Bullets in Medical Surgical Nursing
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BULLETS (Authored from previous board exam questions) Chest X ray painless procedure
Bronchoscopy o AtSO4 Anticholinergic mimics SNR Decreases saliva dry mouth o NPO 6 to 8 hours o Local anesthesia check gag reflex before feeding
ABG o o o o o
o o
o
Hyperventilation decreased CO2 increased blood pH respiratory alkalosis Hypoventilation increased CO2 decreased blood pH respiratory acidosis Diarrhea decreased HCO3 decreased blood pH metabolic acidosis Vomiting gastric content decreased HCL increased blood pH metabolic alkalosis Vomiting blood decreased O2 anaerobic metabolism formation of lactic acid decreased blood pH metabolic acidosis Blood pH normal 7.35 to 7.45 If increased alkalosis; If decreased acidosis Partial CO2 normal 35 to 45 If increased Respiratory Acidosis; if decreased Respiratory Alkalosis Partial HCO3 normal 22 to 26 If increased Metabolic alkalosis; If decreased metabolic acidosis
Cancer of the larynx CS, alcohol and over usage of voice (choir member) o o o o
A - nterior neck mass B – urning sensation with hot beverages / Bad breath C - hange in the voice (hoarseness) D – ysphagia/dyspnea
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease o Chronic Bronchitis Blue bloater Excessive mucus production o Asthma Periods of bronchospasm and bronchoconstriction o Emphysema Disequilibrium of elastase and antielastase Pink puffer o Manifestations A – LTERATION IN • LOC decreased O2 • Thoracic anatomy over distention of alveoli TD = APD barrel chest Skin • o Temperature cool clammy skin o Color pale to cyanotic
ABG Respiratory acidosis Increased CO2 B – reathing difficulty, purse lip expiration > inhalation removal of excess CO2 (diet low CHO) C – ough (mucus production); Chronic hypoxia (2 to 3 lpm of O2 therapy, decreased O2 demand by rest and SFF) clubbing of the fingers and decreased TP to the kidneys causing polycythemia D – ecreased Metabolism • Anorexia weight loss (high calorie diet) fatigue weakness Bronchodilators o Theophylline and aminophylline •
Primary effect stimulates beta 2 receptors smooth muscle relaxation bronchodilation Side effect stimulates beta 1 receptors increases cardiac rate need not to notify the physician
Adverse effect hypotension monitor BP sign of toxicity Evaluation check breath sounds
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome o Causes A – spiration R – espiratory trauma (embolism) • fracture embolism ARDS D – rug toxicity (ASA) S – epsis and shock Vomiting, bleeding, dehydration hypovolemia shock ARDS • o Syndrome Severe hypoxia Bilateral infiltrates Dyspnea
Pulmonary embolism o Restlessness earliest sign
Water Seal System Drainage Bottle → marked the level every shift o o Water seal bottle Presence of fluctuation → normal Absence of fluctuation → lungs are fully expanded confirm) OR presence of obstruction Intermittent bubbling → normal • Absent → obstruction • Continuous → leakage o Suction Control → continuous bubbling → normal
→
assess first patient (X ray
Risk factors for cardiovascular disorders R – ace non modifiable o o I – ncreased blood pressure modifiable o S – tress SNR increased BP and CR, vasoconstriction modifiable o K – nowing sedentary life style modifiable o F – at foods atherosclerosis modifiable o A – lcohol (modifiable) / Age above 40 (non modifiable) C – igarette smoking vasoconstriction (nicotine) modifiable / Contraceptive pills clotting o of blood thrombus formation o T – ype A behavior (modifiable) competitiveness, perfectionist high stress level O – besity o o R – esult of DM lipolysis increased fatty acids atherosclerosis o S – ex gender males > female (before menopausal because estrogen decreases PVR) after menopausal female eversible}[inverted T wave] Injury [elevated ST segment] > male
Decreased TP in heart Ischemia (Angina) {r necrosis (MI) {irreversible}[pathologic Q
wave/permanent in the ECG] Eating a heavy meal, strenuous exercise, sex, exposure to cold Decreased blood flow (heart)
decreased TP (heart) decreased O2 (heart) anaerobic respiration production of lactic acid PAIN management decreased O2 demand by rest and SFF
Angina o Pain relieved by rest and NTG o NTG Vasodilation orthostatic hypotension move gradually Monitor BP Store in a dark and amber container
Effective tingling sensation no need to notify physician Maximum of 3 tablets with 5 minute interval
MI o
Pain relieved by Morphine SO4 Narcotic analgesic Can cause respiratory depression monitor RR and O2 saturation Antidote narcan
Cardioversion synchronous Defibrillation unsynchronous
Buerger’s disease CS vasoconstriction stop CS common in men Raynaud’s stress and cold vasoconstriction common in female
Congestive heart failure Left sided pulmonary o Dyspnea Crackles Polycythemia due to decrease O2 to the kidneys Clubbing of the fingers due to prolonged hyxia Orthopnea Right sided systemic o Hepatomegaly Distended neck veins Edema Portal hypertension Ascites weight gain Varicose veins o Digoxin Cardiac glycoside Positive inotrophic effect increased strength of myocardial contraction Negative chronotrophic effect decreased cardiac rate monitor CR never give if CR below 60 bpm Adverse effect V – omitting • • A – norexia • N – ausea • D – iarrhea A – bdominal pain • • REMEMBER: earliest GI; late halo vision • Antidote Digibind
Decreased RBC
Activity in tolerance, Fatigue, provide rest, Anemia
Decreased Platelets
Prone to bleeding, avoid parenteral injection, appl pressure on injection site, high risk for injury
Decreased WBC Increased WBC
prone to infection, reverse isolation presence of infection
