Lab & Diagnostics / Fluid-Electrolytes
A potassium level of 2.8 mEq/L indicates this electrolyte imbalance.
What is hypokalemia?
This opportunistic infection commonly causes white patches in the mouth of HIV patients.
What is oral thrush (candidiasis)?
This medication class ends in "-pril" and is commonly used for hypertension and heart failure.
What is an ACE inhibitor?
This medication is commonly prescribed for trigeminal neuralgia.
What is carbamazepine (Tegretol)?
This autoimmune disease is characterized by a butterfly rash.
What is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
This diagnostic test confirms a bone fracture.
What is an X-ray?
This antifungal medication treats severe oral thrush and esophageal candidiasis.
What is fluconazole (Diflucan)?
This endocrine disorder causes hyperpigmentation, weight loss, and hypotension.
What is Addison disease?
Vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss are symptoms of this disorder.
What is Ménière disease?
This skin infestation causes intense itching, especially at nigh
What is scabies?
This laboratory value is elevated in gout.
What is uric acid?
This medication stimulates white blood cell production in neutropenic patients.
What is filgrastim (Neupogen)?
This laboratory test is monitored for patients taking warfarin.
What is PT/INR
The priority assessment for a patient after a craniotomy is this.
What are neurological assessments (neuro checks)?
The nurse assesses a patient with a cast and notes the "6 P's." These assessments are used to monitor for this serious complication.
What is compartment syndrome?
This diagnostic test is most commonly used to identify plaques and lesions associated with MS
What is an MRI?
A patient with sickle cell crisis should receive these two priority treatments.
What are oxygen and hydration?
A patient with chest pain receives this medication sublingually.
What is nitroglycerin?
A sudden severe headache may indicate this type of stroke.
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
This type of brace is commonly used after spinal surgery to stabilize the thoracic and lumbar spine.
What is a TLSO brace?
A patient with hypernatremia is likely to exhibit this neurological symptom.
What is confusion or altered mental status?
This medication reduces the frequency of sickle cell crises.
What is hydroxyurea?
A client with heart failure suddenly develops crackles, severe dyspnea, and pink frothy sputum. What complication is occurring?
What is pulmonary edema?
A patient with meningitis suddenly becomes restless and confused. What complication should the nurse suspect?
What is increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
A patient with compartment syndrome may report this hallmark symptom
What is severe pain unrelieved by medication?