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Terms To Know Flashcards

1
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AMYLOIDOSIS

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protein deposits

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SARCOIDOSIS

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inflammatory cell deposits

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HEMOCHROMATOSIS

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iron deposits

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POST - OPERATIVE FOR MOST SURGERYS

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

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Alopecia

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Loss of hair

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6
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Cyclosporine med

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Immunosuppressant used for organ transplants
Use birth control
Risk for bleeds

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7
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Hydroxychloroquine med

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

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Isotrentinoin med

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

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9
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-dazole med

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C-diff infection

MetroniDAZOLE

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-nazole med

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Anti fungal infection
“N”ail and foot skin infection

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11
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Nystatin

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NOT A -statin
Treats oral candidiasis

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12
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-statin med

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Cholesterol drug

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Methotrexate med

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

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14
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What are normal side effects of steroids?

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

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Xerostomia

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

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16
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Uremic fetor

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

17
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Amlodipine med

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

18
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Levothyroxine med

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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)

19
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Baby safe meds

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

20
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Lupus triggers

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

21
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Lupus signs and symptoms

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

22
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Thrombolytic drugs for PE

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tPA
Alteplase
Streptokinase

23
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Famotidine med

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

24
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Expected dark or black stools

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

25
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Pernicious anemia
Definition and signs/symptoms

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

26
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Hypertensive Crisis
PRIORITY KEY SIGNS (critical complication)

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Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Change in mental status

27
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Priority teaching for a patient newly diagnosed with STRESS INCONTINENCE

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

28
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Metformin

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

29
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Exophthalmos

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Protruding eyes

30
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Inverse electrolyte relationship with calcium?

A

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

31
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Only time to not elevate the bed

A

AAA disease (encourage blood flow)

32
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Calcium acetate med

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

33
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Vitamin C

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Helps with iron absorption

34
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Mannitol to use for what?

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

35
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Phenytoin med

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

36
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-Stigmine meds

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

37
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Antidote for -stigmine

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Atropine
Can’t “pee” with “pine”

38
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M. S. Multiple Sclerosis Pathophysiology

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

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