Failure to use universal precautions, percutaneous exposure(puncture-needle/tattoo), unprotected sex, unscreened blood, hemodialysis, food prepped by infected person, tap water in underdeveloped country.
Flagyl (metronidazole)
Anti-infectives. Removes intestinal bacteria which produces ammonia. Disrupts DNA and protein synthesis in susceptible organisms. SE's: SEIZURES, DIZZINESS, HA, ABD PAIN, ANOREXIA, NAUSEA.
Hepatitis E(HEV)
Oral-fecal route, ingestion of contaminated water.
Pain management with Pancreatitis
DEMEROL, know this medication. Position client side lying fetal c HOB elevated or sitting up/leaning forward.
Pancreatitis
Autodigestion of the pancreas from premature activation of digestive enzymes(amylase and lipase)
Liver Cancer Labs
ALP elevated.
Pancreatic Cancer Tx
MORPHINE. Post-op care, monitor glucose levels, nutritional support
Primary Causes of Pancreatitis
Alcoholism, ERCP, and biliary tract disease (gallstones can cause blockage where the common bile duct and pancreatic duct meet).
