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02/07/2014

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Term
DO NOT DELEGATE
WHAT YOU CAN EAT
Definition
E- EVALUATE
A-ASSESS
T-TEACH
Term
ADDISONS
DOWN DOWN DOWN UP
Definition
HYPONATREMIA
HYPOTENSION
HYPOGLYCEMIA
HYPOVOLEMIA
HYPERKALEMIA
Term
CUSHINGS DISEASE
UP UP UP DOWN UP
Definition
HYPERNATREMIA
HYPERTENSION
HYPERVOLEMIA
HYPOKALEMIA
HYPERGLYCEMIA
Term
DO NOT GIVE POTASSIUM WITHOUT
Definition
ADEQUEATE URINE OUTPUT
Term
FOR BETTER PERFUSION
Definition
ELEVATE VEINS
DANGLE ARTERIES
Term
APGAR
Definition
A= APPEARANCE (COLOR)
P= PULSE
G=GRIMACE (COUGH, NO RESPONSE)
A= ACTIVITY (FLEXED, FLACCID, LIMP)
R= RESPIRATIONS (CRY, ABSENT)
Term
AIRBONE PRECAUTIONS
MTB
Definition
MEASLES
CHICKEN POX/VARICELLA
HERPEZ ZOSTER/SHINGLES
TB
Term
DROPLET PRECAUTIONS
SPIDERMAN
Definition
S= SEPSIS
S=SCARLET FEVER
S=STREPTOCOCCAL PHARYNGITIS
P=PARVOVIRUS
P=PNEUMONIA
P=PERTUSSIS
I= INFLUENZA
D=DIPTHERIA
E=EPIGLOTTITIS
R=RUBELLA
M=MUMPS
M=MENINGITS
M=MYCOPLASMA
AN=ADENOVIRUS

PRIVATE ROOM OR MASK
Term
CONTACT PRECAUTIONS
Definition
Multidrug resistant organism
respiratory infection
skin infections
wound infections
enteric infections
eye infections
Term
Pulmonary Embolism
Definition
S/S chest pain, difficulty breathing, tachycardia, pale, cyanotic

Turn pt to left side and lower HOB
Term
Woman in Labor w/Un-reassuring FHR
Definition
S/S Late dece, decrease variabilty, fetal bradycardia

Turn on left side and O2, stop piton, increase IV fluids
Term
Tube Feeding w/decreased LOC
Definition
pt on right side with HOB elevated
Term
After Lumbar Puncture or oil-based myelogram
Definition
PT lies in flat supine to prevent headache and leaking of CSF
Term
Pt w/heat stroke
Definition
lie flat w/legs elevated
Term
After Myringotomy (incision in the eardrum)
Definition
Position on side of affected ear after surgery
Term
after Cataract Surgery
Definition
Pt will sleep on unaffected side w/ night shield for 1 week
Term
After thyroidectomy
Definition
low or semi fowlers, support head, neck and shoulders
Term
Infant with Spina Bifida
Definition
Position prone to protet sac
Term
Buck's traction
Definition
elevated foot of bed for counter traction
Term
After Total Hip Replacement
Definition
don't sleep on operated side, don't flex hip more than 45-60 degrees, don't elevated HOB more than 45. Maintain hip abduction by separating thigh with pillows
Term
Prolapsed cord
Definition
Knee chest position o trendelenburg
Term
Infant w/cleft lip
Definition
position on back or in infant seat to prevent trauma to suture line. While feeding, hold in upright position
Term
To prevent dumping sydrome
Definition
eat in reclining position, lie down after meals 20-30 min (no fluid during meals, low CHO and fiber, small frequent meals)
Term
Above Knee Amputation
Definition
foot of bed elevated for first 24 hrs, position prone daily to provide for hip extension
Term
Below Knee amputation
Definition
foot of bed elevated for first 24 hrs, position prone daily to provide hip extension
Term
Detached retina
Definition
Area of detachment should be in the dependent position
Term
Administration of Edema
Definition
Left side-lying (SIM's) with knee flexed
Term
After Supratentorial surgery
(incision behind hairline)
Definition
HOB 30-45
Term
After Infratentorial Surgery
(incision at nape of neck)
Definition
Position pt flat and lateral on either side
Term
During Internal Radiation
Definition
on bed rest while implant in place
Term
Autonomic Dysreflexia/Hyperreflexia
Definition
S/S Pounding headache, profuse sweating, nasal congestion, goose flesh, bradycardia, HTN

