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Name the two tests for low calcium/magnesium and muscle spasms chvostek sign, trousseau's sign Name a symptom for low potassium dysrhythmias (st depression), decreased dtrs, weakness, orthostatic hypotension, decreased bowel sounds Three categories of iv fluids isotonic, hypotonic, hypertonic Bo...

How much oxygen is in room air? 21% Thoracic cavity an airtight chamber Diaphragm floor of the thoracic chamber Breathing is what ratio? 1:2 ratio (inspiration is 1/3 of the respiration cycle, expiration is 2/3 of respiratory cycle) Ventilation moving air in and out of the lungs Condi...

What are some nursing interventions to help with hypovolemia? SATA I's & O's, daily weight, checking electrolytes, and checking lungs for crackle sounds A pregnant woman with an elevated A1C (over 13%) can cause? put baby at risk for congenital abnormalities What is gestational diabetes caused f...

What is cellular regulation? The process to control cellular growth, replication, and differentiation to maintain homeostasis What is cellular growth? to division and continued growth of the original cell What is cellular replication? making a copy of a specific cell What is proliferation? the re...

Insulin Hormone produced by the pancreas that helps to decrease blood sugar. Glucagon A protein hormone secreted by pancreatic endocrine cells that raises blood glucose levels; an antagonistic hormone to insulin. Cortisol stress hormone released by the adrenal cortex that raises blood sugar Eugly...

____________ is the persistent inflammation of the lungs characterized by recurrent episodes of shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chest tightness or pressure, coughing (especially at night), and wheezing. Asthma Asthma in early life may lead to irreversible decline of pulmonary function in...

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - Must get insulin from an outside source. *** BIGGEST difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes is that in Type 1 there is an ABSENCE of endogenous (self made) insulin! - Formally known as juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes. - 5-10% of all people with diabet...

What is thermoregulation? the process of maintaining the core body temperature at a nearly constant value Normal body temperature range The range is from 36.2°C to 37.6°C (97°F to 100°F) The average temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). Normothermia The state in which body temperature is within the...

Intermittent claudication pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise and is relieved by rest DASH diet -Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension -A dietary pattern designed to reduce blood pressure that emphasizes potassium-rich vegetables and fruits and low-fat dairy products; includes who...

Gas exchange the process by which oxygen is transported to cells and carbon dioxide is transported from cells Abg analysis best way to determine need for oxygen therapy, indicator of alterations in acid/base disturbance Nasal cannula 1-6 l/min (22-44%) Simple facemask minimum 5 l/min (40-60%) mon...

Normal range for sodium (Na) 135-145 mEq/L Normal range for potassium (K) 3.5-5.0 mEq/dL Normal range for calcium (Ca) 8.5-10.5 mg/dL Normal range for phosphorus (P) 2.5-4.5 mg/dL Normal range for magnesium (Mg) 1.8-3.0 mEq/L Normal range for Ph 7.35-7.45 Normal range for PaO2 80-100 mmHg Nor...

Know medications to treat PVD & PAD: -Ramipril -Aspirin -Clopidegrel (Plavix) -Cilostazol(Pletal): inhibits platelet aggregation, increases vasodilation -Pentoxifylline (Trental): Improves deformability of RBCs and WBCs -Simvastatin: treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels What do you need...

The World Health Organization provides a working definition of sexuality as: A central aspect of being human throughout life encompasses sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction Sexuality is experienced and expressed in thoughts, fantasies...

Which lab value supports the presence of diabetic ketoacidosis in a client with T1D? Dec serum glucose Dec serum calcium levels Inc BUN levels Inc serum bicarbonate levels inc BUN levels (bc of dehydration) Which common cause of DKA would consider when caring for a postoperative client with diabet...

What regulates the bicarbonate in ECF? kidneys What regulates the CO2, carbonic acid in ECF? lungs Normal plasma pH range? 7.35 - 7.45 Major extracellular fluid buffer system? Bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer system Normal Ranges pH 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 35-45mmHg HCO3 22-26 mEq/L PaO2 80-100 mmHg Oxy...

Bronchodilators *Open Airways *Decrease bronchospasm Sympathomimetics *Beta 2 selective adrenergic agonists *Albuterol & Levelalbuteral used for short relief; 2 puffs prn or QID *Salmeterol (Moderate to severe COPD) *Adverse Effects: GI upset, cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, bronchospasm, sweati...

Dimensional Analysis Order: Ampicillin 1000mg PO Dose available: 500 mg tablets How many tablets will be given? 2 tablets. -Start with what you want (tablets). -Put tab as the numerator. -Find something related to tablets in the problem and put it on the bottom as the denominator -Put the dose ava...

Before administering Digoxin what should the nurse be sure to asses? Apical pulse rate. If the pulse is <60 or >100 do not administer. These medications are classified as Diuretics and it is necessary to asses what lab value before administering? Furosemide Bumetanide Spironolactone Hydroc...