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Autonomic dysreflexia findings - ANS --blurred vision
-facial flushing
-nasal congestion
-severe headache
Hepatitis A is found in - ANS -stool that has contaminated drinking water
Root reflex - ANS -corner of the baby's mouth is stroked or touched. The baby will turn
his or her head and open his or her mouth to follow and "root" in the direction of the
stroking.
Moro Reflex - ANS -tartle reflex because it usually occurs when a baby is startled by a
loud sound or movement.
Tonic neck reflex - ANS -When a baby's head is turned to one side, the arm on that
side stretches out and the opposite arm bends up at the elbow
,step reflex - ANS -This reflex is also called the walking or dance reflex because a baby
appears to take steps or dance when held upright with his or her feet touching a solid
surface.
Macular degeneration - ANS -decreased central vision
cataracts - ANS -double vision
methadone common side effects - ANS -sedation
Tonsillectomy pt position post op - ANS -lateral or prone
Contraindications of Clozapine for schizophrenia - ANS -WBC of <3000 d/t
agranulocytosis
What is defined as true labor? - ANS -cervix transitons to anterior position
What therapy is contraindicated in diabetes patients? - ANS -cold therapy
MDMA (ecstasy) use finding - ANS -diaphoresis, chills, cramping, teeth clenching
What reverses side effects of lorazepam? - ANS -flumazenil
, How often do you document restraints? - ANS -q 15-30 min
how often do you renew a prescription for restraints in adults? - ANS -q 4 hours
What is a s/e of taking palmetto? - ANS -false low prostate specific antigen levels
lithium toxicity finding - ANS -confusion
What do you tell a myasthenia gravis pt to do daily - ANS -monitor weight daily
Cut food
Choose snacks high in cal
Take anticholinerase meds 45-60 min before meals
ovarian cancer sign - ANS -abdominal bloating
urinary frequency
digoxin toxicity sign - ANS -nausea
RA life - ANS -pain is worse in the morning
have frequent rest periods
4g of Tylenol a day
fluoxetine can cause ____________ within 2-72 hr - ANS -serotonin syndrome