Medications
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Tablet
The cells that perform endocrine function in the pancreas are which cells?
Islets of Langerhans
This lab will elevate with infection or stress (also state its abbreviation).
WBC
An elderly patient presents with increased confusion, falls, and dizziness, as well as urinary frequency. Which condition might the patient be experiencing?
UTI
MS
Musculoskeletal
The preferred position for administering this type of medication is left lateral. (also state the correct abbreviation)
Suppository
This type of diabetes mellitus results from relative insulin resistance versus absolute insulin resistance
Type II
What does the abbreviation HEME stand for and mean.
Hematologic; relating to blood
Vital signs are HR 120, BP 88/60, T 99, RR 24. Are there any other conditions you may be concerned about?
Dehydration
LOC
Level of consciousness
SL
sublingual
This is the hormone produced by follicular cells that controls metabolism that another hormone is converted into.
T3 or Triiodothyronine
The unit of measurement for Potassium and what is its abbreviation
mEq
Which labs do you anticipate will be ordered?
Urine culture and sensitivity, CBC, BMP
MI
Myocardial infarction
SR
Sustained release
This is the hormone produced by follicular cells that controls metabolism and is converted to another hormone.
T4 or Thyroxine
INR
What is the priority intervention?
Fluids
HPV
Human pappilloma virus
MAOI
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
In an absence of insulin, the excess acids increase hydrogen ion (H+) and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the blood causing anion-gap metabolic acidosis. This triggers the brain to try and "blow off" CO2 and acid resulting in what type of breathing pattern?
Kussmaul respiration
This type of lipoprotein contains more triglycerides than its closely named counterpart which contains more cholesterol.
VLDL
What will the nurse need to assess to identify if the condition is improving?
Vital signs, LOC, labs
ICP
Intracranial pressure