MedSurg Nursing; N1110 Flashcards

Decks in this Class (15):

• Lab Values

  Lab Values

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  what is the normal range for potassium,

  what is the normal range for sodium,

  what is the normal range for calcium
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• Fluid Electrolyte Imbalances

  Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances

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  what are fluids used for in the body,

  where are fluids located within the body,

  what organ system does antidiuretic horm
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• Adrenergic Receptors

  Adrenergic Receptors

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  what are the names of the receptors with,

  what hormones neurotransmitters activate,

  what is the name of a chemical that acts
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• Respiratory System

  Respiratory System

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  what is the primary purpose of the respi,

  what structure within the body is respon,

  if the alveoli are not functioning prope
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• Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders

  Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders

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  what is the name of the infection that i,

  what populations are at risk for develop,

  define hospital acquired pneumonia hap
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• Cardiovascular System

  Cardiovascular System

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  what is the purpose of the cardiovascula,

  what three protective layers make up the,

  what is the fibrous pericardium
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• Hypertension

  Hypertension

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  what is the definition of blood pressure,

  what factors influence and determine blo,

  what body conditions will cause activati
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• Atrial Fibrillation

  Atrial Fibrillation

  Sample Cards:

  atrial fibrillation is described as a __,

  is there an irregular rhythm or irregula,

  what is happening with electrical impuls
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• Heart Failure

  Heart Failure

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  what can cause heart failure,

  what events lead to left sided heart fai,

  if left sided heart failure occurs what
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• Genitourinary System

  Genitourinary System

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  what are the functions of the kidneys,

  what is the purpose of the kidneys activ,

  what type of calcium imbalance is presen
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• Endocrine System

  Endocrine System

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  how does the negative feedback system me,

  how does the positive feedback system me,

  what regulatory hormones does the hypoth
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• Medications Respiratory

  Medications: Respiratory

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  what is an example of a short acting bet,

  the medication albulterol falls under wh,

  how does a short acting beta two adrener
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• Medications Anticoagulants

  Medications: Anticoagulants

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  list all anticoagulants discussed in cla,

  what medication falls under the drug cla,

  what anticoagulants are given for prophy
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• Medications Cardiovascular

  Medications: Cardiovascular

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  what are the drug classes of acetylsalic,

  of its many drug classes which is the re,

  how does asa aspirin work in the body as
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• Medications Endocrine

  Medications: Endocrine

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  what is the trade name for levothyroxine,

  what is the generic name for synthroid,

  how does levothyroxine synthroid work in
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