuclear Family
Married couple and their biological children (only full siblings)
Nuclear Family
Two parents and their childen (biologic, adoptive, foster)
Single Parent Family
one parent and one or more children
Blended Family
at least one stepparent, step sibling, or half sibling
Extended Family
at least one parent, one or more children, and other individuals (might not be related)
Foster Family
one or more children who are placed in an approved living environment away from the famil of orgin, usually with one or two parents
Binuclear Family
Parents who have terminated spousal roles but continue their parenting roles
Communal Family
Individuals who share common ownership of property and goods, and exchange services without monetary consideration
Alternative families
include extended family members caring for children in the absence of biological parents
Barriers to healthcare
Economics, education, geography, language, stereotyping, prejuduce, discrimination, mis understandings
Economics
patients that cannot afford healthcare may wait until illness is life threatening because they cannot afford it
Education
The higher the education level the more healthcare is obtained. Those education tend to seek less medical help
Geography
Many rural areas have limited access to health-care. Many low income areas of larger cities have limited providers and facilities. Minority groups make up a greater percentage of low income populations in the united states, leading to decrease access to needed healthcare for those populations
Language
Always use an interpreter, interpreting computer program, never talk down
Stereotyping
can lead to mistreatment, never assume. Evaluate your own preceptions and beliefs regarding different ethinic groups or races
Prejuduce
a determination or judgement about a person or group based on irrational suspicion or hatred of a particular group, race, sexual orientation or religion.
Discrimination
unfair treatment of a certain group of people
Misunderstanding
Always verify a patients understanding “Do you understand?”
- Antiulcer agent
- People with GERD
- Tx for GI Bleeding
- Assess for abdominal pain and GI bleeding (Do an occult blood)
- Check pt for C. Diff if pt has diarrhea
- Admin in morning before food
- Mg levels may drop check mg prior to and during drug therapy
- Can cause drowsiness (fall precautions)
Omeprazole (prilosec)
Causes vitamin B 12 deficiency for pt’s using greater than 3 yrs
omeprezole or prilosec
Cannot be taken with St. John’s Wort or rilpivirine
Omeprezole or prilosec
Patient should be taught to avoid what when taking Omeprezole or Prilosec?
Alcohol, NSAID’s, and foods that may cause GI irritation
Patients taking prilosec or Omeprezole should be taught to monitor for what?
black tarry stools, diahrrhea, abdominal pain, or persistent headache or if fever or diahrhea develop. Pt should not tx diarrhea without consulting healthcare professional
What med can put pt at a high risk or hip, wrist, or spine fractures?
Omeprezole or prilosec
- Antiemetic tx for nausea and vomiting
- Used to tx nausea in chemo pts
- Can be used for post surgical pt’s as well
- Bowel function should be assessed and if there are any symptoms of bowel function problems report it
- Changes in electrolytes may occur, labs need to be done
- Can cause irregularly heart rates or arrhythmias
- ODT (orally disintegrating tablets)
Ondansteron or Zofran
When taking ondansteron or zofran with a hepatic impairment the daily doasage should not exceed what?
8mg
Ondansteon or zofran can cause…
QT interval prolongation Increased liver enzymes Consipation abdominal pain dry mouth diarrhea Extrapyramidal reactions Steven Johnson syndrome
How long before Chemo should Zofran or Onadesteron be taken?
30 mins before
When taking Zofran or Onadesteron you should notify doctor if these occur
Irregular heart beat
serotonin syndrome
Involuntary movement of eyes, face, or limbs occur
- Opioid analgesic
- Moderate to severe pain
- Respiratory rate needs to be monitored
- BP and HR needs to me monitored
- NO alcohol
- Can cause constipation
- HAS ACETAMINAPHIN IN IT
- Watch the use of MAO inhibitors to close to taking this
- Assess pain level prior to taking this; document pain scales used
- Highly addictive
- Pt should be assessed to see if they are taking any other opioids
- Capsule my be expelled in stool
- Encourage pt to take deep breaths often (TCD)
Oxycodone or Percocet
Oxycodone or Percocet contains what?
Acetaminophin
Some contradictions or preacautions of Percocet or Oxycodone:
Significant or respiratory depression Asthma Head trauma Increased intracranial pressure Severe rennal or hepatic disease Hypothyroidism Adrenal isufficiency Alcoholism Seizure disorders Difficulty swallowing
When administering Percocet or Oxycodone to a Geri pt a nurse should know…
The initial dose shold be decreased becuase they are at a greater risk of respiratory depression
HIGHLY ADDICTIVE and cannot be stopped abruptly
Oxycodone or percocet
To prevent atelectasis when taking Percocet or Oxycodone the patient should
Turn, cough, and deep breathe every 2 hr
Alcohol an other CNS depressants should be avoided when taking this medication…
Oxycodone or percocet
- Treats hypo kalemia
- Review appendix b
- If potassium levels drop too much a person could die
- Narrow range for theraputic lab value
- Review appendix k for potassium high foods
- If given IV must be given VERY SLOWLY and mixed it burns. If given too fast it can cause heart arrythmias. Pt should be on a heart monitor to watch for heart arrythmias, pulse rate and BP
- Labs should be checked after drug therapy to ensure pt is not hyper kalemic (review symptoms)
- For pt’s taking a diuretic hypo kalemia can be a side effect (flushes potassium out of system)
- DO not crush PO potassium (can be melted in water)
- S/S of GI distress and blood in stool
Potassium chloride or K-dur
Contradictions with Potassium Chloride:
hyperkalemia Renal impairment Untreated Addison's disease Pt with tartazine or alcohol intolerance CArdiac disease Diabetes mellitus Hypomagnesemia GI hypomotility Pt's recieving potassium sparing drugs
Adverse reactions or side effects of K-durr or potassium chloride
Confusion restlessness weakness Arrhythmias ECG changes Abdominal pain Diarrhea Flatulence nausea vomiting GI unceration Paralysis Paresthesia
When taking Potassium Chloride, you should take a missed dose
whithin 2 hr or return to regular dose schedule. Do not double dose.
Chewing Potassium Chloride or K-durr Enteric coated tablets can cause what?
GI irritation or ulceration
Patients taking K-durr or Potassium Chloride should avoid what?
Avoid salt substitues or low-salt milk unless approved by HCP
Pt should read all labels to prevent excess potassium intake.
Pt should monitor for and report these when takinf Potassium Chloride or K-durr:
dark, tarry, or bloody stools; weakness; unusual fatigue; or tingling of extremities. Notify health care professional if nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach discomfort persists. Dosage may require adjustment.
K-durr or potassium requires what?
Regular follow-up exams to monitor serum levels
- A steroid used to tx pt with asthma, and or other respiratory problems such as COPD
- Helps with pt’s who have adrenal gland insufficiency. Adrenal glands sit on the kidneys, helps with stress and production of sex hormones,
- Give to children based on weight in kg
- Give with food to help decrease GI distress.
- Should be given in the morning when the body produces cortisol because the production is highest in the morning.
- Should NOT be stopped suddenly. Can cause dyspnea, hypertension, hypoglycemia
- Steroids do raise glucose levels
- Therapy can last days or long term
- Diet is important if taking this long-term
Prednisone or Deltasone
Deltasone or prednisone can mask the signs of
Infection
Chronic prednisone use can lead to…
Adrenal supression; stay on the lowest possible dose for the shotest period of time.