Neurologic Disorders
This neurotransmitter is deficient in Parkinson disease.
What is dopamine?
Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia are classic manifestations of this disorder.
What is diabetes mellitus?
An elevated level of this laboratory value is commonly used to evaluate kidney function.
What is serum creatinine?
Antibiotics are ineffective against infections caused by these microorganisms.
What are viruses?
This medication is commonly used for rapid relief of pain and inflammation during an acute gout attack.
What is an NSAID, such as indomethacin?
A patient taking carbidopa/levodopa should be taught that this dietary substance may decrease medication absorption.
What is protein?
This rapid-acting insulin is typically administered with meals.
What is insulin lispro?
This electrolyte must be closely monitored in patients with kidney failure because elevated levels can cause fatal dysrhythmias.
What is potassium?
Before administering the first dose of an antibiotic for suspected sepsis, the nurse should anticipate collecting these specimens.
What are blood cultures?
Long-term use of corticosteroids increases the risk of developing this bone disorder.
What is osteoporosis?
This medication is commonly used to treat acute, prolonged seizure activity.
What is lorazepam?
A patient taking metformin may need to temporarily stop it before receiving this diagnostic substance.
What is iodinated contrast?
This loop diuretic may cause hypokalemia and ototoxicity.
What is furosemide?
Vancomycin infused too rapidly may cause flushing, itching, and hypotension known by this name.
What is vancomycin infusion reaction, or “red man syndrome”?
Allopurinol reduces uric acid formation by inhibiting this enzyme.
What is xanthine oxidase?
Sudden unilateral weakness, facial drooping, and difficulty speaking require this immediate diagnostic study.
What is a noncontrast CT scan of the head?
This diabetic emergency is characterized by hyperglycemia, ketones, and metabolic acidosis.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis?
A patient with nephrotic syndrome typically has severe proteinuria, edema, and a low level of this blood protein.
What is albumin?
Fever, tachycardia, altered mental status, hypotension, and elevated lactate suggest this life-threatening response to infection.
What is sepsis or septic shock?
A patient taking alendronate should remain in this position for at least 30 minutes after taking the medication.
What is sitting or standing upright?
This complication of myasthenia gravis causes severe weakness and respiratory compromise requiring immediate intervention.
What is a myasthenic crisis?
A patient with adrenal insufficiency is at risk for this life-threatening condition involving hypotension, hyponatremia, and hyperkalemia.
What is an Addisonian crisis?
This type of acute kidney injury results from decreased blood flow to the kidneys due to conditions such as hemorrhage or dehydration.
What is prerenal acute kidney injury?
A patient taking broad-spectrum antibiotics develops frequent watery diarrhea. The nurse should suspect infection with this organism.
What is Clostridioides difficile?
Severe pain, pallor, paresthesia, paralysis, and pulselessness after a fracture suggest this emergency.
What is compartment syndrome?