UWorld Flashcards
SSRI drug names? What do they treat? Therapeutic effect?
Fluoxetine, sertraline, citalopram
Treats major depression and generalized anxiety
Therapeutic effect in 1-4 weeks
What are the SE of SSRI?
Loss of appetite, weight gain/loss
GI disturbances
HA, dizzy, insomnia, drowsiness
Sexual dysfunction
Risk of suicide especially in young adults during initial therapy or after dose changes
A client reporting increased energy with little or no reduction of depression needs what?
Immediate assessment for suicide risk
What needs to be done by the RN?
Clinical assessment
Initial patient education
Discharge education
Clinical judgement
Initiating blood transfusion
What is the scope of practice for an LPN/LVN?
Monitoring RN findings
Reinforcing education
Routine procedures
Most medications (PO, Tube)
Ostomy care
Tube patency and enteral feeding
Limited assessments (lungs, bowel sounds and neuro checks)
What is the scope of an UAP?
ADL
Hygiene
Linen change
Routine, stable VS
Documenting I&O
Positioning
What are the 5 rights of delegation?
Right task - within scope
Right circumstances - stable patient, resources available if needed
Right person - assess competency and have appropriate knowledge, skills, and ability
Right direction/communication - clear instructions
Right supervision/eval
What are s/s of phlebitis?
erythema, edema, warmth, pain and palpable venous cord
What are s/s of infiltration?
Edema
Coolness to the touch around the insertion site
May cause edema to dependent areas
What is Guillian-barre syndrome (GBS)?
Acute, immune mediated polyneuropathy that can
Ascending muscle paralysis and absence of reflexes
Neuromuscular respiratory failure is the most life threatening complication. Rate and depth should be monitored by serial bedside forced vital capacity (spirometry)
What are the SE of sulfa medications?
Crystalluria causing kidney injury (drink more water)
Photosensitivity and risk for sunburn
Folic acid deficiency
Agranulocytosis
SJS
What are the s/s of a transfusion reaction?
Chills
Fever
Low back pain
Flushing
Itching
What should the nurse do if the patient has a transfusion reaction?
Stop transfusion immediately and disconnect the tubing
Maintain IV access with normal saline using new tubing to prevent hypotension and vascular collapse
Notify HCP and blood bank
Monitor VS
Recheck labels, numbers, and blood type
Treat patient symptoms with provider orders
Collect blood and urine to evaluate for hemolysis
Return blood and tubing to blood bank
Complete paperwork
What should are airborne precautions?
N95 respirator
Negative pressure isolation room
As needed if contact with body fluid wear gloves, disposable gown and goggles/faceshield
TB, Varicella, herpes zoster, rubeola/measles
What are the s/s of a cardiac tamponade?
Narrowed pulse pressure
Hypotension
JVD
Muffled/distant heart tones
Pulsus paradoxus
Dyspnea
Tachypnea
Tachycardia
What is a cardiac tamponade? Treatment?
Fluid build up in the pericardial sac and compresses the heart
Emergency pericardiocentiusis is needed
What is the spleen apart of? If it is removed what occurs?
Spleen is a part of the immune system to filter/purify blood and remove microorganisms that cause infection
Lifelong complication if removed is overwhelming postsplenecotmy bacterial infection or rapid onset sepsis
Monitor for low grade fever, chills or HA
What is muscular dystrophy? s/s?
X-linked recessive disorder that causes a decrease in a protein needed for muscle stabilization. Lower extremities and pelvis are affected first
Calf muscle hypertrophy initially
Gower sign/maneuver (stands by hands pushing off of thighs)
Walk on tip toes
Frequent tripping and falling
What does X-linked mean?
Carried by females and affects males
What are the s/s of cataracts?
Blurred vision
Photosensitivity
Halo around eyes
What are the s/s of macular degeneration?
Blurred vision
Blindness
Reduced mental vision
What are the s/s of open angle glaucoma?
Blurred vision
Tunnel vision
Blindness
What are stimulant meds used to treat? Examples?
ADHD
Methylphenidate (ritilin)
Amphetamines
What are major problems with stimulant medications?
Decrease appetite and weight loss –> growth delays
HTN and tachycardia
Appearance of new vocal/motor tics
Excess brain stimulation –> restlessness and insomnia
Abuse potential