Medications
What are adverse effects of antihistamines?
What is - dry mouth, urinary retention, blurry vision, constipation?
First generation (sedative effects) versus second generation.
When a client has delayed allergic reaction- multiple allergies of unknown origin- what test is performed to determine allergies and subsequent reactions?
What is scratch test?
How is HIV transmitted and what precautions should an HIV positive client be on?
What is infected body fluids and standard precautions?
What is Raynaud's Phenomenon? What is nursing education that can be provided to the client about its occurrence?
What is a vaso-restictive response to cold temperatures and stress?
What is - wear gloves when getting food from freezer, keep house warm, coping strategies, no smoking?
What class is hydroxychloroquine and what are potential adverse effects?
What is DMARD or antimalarial used for autoimmune diseases? What is retinopathy/ retinitis- blurry vision
What labs determine renal function?
What is BUN and Creatine? GFR measure how well kidneys filter waste from blood. >90 indicates kidney disease.
What is Kaposi Sarcoma?
An AIDS defining skin cancer that is characterized by purple- brownish lesions throughout the body?
What population is at the greatest risk of developing SLE?
What is African American women?
What is fluticasone? What are adverse effects to monitor for?
What is a corticosteroid?
What is candidiasis (thrush), hyperglycemia, immune suppression, osteoporosis?
What does an ANA (antinuclear antibody) titer indicate?
What is elevated levels indicate an autoimmune disease?
What is discharge education for a client with HIV that a nurse can provide?
What is - take temperature daily, wash genitals/ armpits with antimicrobial soap, disinfect toothbrush in dishwasher or peroxide solution, soak cleaning sponges in bleach solution, no animal feces, restrict sick visitors, wear a mask in crowded spaces, .... ect
What are manifestations of SLE?
What are- butterfly rash, joint pain, fatigue, low grade fevers, alopecia, photosensitivity, anorexia, Raynaud's phenomenon?
What are manifestations of pernicious anemia?
What is cephalexin? What is the priority for nurses to monitor for?
What is an antibiotic- second generation Penicillin?
What is anaphylaxis?
What test is performed to determine Pernicious Anemia?
What is Shillings test?- Urine test that shows a decreased level of Vitamin B12.
What nursing interventions should be in place for clients who are immunocompromised?
What is - drink bottled water only, wear a mask in crowded areas, avoid contact with sick visitors (limit visitors), cook all foods (including veggies and fruits), no live flowers, gardening must wear mask and gloves, disinfect toothbrushes in dishwasher or peroxide solutions, avoid animal feces?
If in hospital- private room- positive air pressure.
What are nursing interventions for a client with SLE?
What is- use SPF of AT LEAST 15 on skin, protect skin from UV rays- umbrellas, long sleeved shirts, ect., use soaps/ lotions that are hypoallergenic(gentle), no powders to skin (drying), use mild shampoos, use large teethed combs, avoid harsh products on hair, rest periods, hydration.....
Remember SLE attacks kidneys frequently- monitor for signs of kidney damage- peripheral edema, periorbital edema, HTN, oliguria, dark coke colored urine.....
What are symptoms of hypo thyroid and hyper thyroid?
What is hypo- weight gain, hypotension, bradycardia, hair loss, dry skin, constipation, cold intolerance?
What is hyper- weight loss, palpations, heat intolerance, sweating?
If a client has a latex allergy what interventions should the nurse implement?
What is Have a latex free cart outside of room and avoid all use of latex ( gloves, medical equipment, medications with rubber stoppers)?
What tests confirm HIV diagnosis?
What is HIV antibody test (after 3 month window period), immunofluorescence assay, and a Western Blot?
HIV RNA quantification test- tells us viral load
CD4 T-cell count tells us onset of AIDs (less than 200 and status of immune system.
What is Candidiasis/ Thrush?
What is an overgrowth of yeast in the mouth that is characterized by white patches in the mouth?
If a patient goes into anaphylactic shock what medication is given first?
What is epinephrine? Then oxygen. Think airway then breathing.
If a patient needs a thyroidectomy what should be the nurse's priority assessment and what should be bedside?
What is airway assessment? What is humidified oxygen, suction, tracheostomy tray?