Place pt. in sitting position (Elevate HOB) first before any other implementation.
Term
Shock
Definition
Bed rest with extremities elevated 20 degrees, knees straight, head slightly elevated (modified trendelenburg)
Term
Head Injury
Definition
HOB 30 decrease to decrease ICP
Term
Peritonial Dialysis when Outflow is inadequate
Definition
Turn pt from side to side before checking for kinks in tubing
Term
Lumbar Puncture
Definition
after procedure, the client should be placed in the supine position 4-12 hr
Term
Head injury
Definition
mannitol
Term
Prior to liver biopsy important
Definition
Prothrombin time
Term
anus-diarrhea
Definition
metabolic acidosis
Term
mouth (vomitus)
Definition
metabolic alkalosis
Term
Myxedema/Hypothyroidism
Definition
slowed physical and mental function, sensitivity to cold, dry skin and hair
Term
Graves Disease/Hyperthyroidism
Definition
accelerated physical and mental function
Sensitivity to heat, fine/soft hair
Term
thyroid storm
Definition
Increased temp, pulse and HTN
Term
Hypo-Parathyroid
Definition
Convulsions, arrythmias, tetany, spasms, stridor, high Ca, low phosphorus diet
Term
Hyper-Parathyroid
Definition
fatigue, muscle weakness, renal calculi, back and joint pain, low Ca, high phosphorus diet
Term
Hypovolemia
Definition
increased temp, rapid/weak pulse, increase resp., hypotension, anxiety, urine specific gravity >1.030
Term
Hypervolemia
Definition
bounding pulse, SOB, dyspnea, rares/crackles, peripheral edema, HTN, urine specific gravity <1.010; semi-fowlers
Term
Diabetes Insipidus (decreased ADH)
Definition
excessive urine output and thrist, dehydration, weakness, administer PRITESSIN
Term
SIADH (increased ADH)
Definition
Change in LOC, decreased deep tendon reflexes, tachycardia, diuretics and DECLOMYCIN
Term
Hypokalemia
Definition
muscle weakness, dysrhythmias

FOOD w/ K raisins, bananas, apricots, oranges, beans, potatoes, carrots, celery
Term
Hyperkalemia
Definition
respiratory depression, oliguriam ecg changes, reflexes
Term
Hyponatremia
Definition
Nausea, muscle cramps, Increased ICP, muscular twitching.

Tx: Diuretics, fliuds
Term
Hypernatremia
Definition
Increased temp, weakness, delusions, hypotension, tachycardia,

TX: hypotonic solution
Term
Hypocalcemia
Definition
C- convulsions
A-arrythmias
T-tetany
S-spasms and stridor
Term
Hypercalcemia
Definition
Muscle weakness
Lack of coordination
Abdominal pain
Confusion
Absent tendon reflexes
Sedative on CNS
Term
HYPO MG
Definition
tremors, tetany, seizures, depression, confussion
Term
HYPER Mg
Definition
Depresses the CNS
Hypotension
Facial Flushing
muscle weakness
absent deep tendon reflexes
Shallow respirations
EMERGENCY
Term
Addison's Disease
Definition
HypoNa
HyperK
Hypoglycemia
Dark pigmentation
decreased resistance to stress
fractures
alopecia
weight loss
Gi distress
Term
Cushing's
Definition
HyperNa
HypoK
Hyperglycemia
Prone to infection
Muscle wasting
Weakness
Edema
HTN
Hirstism
Moon face/buffalo hump
Term
PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA
Definition
hypersecretion of eli/norepi
Tumor adrenal glands
HTN
Increased HR
Hyperglycemia, diaphoresis
tremors
avoid stress
Term
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Definition
Hyperpyrexia (hot)
Increased muscle tone
Diaphoresis
Drool
High BP, Pulse, and respirations
Term
PREGNANCY
Definition
German measles (Rubella)
Term
NPH & REGULAR INSULIN
Definition
Regular comes before NPH
Term
Digoxin
Definition
check pulse, less than 60 hold, check dig levels and K levels
Term
CORD COMPRESSION
Definition
TRENDELENBERG position removes pressure
Term
Baby posterior presentation
Definition
sounds heart at the sides
Term
Baby anterior
Definition
heard sound closer to midline
Term
Baby vertex
Definition
bit above the symphysis pubis
Term
Baby breech
Definition
sound high up near the umbilicus
Term
Hyperglycemia
Definition
hot and dry
Term
Hypoglycemia
Definition
cold and clammy
Term
ICP
Definition
Increased BP, decreased pulse, decreased respirations
Term
SHOCK
Definition
decreased BP, Increased pulse, Increased reap
Term
Obtain cultures
Definition
before starting antibiotics
Term
BRACHIAL PULSE
Definition
pulse area cps on an infant
Term
best way to warm a newborn
Definition
skin to skin contact
Term
LPN
Definition
cannot handle blood
Term
in emergencies
Definition
adult with greater chance to live treated first
Term
Cor Pulmonale
Definition
fluid overload
Right sided heart failure caused by pulmonary disease
Term
Heparin antidote
Definition
Protamine sulfate
Term
Coumadin
Definition
Vitamin K
Term
digoxin antidote
Definition
digibin
Term
med of choice for Vtach
Definition
Lidocaine
Term
Med of choice for SVT
Definition
adenosine adenocard
Term
MEd of choice asystole
Definition
atropine
Term
Angle of Louis
Definition
manubrial sternal junction at the second rib
Term
Aortic Area
Definition
Second intercostal space to the right of the sternum
Term
Pulmonic area
Definition
second intercostal space to the left of the sternum
Term
Erb's point
Definition
third intercostal space to the left of the sternum
Term
Mitral area
Definition
apical pulse
fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line
Term
Tricuspid area
Definition
Fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line
Term
Advance Directives
Definition
legal doc. guidance to caregivers about clients wishes if decision making powers become impaired
Term
Infants
Definition
High risk for falls and burns
Term
Toddlers
Definition
mobiity, curiosity, poisoning, choking, drowning. Car seats
Term
School age
Definition
traffic, water, fire safety. Dangers of strangers.

