Immune
This PPE is required for a client on Droplet Precautions.
What is a surgical mask?
This change is the most helpful change a patient with Allergic Rhinitis can do to decrease symptoms.
What is avoidance?
It can take several weeks or months to see an improvement in hemoglobin levels when taking this medication.
What is ferrous sulfate?
These guidelines instruct patients to continue to take their insulin even if they have nausea and vomiting.
What are sick day rules?
This recommendation is the first line of treatment for Type 2 Diabetes.
What are lifestyle modifications?
A nurse would administer this to an unconscious patient with a blood sugar of 30 in the emergency room.
What is Dextrose 50%?
A sample for this test should be collected prior to a patient receiving an antibiotic.
What is culture and sensitivity?
Patients with type I hypersensitivities should carry this medication with them at all times.
What are epi-pens?
Pica is commonly seen with this kind of anemia.
What is iron deficiency?
These cells in the pancreas are destroyed causing the patient to develop Type 1 Diabetes.
What are Beta Cells?
A nursing priority for patients with Type 2 Diabetes is monitoring their sensation (touch) and this other member of the 5 senses.
What is vision?
This insulin type should be injected immediately before a meal.
What is rapid acting insulin?
A client receiving a vaccine will develop this type of immunity.
What is active immunity?
Patients experiencing anaphylaxis should be placed in this position.
What is high fowlers?
Patients with this disease should be more cautious about injury due to low platelet counts.
What is thrombocytopenia?
This diagnostic exam demonstrates a patient's average glucose over the last three months.
What is a Hemoglobin A1C?
Patients with Diabetes should be assessing this part of their body every day.
What are their feet?
When giving this insulin type, a snack should be provided in 4-5 hours
What is NPH?
This drug class acts against proteins that attack normal tissues.
What are monoclonal antibodies?
This is the first assessment that should be performed on a patient who is suspected to be experiencing anaphylaxis.
What is the airway?
Patients lacking enough intrinsic factor require this supplement for the rest of their lives.
What is Vitamin B12?
Patients who have low blood sugar levels between 0200 and 0300 are experiencing this.
What is the Somogyi Effect?
A fasting plasma glucose greater than or equal to this number is required for a diagnosis of Diabetes?
What is 126?
This insulin type has no peak
What is long acting insuling?
Longer cap refills and weak pulses coincide with this worsening sign of infection.
What is hypotension?
A patient with Allergic Rhinitis, who does not have good symptom control with second generation antihistamines like Loratadine, will likely be ordered this drug class next.
What are intranasal glucocorticoids?
Individuals with this condition should have careful assessments of their lower legs and be encouraged to ambulate.
What is polycythemia vera?
This chemical is more likely to show up in Type 1 Diabetics urine, vs Type 2 Diabetes.
What are Ketones?
Patients should be taught to refer to this resource when choosing foods to manage their Diabetes.
What is the glycemic index?
Food, medications, exercise and this beverage can all cause hypoglycemia.
What is alcohol?