Hondros nursing 160 Test 2 study guide (Guaranteed Pass!!!)
Lasix correct answers Loop diuretic,promotes diuresis, ⬇BP,⬇Potassium
Metoprolol correct answers Beta blocker
It can treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and heart failure. This may lower the risk of death after a heart attack. DO NOT CRUSH
Emphysema /COPD correct answers Destruction and enlargement of the air spaces, Symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, or a chronic cough. Treatment consists of self care and bronchodilators
Rescue inhalers and inhaled or oral steroids can help control symptoms and minimize further damage.
Asthma correct answers A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe. may cause difficulty breathing, chest pain, cough, and wheezing. The symptoms may sometimes flare-up.usually managed with rescue inhalers to treat symptoms (albuterol) and controller inhalers that prevent symptoms (steroids). Severe cases may require longer-acting inhalers that keep the airways open (formoterol, salmeterol, tiotropium), as well as oral steroids
Pneumonia correct answers Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.Symptoms include cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing.Antibiotics can treat many forms of pneumonia. Some forms of pneumonia can be prevented by vaccines.
Hypovolemic Shock correct answers A condition in which the liquid portion of the blood. S/S cold moist skin ,cyanotic, ⬆pulse,⬇bp, (Emergency care including IV fluids, blood, or both, is needed.)
Glasgow Coma Scale correct answers 8 or less comatose; 3 completely unresponsive, 15 responds the best.
❤Hyperkalemia correct answers ( ⬆MILE DAD) muscle weakness, irritability, low blood pressure, ECG changes, dysrhythmia, AB cramps, and diarrhea(Tmt. Calcium, insulin )
⬇kidney❤Hypokalemia correct answers ( ⬇A SIC WALTI) alkalosis, shallow respiratory, irritability, confusion, weakness, arrhythmia, lethargy, thready pulse, intestinal immobility(tmt:Discontinue diuretics/laxatives.
Use potassium-sparing diuretics if diuretic therapy is required (eg, severe heart failure)
Treat diarrhea or vomiting.
Administer H2 blockers to patients receiving nasogastric suction.) Hypernatremia correct answers Dry, mucous membrane,low urine,firm rubbery skin,Thirst, restlessness, fatigue(tmt:IV treatment)
Hyponatremia correct answers Confusion, nausea, headache, seizure or coma(tmt: give sodium or fluid restriction)
Hypercalcemia correct answers Thirst, increased urination, AB pain, bone pain, nausea, muscle weakness(tmt:IV fluids,removal/medicate thyroid )
Hypocalcemia correct answers Muscle cramps, tingling lips and fingers, affected teeth and bones(tmt:vitD&C)
💊 (tums)hypermagnesemia correct answers Weakness, confusion, decreased breathing rate, cardiac arrest(tmt: calcium chloride, IV, furosemide, hemodialysis)
🍻🍷🍺hypomagnesemia correct answers Muscle weakness.
Muscle tightness, tremors, or twitches.
Irritability or insomnia.
Numbness and tingling.
Severe drowsiness, fatigue, and confusion.
Fast or irregular heart rate.
Seizures.(tmt:diet &pharmacotherapy)
Respiratory acidosis correct answers HYPOventilation, ⬇ph,⬆C02,
Metabolic Acidosis correct answers Diabetic ketoacidosis, ⬇ph,⬇HC03,shock,renal failure,severe
diarrhea
Acidosis correct answers Ph Readings under 7.35
Alkalosis correct answers Ph Reading over 7.45
Respiratory Alkalosis correct answers HYPERventalation, Ph ⬆,CO2⬇
Metabolic Alkalosis correct answers Loss of gastric juice,OD bicarbonate,diuretic, ⬆ph,⬆HC03
Hypoxia early correct answers (RAT)restlessness, anxiety, tachycardia
Hypoxia late correct answers (BED)Bradycardia, Extreme restlessness, dypnea (severe)
PTT correct answers Lab test for heparin(24-45)
PT,INR correct answers Lab test for cumadin (PT:9-12,INR:0.8-1.2)
Hypovolemia correct answers Dehydration,Vomiting,diarrhea (s/s poor skin turger,dry mouth,flat neck viens,confusion, ⬇bp,⬆hr
