IC Regulation/Metabolism
Administration of this medication should never be delayed.
What are antibiotics?
Fasting glucose and triglycerides, waist circumference, HDL cholesterol level, and BP are all used to determine if a patient has this condition.
What is metabolic syndrome?
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Food reduces the absorption of this class of medications by 30-40% so they should be taken on an empty stomach.
What are ACE inhibitors?
This is a primary goal of pharmacologic treatment in a patient with Parkinson's disease.
What are decreased tremors?
The first, least invasive, and simplest assessment of a patient with suspected meningitis.
Keeping a baby in an upright position for one hour after feeding is important in the treatment of this condition.
What is GERD?
Oily fecal spotting is a side effect of this medication.
What is orlistat?
A primary sign of right-sided heart failure.
What is peripheral edema?
Implementing a schedule that includes periods of rest following periods of activity is important in a patient with this neurologic condition.
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Elevating the patient's legs, restraining the patient, and inserting a padded tongue blade into the patient's mouth are all examples of this.
What are things you should not do when a patient is having a seizure?
Drinking this kind of beverage can contribute to exacerbation in a patient suffering from GERD.
What is an acidic drink?
This assessment finding could be an indicator of an adverse reaction to oxygen therapy.
What are cracked oral mucous membranes?
Two serious adverse effects of this class of medications are hepatotoxicity and myopathy (muscle weakness).
What are statins?
Confusion, increased ICP, and joint pain are not signs of this condition.
What is myasthenia gravis?
An expected finding in a patient with meningococcal meningitis.
What is petechial rash on the chest and extremities?
Fatty and fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks are all things that should be avoided in a patient with this condition.
What is GERD?
Dyspnea, barrel chest, finger clubbing, and shallow respirations are all signs of this respiratory condition.
What is emphysema?
This congenital heart defect occurs when the area between the aorta and pulmonary artery remains open allowing blood to flow back to the pulmonary artery and lungs.
What is patent ductus arteriosus?
A patient with myasthenia gravis should take their medication prior to eating in order to prevent this from occurring.
What is limit difficulty chewing and swallowing?
One key indicator of a patient at risk for diabetes mellitus.
What is an elevated fasting glucose level?
Hyperactive bowel sounds, epigastric fullness, and bradycardia are not signs of this serious GI condition.
What is gastrointestinal perforation?
This is the first step in determining action on a patient complaint.
What is assessment?
Placing the patient in a darkened room may help to reduce intracranial pressure in a patient with this condition.
What is a cerebral aneurysm?
Weight loss, increased urinary output, and elevated temperature are not signs of effectiveness of this medication.
What is methimazole?
The period following a seizure when the patient is very sleepy for an extended time period.
What is the post-ictal phase?
A patient with Peptic Ulcer Disease should wait one hour after taking their medication before taking this medication as it could interfere with absorption.
What is an antacid?
A tuberculosis patient should always do this when around crowds of people.
What is wear a mask?
This action is necessary to reduce blood viscosity and prevent sickling in a patient in sickle cell crisis.
What is hydration with IV and oral fluids?
These symptoms are indicators that your dose of levothyroxine may be too high.
What are tremors, nervousness, and insomnia?
Fever, increased urination, and metabolic acidosis in a patient with diabetes mellitus are signs of this condition.
What is hyperglycemia?
This simple action by the nurse can help reduce the work of breathing and improve oxygenation levels.
What is raise the head of the bed?
This is the standard test for TB.
What is a tuberculin skin test?
Slow, slurred speech is a sign of this.
What is bradykinesia?
What is in the refrigerator?
The sensation experienced by some patients that warns of an imminent seizure.
What is the aura phase?
An LDL level greater than 130mg/dl indicates that the patient may be at risk for this condition.
What is peripheral arterial disease from atherosclerosis?
This lab test should be monitored for a patient with a DVT.
What are platelet levels?
These food items should be strictly avoided in patients taking MAOI's
What are tyramine containing foods such as aged cheeses and processed meats?
This is not done when performing a SQ injection.
What is aspirate the needle?