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What does conjunctivitis stem from?
bacterial, viral , and rickettsial infection
What does RIFLE stand for when talking about Acute Kidney Disease (AKI)?
Risk of renal dysfunction
Injury to kidney
Failure kidney function
Loss kidney function
End Stage Kidney Disease
What would a nurse include in a teaching plan for a client with BPH who is not yet a candidate for surgery?
maintaining optimal bladder emptying.
What med can we administer to reduce potassium levels?
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate (kayexalate)
Rational; Med exchanges sodium ions for potassium ions in the intestinal tract
As a result of trauma, a client has developed urinary incontinence and is beginning bladder training to regain control over urine elimination. What is the initial step to begin bladder training for a client with an indwelling catheter?
clamp the catheter.
Explanation:
One method of bladder training for the client with an indwelling urethral catheter is to alternately clamp and unclamp the catheter. The clamping and unclamping of the catheter begins to reestablish normal bladder function and capacity.
What are the s/s of cataracts?
halos; difficulty in reading; color vision changes; poor night vision, reduced, distorted vision
What is Sevelamer/renagel used for?
To control phosphorus level in patient with chronic kidney disease or dialysis
Urinary tract infections only occur from bacteria in the urethra.
false, UTI's can occur anywhere in the urinary tract.
What is classic triad symptoms of Meniere Diseases?
Vértigo, tinnitus and hearing loss
A client comes to the emergency department reporting severe testicular pain that started about 1 hour ago. Examination reveals a thickened spermatic cord, an elevated testis, and testicular tenderness. The nurse would interpret these findings to suggest what?
Testicular torsion
Symptoms of open-angle glaucoma
atrophy of nerve fibers in the peripheral areas of the retina, cornea edema, optic nerve degeneration
What is another word for Generalized Edema?
Anasarca
Interventions to assist bladder spasm discomfort
antispasmodics, warm compress to pubis, sitz bath
Expected side effects post cystoscopy
dysuria, frequency, hematuria,
What indicators are associated with renal failure?
Hyperkalemia, Anemia, Hypocalcemia
The nurse should encourage the patient with frequent UTIs to avoid what types of drinks?
Coffee, tea, alcohol and colas
What intervention provides information about the kidney's function?
Monitoring intake and output
Why do patients need to avoid Aspirin and aspirin products who suffer with Ménière Disease?
Because it increases Tinnitus and Vertigo
The nurse is administering calcium acetate (PhosLo) to a patient with end-stage renal disease. When is the best time for the nurse to administer this medication?
with food
explanation: Hyperphosphatemia and hypocalcemia are treated with medications that bind dietary phosphorus in the GI tract
Symptoms of acute glomerulonephritis
oliguria, periorbital edema, hypertension, pink colored urine, proteinuria, cola colored urine
What question does the nurse need to ask the patient scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram ?
Do you have any allergies?
Rhematogenous, Tractional, and Exudative are examples of what?
Retinal Detachment
What labs would be indicative of chronic kidney disease?
BUN, Creatinine
What medication increases intraocular pressure and dries up secretions, this medication is contraindicated in glaucoma patients.
Atropine
What test should patient's at risk for BPH receive routinely?
Digital rectal exams