4'9" and 80 lbs no car seat
Term
ADOLESCENT
Definition
Risk on driving.
Term
droplet precautions
Definition
3 feet away
Term
Denial
Definition
Completely rejection of feelings
Term
Suppression
Definition
Vaguely aware of a thought or feeling but trying to hide it
Term
Projection
Definition
Thinking someone else has the same thought or feeling
Term
Acting out
Definition
Performing extreme behavior in order to express thoughts or feelings the person feels incapable of otherwise expressing
Term
Displacement
Definition
Redirecting feeling to another target
Term
Isolation of affect
Definition
thinking the feeling but not really feeling it
Term
Intellectualization
Definition
avoiding the emotion of an act or feeling by substituting a rational explanation
Term
regression
Definition
reverting to an old, usually immature behavior to ventilate a person's feeling
Term
Reaction formation
Definition
turning the feeling into its opposite
Term
Rationalization
Definition
coming up with various explanations to justify the situation (while denying personal feelings)
Term
Sublimation
Definition
directing the feeling into a socially productive activity
Term
Dissociation
Definition
losing track of time and/or person, and instead finding another person representation of self in order to continue in the moment
Term
ORAL MEDICATION ABBREVIATION
Definition
CR: CONTROLLED RELEASED
CRT: CONTROLLED RELEASED TABLET
LA: LONG ACTING
SA: SUSTAINED ACTION
SR: SUSTAINED RELEASED
TR: TIMED RELEASE
XL: EXTENDED LENGHT
XR: EXTENDED RELEASE
Term
Parietal Lobe
Definition
sensation
Term
Temporal lobe
Definition
behind the ear. Reception auditory area
Term
Frontal Lobe
Definition
personality, behavior, emotions, and intellectual function
Term
Occipital lobe
Definition
Primary visual receptor center
Term
VARIABLE DECELERATION
Definition
CORD COMPRESSION
Term
IMPENDING DELIVERY
Definition
CROWNING OF FETAL HEAD
Term
LATE DECELERATION
Definition
UTEROPLACENTAL DEFICIENCY
Term
WORDS THAT REFLECT ASSESSMENT
Definition
ascertain
assess
check
collect
determine
find out
gather
identify
monitor
observe
obtain information
recognize
Term
Prioritize
Definition
best
early or late
essential
highest priority
immediate
initial
next
most
most appropriate or least
most important
most likely or least likely
primary
vital
Term
No antiacids
Definition
with medication bc will affect the absorption
Term
enteric-coated and sustained-released tablets
Definition
should not be crushed
Term
the nurse
Definition
never adjust, discontinued or changes the clients medication dosage
Term
Seventh-Day Adventist
Definition
Term
Roman catholicism
Definition
avoid meat Ash Wednesday and Fridays of Lent
Optional fasting during Lent
Children, pregnant women, and individual do not fast
Term
Calcium gluconate
Definition
antidote fo magnesium overdose
Term
Acidosis
Definition
respiratory rate and depth increase trying to exhale acids
Term
Alkalosis
Definition
R.R. and depth decrease to keep CO2
Term
aPTT
Definition
heparin
1.5-2.5 times normal
+90 sec bleeding precautions
Term
PT
Definition
coumadin
9.6-11.8
Term
Serum iron
Definition
male 65-175
female 50-170
Term
CREATINE KINASE
Definition
26-174 UNITS
Term
TROPONIN
Definition
ELEVATE AS EARLY 3 HRS
>1.5 MI
Term
BNP
Definition
LESS THAN 100 PG/ML
Term
ALBUMIN
Definition
3.4-5 g/dL
Term
ammonia
Definition
10-80 mcg/dL
Term
ALT
Definition
10-40 units/L liver ijury
Term
AST
Definition
10-30 units/L
Term
Amylase
Definition
25-151 units/L
Term
Cholesterol
Definition
140-199
Term
LDL
Definition
lower 130
Term
HDL
Definition
30-70
Term
triglycerides
Definition
lower than 200
Term
A1c
Definition
7% or lower good
Fair 7-8%
poor more than 8%
Term
Air embolism
Definition
place client in a led side-lying position with the head lower than the feet
Term
Dextran
Albumin
Definition
Colloid
Term
0.9% NaCl
5% dextrose
Lactated ringers
Definition
Isotonic
Term
0.45% NaCl
0.225 NaCl
0.33% NaCl
Definition
Hypotonic
Term
3% NaCl
5% NaCl
10% dextrose
Definition
Hypertonic
Term
Isotonic
Definition
do not enter cells no osmotic force
Term
Hypotonic
Definition
Cause movement of water into cells by osmosis
Term
Hypertonic
Definition
Cause movement of water from cells into the extracellular fluid by osmosis
Term
Colloid
Definition
plasma expanders. pull fluid from the interstitial compartment into the vascular compartment
Term
lactated ringers solution
Definition
contains potassium and should not be administered with acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease
Term
no dextrose
Definition
with clients with diabetes mellitus
Term
each unit of blood
Definition
increases hg 1g/dL and hematocrit by 3%
Term
each unit of platelets
Definition
increase of 5000-10000 cells/mm3
Term
desferral
Definition
IM or Subcutaneous to remove iron via the kidneys
Term
RACE
Definition
rescue
Alarm
Close doors
Extinguishers
Term
Height increases
Definition
1 inch per month 1st 6 months
by 1 year the length has 50 %
Term
Weight doubled
Definition
6 months

