Module 8
Treatment of Myxedema coma?
Support airway
IV levo
Fluid replacement
IV glucose
Corticosteroids
Warming
What are the signs of hyperparathyroidism?
Dehydration
Confusion
Lethargy
What are LPNs not allowed to do?
No IV push
No assessment pertinent to their medical condition
No critical patients
Yes PO Meds
What electrolyte changes happen with hypoparathyroidism?
Hypocalcemia
High phosphorus
What is the treatment for hyperparathyroidism?
Surgery to remove gland
What are the signs of hypoparathyroidism?
Mild tingling
Numbness
Muscle cramps
What are the interventions of hyperparathyroidism?
I and O’s
Daily weights
Monitor electrolytes
Cardiac monitoring
What food should patients avoid with hypoparathyroidism?
Milk
Yogurt
Cheese
Soda
Canned fish
Seeds
Fast foods
What are the signs of hyponatremia?
Fatigue
N/V
Headache
Confusion
Cardiac dysrhythmias
What electrolytes does hyperparathyroidism change?
Low phosphorus
Hypercalcemia
Ventricular dysrhythmias
Muscle weakness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Decreased reflexes