GI Bleeds
What bacteria is known to cause peptic ulcers?
H. Pylori
Yellowing of the skin and eyes can be a sign of what classic symptom of liver problems?
Jaundice
How does grey turner's sign present?
Discoloration of the flank
Fruity odor to breath is seen with what condition?
Diabetic ketoacidosis
What syndrome can cause a moon face?
Cushing's Syndrome
Name 2 classes of drugs that help to promote ulcer healing?
H2 blockers, proton pump inhibitors, antacids, antibiotics
Lab values that will be elevated in a cirrhosis patient?
Liver function enzymes- ALT/AST
How does cullen's sign present?
Discoloration around the umbilicus
What type of condition occurs due to protein and fat breakdown?
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Polyuria and polydipsia and low urine osmolality is seen in this ADH disorder
Diabetes Insipidus
What is the priority nursing treatment for an acute GI bleed?
Hemodynamic stability
What type of diet should a patient with cirrhosis follow?
Low sodium and fluid restriction
What are two common causes of pancreatitis?
Gallstones and alcohol abuse
What are the 3 P's of DKA?
polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
This ADH disorder may have a decreased urine output but also require a water restriction?
SIADH
A patient is experiencing back pain, chills, skin flushing, fever and shortness of breath as a reaction to what intervention for a GI bleed?
Hemolytic blood transfusion
A medication used to treat elevated ammonia levels?
Lactulose
An increase in which 2 lab values are commonly seen with pancreatitis?
Serum amylase/lipase
Name two interventions for a hypoglycemic patient?
1. What type of diet will a person with grave's disease require?
2. Are the body systems typically slowed down or sped up with this disorder?
A patient is experiencing acute respiratory distress, tachycardia, hypertension, pulmonary edema and pink frothy sputum following a blood transfusion. What do you suspect is occurring?
Transfusion related circulatory overload
Changes in mental status from confusion to coma resulting from elevated ammonia levels?
Hepatic encephalopathy
Nursing management of pancreatitis includes? (Name 2)
Hemodynamic stability, monitor abg, give fluids, FFP, blood, I&O, vasopressors, pain control and antibiotics when needed
Name two DKA/HHS priority interventions?
manage airway, fluid replacement, insulin therapy
Acute adrenal insufficiency results in a deficiency of what?
Glucocorticoids (cortisol) & mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)