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Lymphadenopathy (LAD)? - -abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes *usually associated with disease paresthesia? - abnormal sensation of numbness and tingling without objective cause dysmenorrhea? - painful menstruation Dysmenorrhea treatment - Treat underlying cause Analgesics, NSAIDs, Aspirin, heat, oral contraceptives. Whole grains, legumes, fruit, vegetables, and nuts. Avoid sugars, alcohol, caffeine, dairy products, and salt. malaise - a vague feeling of physical discomfort or uneasiness herpes simplex virus-female genitals symptoms before an outbreak? x3 - - lymphadenopathy -parasthesia -malaise
Anticipated prescriptions for generalized anxiety disorder? x2 - -citalopram -alprazolam Generalized anxiety disorder is treated with? - -SSRI's(like citalopram) and/or -short-term use of benzodiazepine (alprazolam) Methlyphenidate - psychostimulant indicated in managing ADHD Haloperidol - typical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders Zolpidem (Ambien) - insomnia Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) sxs - excessive worry fatigue irritability muscle aches/soreness restlessness
-onset rapid iv, intermediate PO -duration 2-6 hours medium on/long off Long acting- anti anxiety agents-benzos? - diazepam -onset rapid -duration 20-50 hours quick on/long off 2hr postpartum pt-suspects pt has developed postpartum hemorrhage(pph)- action to confirm finding? - instruct pt to reposition herself by turning onto her side to facilitate a thorough examination before transfuse platelets to pt - nurse action? x2 - -verify completed consent for platelet transfusion -obtain pre-transfusion vital signs Surge of pts diagnosed with Ebola virus disease(EVD)-nurse plan action? x4 - - implement visitor restrictions for affected clients -log entry and exit of all healthcare workers who provide care
-ensure the bleach disinfectant wipes are available in each room -have an observer for donning and doffing of PPE Zolpidem special concern? - somnambulation (sleep walking) *increases fall risk- proper precautions should be implemented The earliest sign of any electrolyte disorder is _____ and ______. - numbness and tingling (paresthesia) Numbness and tingling (paresthesia) - 1st signs of an electrolyte disorder Kalemias do the _______ the prefix except for ______ and ______. - same as , heart and urine output Hyperkalemia - everything is up except hr and urine output Hypokalemia - everything is down except for the hr and urine output Chvostek's and Trousseau's signs. - hypocalcemia
sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) - trades sodium w/ potassium sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) antidote for? - Antidote for hyperkalemia Ace inhibitor? - pril ACE inhibitor for BP cx-cough and angioedema ARBs - sartan angiotensin recepter blockers- lower bp cx-cough and angioedema Aminoglycosides/sympathetic anticholinergic - amine, prel, ephrine, atropine APE (amine, prel, ephrine) anticholesterol - ----statin--- *no grapefruit juice for you
anticoagulant/platelet - war/--dog-- antiviral - vir atypical antipsychotics - -zap "zap the psychosis" benzodiazepine - pam/lam/zep work to calm/sedate person beta adrenergic blocker - lol like valium for your heart like calcium channel blockers Biguanides - metformin, oral hypoglycemic calcium channel blockers - isop, zem, dipin (i saw zem dippin in the calcium channel)
MAOI - trans/sel/phenel sounds like Transylvania mucomyst - Acetylcysteine Antidote to Acetaminophen poisoning - notice both have "Acet" in the name penecillin antihypertensives - press- notice press as in blood pressure phenothiazine - zine - zines for the zany Potassium wasting dieretics - -dine -mide- K wasters have zide proton pump inhibitors - prazole to treat and prevent gi ulcers SSRI antidepressants - -xet,xep,pramine- x out depression steroids - sone/olone
side effects - Cush man sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemia - glib, glyb, glip, glyp, glib, GI as in glucose synthetic & natural narcotics - done you are done with your pain tricyclic antidepressants - trip a trip makes you happy Tylenol - acetaminophen toxic to liver monitor ALT xanthine bronchodilators - phyllite- relieve airway spasm (coffee ground emesis when toxic)
