oxygenation
umbrella term for chronic conditions that cause airflow obstruction
what is COPD?
complete or partial collapse of lung
what is atelectasis?
results from obstruction of urine flow
what is postrenal failure?
used for hyperkalemia
what is polystyrene sulfonate?
action of expectorants
what are making coughing up mucus easier?
rapid onset, severe and does not respond to conventional therapy
what is status asthmatics?
clot buster
increased BUN & creatinine
what is azotemia?
decreases symptoms of BPH
what is tamsulosin (flomax)?
heart rate > 150, with cap refill > 3.5 s
what is progressive stage of shock?
this is a common side effect of CF (cystic fibrosis)
what is rectal prolapse?
what is iodine?
avoid these foods in ESRD
what are nuts, PB (brookes fav), dried beans, seeds, lentils?
need to rinse mouth after administration of these
what is inhaled steriods?
can help relieve bladder spasms (nonpharm)
what is warm compress?
used in CF (cystic fibrosis) patients to promote adequate digestion & absorption of nutrients
what is pancreatic enzymes?
life threatening complication of pre-e
what is HELLP syndrome?
more lax diet, more ambulatory, better control BP
what is benefits of peritoneal dialysis?
helps thin secretions & clear them (CF)
what is recombinant human DNase?
happens when MAP falls below 65-70
what is irreversible stage of shock?
are not as effective as mucolytics
what are expectorants?
1 hour bundle
what is 1. measure lactate level, 2. blood cultures, 3. broad-spec antibiotics, 4. fluids, 5. pressors
can cause nephritis in children
what is group A strep?
only used for dry, irritating cough
what are antitussives? (benzonatate, dextromethorphan)
primary substrate required to produce cellular energy
what is glucose?