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UTA NURS 3561 Adults Final Exam

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HIV risk factors   show
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show fatigue, headache, low-grade fever, night sweats, persistent generalized lymphadenopathy (PGL)  
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show persistent fever, frequent drenching night sweats, chronic diarrhea, recurrent headaches, and fatigue severe enough to interrupt normal routines, localized infections, lymphadenopathy, and nervous system manifestations  
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show one of the following: CD4 < 200; one opportunistic infections (e.g., candidiasis and PCP) or cancer (e.g., cervical cancer, KS, lymphoma); wasting syndrome (looses 10% or more of ideal body mass); AIDS dementia complex  
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normal CD4 T cell count   show
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Antiretroviral therapy (ART)   show
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HIV teaching   show
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show occurs in young women (Ages 15-40); masses are small, round, well-delineated, and mobile; absense of nipple discharge and retraction  
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show occurs in older women (Age 50 or over); masses are hard, irregularly shaped, poorly delineated, and nonmobile; nipple discharge and retraction can occur  
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Mastectomy postoperative care considerations   show
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show elevated on a pillow not exceeding shoulder elevation  
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show complication of mastectomy; an accumulation of lymph in soft tissue with swelling resulting from inflammation, obstruction, or removal of lymph channels and nodes; can cause too much pressure on the veins leading to nerve damage, cellulitis, and fibrosis  
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show urinary urgency, decreased force of urination, urinary hesitancy, urine dribbling, urinary retention, incontinence, nocturia, dysuria, feeling as if still has to go, bladder discomfort, and sexual dysfunction  
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show “watchful waiting”, dietary changes, avoid decongestants and anticholinergics, restrict evening fluid intake, voiding schedule; drug therapy (5α-reductase inhibitors and α-adrenergic receptor blockers); minimally invasive therapy (TURP)  
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BPH diet   show
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show a surgical procedure involving the removal of prostate tissue with the use of a resectoscope inserted through the urethra  
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TURP postoperative care   show
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show decreased metabolism causing weight gain, puffy face (periorbital edema), coarse facial features, dry skin, and dry coarse hair and eyebrows  
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Hypothyroidism management   show
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show complication of hypothyroidism; manifestations include hypothermia, hypotension, and hypoventilation  
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Myxedema coma management   show
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show increased metabolism, goiter, exophthalmos, weight loss, increased nervousness, tremors, palpitations, angina, bound/rapid pulse, systolic murmurs  
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show complication of hyperthyroidism; tachycardia, HF, shock, hyperthermia, restlessness, agitation, seizures, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting diarrhea, delirium, and coma  
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show Oxygen administered, followed by fluid replacement, administering antipyretics, and treating the stressor  
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Thyroidectomy postoperative management   show
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Hypoparathyroidism manifestations   show
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Trousseau's sign   show
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show contraction of facial muscles in response to a light tap over the facial nerve in front of the ear  
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Hypoparathyroidism management   show
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Hyperparathyroidism manifestations   show
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show parathyroidectomy; encourage ambulation to prevent renal calculi  
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Parathyroidectomy postoperative management   show
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show parathyroidectomy post-op sign of hemorrhage, an acute emergency; a harsh, high-pitched sound heard on inspiration and expiration caused by compression of the trachea, leading to respiratory distress.  
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Glucocorticoid (cortisol) action   show
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Mineralocorticoid (aldosterone) action   show
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Cushing syndrome   show
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show centripetal (truncal) obesity or generalized obesity; “moon facies” (fullness of the face) with facial plethora; purplish red striae on the abdomen, breast, or buttocks; hirsutism and menstrual disorders in women; HTN; and unexplained hypokalemia.  
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show treat underlying cause—transsphenoidal resection and radiation therapy (pituitary adenoma) OR adrenalectomy and ketoconazole (Nizoral) and aminoglutethimide (Cytadren) (adrenocorical adenoma, carcinoma, or hyperplasia)  
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show increased risk for hemorrhage (rapid or significant changes in BP, respirations, or HR), increased susceptibility to infection, delayed wound healing  
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show low-carb, low-sodium, high-protein, high-potassium  
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show a metabolic disorder resulting from the reduced excretion of all three adrenal corticosteroids  
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show very slow (insidious) onset; progressive weakness, fatigue, weight loss, anorexia, hyperpigmentation, orthostatic hypotension, hyponatremia, salt craving, hyperkalemia, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, irritability and depression.  