triple at 12 months
Term
1-2 years of age
Definition
head circumference and chest circumference are equal
Term
Anterior fontanel
Definition
closes by 12-18 months of age
Term
Posterior fontanel
Definition
closes at 8 weeks
Term
First teeth
Definition
6-10 months of age
Term
3-4 months
Definition
nocturnal pattern of sleep
Term
2-3 months
Definition
smiles, turns head side to side
cries, follow objects
holds head in midline
Term
4-5 months
Definition
grasps objects
switches objects from hands
rolls over
show memory
Term
6-7 months
Definition
sits with support
imitates
bye bye
mood swings
Term
8-9 months
Definition
sits unsupported
crawl
stand
Term
10-11
Definition
from prone to sitting pos
walks while holding
stands securely
entertains for periods of time
Term
12-13
Definition
walks with one hand held
few steps
drink from a cup
Term
14-15 months
Definition
walks alone
crawls up stairs
show emotions
explore away from mother
Term
never shake an infant
Definition
bc risk of causing a closed head injury
shaken baby syndrome
Term
Confusion
Definition
in a common sign of infection in the older adult
Term
common sign of an adverse reaction to a medication n the older adult
Definition
sudden change in mental status
Term
ASsessment
Definition
Inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation
Term
gynecoid PELVIS
Definition
is most favorable for successful labor and birth
Term
GTPAL
Definition
G=gravidity
T= Term births
P= preterms
A= Abortions and miscarriages
L=Current living children
Term
Presumptive signs of pregnancy
Definition
amenrrhea
n & v
breast fullness
pronounced nipples
urinary frequency
quickening
fatigue
discoloration of the vaginal mucosa
Term
Probable signs of pregnancy
Definition
uterine enlargement
hegar's sign
Goodell sign
Chadwick sign
Ballotment
Braxton hicks contractions
Positive pregnancy test
Term
Positive signs of pregnancy
Definition
Fetal heart rate
active fetal movement
Outline of fetus via radiography or ultrasonography
Term
fundal height
Definition
equals fetal age in weeks +/_ 2 cm
Term
Fundal height at 16 weeks
Definition
halfway btw the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus
Term
fundal height at 20 -22 weeks
Definition
at umbilicus
Term
fundal height at 36 week
Definition
at the xiphoid process
Term
antepartum health services
Definition
every 4 weeks for the first 28-32 weeks
every 2 weeks from 32-36 weeks
every week from 36-40 weeks
Term
no vaginal examen with patients with
Definition
placenta previa
Term
placenta previa
Definition
painless, bright red vaginal bleeding and the uterus is soft, relaxed, and contender
Term
abruptio placentae
Definition
dark vaginal bleeding, uterine pain or tenderness or both, and uterine rigidity
Term
postpartum fundal height
Definition
1cm/day
umbilicus 1st day
Term
Chlamydial conjuctivitis
Definition
rare in children if check for sexual abuse
Term
ear medication on children
Definition
+3 ear lobe down and back
-3 pinna up and back
Term
Tonsilectomy
Definition
frequent swallowing means bleeding
Term
murphy's sign
Definition
cannot take a deep berth when the examiner's fingers are passed below the hepatic margin because of pain
Term
asterixis
Definition
a coarse tremor characterized by rapid, nonrythmic flexion in the wrist and finger
Term
Cullen's sign
Definition
is the discoloration of the abdomen and periumbilical area
Term
Turners sign
Definition
Bluish discoloration of the flanks
Term
Turners sign + Cullens
Definition
Pancreatitis
Term
1 hour btw
Definition
antiacids and medications
Term
Four Point
Definition
Right crutch, left foot, left crutch, right foot
Term
Two point
Definition
right crutch, and left foot advance together, left crutch and right foot
Term
THree points
Definition
weaker leg and both crutches simultaneously, then advance good leg
Term
Swing to swing through
Definition
both crutches followed both legs (one leg help up)
Term
akathisia
Definition
motor restlessness
Term
Dystonias
Definition
protussion of tongue, abnormal posturing
Term
dysknesias
Definition
