General Info Flashcards

Question

Early warning signs of cancer (CAUTION UP)

Answer 1

Change in bowel or bladder A lesion that does not heal Unusual, bleeding or discharge Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere Indigestion or difficulty swallowing Obvious changes in wart or mole Nagging, cough, or persistent hoarseness Unexplained, weight loss Pernicious, anemia

Answer 2

Anemia and decreased hemoglobin Neutropenia and increase risk of infection Thrombocytopenia and increase risk of bleeding

Answer 3

Acid base imbalance Electrolyte imbalance Intoxication Overload of fluids Uremic symptoms

Answer 4

Adrenergics: albuterol or other bronchodilator Steroids Theopylline Hydration Mask : oxygen therapy Antibiotic : if there is a respiratory infection

Answer 5

Restlessness Anxiety Tachycardia and tachycardia Bradycardia Extreme restlessness Dyspnea

Answer 6

Pleuritic pain Tracheal deviation Hyperresonance Onset sudden Reduce breast sounds (and Dyspnea) Absent fremitus X-ray shows collapsed lung

Answer 7

Delirium Infection Atropic urethra Pharmaceuticals and psychological Excess urine output Restricted mobility Stool impaction

Answer 8

-Modify texture of food -high fowlers -Oral care prior to eating -Allow adequate time for eating -Utilize adaptive eating devices -Encourage small bites -Avoid thin liquids and sticky foods

Answer 9

A complication of gastric surgeries that inhibit the ability of the Poric sphincter to control the movement of food into the small intestine

Answer 10

Nausea Distention Cramping pains Diarrhea within 15 minutes of eating Weakness Dizziness Tachycardia Hypoglycemia can occur

Answer 11

Small, frequent meals Consume, protein and fat at each meal Avoid concentrated sugars Restrict lactose Consume liquids one hour before or after eating meals (not with meals)

Answer 12

Leads to indigestion and heartburn from the backflow of acidic gastric juices into the mucosa of the lower esophagus

Answer 13

Avoid large meals and bedtime snacks Encourage weight loss if patient is overweight Avoid trigger foods : citrus, fruit, juice, spicy food, and carbonated beverages Avoid items that reduce LES pressure : alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, fatty foods, peppermint, and spearmint flavors Do not smoke

Answer 14

Erosion of the mucosal layer of the stomach or duodenum Can be caused by H pylori or chronic use of NSAIDS

Answer 15

Avoid eating, frequent meals and snacks (this promotes increased gastric acid secretion) Avoid alcohol , smoking, coffee, black pepper, spicy food, caffeine, NSAIDS

Answer 16

Distention Cramps Gas Diarrhea

Answer 17

1) high fiber diet can prevent 2) during acute episodes, low fiber, diet is prescribed Avoid foods with seeds or husks

Answer 18

Inflammation of the gallbladder.

Answer 19

Limit, fat intake Limit trigger foods : coffee, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, cabbage, onions, legumes, highly seasoned foods

Answer 20

Abrupt rapid decline in a renal function Causes : trauma, sepsis, poor perfusion, or medication’s

Answer 21

Hyponatremia Hypocalcemia Hyperkalemia Hyperphosphatemia

Answer 22

When glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is less than 25 mL per minute

Answer 23

Diet: high protein, low phosphorus, low, potassium, low sodium fluid restricted Increase calcium and vitamin D 50% of protein should come from biological sources (eggs, milk, meat, fish, poultry, soy) 35 cal per kilogram of bodyweight should be consumed Take phosphate, binders with all meals and snacks

Answer 24

Serum protein leaks into the urine

Answer 25

Minimize edema Replaced lost nutrients Minimize permanent renal damage High protein, low sodium

Answer 26

Excessive intake of: Protein Sodium Calcium Oxalates (rhubarb, spinach, beets)

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