Medications
This medication is administered when a patient's potassium level is 6.5
What is kaexylate, insulin, NS, albuterol...
TSH is high
T4 is low
What is hypothyroidism?
hypotension, tachycardia, thready pulse
What is fluid volume deficit?
Tall peaked T-wave
Hyperkalemia
This is the type of diet that is recommended for a patient with acute diverticulitis.
What is clear liquid?
This classification of medication can cause GI bleeding
What are NSAIDs?
This word refers to an elevation of a white blood cell (WBC) count.
What is leukocytosis?
A patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis might report this vague symptom early in the disease process.
What is fatigue?
NG suctioning can contribute to these two electrolyte imbalances.
What are sodium and potassium?
Almonds are good dietary source of this electrolyte.
What is magnesium? (or potassium or calcium)
This type of medication can be given for inflammation. It also increases blood glucose levels.
What are corticosteroids? (ie. prednisone, "steroids," etc.)
A patient with a urinalysis that is postive for leukocytes esterase and nitrites is said to have this.
What is a urinary tract infection?
polyuria, polyphagia, vomiting, fruity smelling breath
What is DKA?
Patients who undergo a thyroidectomy are at risk for developing this electrolyte imbalance.
What is hypocalcemia?
What is food high in calcium (and vitamin D?
This medication, that is taken for RA, should not be taken while pregnant or while trying to get pregnant.
What is methotrexate?
The patient with a blood glucose level of 40mg/dL might have these clinical manifestations.
What are shaky, alterred loc, sweaty, tachycardia, weakness, dizziness, irritablity...
tachycardia, tachypnea, wheezes, hypotension
What is anaphylaxis?
A patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia is at risk for this electrolyte imbalance due to the need for frequent reminders to drink fluid.
What is hypernatremia?
A patient with a chronic diagnosis of diverticulosis should be instructed to maintain this type of diet.
What is high fiber?
This medication is an analgesic commonly prescribed as a first line intervention for patients with osteoarthritis.
What is Tylenol?
A patient, who has a history of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, has an A1C of 5.2%. This values indicates that the patient's blood sugar is...
What is under control or well managed?
tachypnea, tachycardia, hypotension, petechial rash across the chest and axilla...
What is fat embolism syndrome?
Decreased deep tendon reflexes (DTR), diarrhea, and shallow respirations.
What is hypomagnesemia?
Besdies the banana, this is a good dietary source of potassium.
What are potatoes, avocado, cantaloupe, spinach...