stiff nexk, difficulty swallowing
Term
pseudoparkisonism
Definition
tremors, rigidity
Term
Dyspepsia
Definition
indigestion
Term
antipsychotic agents adverse effects
Definition
restlessness, shuffling gait, involuntary muscle movement, elevated white blood cells, fever, orthostatic hypotension
Term
Internal fetal monitor
Definition
early detection of mild fetal hypoxia, and well being of the fetus
Term
Candlelighters
Definition
groups for parents who lost a child bc of cancer
Term
Resolve:
Definition
group for parents with infertility
Term
SHARE
Definition
parents who has lost a newborn
Term
SIDS
Definition
group for parents who lost a child bc of sudden infant death syndrome
Term
Severe lithium toxicity
Definition
ataxia, confusion, seizures
Term
Early lithium toxicity
Definition
fine tremors, N & V, diarreah
Term
Apraxia
Definition
loss of purposeful movement in the absence of motor sensory
Term
Intravenous pyelogram
Definition
x-ray of the urinary tract
Term
Naproxen
Definition
NSAID used as analgesic side effects headaches, dizziness, GI distress, pruritus, and rash
Term
after surgery type 2 diabetes
Definition
insulin
Term
Cellulitis
Definition
pt that use IV drugs
Term
lead poisoning
Definition
milk
Term
Dilaudid
Definition
hypotension, and respiration depression
Term
3 years old
Definition
parallel play
Term
1 years old
Definition
solitary play
Term
4 years old
Definition
associative play
Term
ataxia
Definition
poor coordination, need supervise ambulation
Term
nephrotic syndrome
Definition
protein, low sodium
Term
Epinephrine
Definition
fight of flight
Term
Parathormone
Definition
calcium metabolism
Term
norepinephrine
Definition
enhance musculoskeletal activity
Term
Ceftriaxone sodium (rocephin)
Definition
cephalosporin, can cause overgrowth of organisms, check tongue and oral cavity
Term
Verapamil (calan)
Definition
treatment for SVT, heart rate check
Term
Pacemaker
Definition
increase CO
Term
digoxin
Definition
increase force of Myocardial contraction
Term
Lasix
Definition
systemic overload
Term
enema
Definition
sims position, insert tube 4 inches
Term
early pre-eclampsia
Definition
facial swelling and protenuria
Term
breast feeding
Definition
increase 500 calories intake
Term
addison disease
Definition
skin more pigmented
Term
Morphine sulfate
Definition
decrease anxiety
Term
Haldol
Definition
produce blood dyscrasia and extrapyramidal symptoms
Term
Miller abbott tube
Definition
removes fluids and gas from small intestines. Place in reduce peristalsis places, slowly work to past the obstruction
Term
Levin and Salem sump tube
Definition
decompress the stomach
Term
menieres disease
Definition
inner canal ear disorders that causes vertigo and dizziness
Term
Hepatitis A
Definition
standard precautios
Term
Assertiveness skills
Definition
helps self identity and self esteem. Pt able to receive and give critics
Term
play therapy
Definition
children not able to express feelings
Term
saved all sputum for three days
Definition
acid stain for TB
Term
autonomic dysreflexia
Definition
urinary bladder spam
hypertension
profuse sweating
severe pounding headache
nasal congestion
pulse will slow
Term
do not question patient false ideas
Definition
not recommended further distortion of reality
Term
5 years old
Definition
imitative behavior
Term
School age
Definition
cooperative playing
Term
legumes
Definition
rich in protein
Term
Rogam
Definition
mother RH negative, The baby RH positive
directive negative Coombos test
Term
isoniazid-Tuberculosis
Definition
airborne precautions
Term
Rubella
Definition
droplets precautions
Term
Hepatitis
Definition
standard precautions
Term
Changing dressing
Definition
contact precautions
Term
Buspirone
Definition
antianxiety
side effects: light head, confusion, Hypotension, palpitations
Term
Fluozetine (Prozac)
Definition
SSRI antidepressant
side effects: palpitations, bradycardia, N &V
Term
Compazine
Definition
antiemetic -
Drowsiness, orthostatic hypotension
Term
Nifedipine (Procardia)
Definition
antihypertensive
Term
nardil
Definition
antidepressant
MOA