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show life-threatening emergency caused by insufficient adrenocortical hormones or a sudden sharp decrease in these hormones  
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Addison’s disease management   show
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UTI manifestations   show
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UTI risk factors   show
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show fever, chills, and flank pain  
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Lower UTI differentiating manifestations   show
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show antibiotic therapy, usually Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) (Bactrim, Septra) or nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin), adequate fluid intake  
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Nitrofurantoin (Furadantin, Macrodantin) drug classification/alert   show
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show increased urine calcium, oxaluric, uric, or citric acid levels; warm climates; large intake of proteins, tea/fruit juice, calcium and oxalate, and low fluid intake; family hx, cystinuria, gout, or renal acidosis; sedentary occupation, immobility  
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show important in diagnosing underlying problem  
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show palpitations, exertional dyspnea, and possibly mild fatigue  
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show bounding pulse, dyspnea, roaring in ears, and fatigue  
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show dyspnea at rest, pallor, jaundice, pruritus, tachycardia, systolic murmurs/bruits, angina, MI, HF, cardiomegaly, pulmonary and systemic congestion, ascites, and peripheral edema  
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show blood or blood product transfusions, drug therapy (e.g., erythropoietin, vitamin supplements), volume replacement, and oxygen therapy to stabilize the patient.  
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show anemia due to decreased production of the hormone erythropoietin by the kidneys; may require oral iron supplements  
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show Male: 13.2-17.3 g/dL Female: 11.7-15.5 g/dL (Severe anemia: <6, moderate anemia 6-10)  
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Hct normal levels   show
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RBC normal levels   show
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Iron-deficiency differentiating manifestations   show
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show indentify underlying cause, iron supplements, nutritional and diet therapy, and RBC transfusion if symptomic  
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show chronic health problems and pain; pallor (grayish cast); jaundice; prone to gallstones (cholelithiasis)  
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show alleviating the symptoms from the complications of the disease, minimizing end-organ damage, and promptly treating serious sequelae  
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Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) manifestations   show
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C. difficile management   show
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show contact precautions (gloves and gowns); disinfect with bleach  
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pancreatitis causes   show
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show Epigastric pain, N/V, Abdominal tenderness, Low-grade fever, Leukocytosis, Hypotension, Tachycardia, Jaundice, ↓ or absent BS, Hypovolemia, Grey Turner’s spots & Cullen's sign  
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Cullen’s sign   show
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show bluish flank discoloration caused by seepage of blood-stained exudate from the pancreas  
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Pancreatitis complications   show
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show complication of pancreatitis; a cavity continuous with or surrounding the outside of the pancreas  
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pancreatic pseudocyst manifestations   show
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pancreatic pseudocyst treatment   show
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show complication of pancreatitis; a large fluid-containing cavity within the pancreas  
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show upper abdominal pain, abdominal mass, high fever, leukocytosis  
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pancreatic abscess treatment   show
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Most effective means of relieving pain associated with acute pancreatitis   show
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show fatigue (earliest symptom), dyspnea (orthopnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea), tachycardia, edema, nocturia, skin changes, behavioral changes, chest pain, weight changes  
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HF exacerbation manifestations   show
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show IV vasodilator that reduces preload and afterload, improving myocardial contraction, increasing CO, and reducing pulmonary congestion; complications include hypotension and thiocyanate toxicity—monitor BP frequently (5-10 minutes)  
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show Monitor IV site for signs of extravasation; Tissue necrosis with sloughing can occur with extravasation of the drug; High dosages may produce ventricular dysrhythmias.  
