Meds
Beta Blocker Action
vasodilation, (do not give when have low HR and B/P)
DVT risk factors.
smoker, birth controle, immobility, surgery, trauma,
Chronic vs acute pain
A=fx, sprain, ear infection,
C=Lactose intolerance, GERD, Peptic ulcer disease, meniere's disease (pain from chronic disease that wont go away)
High magnesium symptoms.
diminished deep tendon reflexes, nausea, lethargy, flushing of skin
Define stress incontinence.
peeing when laugh or sneeze.
Effects of Morphine.
decreased RR, hypotension, chest pain, confusion,
When to call Dr. post op.
fever over 100, urine less than 30 ml hr, increased pain, large amount of bleeding, signs of respiratory depression
Bleeding gastric ulcer symptoms.
low b/p, high HR, vomiting bright red blood
Define hypoproliferative anemia.
Bone marrow dose not produce enough RBC's.
List ACE inhibitors.
Catopril, lisinopril, end in pril (to treat high blood pressure)
Action of Asprin.
Prevents blood clots.
DVT prevention.
ROM, walking, excrcise, foot pumps, SCD's, Ted hose
Tell sign the appendix Burst.
No pain.
Folic acid rich foods.
Cimetidine (Tagamet) action.
decreases stomach acid.
Side effects of plavix.
How to use IS.
breathe in slowly.
Chronic Wide Angle Glaucoma Treatment.
miotics, laser procedures, surgery,
Foods rich in magnesium.
nuts, halibut (fish), spinach, avocado,
Define chvostek sign.
low calcium level, twitch when tapping facial muscle
Side effects of iron.
dark black stools, stains teeth, nausea, constipation,
EGD post op.
check gag reflex before food and water
Meniere's Disease Treatment.
low sodium diet, surgery like labyrinthectomy, diuretics,
Sickle cell anemia treatment.
o2, morphine, hydroxyurea, blood transfusion,
One job of the gastric mucosa.
secretes intrinsic factor to bind with vitamin b12 (pernicious anemia)