avoid tyramine: hypertensive crisis
Term
trendelenburg test
Definition
test for pt with varicose veins
Term
Dexamethasone supression test
Definition
for major depression
Term
Thyroid study
Definition
before diagnose of dementia
Term
Tetracycline
Definition
photosensitivity
should take with a glass of water 1 hr before or 2 hrs after
Term
boggy uterus
Definition
full bladder
Term
death 7 years old
Definition
punishment
Term
death-preschool child
Definition
temporary and gradual
Term
9 years old - death
Definition
irreversible
Term
adolescent- death
Definition
past experience
Term
early fetal decelaration
Definition
is normal
Term
hypoglycemia
Definition
irritability, tachycardia and diaphoresis
Term
Hyperglycemia
Definition
headache, anorexia, tenseness, tachycardia, poldypsia
acetone odor breath, flushed skin
Term
trofanil
Definition
tricyclic antidepressant medication
side effects: sore throat, increased fatigue, vomiting,diarrhea
Term
antidepressant
Definition
dry mouth, nasal stiffness, weight gain
Term
cushing syndrome
Definition
buffalo bump, hyperglycemia, hypernatremia
Term
hyperthyroidism
Definition
intolerance to heat
Term
hypothyroidism
Definition
intolerance to cold
irritability
Term
myelogram
Definition
lumbar injection of contrast medium
x-ray visualization of vertebral canal
Term
varicella
Definition
12- 15 months
Term
rotavirus
Definition
2, 4, 6 months
Term
MMR
Definition
12, 15 months
Term
trazadone
Definition
antidepressant for insomnia
Term
impetigo
Definition
skin infection
Term
presbycusis
Definition
loss of hearing related with age
Term
presbycusis
Definition
loss of hearing related with age
Term
inflammation
Definition
redness and red streaks
Term
Gemfribozil
Definition
check for liver function
for hyperlipidemia
Term
oxycodone terephthalate (percodan)
Definition
contains aspirin
Term
ibuprofen
enteric-coated aspirin
Definition
decreasing platelet aggregation
Term
codeine phosphate
Definition
analgesic used for moderated pain
Term
Flagyl
Definition
for internal amebiasis, inflammatory bowel disease
Term
Ketoconazole
Definition
for candidiasis
Term
bactrim
Definition
for pneumocytic pneumonia
Term
Rifampin
Definition
for tuberculosis.
Symptoms. Fever, chills, night sweats, weight loss, anorexia
Term
Cocaine withdrawal
Definition
severe cravings, depression, fatigue, hypersomnia
Term
Amphetamine withdrawal
Definition
depression, disturbed sleep, restlessness, disorientation
Term
Barbiturate withdrawal
Definition
N & V, tachycardia, coarse tremors, seizures
Term
narcotic withdrawal
Definition
like flu symptoms
Term
wet dressing can cause
Definition
skin breakdown
Term
procainamide
Definition
to treat PVC or tachycardia
Term
to prevent dumping syndrome
Definition
lying down for 30 minutes after meals
drinking fluids btw meals
Reducing intake of carbohydrates
Term
Symptoms of hyponatremia
Definition
muscle twitching, convulsion, diarreah, fingerprinting of skin
Term
symptoms of hypoglycemia
Definition
headache, spprehension, and lethargy
Term
symptoms of hypernatremia
Definition
sticky mucous membranes
decreased urinary output
firm rubbery tissues
Term
symptoms of cardia heart failure
Definition
sob
chest pain
mental confusion
Term
in sickle cell anemia
Definition
hydration is priority
Term
hemoytic reaction
Definition
n& v, pain lower back
hematuria
Term
febrile reaction of blood transfusions
Definition
headache
stop infusion
Term
hard hearing
Definition
pt suspicious of strangers
Term
dilantin
Definition
causes gum hyperplasia
Term
sinemet
Definition
effective when tremors are not observed
Term
hydrochlothiazide
Definition
diuretic
monitor K levels
Term
MAOI inhibitors
Definition
tyramine foods avoid
aged cheese, wine, etc
Term
calcium gluconate
Definition
antidote for magnesium sulfate
Term
atropine prior assessment
Definition
atropine
Term
acyclovir
Definition
antiviral medication used for shingles
Term
vyncomycin
Definition
ototoxicity
tinnitus
vertigo
nausea
Term
Verapamil
Definition
vasodilator
headache
Term
epogen
Definition
to treat anemias
increase RBC production
Term
narcan
Definition
reverse effects of narcotics
Term
theophylline/Aminophylline
Definition
side effects tachycardiaon respiratory
Term
Cogentin
Definition
used to treat extrapyramidal effects of antiparkinsonian
Term
parlodel
Definition
must take with food
for parkinsons, acromegaly, hyperprolactinemia
Term
S3 in an older patient
Definition
Ventricular gallop is the earliest sign of HF
Term
appendectomy
Definition
elevate the head of the bed 30-45
to reduce excess of stress on suture line
Term
lacithin/sphingomyelin
Definition
indicates lung maturity en the fetus
greater 2:1 fetus is mature
Term
before a paracenthesis
Definition
pt to void
sitting position
does not need to be NPO
no bowel prep necessary
Term
Sinequan
Definition
antidepressant
overdosage signs: excitability and tremors
Term
isoniazid
Definition
adverse effects: fatigue and dark urine
Term
liver problems
Definition
diluted urine and epigastric distress
Term
renal problems
Definition
proteinuria and lethargy
Term
pancreatitis problems
Definition
malaise and glucosuria
Term
parathyroidectomy
Definition
diet low in Calcium and high in phosphorus
Term
indocin
Definition
takes with food
GI upset
Term
preparing for surgery to pt diabetes 1
Definition
hold morning dose of NPH and regular insulin and monitor blood glucose
Term
assess drainage first
Definition
for character
Term
promote acidic urine
Definition
cramberry
tomato juice
prune juice
Term
swan-ganz catheter
Definition
measures the pulmonary artery wedges pressure, indirect left ventricle
Term
prevacid y sulcrafate
Definition
first prevacid
Term
aplastic anemia
Definition
pancytopenia.

