GI/renal Key Points Flashcards
(21 cards)
Acute glomerulonephritis urine findings
Tea colored
Smoky
Hematuria
Proteinuria
Acute glomerulonephritis BP
Hypertension
Restrictions for Acute glomerulonephritis
Restrict fluids and salt
Treatment for Acute glomerulonephritis
Treat symptoms with antihypertensive medications
Assessment finding with Acute glomerulonephritis
Edema
Nephrotic syndrome urine findings
Frothy (beer like)
Proteinuria
Nephrotic syndrome BP
Normal to low BP is expected
Nephrotic syndrome restrictions
Restrict fluids and salt
Treatment for Nephrotic syndrome
Corticosteroids and diuretics
Assessment finding for Nephrotic syndrome
Periorbital edema
How to check urine specific gravity for AGN and Nephrotic syndrome
Dip urine at home
Clean catch method
If protein is lowering= improvement
What is pyloric stenosis?
Difficulty draining into the duodenum.
Funnel shape
Assessment findings for pyloric stenosis
Olive shaped mass in RUQ
Projectile vomiting immediately after eating
Surgical intervention for pyloric stenosis
Pyloromotomy
Interventions for pyloric stenosis
Daily weights
NPO due to vomiting
GERD interventions
Thicken liquids (1tsp-1tbsp every 1oz)
Upright 2-4 hours after eating
Small frequent meals
Avoid caffeine, chocolate, peppermint, spicy, citrus foods
Pharmacological intervention for GERD
Famotidine
PPI
H2 blockers
Surgical intervention for GERD
Nissen fundaplication
Intussusception assessment findings
“Currant jelly” like stool (blood, stool, and mucus)
Irritable
Abdominal pain
Lethargy
Hungry
Arms and legs drawn up
Diagnostic test for Intussusception
Air or barium enema
If resolved stool returns to normal
Normal urine specific gravity
1.005-1.030
