I've got my eye on you (and an ear too)
What are the cardinal signs of glaucoma?
Tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia, postural instability, shuffling gait.
What are symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
Bruising, crepitation, deformity, edema/swelling, loss of function, muscle spasm, and pain/tenderness.
What are signs and symptoms of a fracture?
Colchicine paired with an NSAID manage inflammation and pain within 12 hours of an attack.
What are treatments for gout?
Sensorineural hearing loss associated with aging that is characterized by inability to hear high-pitched sounds and distinguish consonants in speech. Use of hearing aid will make sounds louder, but not clearer for these patients.
What is presbycusis?
Memory loss, trouble with words/numbers, inability to perform ADLs, wandering.
What are symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease?
Pain out of proportion to the injury not managed by opioid analgesics, pain on passive stretch of muscle, increasing pressure, numbness and tingling, pallor, coolness, loss of function, and decreased or absent peripheral pulses
What are signs of compartment syndrome?
Ensure patent airway
Remove the triggering agent if present
Establish IV access
Give IV medications as ordered
Administer high-flow O2
Nebulize albuterol for bronchospasm
What are the initial steps for managing anaphylaxis?
Initial use should start in a quiet environment and then experiment with increasing and decreasing volume as needed.
What is proper teaching related to hearing aid use?
Monitor CBC, liver, and renal function. Teach patient to report signs of anemia. Keep patient well hydrated. Avoid pregnancy.
What are nursing considerations for methotrexate?
External rotation and shortening of lower extremity with muscle spasm, severe pain, and tenderness.
What are signs of a hip fracture?
Corticosteroids, natural or artificial UVB or UVA, methotrexate/retinoids, biologic therapies for moderate to severe disease
What are treatments for psoriasis?
Signs and symptoms of infection, restrictions on head positioning/coughing/bending, how to instill eye medications using aseptic technique, importance of follow-up appointments.
What are postop teaching topics for patients after eye surgery?
Triptans, deep brain stimulation devices, high-flow 100% oxygen at 7-12LPM, and high-dose verapamil for prevention.
What are treatments for cluster headaches?
What is osteomyelitis?
Widespread burning pain, tenderness at 11 or more points, sensitivity to stimuli, memory lapses, migraine headaches, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, anxiety and depression.
What are signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia?
Acute onset of unilateral facial drooping, inability to close eye on affected side, excessive tearing, facial twitching, drooling.
What are the symptoms of Bell's Palsy?
Monitor for signs of dyskinesia, stress that effects may be delayed for several weeks to months, report any uncontrolled movement of face/eyelids/mouth/tongue/arms/hands/legs and mental changes/palpitations/problems urinating to a health care provider.
What are patient teachings related to carbidopa/levodopa?
Pain, stiffness especially after periods of inactivity, limited motion, warmth, and swelling,
What are symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?
Gentle exercise and stretching to maintain muscle tone, massage with heat or cold packs, limiting intake of sugar/caffeine/and alcohol, relaxation strategies, and vitamin/mineral supplements.
What are non-pharmacological interventions to manage fibromyalgia?