Cardiac
Mental Health
Renal
Musculoskeletal
Acid-Base
100
What is endocarditis?
Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart and valve
100
meaningless repetition of another person's spoken words
echolalia
100
cause of acute glomerulonephritis
Strep
100
Why do we do traction?
proper bone alignment and relief of spasms
100
what acid-base imbalance will occur in a patient with acute anxiety that is hyperventilating?
What is respiratory alkalosis
200
Name this EKG rhythm 
V-Tach
(ventricular tachycardia)
200
treatment of choice for eating disorders and why?
behavior modification therapy
it allows the patient to maintain control of the situation.
200
Causes of chronic glomerulonephritis
untreated hypertension and long-term NSAID use
200
When do we get patients up after hip replacment?
as soon as possible. Day of surgery or next day. Do not keep in bed longer than necessary.
200
What is the priority assessment for a patient with an acid-base imbalance and hypoxemia
-Measure O2 saturation
-Lung assessment (breath sounds), Resp. rate.
-skin color, mucous membranes
-Mental status changes
-Observe for SOB with and w/out exertion
-Use of accessory muscles
-Observe for Orthopnea
-Shape/symmetry of chest
300
What would a mechanical valve sound like?
audible click
300
What other physical issues could mimic depressive disorders?
hypothyroidism
300
the definitive diagnosis for renal failure
renal biopsy
300
This condition requires frequent rest and exercise without overexertion.
fibromyalgia
300
What would cause a pt to develop respiratory acidosis?
-renal failure
-starvation (anorexia)
400
Name the side effect of metoprolol that might potentially cause problems for an asthmatic patient?
bronchospasm
400
This happens due to B1-Thiamine deficiency. Signs and symptoms include double vision, loss of muscle control, and inability to learn new tasks.
Wernicke's encephalopathy
400
You should warn your patient to not wear their contacts because they will be ruined when taking what medication?
pyridium (phenazopyridine)
400
The risk associated with an open fracture, skeletal traction that uses pins going directly into the bone
osteomyelitis
400
What acid-base imbalance would occur if a pt eats 35 tums per day?
metabolic alkalosis
500
Name this cardiac rhythm
A-flutter
500
what are the benefits of using atypical antipsychotics such as risperdal or olanzapine (zyprexa) in shizophrenia?
-reduces extrapyramidal effects (tardive dyskinesia, Parkinsonianism, etc..)
-treats both positive & negative symptoms (hallucinations as well as anhedonia, etc...)
500
What education do you give for a patient with renal calculi
Drink 2 - 3 Liters of water per day
500
An estrogen modulator for post-menopausal women that have osteoporosis. It should not be taken if there is breast cancer or reproductive organ cancer. Notify the physician for vaginal bleeding.
Evista
500
pH 7.30
pCO2 55
HCO3 23
respiratory acidosis