Emily Michell Flashcards
(39 cards)
what are seizures
are uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain causes action protentional to fire one after another causing symptoms like loss of consciousness, shaking, stiff muscles
what are the s/s of seizures
- blank stare
- uncontrolled movement like jerking or twitching
- short term confusion
what are some complications one with seizures could have
- falls
- head trauma
- emotional and mental health issues
- car accidents
what are some nursing interventions for a patient with seizures
- knowing their triggers so you can avoid them or help the patient
- head trauma sometimes patients with seizures can feel like its about to happen so advise them to get to a safe spot to avoid incidents
- falls ensuring safety of the patient like pillow under patients head
- car accidents encourage patient not to drive
- emotional adn mental health issues advise patient to talk to someone like a therapist or support worker
what is depression
mental health disorder that affects mood, behavior, thoughts caused by imbalance of brain chemicals like dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine cause ppl to be in a low mood, feel sad or not worthy
what are the s/s of depression
- loss of interest in things they once liked
- changes in sleep like sleeping too much or too less
- trouble thinking and concentrating
- anxiety and restlessness
what are some complications that can arise with depression?
- social isolation
- suicidal thoughts
- substance misuse
- weight loss or weight gain
what are some nursing interventions for depression
- get help like therapy or counselling
- administer anti-depressant medications
- encourage patient to voice their concerns rather than shying away
what is recurrent vaginitis
an imbalance of the vaginal bacteria normally present in the vagina causing discomfort, discharge, or itching
what are the s/s for recurrent vaginitis
- change discharge like color, odur, amount
- pain during urination
- pain during intercourse
- irritated vagina
- spotting or light bleeding
what are the complications of recurrent vaginitis
- skin irritation
- pain during urination or sexual intercourse
- can increase risk for other infections especially sexually transmitted infections
what are nursing interventions for recurrent vaginitis
- C&S swab to detect what bacteria and best course of treatment
- provide good peri care and go cleanest to dirtiest
what is the trade name for venlafaxine
Effexor
what is the drug class for Effexor
SNRI and anti-depressant
what is the action for venlafaxine
improves mood and depression by blocking the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain staying active longer
what is the TO of Effexor
reduces depression and anxiety
what are the uses and indications for Effexor
- end of life depression
- major depression
- social anxiety
what is the route for venlafaxine
PO
what are the adverse affects for venlafaxine
- serotonin syndrome (tachycardia, sweating, high BP)
- suicidal thoughts
- sexual dysfunction
what are the nursing considerations for Effexor
- assess for serotonin syndrome (tachycardia, sweating, high BP) and hold medication if present
- assess patients mood, behavior, and suicidal thoughts
what are the patient teachings for Effexor
- may take 2-3 weeks to see results
- suicidal thoughts may get worse before they get better
- sexual dysfunction ask doctor for other options of medications
what is the trade name for carbamazepine
Tegretol
Carbatrol
what is the drug class for Tegretol
anticonvulsant (prevents muscle spams like in seizures)
what is the action of carbatorl
blocks the overactive neurons from firing action potentials one after another does this by blocking the sodium channels (electrolytes that enter cells and cause nerves to be overactive)
