Terms To Know

Question 1

AMYLOIDOSIS

Answer 1

protein deposits

Question 2

SARCOIDOSIS

Answer 2

inflammatory cell deposits

Question 3

HEMOCHROMATOSIS

Answer 3

iron deposits

Question 4

POST - OPERATIVE FOR MOST SURGERYS

Answer 4

-ASSIST W/ EARLY AMBULATION
-DEEP BREATH and COUGHS TO prevent pneumonia
-PREVENT INFECTION W/ SHOWERS ONLY + REPORT REDNESS/SWELING AT SITE

Question 5

Alopecia

Answer 5

Loss of hair

Question 6

Cyclosporine med

Answer 6

Immunosuppressant used for organ transplants
Use birth control
Risk for bleeds

Question 7

Hydroxychloroquine med

Answer 7

Immunosuppressant, Treat lupus
Regular eye appointment (retinal damage)
“”Eyye damage chlorine”” memory trick

Question 8

Isotrentinoin med

Answer 8

Vitamin A derivative (acne med)
NEEDS TO HAVE TWO FORMS OF CONTRACEPTIVES
HIGH SUICIDE RISK

Question 9

-dazole med

Answer 9

C-diff infection

MetroniDAZOLE

Question 10

-nazole med

Answer 10

Anti fungal infection
“N”ail and foot skin infection

Question 11

Nystatin

Answer 11

NOT A -statin
Treats oral candidiasis

Question 12

-statin med

Answer 12

Cholesterol drug

Question 13

Methotrexate med

Answer 13

Immunosuppressant
methNOoo-trexate
No pregnant, crowded areas, sharing razor

Question 14

What are normal side effects of steroids?

Answer 14

S: sores in mouth (sink)
S: sepsis and sickness (increased WBC count)
S: Sugars increased (glucose)

Question 15

Xerostomia

Answer 15

Dry mouth
Caused from meds, aging, menopause, and diabetes

Question 16

Uremic fetor

Answer 16

Ruinous odor of the breath
Smells like pee (ammonia)
Associated with CKD

Question 17

Amlodipine med

Answer 17

Calcium channel blocker (declines blood pressure)
Avoid taking with grape fruit juice

Question 18

Levothyroxine med

Answer 18

L: lifelong and long slow onset (3-4weeks till relief)
E: early morning empty stomach, not at bedtime
V: very hyper (high HR and BP) report confusion and agitation
O: oh baby is fine (pregnant safe)

Question 19

Baby safe meds

Answer 19

PTU (propylthiouracil) report fever, soar throat
Levothyroxine
Not baby safe: Methimazole (for hyperthyroidism)

Question 20

Lupus triggers

Answer 20

S: sun exposure
S: smoking
S: stress
S: sepsis infection

Question 21

Lupus signs and symptoms

Answer 21

Butterfly rash
Fever over 100f
Joints painful and swollen
Inflammation: increased ESR and C reactive protein

Question 22

Thrombolytic drugs for PE

Answer 22

tPA
Alteplase
Streptokinase

Question 23

Famotidine med

Answer 23

H2 blocker for peptic ulcer disease
Can cause kidney stones due to calcium buildup

Question 24

Expected dark or black stools

Answer 24

Iron intake
Ferrous sulfate (oral)
Iron dextran (IV or IM)

Question 25

Pernicious anemia Definition and signs/symptoms

Answer 25

“Precious” circle stomach symbolizing not absorbing vitamin b12 Glossitis (beefy red tongue)

Question 26

Hypertensive Crisis PRIORITY KEY SIGNS (critical complication)

Answer 26

Headache Nausea and vomiting Change in mental status

Question 27

Priority teaching for a patient newly diagnosed with STRESS INCONTINENCE

Answer 27

Void every 2 hours Oxybutynin (anticholinergics) may result in dry mouth

Question 28

Metformin

Answer 28

Biguanide (increase insulin sensitivity, decrease glucose production) First line treatment for Type 2 diabetes

Question 29

Exophthalmos

Answer 29

Protruding eyes

Question 30

Inverse electrolyte relationship with calcium?

Answer 30

Phosphorus (Magnesium also relates with calcium the same way with phosphorus)

Question 31

Only time to not elevate the bed

Answer 31

AAA disease (encourage blood flow)

Question 32

Calcium acetate med

Answer 32

For reabsorption of phosphorus with food Can cause muscle weakness and anorexia For chronic kidney disease

Question 33

Vitamin C

Answer 33

Helps with iron absorption

Question 34

Mannitol to use for what?

Answer 34

Decrease ICP (only IV administration) Side effect: edema (swollen brain cells get drained) Osmotic diuretic

Question 35

Phenytoin med

Answer 35

Anticonvulsant Gum bleeding normal No metallic taste (only with metronidazole) No photosensitivity reaction

Question 36

-Stigmine meds

Answer 36

Cholinergic meds (adds secretions to the body) Give before meals

Question 37

Antidote for -stigmine

Answer 37

Atropine Can’t “pee” with “pine”

Question 38

M. S. Multiple Sclerosis Pathophysiology

Answer 38

MS: Myelin Sheath MS: Muscle Spasm and Stiffness Antibodies in spinal fluid