all blood products are low
Term
hemodyalisis
Definition
low protein, low fluids, low potassium
Term
cultures is suspected sepsis
Definition
before everything, even fluids
Term
DONEPEZIL (Aricept)
Definition
given at evening before bedtime
rare effects: coffee grounds stools, severe stomach/abdominal pain. Notify healthcare
Term
Risperdal
Definition
antipsychotic
used for agitation, hallucinations, thought disturbances, wandering
Term
Zolpidem (ambien)
Temazepam (restoril)
Definition
for insomnia
Term
post bypass graft pain and coolness
Definition
notify the physician
Term
pt who rejects to eat
Definition
high protein, high calories, nutritious finger foods pt does not needs to seat to eat
Term
regular insulin
Definition
peak 2-3 hours
Term
NPH
Definition
peak 6-8 hours
Term
Lente insulin
Definition
8-12 hours
Term
Symptoms of respiratory acidosis
Definition
hypoventilation, sensorium changes, somnolence, semicomatose
Term
Beta blockers
Definition
decrease HR
decreased BP
relief chest pain
Term
ICP
Definition
papilledema (optic disk swealling)
elevated systolic pressure
wide pulse pressure
decreased pulse
slow respiration
Term
Sulfonurea hold
Definition
if glucose <100
Term
aldactone
Definition
diurresis of sodium
water
retention of potassium
Term
adrenal insufficiency + weakness
Definition
think SHOCK
Term
substances cytotoxic
Definition
hydrogen peroxide
betadine

