Respiratory
Accessory muscle use, wheezing on auscultation of all lobes, and unable to speak in full sentences
What are signs and symptoms of asthma?
Unrelenting headache, body aches, stiff neck, positive Kernig sign.
What are signs and symptoms of meningitis?
Gastrointestinal Bleed, Recent major surgery, platelet count < 100,000
Contraindications for tPA
Restrict protein intake and administer lactulose.
What are nurse interventions for patient with alcoholic cirrhosis experiencing confusion secondary to ammonia build up?
Metoprolol, Metformin, and Fluoxetine.
What are obesogenic medications?
Albuterol 2.5 mg state via nebulizer
What is included in the initial treatment for Status Asthmaticus ?
Imbalance of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation resulting in bradycardia.
What is neurogenic shock?
Pt with paraplegia with signs of profuse sweating, and blood pressure of 225/90, whose foley catheter is not patent.
What are suspected conditions of autonomic dysreflexia?
Risk factor is use of recreational intravenous drugs.
What is Hepatitis B?
Behavior, Genetics, Environments, and Medications.
What factors contribute to obesity?
SOB, Tripod positioning, Increased Respiratory Rate, and Fatigue, and anxiety
What are signs and symptoms of COPD exacerbation?
Seizure activity, severe headache, lethargy, fever.
What are signs and symptoms of encephalitis?
Check blood glucose when patient is given this medication to treat increased intracranial pressure?
What are steroids /Dexamethasone (Decadron)?
Have patient void before this procedure.
What is paracentesis?
The level that Jackson-Pratt drains should be emptied.
What is half-full?
Avoid large crowds, and individuals who are ill. Get pneumonia and flu vaccines.
What is education given to COPD patient upon discharge?
Triggered by extreme changes in outside temperature.
What is exacerbation of Multiple Sclerosis?
Widening pulse pressure, bradycardia, irregular respiratory rate.
What is Cushing's triad and signs of increased intracranial pressure?
Adequate bed rest.
What is an important plan of care for patient with viral hepatitis?
Pt with this disease process is at high risk for infection.
What is Leukemia?
Monitor PTT for a patient receiving this Drip medication.
What is a Heparin Drip?
Take Mestinon at prescribed time, plan activities during peak energy, report signs of difficulty with eating, speaking, and increase muscle weakness.
What is education for patient with Myasthenia Gravis?
Burning pain alongside the face.
What is a sign of trigeminal neuralgia?
Yellow palms, ascites, spider angiomas to lower extremities.
What are signs of cirrhosis?
Pt with this disease process is at high risk for ineffective tissue perfusion.
What is essential Thrombocythemia?