Neurovascular
A patient with possible bacterial meningitis should be placed in what type of isolation till cleared?
Droplet
a patient with ulcerative colitis has multiple diarrhea a day. what should they limit in their diet?
fiber
this drug will help inhibit bone resorption in osteoporosis?
Fosamax (alendronate sodium)
cerebral angiogram is contradicted for a patient that is
A. pregnant
B. taking anticoagulants
C. allergic to iodine
D taking antihypertensove
A, B, C
____________is inflammation of the gallbladder and you should avoid ____________in your diet if you have it because bile is used to digest it
-Cholecystitis , fat
vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) test is done to check what and how is it done?
Vanillylmandelic acid or VMA is a metabolite of epinephrine and norepinephrine. Measurement of VMA in urine is a diagnostic test for pheochromocytoma. 24 hour urine and avoid eating chocolate, vanilla, bananna
Fever is a sign of what type of brain infection?
bacterial meningitis
a tumor that is_________________ will not spread to other parts of the body
benign
fever with chills and night sweats are signs and symptoms of what type of bone infection?
osteomyelitis
Which of these diagnosis warrant wearing an alert armband?
A. GERD
B. epilepsy
C pregnancy
B
In laparoscopic cholecystectomy the gallbladder is removed after the abdominal cavity is inssuflated with gas. Pts mostl likely expereince pain in what area of the body due to the gas?
shoulder
mode of transmission for Hepatitis A
oral fecal route
what is the best position to place a patient that is having a seizure?
on their side
cloudy and whitish lens and iris
cataract
A type of bone cancer that begins in the cells that form bones andreatment typically involves surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
osteogenic sarcoma
what disorder is this medication prescribed for W how should it be taken? zolmitriptan (Zomig)
migraines and should be taken as soon as symptoms begin
pt with this diagnosis usually expereince pain in the epigastric area with radiation to the left shoulder
pancreatitis
flashing bright lights can trigger this episode?
generalized Seizure
pearly, gray tympanic membrane is not normal.
T/F
falst
best way to turn a pt that had back surgery
placing a pillow between the patient's legs and turning the entire body as a unit. logroll
what is the onset of demerol give IM?
15 to 30 minutes
this lab indicates how well your blood glucose has been regulated over the past 3 months."
HbA1c
shuffling gate and lack of facial expression are some of the signs of this diagnosis
parkinsons
airway compromise can arise after which diagnostic test?
A. upper endoscopy (EGD)
B. GI series
C. 24 hour urine
A
what is the first thing you should do if a pt falls and might have fractured an extremity
immobilize
what is nexium prescribed for and how should you take it?
Proton-Pump inhibitor used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It can also lower the risk of bleeding after endoscopy in patients with ulcers.take 1 hour before meals
elevated T3 and T4 indicates what type of thyroid disorder?
hyperthyroidism
slow movement in parkinson's disease is termed as
Bradykinesia
what type of dressing is best to apply to an incision that is intact but oozing slightly?
dry dressing
what is a late sign of compartment syndrome?
early sign?
pulselessness
paresthesia
aluminum hydroxide (Amphogel)
what is it given for and how should you take it?
is an antiacid given for peptic ulcer and taken wait 1 - 2 before taking other oral medications
phentolamine blocking test is performed for what type of disease?
Pheochromocytoma a hormone-secreting tumor that can occur in the adrenal glands.
a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. The first symptoms of this disorder include varying degrees of weakness or tingling sensations in the legs that progress upward but no mental decline occurs
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
what type of dressing is best to apply to an eviscerated incision with organ protruding out?
wet sterile dressing
this occurs when fat globules are released into the bloodstream. It’s most commonly associated with a trauma, such as a bone fracture. signs include rapid resp rate, confusion, restlessness
fat embolism
what is pepcid(Famotidine) and when should you take it?
Famotidine is an oral drug that blocks the production of acid by acid-producing cells in the stomach. It belongs to a class of drugs called H2 (histamine-2) blockers. take at meal time
a patient with graves disease will have a _______TSH level and a _________T3
low, high
is hemianopic visual field loss on the same side of both eyes.
homonymous hemianopsia
a pale stoma is a sign of_______________
a pink & moist stoma is __________
compromised circulation or ischemia
normal
angiogram of the lower extremity checks for what
examine the blood vessels for areas of impaired circulation
endoscopy is the best diagnostic tool for ________
fiber
heat intolerane, palpitation, weight loss are some of the symptoms of which thyroid problem?
hyperthyroidism
In left hemispheric stroke, what symptoms related to memory does the pt experience ?
memory loss and not recognizing familiar objects
should sit up for 2 hours after a meal if you have what GI disorder?
what types of food/ drinks should you avoid?
GERD
caffeine and ETOH
is a type of traction used to immobilize, position, and align the lower extremity in the treatment and diseases of the hip and knee such as fractures.
how would you assess circulation in someone in this getup?bucks traction
cap refill of toes, color
Cholesterol medication that can dissolve gallstones when they cannot be removed by surgery. It can also treat primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), a liver disorder.
ursodiol (ursodeoxycholic acid)
what king of eye symptom does a pt with myasthenia gravis expereince and what should they do ?
Droopy eyelid
which food group should you increase if you have dumping syndrome?
Carbs, Fat or Proteins
Increase protein
what position can prevent hip contracture in an amputated pt?
prone
diuretics, beta blockers and lactulose are used in what type of liver disease?
cirrhosis
what types of equipment should you have in the room of a patient that just had thyroidectomy in regards to possible airway complications?
suction, humidified air, oxygen delivery equipment, trach tray
ataxia, numbness and balance issues are seen with which disorder?
Multiple sclerosis
what is normal intraocular pressure?
10 to 21 mmHg
which of these foods have the highest calcium per serving?
A. milk
B. chicken meat
C. white beans
white beans
This hormone replacemt drug is used for hypothyroid and must be taken in the am before eating
synthroid
list symptoms of thyroid storm or thyroid crisis
hyperthermia tachycardia palpitation anxiety
most common organism to cause bacterial meningitis in college dorms is
Neisseria meningitid
pernicious anemia is a decrease in red blood cells when the body can't absorb enough vitamin B-12. How is it treated?
B 12 injections
this is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones wears down over time pts c/o joint stiffness, Heberden's nodes,enlarged joint size, limp when walking
osteoarthritis
Biguanides are medications for diabetes and their mechanism of action is
give an example of a drug
decrease the amount of glucose produced by the liver?
metformin
excessive thirst and has high volume of very diluted urine output are signs of what endocrine disorder
diabetes insipidious
what types of actions should the nurse take if the pt is having a seizure?
time it, move furiniture away, provide privacy,protect head
tinnitus is usually a sign of which part of the ear?
inner
aids in rebuilding cartilage
glucosamine
in hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state what type of glucose levels do you expect to see?
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH is produced by which organ?
pitutary or adrenal cortex
pitutary
the part of the ear that contains the receptors for hearing is the:
cochlea
propranolol (Inderol) is a betaclocker that can be used for pts that have tachycardia and highbloodpressure due to hyperthyroidism. what precaution should pt take before taking the medication?
check pulse
is a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when your body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. The condition develops when your body can't produce enough insulin.
what does the treatment include?
diabetic ketoacidosis
fluid and electrolyte replacement such as 9% NS, insulin. expect high glucose levels, acidosisin syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone, what do you expect the specific gravity of the urine to be?
increased or decreased
increased
what is a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy.
what precautions should the ot take postop?
surgical removal of the pituitary gland
decrease intracranial pressure by avoiding sneezing, coughing and blowing nose