Mind Matters
This mental health disorder is characterized by hallucinations and delusions
What is schizophrenia?
This medication causes severe illness if alcohol is consumed while taking it
What is disulfiram (Antabuse)?
This lab value is considered the most specific indicator of kidney function
What is creatinine?
Type of dialysis that can be performed at home allowing for more freedom with scheduling
peritoneal dialysis
The acronym that helps nurses quickly recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke
What is BE FAST?
Older adults who lost interest in activities, withdraw from others, and have changes in eating and sleeping habits should be assessed for this disorder.
What is depression?
Patients taking MAO Inhibitors should avoid foods high in this substance
What is tyramine?
This condition develops when urine backs up into the kidney, increasing pressure and potentially causing kidney damage
What is hydronephrosis?
This assessment finding confirms that an AV fistula is patent and funtioning
What is thrill and bruit?
This neurological disorder is characterized by resting tremors, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability
What is Parkinson's disease?
A patient with bulimia insists on using the restroom immediately after lunch and becomes angry when the nurse says no. The nurse's action is intended to prevent this complication
What is purging/self induced vomiting?
A patient taking stimulant medication suddenly develops insomnia. The nurse's first question should focus on this
What is what time of day is the medication taken?
Before administering furosemide, the nurse should address these two findings to ensure it is safe to give
What are blood pressure and potassium level?
The priority nursing assessment for a patient receiving hemodialysis
What is monitoring blood pressure?
This patient statement is a classic warning sign of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm
What is "this is the worst headache of my life"?
A patient says "the TV is talking directly to me." The nurse's best response should include this communication technique
What is acknowledging the patient's feelings while presenting reality?
This vitamin is routinely prescribed for patients with chronic alcohol use disorder
What are B vitamins/Thiamine?
When monitoring fluid status in a patient with renal failure, what nursing action most accurately assesses fluid status?
What is monitoring daily weight?
Name two permanent precautions the nurse should teach a patient with an AV fistula
What are
No BP on that arm
No IV's or lab draws on that arm?
Patients who have experienced a TIA should seek immediate medical care because it can often indicate this
What is a warning sign of a future stroke?
An old widower tells the nurse he recently purchased a gun, lives alone, and has become socially withdrawn. This nursing concern should take priority
What is assessing risk for suicide?
A patient recently started an antidepressant. The family reports the patient suddenly has much more energy but still expresses hopelessness. This safety concern requires immediate assessment
What is suicide risk?
A patient with chronic kidney disease develops chronic anemia because the kidneys no longer adequately perform this function
What is produce erythropoietin?
A patient receiving peritoneal dialysis reports abdominal pain, and the dialysate (fluid being removed) is cloudy. The nurse should suspect this complication
What is peritonitis
Three contraindications to administered tPA
What are hemorrhagic stroke, last known well unknown or >4.5 hours ago, active bleeding, use of anticoagulants, history of brain bleed in the past