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How does Tegretol interact with cipro - ANS - cipro and erythromycin are inhibitors. Cause increased
level of Tegretol. Black box warning
Tegretol side effects - ANS - Aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, steven Johnson’s, hyponatremia. Watch
with cipro and erythron
nuchal rigidity - ANS - stiffness in cervical neck area, meningitis
ACE inhibitors - ANS - -peril, CHF
Patient abusing stimulants, what does NP assess for - ANS - Insomnia and tremor, irritability, weight loss,
nervous, hypertension, tachycardia
Anorexic teenager with pain when eating - ANS - refeeding syndrome causes delayed gastric emptying
signs of serotonin syndrome - ANS - -shivering
-anxiety
-diaphoresis
-hyperthermia
Shits and Shivers
diarrhea, shivering, hyperreflexia/myoclonus, increased temperature, vital sign instability,
encephalopathy, restlessness, sweating
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Serotonin Discontinuation Syndrome - ANS - syndrome caused by abrupt withdrawal of an
antidepressant drug, resulting in sensory disturbances, sleeping disturbances, disequilibrium, flu-like
symptoms, dizzy, vertigo, paresthesia (brain zaps), nausea/vomiting, and gastrointestinal effects
Labs for rheumatoid arthritis - ANS -. ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate elevation. Synovial fluid
analysis. X ray of joints. Rheumatoid factor titer, CRP, Hgb
PTSD nightmares - ANS - prazosin
adjustment disorder - ANS - reaction to a specific life event (identified stressor), symptoms within 3
months but no more than 6 months. Think about a patient move
Norepinephrine (NE) - ANS - Synthesized in locus coeruleus arousal and other functions like mood,
hunger, and sleep
NMS - ANS - neuroleptic malignant syndrome
*S*ever fever
*C*hanging LOC
*A*autonomic instability
*R*rigidity
*S*wearing and drooling
FEVERS- fever, encephalopathy, vitals instability, elevated white blood cell count/cap, rigidity
Levels of Prevention - ANS - Primary: prevent/promotion, classes, safety initiatives, education, classes,
modifying environment
Secondary: screen-early detection, crisis hotlines, disaster
Tertiary: treat- to prevent further deterioration, rehab, restoration, day treatment, social skills
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