Autoimmune Disorders
This autoimmune disease commonly causes bilateral joint swelling, morning stiffness, and rheumatoid nodules.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
The MOST effective way to prevent spread of resistant organisms in healthcare settings.
What is proper hand hygiene?
This medication for RA requires regular eye examinations.
What is hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)?
This medication is the FIRST-line treatment for anaphylaxis.
What is epinephrine?
HIV primarily attacks these immune cells.
What are CD4 T-cells?
A butterfly-shaped facial rash is commonly associated with this disorder.
What is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
This type of precaution is required for bacterial meningitis.
What are droplet precautions?
Rapid infusion of vancomycin can cause this reaction involving flushing and hypotension.
What is Red Man syndrome?
Stridor, throat swelling, and hypotension suggest this life-threatening allergic emergency.
What is anaphylaxis?
This blood test measures the amount of HIV RNA in the bloodstream.
What is viral load testing?
This condition is caused mainly by wear-and-tear degeneration instead of an autoimmune response.
What is osteoarthritis?
Clients should always complete their full antibiotic prescription to help prevent this major healthcare problem.
What is antimicrobial resistance?
This medication used for TB therapy can turn urine and tears orange-red.
What is rifampin?
After epinephrine administration, the client should be placed in this position to improve circulation.
What is modified Trendelenburg/supine with legs elevated?
A CD4 count below this number places a client at high risk for opportunistic infections.
What is less than 200?
A nurse teaches a client with lupus to avoid this environmental trigger to reduce disease flares.
What is UV light/sun exposure?
Cloudy drainage from a peritoneal dialysis catheter may indicate this serious complication.
What is peritonitis?
A client taking metronidazole should avoid this substance completely.
What is alcohol?
Fever, tachycardia, elevated WBC count, and confusion may indicate this worsening infection response.
What is sepsis?
Taking antiretroviral therapy consistently helps prevent this major problem.
What is viral resistance?
A client with RA reports fatigue, sadness, and difficulty working due to chronic pain. This type of nursing care is especially important.
What is psychosocial/mental health support?
This condition occurs when infection causes widespread inflammation and organ dysfunction.
What is sepsis?
This immunosuppressant medication for RA requires monitoring of CBC, liver function, and infection risk.
What is methotrexate?
This diagnostic procedure provides the MOST definitive confirmation of bacterial meningitis.
What is a lumbar puncture?
Persistent cough, night sweats, and unexplained weight loss in an AIDS client may indicate this type of infection.
What is an opportunistic infection?