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show weight  
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HF teaching   show
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show potentiate effect of opioids and barbiturates (anesthetics)  
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Antihypertensive effect on surgery/healing   show
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Insulin/hypoglycemic agents effect on surgery/healing   show
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Aspirin, Plavix, & NSAID effect on surgery/healing   show
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Corticosteroid effect on surgery/healing   show
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show determine physholgoic status, establish baseline, identify site/side, identify medications that may result in interactions, review labs and diagnostic tests, identify cultural and ethnic factors affect surgery, witness consent  
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Preop labs   show
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show establish baseline; allergies; skin integrity; skeletal muscle impairments; perceptual difficulties; LOC; NPO status; pain/discomfort  
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show monitoring/managing respiratory and circulatory function, pain, temperature, and the surgical site  
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show Fecal-oral (primarily fecal contamination and oral ingestion)  
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HBV transmission   show
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HCV transmission   show
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show same as HBV: Percutaneous (parenteral)/permucosal exposure to blood or blood products; sexual contact; preinatal transmission  
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HEV transmission   show
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show symptom of yellowish discoloration of body tissues that results from an increased concentration of bilirubin in the blood  
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Asites effect on patient   show
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Normal Potassium   show
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show Addison's disease, diabetic ketosis, massive tissue destruction (e.g., burn patients), renal failure  
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show hyperaldosteronism, Cushing syndrome, diarrhea (severe), diuretic therapy, gastrointestinal fistula (colitis), pyloric obstruction, starvation, vomiting  
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Effect of thiazide and loop diuretics on potassium   show
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show irritability, anxiety, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, weekness of lower extremities, parathesias, irregular pulse, cardiac arrest if sudden or severe  
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show fatigue, muscle weakness, leg cramps, n/v, paralytic ileus, soft, flaby muscles, paresthesias, decreased reflexes, weak, irregular pulse, polyuria, hyperglycemia  
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show Heart  
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Normal Calcium   show
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Elevated Calcium etiology   show
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Decreased Calcium etiology   show
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Hypercalcemia manifestations   show
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show tetany, Chvostek’s sign, Trousseau’s sign, fatigue, diarrhea  
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show 135-145 mEq/L  
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Hypernatremia manifestations   show
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Hypernatremia etiology   show
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Hyponatremia sodium etiology   show
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show hyperactive bowel sounds, increased urinary output, decreased specific gravity  
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Normal phosphorus   show
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hyperphosphatemia etiology   show
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show malnutrition/starvation (alcoholism), antacid use, Diabetes mellitus, hyperparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency  
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show vomiting, diarrhea, conditions that cause increased respirations or increased urinary output, insufficient IV fluid replacement, draining fistulas, and the presence of an ileostomy or colostomy  
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show increased RR and HR, decreased CVP, weight loss, poor skin turgor, dry mucous membranes, decreased urine volume, increased specific gravity of the urine, increased Hct, and altered LOC  
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fluid volume deficit management   show
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isotonic solutions   show
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hypotonic solutions   show
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hypertonic solutions   show
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show rapid-acting insulin  
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Aspart (Novolog) classification   show
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Glulisine (Apidra) classification   show
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Regular (Humulin R, Novolin R, ReliOn R) classification   show
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NPH (Humulin N, Novolin N, ReliOn N) classification   show
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Glargine (Lantus) classification   show
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show long-acting insulin  
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Rapid-acting insulin Onset/Peak/Duration   show
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Short-acting insulin Onset/Peak/Duration   show
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show Onset: 2-4 hrs; Peak: 4-10 hrs; Duration: 10-16 hrs  
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Long-acting insulin Onset/Peak/Duration   show
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show 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  
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Insulin pump teaching   show
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Hypoglycemia manifestations   show
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show food or glucose (D50)  
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show decreased pH, decreased HCO3, elevated glucose, ketones in blood and urine, polyuria, Kussmaul’s respiration’s; can lead to coma  
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DKA management   show
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Electrolyte impacted by DKA   show
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Ineffective Breathing pattern characteristics   show
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show Abnormal ABGs, pH; abnormal breathing (rate, rhythm, depth); abnormal skin color (pale, dusky); confusion; cyanosis; decreased CO2; diaphoresis; dyspnea; headache upon awakening; rritability; nasal flaring; restlessness, tachycardia; visual disturbance  
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show wheezing, cough, dyspnea, and chest tightness after exposure to a precipitating factor or trigger  
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Frequent use of rescue inhalers   show
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Use of Peak Flow Meter   show
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β2-Adrenergic Agonists (SABA, LABA) drug classification/alert   show
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show bronchodilator used for alternative therapy for step 2 care in mild persistent asthma; Instruct patient to report signs of toxicity: nausea, vomiting, seizures, insomnia; Avoid caffeine to prevent intensifying adverse effects.  
