HIV/AIDS
What are symptoms of Stage I HIV?
Flu-like symptoms and swollen lymph nodes
What medication is given for Poison Ivy (type IV hypersensitivity?)
Steroids
Name two interventions for SIADH.
Fluid restriction, diuretics, hypertonic saline slowly IV
What are clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? (Give 3)
bradycardia, cold intolerance, decreased libido, weight gain, depression, dry brittle hair, fatigue,
Stridor and ecchymosis behind to ear indicates?
Basilar skull fracture
What is a priority for an HIV patient who has pneumonia?
Gas exchange
What medications are given for anaphylaxis?
Epi, benadryl, and corticosteroids
Priority teaching for a patient after a hypophysectomy involves what?
Avoiding activities that would increase ICP
After a thyroidectomy, you notice your client has a positive trousseau sign. What does this indicate?
decreased calcium level
contact provider and prepare for intubation
Why does the nurse need to teach a pt with HIV to take their drugs 90% of the time, and that they are taken on time and correctly?
to control viral replication and prevent drug resistance
Being allergic to the following foods (apple, avocado, banana, carrot, celery, chestnut, kiwi, melons, papaya, strawberries) can put you at risk for what type of allergy?
Latex allergy
Clinical manifestations of Addisonian crisis (acute adrenal failure) include: (name 3)
Severe weakness, confusion, pain in lower back or legs, severe abdominal pain, vomitting and diarrhea, reduced consciousness, delirium, low blood pressure, hyperkalemia and hyponatremia.
What are the clinical manifestations of a myxedema coma/crisis ( name 3)
respiratory depression, hypothermia, confusion, shock, low blood oxygen levels, high CO2 levels, coma, seizures,
Moderate to severe sleep apnea results in ?
Poor gas exchange and hypoxia
These drugs block the HIV protease enzyme, preventing viral replication and release of viral particles.
Protease Inhibitors
Give two examples of labs that would possibly indicate Lupus?
ANA, C3, C4, anti-dsDNA, anti-ssDNA, anti-SM, anti-ENA and antibodies to nuclear membrane phospholipids.
Head trauma can result in this hormone becoming deficient:
Gonatropin growth hormone
The following labs indicate what?
Low T3 and T4, and increased TSH
hypothyroidism
If patient has nasal packing due to epistaxis, the nurse needs to monitor?
airway and decreased gas exchange due to potential for airway to become obstructed if the packing slips.
What determines a diagnosis of AIDS?
HIV+, CD4 count less than 200, and/or opportunistic infection.
The 5 cardinal signs of inflammation when histamine is released is?
warmth, redness, swelling, pain, decreased function
What medication is given to a patient who is experiencing an Addisonian Crisis?
corticosteroids/hydrocortisone immediately
high fever, agitation, delirium, loss of consciousness, tachycardia, severe N/V, diarrhea, abdominal pain, jaundice, congestive heart failure.
What instructions should be given to a client with a mandible fx that is approaching discharge? (give 2)
Have wire cutters available in case of vomiting, eat soft foods or liquids, irrigate mouth to prevent infection, sleep in semi-fowlers position.