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1
Q

What are the 4 main signs of the Reye’s syndrome?

A
  • Fever
  • fatty liver
  • hypoglycemia
  • acute encephalopathy
2
Q

4 Treatments for Reye’s syndrome

A
  • Antiviral (for viral infection)
  • IV fluids (for dehydration because of the vomiting)
  • Dextrose in the IV fluids (for hypoglycemia)
  • Vitamin K (a fatty liver does not absorb vitamin k very well which put client at risk for bleeding out
3
Q

Reye’s syndrome are commonly seen after a _____

A

are commonly seen after a viral illness

4
Q

Do not give aspirin to treat flu-like symptoms after what two immunizations?

A

Influenza and Varicella

5
Q

What is another name NCLEX can (and probably will) use instead of aspirin?

A

Salicylates

6
Q

Should a child with Reye’s syndrome be put in isolation?

A

That will be cruel

7
Q

What should you give to treat flu-like symptoms instead of aspirin?

A

acetaminophen or Ibuprofen

8
Q

Clients with encephalopathy (cerebral edema) are at risk for what?

A

Increased intracranial pressure

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