Lupus and Pernicious Anemia
What are s/s of lupus?
What are fatigue, photosensitivity, joint pain, anemia, butterfly rash, discoid lesions, alopecia, anorexia?
What are S/S of an anaphylaxis reaction?
What are Hypotension, tachycardia, wheezing, difficulty swallowing, muscle twitching, hives, angioedema, cyanosis?
Patients with HIV are at risk of developing what complications?
What is malnutrition, infections (sepsis), secondary infections (thrush), menta health concerns, cognitive decline?
What are adverse effects of antihistamines?
What is dry mouth, blurry vision, drowsiness, dizziness, tremors?
Pernicious Anemia is diagnosed by what test?
What is a shillings test?
What are manifestations of hyper and hypo thyroid?
What is Hyper- weight loss, heat intolerance, diarrhea, tachycardia, palpitations, moist skin?
What is hypo- bradycardia, hypotension, weight gain, constipation, memory problems, dry skin, hair thinning?
What lab indicates a transition from HIV to AIDS and should be reported to HCP immediately?
What is a T-Cell count of less than 200?
There are two generations of antihistamines. List examples for both. What is the main difference between both generations?
What is Generation 1- diphenhydramine /Benadryl Generation 2- Cetirizine /Zyrtec, Loratadine/Claritin, Fexofenadine/Allegra? What is Generation 1 is more sedating?
Pernicious Anemia requires the dietary supplementation of what vitamin?
What is Vitamin B12?
After a thyroidectomy what is the nurse's primary concern? What should be bedside?
What is airway clearance? What is oxygen, suction, tracheostomy?
What type of precautions is a person with HIV or AIDS on?
What is standard precautions?
Antibiotics are a common cause of allergic reactions. What antibiotic families are related and should be questioned by the nurse if ordered?
What is Penicillin and cephalosporins?
Think Grandmother and cousin.
What are s/s of renal failure that are priority for the client or nurse to report to the HCP immediately?
What is peripheral edema, facial puffiness, HTN, dark coke colored urine, oliguria, increased creatine and BUN?
What skin test can be ordered if the trigger for contact dermatitis or there allergic responses is unknown?
What is a patch test? A rast test is serum blood.
What are home care instructions that a patient with HIV is given?
What is check temperature daily, avoid handling any animal feces, disinfect toothbrush by using a dishwasher, disinfect cleaning sponges by soaking them in a bleach solution, wash genitals' and armpits with an antimicrobial soap daily?
What are patient education points about Methotrexate?
What is - to avoid alcohol, increased sensitivity to the sun, increase fluids, report any unexplained bruising, increased risk for infections, may cause hair loss and mouth sores as well as N/V/D?
What a interventions a nurse can teach a client with Lupus about to help with symptom management?
What is rest periods, using sunscreen, using mild shampoo and wide tooth combs, using a wide brimmed hat in the sun?
What should be done if a nurse is taking care of a client with a severe latex allergy?
What is have a latex- free supply cart outside of the room, uses on latex supplies(gloves), private room, do not use "rubber"?
What is Kaposi's sarcoma?
What is AIDS-related malignant skin and mucous membrane lesions that are usually purplish-brown in color?
How is Methotrexate administered?
What is weekly either PO or IM- with folic acid to prevent upset stomach and liver toxicity. Methotrexate take 3-6 weeks to deliver therapeutic effects.