predispose to shock when combined with anesthetics
transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
a surgical procedure involving the removal of prostate tissue with the use of a resectoscope inserted through the urethra
Hypoglycemia management
food or glucose (D50)
pancreatic abscess manifestations
upper abdominal pain, abdominal mass, high fever, leukocytosis
Elevated Albumin etiology
Dehydration
Warfarin (Coumadin) lab monitoring
INR – Therapapeutic value 2-3 (normal 0.75-1.25)
Impact of exercise on blood sugar
potentiates effect of insulin, putting patient at risk for hypoglycemia up to 48 hrs after; don’t exercise at time of peak drug action, do exercise 1hr after meals or after carb snack and glucose monitoring, carb snacks every 30 minutes during exercise
Parkinson’s complications
aspiration and malnutrition risk d/t dysphagia, fall risk d/t orthostatic hypotension and shuffling gait, risk for pneumonia, UTI, skin breakdown d/t debilitation, sleep disorders
Tranquilizer effect on surgery/healing
potentiate effect of opioids and barbiturates (anesthetics)
