Perfusion 2 Flashcards

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S/s of hypertention

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Usually no cause, just elevated bp known as “ silent killer” may have nosebleed,headache,anxiety

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Cad causes

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Chest pain, ishemia of the heart

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6 ps of pvd/pad

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Pain, pallor,poik,parenthesis,parenthesis,pulselessness

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What causes a seizure

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Epilepsy, brain trauma

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What do you want to teach

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Stay with pt
Loosen tight clothing
Turn them on their side ( perferred left), monitor vs ( when you can), move objects away to prevent injury
Suction when you can,
Be prepared to assist with breathing when you can

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What state will a pt be in when they come out of a seizure

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Postictal ( can come out quick or may take a little bit)

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What are different types of vit e foods

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Veg oils, dark green leafy vegs,grains nuts

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What is iron sulfate for

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Iron Def anemia,

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What do you want to teach about iron sulfate

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Rinse mouth can stain teeth
Take 1-2 hrs after dairy/antacids
Dark tarry stools are normal
Take with vit c it enhances the med
Taking wit dairy can slow absorption

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What are some iron foods

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Poultry
Lean meats,red meats
Fortified cereals breads
Dried fruits
Dried peas and beans

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How does anemia affected the body

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Skin: pallor, jaundice, pruitius
Mouth: stomatitis, smooth tongue
Cardio: tachycardia, increase pulse, Hf,
Gastro: anorexia, hetaomagaly,
Muscle: bone pain
General: sen to cood, wt loss, lethargy

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What is a hypertensive crisis

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Blood pressure 140/120
Sit them up as high as possible

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What is colorectal cancer

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Cancer of the rectum or colon

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S/s of colorectal cancer

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Change in bowel habits

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Risks of colorectal cancer

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Colon polyps
Inactivity
African American decent
Long term smoking
High fat diet/ low- fiber
Heavy alcohol consumption
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How to check newborn temp

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Axillary temp,temporal

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What is hypothermia

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Temp below normal range

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Evaporation

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Loss of heat as amniotic fluid evap

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Conduction

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Transfer heat from body to cooler surfaces

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Convection

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Transfer body heat to surrounding cool air

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Radiation

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Transfer body heat to cooler object not in contact with ex window

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Baby looses baby heat through

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Their head so baby should be wearing a hat

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What can be affected with babies and hypothermia

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Glucose levels

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What is hydroxyurea for

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Antineoplastic
Sickle cell anemia,keep rbc from sickling

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What do you want to teach about hydrea
BLACK BOX WARNING: HIGHLY DANGEROUS MED TO MISHANDLE Folic acid can decrease med from working Wear gloves
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How do you take hydrea
Swallow whole ( don't split, chew, crush) if unable to swallow can dissolve in water
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S/s of hydrea
Adrenal insufficiency
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Hydrea s/s of overdose
Mouth sores Darken skin Swelling&scaling of the hands and feet
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What is methotrexate for
Various cancers
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What are some cations for metoject
No rectal Temps ( may cause bleeding) Fetal harm Lungs and liver significantly affected Nadir(lowest blood count) 7-14days after intion
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Important teachings for methotrexate
No vaccines until talk with hcp Fetal harm Sunscreen photosensitivity Possible hairless Causes sores( soft toothbrushes, rinse mouth after eat and drink
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What is the route of methotrexate
Given by port know platelet count
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What is leuprolide used for
Antineoplastic Help with certain cancers Endometriosis Uterine fibroid Central precocious puberty
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What to teach about leuprolide
Med will stop menstrual Can affect male erection function Women may have menopause symptoms Female and male levels should be checked
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How to give leuprolide
Should be mixed within time frame Shouldn't be shaken Subcutaneous given slowly
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What to assess with leuprolide
Preg rest prior - can cause Fetal harm Monitor ecg Bone pain ( at beginning will ubside)
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What to assess with leuprolide
Preg rest prior - can cause Fetal harm Monitor ecg Bone pain ( at beginning will ubside)
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What to assess with leuprolide
Preg rest prior - can cause Fetal harm Monitor ecg Bone pain ( at beginning will ubside)
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What is solu-medrol for
Chronic diseases Neoclassical Auto immune
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What are some important teaching about solu-medrol
Need to be given in morning( cortisol levels are higher in morning) Report unusual swelling Ww
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What is methylprednisolone for
Hypersensitive reactions Adrenal gland insufficiency High risk pregnancy