Pharmacology
Two common toxicities for aminoglycosides
Nephrotoxicity and Ototoxicity
JVD, edema, hepatomegaly, ascites: R or L sided HF?
The type of drive that stimulates COPD clients to breathe
Hypoxic drive
Hormone produced by kidneys related to production of blood cells
Erythropoietin
+ Chvostek or + Trousseau sign: which electrolyte condition?
Hypocalcemia
The Heparin antidote
protamine sulfate
Cool, pale skin, decreased pulse. Arterial or venous?
Arterial
What does accessory muscle use and intercostal retractions indicate?
Respiratory distress
With poor urine output, do not give this
Potassium
Endocrine disorder with profuse urine output
Diabetes insipidus
Levothyroxine - Time of day to administer
In morning on empty stomach
Low cardiac output = _______ urine output
COPD client most at risk for this acid-base imbalance
Respiratory acidosis
Name characteristics of increased urine specific gravity
Dark, concentrated urine
Cushing syndrome: Increased or decreased blood pressure?
Increased blood pressure
Two labs to monitor while on digoxin
Potassium and digoxin levels
Name components of "MONA" for an acute MI
Morphine, oxygen, nitroglycerin, aspirin
Use this type of precautions for tuberculosis
Airborne
What happens with potassium level in renal failure?
Hyperkalemia
Endocrine condition with low cortisol, risk for hypotension and shock
Addison's disease
Expected outcome of Mannitol's effectiveness
Increased urine output
Name one intervention for ventricular fibrillation
High quality CPR, Defibrillation
Name an intervention to prevent atelectasis
DB&C, incentive spirometer
Hyperglycemia produces this type of urine output
Polyuria
T3, T4 levels decreased.
TSH levels elevated.
Hypothyroidism