Other Conditions Flashcards

(3 cards)

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Tissue damage from heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation.

A

Burns

Silver sulfadiazine – topical antimicrobial

IV fluids (LR) – per Parkland formula

Pain meds (morphine)

Tetanus prophylaxis Collaborative:

Burn unit / plastics team

Infection control

PT for mobility recovery

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Infection in any part of the urinary system.

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Antibiotics (e.g., cefixime, amoxicillin-clavulanate)

Antipyretics Collaborative:

Urinalysis/culture for diagnosis

Pedia nephro if recurrent

Teach hygiene & voiding habits

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Kidney inflammation post-strep infection; hematuria and edema.

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Acute Glomerulonephritis

Antihypertensives (nifedipine, captopril)

Diuretics (furosemide) – if edema

Antibiotics – if strep infection present Collaborative:

Nephrology referral

Monitor BP, I&O, electrolytes

Fluid & Na+ restrictions

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