Midterm Flashcards
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What are the types of fluids
- crystalloids: solutions of salts and electrolytes; normal saline, lactated ringers, D5W
- colloids: solutions that contain large molecules and provide oncotic pressure in addition to volume expansion; protein (albumin), non-protein (dextrans, HES)
What do you use for volume resuscitation
Isotonic fluid preferred; first line - normal saline; colloids NOT recommended (hydroxyethyl starches)
What are some considerations for patients on IV fluids
Weight daily, I/Os, daily BMP
What is a piggy back
Additional medication given IV by utilizing a port included in maintenance IV tubing; runs concurrently with maintenance IV
What is the diff btw crystalloids and colloid fluid
Colloid does not pass through membrane, crystalloids does
How do you calculate maintenance fluid
4 ml for 1-10 kg +2ml for 11-30kg + 1ml for each >30 kg
How do you calculate body water deficit
{.6 x weight (kg)} x (patient Na - 140(nl Na)/ 140 [nl Na]
What does lactated ringers include
Potassium and calcium, sodium, chloride, bicarbonate *calcium inactivates anticlotting solutions in blood products so is contraindicated
What are the hypertonic fluids
3% saline, D5Ns, D5LR, D10W
What fluid is generally used in hypoglycemia
D5W
When would you use hypertonic solutions
Extreme cases of hyponatremia
What is the sizing for IV needles
- smaller number = bier needle and vice verse
- 22 gauge: children and older adults, slow infusions
- 20 gauge: crystalloids infusion for maintenance
- 18 gauge: fluid resuscitation or blood transfusion
- 16 gauge: fluid resuscitation or blood transfusion
What are hate peripheral complications of IV therapy
- phlebitis: inflammation of vein; pain and increased skin temp; treatment - D/C IV line, moist warm compresses, monitor
- infiltration: leakage of IV solution into extravascular tissue; edema, pallor, decreased skin temp, pain; Tx: D/C IV Line; elevate extremity, warm compress
- extravasation: IV cath becomes dislodged and medication infuses into tissues; pain stinging, burning, swelling, tx: d/c IV line, apply cool compresses, administer antidote
What is an HandP
Comprehensive health document; required for any hospital or long-term care facility; must be performed no more than 30 days prior or 24 hours after admission; MUST include: time, date, CC/HPI, PMH, PSH, SH, FH, allergies, meds, ROS, complete physical, assessment, plan, signature
What is a progress note
Daily update of hospitalized patient; date and time, subjective, objective, assessment, plan
What is included in the discharge summary
Consultations, procedures, pertinent H and P details, course, discharge condition, disposition (home, skilled nursing, nursing home, rehab), meds , instructions on activities, diet, wound care, follow up with who when and why
What are the indications for a geriatric risk assessment
Age along with: chronic comorbid conditions, psychosocial illnesses, cognitive changes, high health care utilization, change in living situation, risk of fall, polypharmacy, change in health (weight loss, etc)
What supplements can interact with medications of the elderly
Ginkgo biloba increases risk of bleeding; St John’s wart - affects SSRIs
What can affect pharmacokinetics in the elderly
Decreased first pass clearance in liver, decreased body fat, serum protein levels (malnutrition)
What is beers criteria
Used to assess safety when prescribing meds
-3 categories:
Meds to always avoid, meds that are potentially inappropriate with certain conditions, meds used with caution
What is the STOPP criteria
Screening tool of older person’s prescriptions; similar to Beer’s but also includes drug-drug interaction and duplication of drugs within class
What is START criteria
Screening tool to alert doctors to the right treatment; consists of 22 evidence based prescribing indicators of older persons
What classes of medications do you need to look out for in the elderly
Opioids, benzo, antidepressants, hypnotics, antihistamines, glaucoma, NSAIDs, muscle relaxants
What are activities of daily living
Eating, dressing, bathing, transferring between bed and chair, using the toilet, controlling bladder and bowel; living independently (doing housework, preparing meals, taking meds, managing finances, using a telephone)