do not clean pressure ulcer with
Term
cogentin
Definition
used for extrapiramidal effects of haldol
Term
ativan
Definition
sedative/hypnotic
Term
atropine
Definition
anticholinergic, used to treat arrythmias and preoperatively secretions
Term
flovent
Definition
wash your mouth
decrease risk for candida infection
antiinflamatory
Term
fluticasone
Definition
used on regular basis asthmatic pt
Term
congentin
Definition
anticholinergic
to reduce muscle stiffness decreased tremors
Term
low sodium diet
Definition
scrambled eggs, orange slices, milk
Term
isoniazid
Definition
can cause neuropathies
tingling
Term
sengstaken -blakemore tube
respiratory distress
Definition
cut the balloon port and remove tube
Term
naproxen
Definition
stools dark
gi bleeding
Term
synthroid
Definition
increase metabolic process
used for hypothyroidism
urinary output up
Term
weight gain pregnancy
Definition
2-5 lb 1 st trimester
0.66-1.1 lb weekly second and third trimester
Term
parkinson stage 4
Definition
pt immobile
ROM 4 x daily
Term
carafate best result
Definition
empty stomach
Term
sweat test positive
Definition
finding of cystic fibrosis
salt increased in diet
replacement of enzymes
Term
cvp normal range
Definition
3-12 cm water pressure
Term
Chrlopromazine (thorazine)
Definition
for agitation associated with schizophrenia
Term
Lithium carbonate (Lithane)
Definition
antimanic drug
Term
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Definition
to reduce assaultive behavior with severe anxiety
Term
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Definition
anticonvulsant medication
Term
withdrawing from pain is a sign
Definition
of deterioration in client;s condition
Term
tachypnea
Definition
is a sign of sepsis or hypoxia in a neonate
Term
herpes zoster
Definition
relate with chickenpox virus
Term
nurse stands always
Definition
on affected side
Term
aminophylline (truphylline)
Definition
medication to treat airway problems
Term
propanolol
Definition
decrease metabolism
Term
check orientation of the patient
Definition
what is your name
Term
charcoal for overdose
Definition
within two hours of intake
Term
irrigation of colon
Definition
once a day
Term
breath slowly
Definition
to enhance relaxation of the abdominal muscles
Term
steroids
Definition
are taken at night
may cause sleeplessness
Term
flurazepam hydrochloride (dalmane)
Definition
produce dependence
last resort
for depression
Term
hold pressure on the inner cantus
Definition
decreases the amount of medication absorbed systemically
Term
extrusion reflex (push food out of their mouth)
Definition
disappears btw 3-4 months of age
Term
food contain vitamin K
Definition
green salads and pork
Term
ear irrigation
Definition
warm the irrigant to avoid dizziness
Term
knww gath
Definition
should not be used
predispose thrombus formation after a surgery
Term
movement decreases
Definition
with onset of labor
Term
during manic episodes
Definition
finger foods containing protein
carbohydrates, vitamin c, and fiber
Term
Dilantin
Definition
risk category D in pregnancy
Term
Haldol
Definition
side effect
orthostatic hypotension
Term
chlorpromazine (thorazine)
Definition
antipsychotic medication
toxic effect: neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Term
infant normal heart rate
Definition
120-160 bpm
Term
count success
Definition
not failure
Term
Reglan contraindicated with
Definition
possible hemorrhage of gastrointestinal tract
Term
Gentamycin
Definition
ototoxicity
Term
less than pacemaker
Definition
malfucntioning
Term
jaundice
Definition
complication of cholecystitis
possible stone obstructing bile duct
Term
cyclophosphamide (cytoxan)
Definition
adv effect alopecia
Term
heparin
Definition
safe during breast feeding
Term
not stimulant drinks
Definition
with graves disease

tea
coffee
Term
epidural
Definition
side effect

hypotension
Term
impetigo
Definition
contagious skin infection cause by a strep
Term
lithium
Definition
cause polyuria, dehydration
check 8-12 hrs after 1st dose
2-3 times a week on maintenance
Term
mao
Definition
report headaches
no cold medications
Term
spirometer
Definition
breath not exceed 10-12/minute
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