Fluid & Electrolytes
Too much fluid in the vascular space; once vessels are full, the tissues fill
What is Fluid Volume Excess/ Hypervolemia
Three major chemicals
Hydrogen (acid) H+
CO2 (acid) CO2
The most common type of cardiovascular disease
Coronary artery disease
Loss of pleasure in usually pleasurable things
Anhedonia
If you give a liver client narcotics it’s the same as giving them-
a double dose
Name for when kidneys aren’t working
What is Renal Failure (RF)
Kidney chemicals:
Bicarb and Hydrogen
Intermittent decreased blood flow to the myocardium leads to
Ischemia
While mild depression can be represented with weight gain, sever depression is typically represented with
Weight loss
When you eat protein it breaks down into
Ammonia
Effervescent soluble meds, canned processed foods, and IVF w/ sodium have this in common
What is high sodium
Values of a normal PH range
7.35 - 7.45
What is a risk associated with Beta Blockers
Potential decrease of the cardiac output (HR & BP) too much
A symptom where schizophrenia patients are repeating a word they hear
Echolalia
When you see an alcoholic patient that is GI bleeding it is usually ________
Esophageal varices
Where aldosterone is found
Adrenal Glands (on top of kidneys)
A PH more than 7.45 is considered
Alkalotic
Calcium channel blockers cause ______ of the arterial system
Vasodilation
If you must use a restraint on a patient how often should check client face to face
Every 15 minutes
Burning pain usually in the mid-epigastric area/back can indicate
Peptic Ulcers
Disease with too little aldosterone
Addison’s Disease - FVD
An alkalotic person may be excitable while an acidotic person may be
Lethargic
Before cardiac catheterization you should ask your patient if they are allergic to
Iodine or shellfish
What are the three stages of withdrawal involved with alcohol use disorder
Stage 1- Minor Withdrawal
Stage 2- Moderate to severe withdrawal
Stage 3- DTs Delirium Tremens
If a patient has issues with their stomach emptying too quickly you should have them lay on what side
Left side
(Left side leaves food in, right side releases)