Anatomy & Physiology
A pigment that gives bile its yellow-orange color
What is bilirubin?
An acceptable range for BUN.
What is 10-20 mg/dl?
Patients are kept NPO until this blood specimen is drawn.
What is Serum Bilirubin test?
In the early stages the liver is firm and easier to palpate and abdominal pain may be present. In the later stages, changes in bowel habits, gradual weight loss, ascites, enlarged spleen, malaise, nausea, jaundice, ecchymoses and spider telangiectases.
What is Cirrhosis of the liver?
The patient diagnosed with cirrhosis should be advised to avoid this medication.
What is Acetaminophen?
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide at the cellular level.
What is internal respiration?
Abnormal spasm of the facial muscles elicited by light taps on the facial nerve. This condition is seen in patients experiencing hypocalcemia.
What is Chvostek's sign?
Post operative care for this condition includes monitoring vital signs and observing dressings for blooding, placing patient in semi-flower to promote drainage. Complications may include jaundice and hemorrhage, and increased exudate at the dressing site.
What is a cholecystectomy?
Signs include anxiety/agitation, confusion, cool, clammy skin, decrease urine output, generalized weakness, and diaphoresis.
What is hypovolemia?
A beta-adrenergic blocker often prescribed to manage a patient diagnosed with persistent sinus tachycardia.
What is Propranolol (Inderal)?
The functional unit of the kidney
What is a nephron?
Piercing the chest wall with a needle to withdraw fluid from the pleural space for examination.
What is a thoracentesis?
Early mobilization is the easiest and most cost-effective method to decrease the this condition.
What is the risk of DVT?
Massive edema and tightness causing pain and pressure in the affected area.
What is lymphedema?
Insulin with a rapid onset.
What is Humalog?
This chamber of the heart is thickest and most muscular.
What is the left ventricle?
This test is a determination of the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, different types of white blood cells, platelets, hemoglobin, and hematocrit.
What is a complete blood count (CBC)?
While providing care for a patient who has blood in his urine, this catheter will be most effective.
What is a whistle-tip?
A heaviness or tightness of the chest. At times it is thought to be indigestion.
What is Angina Pectoris?
Drug therapy to increase urinary output.
What is Furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide?
The transportation system of the body.
What is the cardiovascular (circulatory) system?
Poor liver function test, abnormal electrolytes values, elevated serum bilirubin, elevated ammonia, and low blood glucose, increased INR are indicators of this condition.
What is cirrhosis of the liver?
A patient presents with complaints of abdominal pain that radiates to the back. Diagnostic tests include Leukocytosis, hypoalbuminemia, and hyperglycemia. The most likely disorder is...
What is pancreatitis?
The clinical manifestation is insidious. Symptoms include fever, weight loss, weakness, and a productive cough. Later symptoms may include recurring fever with chills, night sweats, and hemoptysis.
What is Tuberculosis (TB)?
Common oral anti-platelet treatment for patients with PAD.
What is aspirin?
When a patient experiences a reduction in blood glucose levels, this hormone is released in response.
What is glucagon?
The presence of these cells are a hallmark of this disease.
What is Hodgkins Lymphoma?
A patient is diagnosed with a condition which she most likely contracted via food or beverage contaminated with fecal material.
What is Hepatitis A?
Signs and symptoms include urgency, frequency, burning on urination, and hematuria.
What is a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?
This medication is given for angina.
What is nitroglycerin?