Neuromuscular Disorders
Diagnostic that can help diagnose Guillain-Barré Syndrome by assessing spinal fluid for high protein.
What is a lumbar puncture?
Excessive intake of foods high in purine (seafood, red meats, etc.,) and high-fructose beverages can increase the risk of developing _____.
What is Gout?
A client with this condition presents with dysuria and frequency/urgency to void. Urinalysis (UA) shows cloudy urine that is positive for leukocytes.
What is Cystitis?
The nurse is caring for a client that just came out of an abdominal surgery, the nurse knows it is important to prevent atelectasis by educating the client to use their _____ ____ 10x/hr.
What is Incentive Spirometer?
The gold standard lab in diagnosing a myocardial infarction (heart attack).
What is Troponin (greater than 0.2)?
This drug class lowers blood pressure by preventing the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II and can cause a persistent dry cough.
What are Angiotensin-Converting-Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE-Is)?
1 kilogram (kg) = ____ pounds (lbs)
What is 2.2?
Major actions of this drug includes relief of tremors and rigidity in Parkinson's.
What is carbidopa/levodopa?
Low impact exercises, weight loss, oral pain medications, and intra-articular injections may provide pain relief for this condition.
What is Osteoarthritis?
Lab value that is a better indicator of kidney function.
What is creatinine?
Condition known as a “Chest Cold” that affects the larger airways and is accompanied by a dry cough.
What is Acute Bronchitis?
Abnormal heart sound due to turbulent blood flow from stenotic valves or regurgitation.
What is a Murmur?
This drug class can cause sedation and rebound hypertension with abrupt withdrawal.
What is Alpha2-adrenergic Agonists?
Your patient is ordered guaifenesin syrup 10 mL every 2 hours for cough. The medication is available in a 4 ounce bottle. How many tsp do you administer per dose?
What is 2 teaspoons (tsp)?
1 tsp = 5 mLA patient with myasthenia gravis who reports taking too much of this drug is at risk for cholinergic crisis.
What is Pyridostigmine (anticholinesterase)?
Clients with gout are 60% more likely to develop kidney complications including ___ ___.
What are urinary calculi?
A client was prescribed this analgesic for cystitis and was educated that it may cause orange or red urine.
What is Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)?
The nurse is admitting a patient with history of night sweats, productive cough, chills and weight loss. Results of sputum culture are pending but the nurse should still place this patient on ____ precautions.
What are Airborne precautions?
The client states “if I stop smoking, decrease my salt intake, and exercise more, I can improve this condition.”
What is Primary Hypertension?
This drug class works primarily by decreasing blood volume but can also increase K+ levels so patients should avoid salt substitutes & sports drinks
What are Potassium-sparing Diuretics?
Your patient has an order for diphenhydramine hydrochloride suspension 25 mg q6h for allergies. The medication is a available in 4 ounce bottle with a concentration of 12.5mg/5mL. How many mL do you administer per dose?
What is 10 mL?
25 / 12.5 * 5 = 10 mL
Condition that affects both upper and lower motor neurons leading to gradual paralysis and muscle atrophy, but usually does not affect sensory function.
What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
Patients with gout that take colchicine should avoid this in their diet to prevent the risk of toxicity.
What is grapefruit juice?
A client who had a viral infection 2 weeks ago is now presenting with increased blood pressure and low urine output that is cola-colored. The nurse suspects _____.
What is Acute Nephritic Syndrome?
The nurse is teaching a client with TB about the RIPE medications including the need to avoid eating foods that contain tyramine (tuna, aged cheese, red wine, soy sauce) to prevent an interaction with this specific medication.
What is Isoniazid (INH)?
A client brought in by ambulance is experiencing a severe headache and blurry vision with a SBP of 190/110. The nurse suspects _____.
What is a Hypertensive Emergency?
Drugs in this class can be selective or nonselective, and work by slowing the heart rate and decreasing contractility.
What are Beta blockers?
What is 120 mL/hr?
25 min / 60 min = 0.41666
50 mL / 0.41666 = 120.019 ~ 120 mL/hr
Patient recently diagnosed with myasthenia gravis is admitted due to difficulty swallowing and severe weakness. Upon assessment, patient has dilated pupils, increased heart rate and blood pressure which are s/s of _____.
What is Myasthenia Crisis?
This condition does not have gold standard diagnostic test but a comprehensive history, physical, and pain assessment (may include tender points) can help diagnose.
What is Fibromyalgia?
A client with this condition was on IV antibiotics for 4 days and then oral antibiotics for 2 weeks after experiencing flank pain, high fevers, and cloudy, foul-smelling urine.
What is Pyelonephritis?
A 70 y/o female client was admitted with pleuritic chest pain, a SpO2 of 85% on room air, and is currently AO x 1. Upon auscultation, the nurse hears coarse crackles in the bases of both lungs. The nurse would suspect _____.
What is Pneumonia?
A morbidly obese client with a history of diabetes arrives to the unit with a BP of 172/90. Client denies headache and chest pain. The nurse anticipates to administer a PO anti-hypertensive medication for this condition.
What is Hypertensive Urgency?
Reflex tachycardia, peripheral edema, and facial flushing are possible side effects of this drug class.
What are Calcium channel blockers?
Order is to infuse 100 mL NS over 30 minutes. IV tubing available has a drop factor of 15 gtts/mL. What is the infusion rate in gtts/min? Round to the nearest whole number.
What is 50 gtts/min?
100 mL / 30 min x 15 gtts/mL = 50 gtts/min