Inflammatory Disorders
This medication, taken for Rheumatoid Arthritis, should only be taken once weekly, requires the patient to get routine bloodwork to check for liver and kidney damage, and also requires the patient to take a folic acid supplement daily.
What is methotrexate?
The nurse knows her patient with a non-rebreather mask in place must have a minimum of what oxygen flow rate?
What is 10L/min?
This serious complication of heparin therapy is the reason for two-RN verification process.
What is thrombocytopenia?
Brain fog, fatigue, dry skin, anxiety, joint pain, and weight gain are symptoms of which endocrine disorder?
What is hypothyroidism?
A Hgb A1C greater than this value is indicative of diabetes.
What is 6.5%?
This chronic inflammatory disorder is characterized by periods of remission and acute flairs.
What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
Used for patients with COPD or atelectasis, this machine provides the same pressures throughout inhalation and exhalation.
What is CPAP?
Cryoprecipitate administration is indicated for this hematological condition.
What is DIC?
This medication given as a treatment of hyperthyroidism decreases vascularity of the thyroid gland and decreases release of thyroid hormones.
What is Iodine?
A diabetic understands when hypoglycemic, they should consume this.
Eating large amounts of meat and seafood is one of the primary risk factors for which disease?
What is Gout?
A concerning complication of long-term oxygen therapy for COPD patients is this.
What is loss of respiratory drive?
Prominent upper vasculature, dyspnea, and edema of the neck, face, and eyes are early assessment findings of what potentially life threatening oncological diagnosis?
What is Superior Vena Cava Syndrome?
Parathyroid injury can cause this electrolyte imbalance which is a medical emergency when associated with tetany and laryngospasm.
What is hypocalcemia?
This oral medication for diabetes control stimulates the beta cells to produce more insulin.
What is Sulfonylureas (glyburide, glipizide)?
A patient is asking for clarification of his medication regimen. The nurse knows THIS is the key difference between the patient's orders for Probenecid and Colchicine.
What is.. Probenecid is for prophylaxis, Colchicine is for acute attacks of Gout.
Struggling with symptoms of allergic rhinitis, this medication should be avoided in patients with a history of HTN or cardiac disease.
What are oral decongestants (pseudoephedrine)?
The acronym CAUTION allows the nurse to remember what warning signs of cancer.
What are C-Change in bowel or bladder habits, A- a sore that does not heal, U- Unusual bleeding or discharge, T- Thickening or lump in breast or any other part, I- Indigestion or difficulty swallowing, O- Obvious change in mole or wart, N- Nagging cough or hoarseness.
Patients with hypoparathyroidism should avoid foods high in this.
What is phosphorous?
An increased blood glucose level in the morning as a result of excess insulin dosage at night is called this.
What is the Somogyi effect?
What two patient outcomes are tracked to allow the healthcare provider to determine if the patient with SLE is well-managed?
What are compliance with treatment regimen and completion of ADL's.
Also known as a pink puffer, this COPD patient with a barrel chest, dyspnea, and tachypnea is suffering from this disease.
What is emphysema?
Most common in patients with metastatic brain or lung cancer, this complication causes fluid volume retention and vasoconstriction.
What is Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)?
When a patient with Grave's disease experiences confusion, HTN, tachycardia, and abdominal pain, they may be considered for this complication.
What is Thyroid Storm/Thyroid Crisis?
Experiencing global neurological defects and dehydration, the diabetic patient may have this potential complication that causes sufficient insulin to prevent ketone release, but not enough insulin to prevent severe hyperglycemia.
What is Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)?