Special Senses
Ringing in the ears
What is Tinnitus
Avoiding sprays, powders, and perfumes
What should be included in teaching for clients with allergies?
Iodine
What is the essential mineral for the development and functioning of the thyroid?
Urinary retention
What is an adverse reaction to an antihistamine?
This medication will decrease my tremors and fast heartrate and is a beta-blocker.
What is propranolol?
Should happen at the 4 year old's well child check-up
What is preventive eye exam?
Chest pain, dyspnea, facial redness, and swollen neck veins
What is Superior Vena Cava syndrome - oncological emergency with lung cancer?
Hypoglycemia can mirror stroke symptoms
Why do we check blood glucose for clients suspected of a stroke?
Below the bladder
Where should the foley catheter be placed?
This procedure could make me a higher risk of developing an infection in the heart
What is teeth cleaning after a mechanical heart valve replacement?
Soft eye contacts should be removed before administering this medication
What is ophthalmic medication, Timolol?
Restlessness, altered mental status
What is the highest priority of nursing action for angioedema?
Misread a blood glucose of 210 instead of 120 and gave insulin for a reading of over 200
What is check the blood glucose level of the client?
This surgical procedure does not affect a man's ability to an erection
What is a TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate)?
Teaching a client to check their heart rate before taking this medication
What is captopril (Capoten) and ACE Inhibitor?
Excessive fluid in the ear, vertigo, and tinnitus
What is Meniere's disease?
Fever and abnormal bleeding
What is the final stage of CLL (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia)?
Check the orders, verify, the expiration date on the vial, rub the hub with alcohol, inject air, remove air bubbles from the syringe...
What are the priorities for administering insulin (lantus)?
Medication that someone with decreased renal function should not take
What is ibuprofen (Motrin)?
No blood pressures, IV sticks, blood draws, or carrying of heavy objects on this side.
What is client teaching for an AV (arteriovenous) fistula?
Sound is heard louder in better ear by conducting a Weber exam
What is sensorineural hearing loss?
Wear a medical bracelet and/or carry an epi-pen
What are some preventive measures for allergic reactions?
Trembling, sweating, and confusion
What are signs of hypoglycemia?
What is phenazopyridine (Pyridium)?
pH - 7.25, Glucose - 455, Potassium - 2.5
Which lab takes highest priority and the LPN/LVN should call the provider?