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Side effects of inhaled corticosteroids   show
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show “blue bloater”, form of COPD characterized by excessive production of mucus and chronic inflammatory changes in the bronchi  
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show smoking cessation, drug therapy (stepwise fashion: bronchodilator, anticholinergic, ICS), O2 therapy, possible surgical therapy, breathing retraining (pursed-lip and diaphragmatic)  
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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) manifestations   show
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intermittent claudication   show
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show cardiovascular disease risk factor modification, treatment of claudication,nutritional therapy, proper foot care; worst case: amputation  
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Phlebitis   show
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show Virchow’s triad: venous stasis, damage to inner lining of vein, and hypercoagulability of the blood  
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show may have unilateral leg edema, extremity pain, a sense of fullness in the thigh or calf, paresthesias, warm skin, erythema, and/or a systemic temperature greater than 100.4° F, positive Homans’ sign; legs, arms, neck, back, or face edematous and cyanotic.  
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show ambulation, graduated compression stockings, SCDs, anticoagulants  
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show asymptomatic until severe; fatigue, reduced activity tolerance, dizziness, palpitations, angina, and dyspnea  
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DASH eating plan   show
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Thiazide and loop diuretic adverse effects   show
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show hyperkalemia; avoid potassium  
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Doxazosin (Cardura) classification/alert   show
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show orthostatic hypotension, sexual problems  
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HTN management   show
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show rise slowly, don’t stand still for prolonged periods, do leg exercises (increases venous return), sleep with head of bed raised or on pillows, lie/sit when dizziness occurs  
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Myelosuppression complications   show
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Myelosuppression lab monitoring   show
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Foods that promote RBC growth   show
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show infection prevention (including monitoring temperature); WBC growth factor administration  
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Care of cast   show
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Signs of cast complications   show
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show skin irritation/breakdown, neurovascular damage, cast syndrome (body cast too tight)  
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show circulation, sensation and movement  
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Compartment syndrome manifestations   show
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show don’t elevate above heart; don’t apply cold compresses; remove/loosen bandage or split the cast; reduce traction weight; surgical decompression; apputation  
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Open fracture risk   show
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Warfarin (Coumadin) lab monitoring   show
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show aPTT – therapeutic value 46-70 sec (normal 25-35)  
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show hypotension, tachycardia, hematuria (bloody urine), melena (black or bloody stools), hematemesis (coffee-ground or bloody vomit), petechiae, ecchymosis, nosebleeds  
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show hemorrhage, infection, flexion contractures  
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show appear within 24-48 hrs of traumatic skeletal injury, include chest pain, tachypnea, cyanosis, dyspnea, apprehension, tachycardia, and decreased partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2), changes in mental status, petechiae (distinguishing factor)  
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Fat embolism management   show
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Parkinson’s complications   show
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show status epilepticus (continuous seizure activity); injury/death from trauma suffered during a seizure  
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show antiseizure drug therapy, airway management (side-lying, nasotracheal suctioning), seizure safety (loosen clothing, remove harmful objects, padded side rails)  
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show titrate up; monitor serum levels; abrupt withdrawal may precipitate seizures  
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show Lymph nodes are enlarged (>1 cm); may be tender to touch  
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addisonian crisis triggers   show
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show "pink puffer", a form of COPD characterized by overinflation and destructive changes in alveolar walls  
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show Albumin, protein, and daily weights  
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Normal Albumin   show
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Elevated Albumin etiology   show
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Decreased Albumin etiology   show
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show 6.4-8.3 g/dL  
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Elevated Protein etiology   show
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Decreased Protein etiology   show
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