Cardiovascular
Most common symptom of CAD/ACS, often radiates to arm or jaw.
Chest pain
A patient with low platelets presents with petechiae. What precautions are needed?
Bleeding precautions (soft toothbrush, avoid trauma)
Heartburn and regurgitation worse when lying down is called this.
GERD
Weight-bearing exercise, calcium & vitamin D prevent this condition.
osteoporosis
Long-term PPI use (omeprazole, pantoprazole) increases the risk of these three complications:
Weight gain of 2–3 lbs/day is a red flag in this condition.
heart failure
Pain crises, anemia, and organ damage occur in this inherited disorder.
sickle cell disease
Epigastric pain, melena, or H. pylori infection may indicate this condition.
peptic ulcer disease
Name the 6 P’s for neurovascular assessment in fractures.
pain, pulse, pallor, paresthesia, paralysis, poikilothermia
ACE inhibitors can cause this electrolyte abnormality.
hyperkalemia
You are caring for a patient on heparin for DVT. Name one lab you must monitor.
aPTT?
Main lab monitored for warfarin therapy.
INR
Skip lesions, fistulas, and any GI tract involvement characterize this IBD.
Crohn's Disease
Autoimmune disease causing joint inflammation, stiffness, and morning stiffness.
rheumatoid arthritis
Immunosuppressants are commonly used for this GI disease.
Crohn's or UC
PAD pain is often described as pain in the legs when walking, relieved by rest. What is this called?
intermittent claudication
Overactive clotting and bleeding occur simultaneously in this condition.
disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
High-fiber diet prevents flare-ups of this colonic condition.
Diverticulosis
Morning stiffness improving with activity is characteristic of this disease.
osteoarthritis
This medication for HF increases contractility but has a narrow therapeutic index (0.5–2.0), and toxicity symptoms include halos, nausea, and bradycardia.
digoxin
Acronym for initial ACS (Acute coronary syndrome) treatment
MONA
Morphine, Oxygen, Nitrates, Aspirin
Pancytopenia due to bone marrow failure is characteristic of this anemia.
aplastic anemia
Obstruction of the intestines can cause pain, vomiting, constipation, and distention. Nursing first priority?
NPO, NG suction, monitor electrolytes, prep for surgery
Infection of bone requiring IV antibiotics and sometimes surgery.
osteomyelitis
A patient receiving a blood transfusion shows fever, chills, hypotension, back pain, and hemoglobinuria. What is the priority action?
stop the transfusion and running normal saline