First Day/Newly diagnosed
Knowledge deficit
Diuretic o D – iet high K diet except aldactone o I – input and Output expected increased output o U – ndesirable effect electrolyte imbalance (K)
o o o o o
R – ecord weight expected decreased weight E – lderly special precaution T – ake in AM and with food I – ncreased orthostatic hypotension monitor BP and move gradually C – ancel alcohol because of mild diuretic effect
Heparin anticoagulant prevent further enlargement of clot not dissolve them monitor
APTT/PTT antidote protamine SO4 Coumadin anticoagulant prevent further enlargement of clot not dissolve it monitor PT
vitamin K is the antidote Urokinase/Streptoase
dissolves the clot
Pernicious anemia absence of intrinsic factor (gastric surgery) problem in absorption of Vitamin
B12 beefy red tongue schilling’s test definitive test 24 hour urine collection life long Vitamin B12
Gastritis LUQ pain Gastric ulcer affected area stomach pain (precipitated by food intake increased HCl) pain
relieved by antacids Duodenal ulcer affected area duodenum pain (2 hour after eating) pain relieved by food Ulcers bleeding (+) occult blood test (guiac) high fiber diet, avoid red meat, iron, steroids,
NSAIDs, indomethacin Vagotomy resection of vagus nerve decreased cholinergic stimulation decreased HCl and
gastric movement Dumping syndrome tachycardia and weakness 3 D’s (diarrhea, diaphoresis and dizziness)
fluids after meals, lie down after meals and SFF Appendicitis RLQ pain avoid heat pads cause rupture signs of ruptured appendix
sudden cessation of pain, elevation of temperature and WBC Diverticulitis LLQ pain Diverticulosis
→
low fiber diet
high fiber diet
Ulcerative colitis bloody diarrhea 15 to 20 times a day fluid volume deficit, anemia Liver cirrhosis alcohol and malnutrition (laennec’s), infection and drugs (post necrotic), RSCHF
(cardiac) and biliary obstruction (biliary) o Portal hypertention can lead to Blood shifted to the different collateral Esophageal varices • Spider angioma (face and neck) • Caput medusae (abdomen) • Hemorrhoids (rectal) • Management avoid rupture avoid shouting, valsalva maneuver • Increased hydstatic pressure fluid shifting ascites Decreased albumin decreased oncotic / colloidal osmotic pressure fluid shifting ascites o management high protein diet o CHON metabolism by product ammonia liver cannot convert to urea increased level of ammonia in the brain Alteration of LOC and changes of behavior and asterexis hepatic encephalopathy management low CHON diet and lactulose for removal of ammonia Hepatitis A fecal oral prone plumber Hepatitis B body secretion prone working in a dialysis
Cholecystitis 5 F’s (fair, female, fat, fertile and forty) RUQ pain after ingestion of fatty food
demerol to relieved pain Cholecystectomy T tube level of the incision site drain excess bile Pancreatitis alcohol autodigestion LUQ pain
Anterior Pituitary gland o Growth hormone Increased before the closure of the epiphysis of the long bones gigantism tall Increased after the closure of the epiphysis acromegaly big hands (big gloves), big feet (big shoes) and big head (big hat) Decreased dwarfism o Prolactin o
ACTH
o
Increased galactorrhea Decreased decreased milk production Increased secondary cushing’s Decreased secondary addison’s
TSH
Increased secondary hypethyroidism Decreased secondary hypothyroidism Posterior pituitary gland o ADH
Increased water retention oliguria edema (fluid volume excess) and weight gain concentrated urine increased urine specific gravity Decreased water excretion polyuria dehydration (fluid volume deficit and weight loss) diluted urine decreased urine specific gravity
Parathyroid gland o Parathormone Increased increased calcium in the blood and decrease calcium in the bones stone formation and decreased bone mass osteoporosis management increased water intake Decreased hypocalcemia calcium supplement
Thyroid Gland o Increased (hyperthyroidism) T3 and T4 increased BMR hyperactive inability to focus insomia increased catabolism weight loss increased appetite increased peristalsis Diarrhea fluid volume deficit Increased CR and RR (due to increased BMR) • Increased T3 heat intolerance Calcitonin decreased calcium in the blood tetany compensatory calcium withdraws from the bones bone destruction (complication) PTU decreased synthesis of TH watch out for SE (similar to signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism) watch out for agrunulocytosis (fever, skin rash and sore throat) Lugol’s solution decreased released of TH before thyroidectomy decreased vascularity of the thyroid gland o Decreased (hypothyroidism) T3 and T4 decreased BMR hypoactive sleeps a lot decreased metabolism weight gain anorexia decreased peristalsis constipation decreased CR and RR due to decreased BMR T3 cold intolerance Calcitonin hypercalcemia stone formation Synthroid and Proloid increased TH
Adrenal Gland o Incresead (cushing’s) Glucocorticoids hyperglycemia and decrease wound healing
o
Mineral corticoids increased aldosterone sodium retention and potassium excretion hypernatremia and hypokalemia Hypernatremia water retention oliguria edema (moon face,buffalohump, • fluid volume excess and weight gain) concentrated urine increased urine specific gravity low sodium diet Hypokalemia weakness Prominent U wave high potassium diet • Epinephrine and Norepinephrine Increased BP and CR Sex hormones • Males gynecomastia and falling of hair • Females hirsutism and deepening of the voice Decreased (addisons) Glucocorticoids hypoglycemia and inability to cope with stress Mineralcorticoids decreased aldosterone sodium excretion and potassium retention hyponatremia and hyperkalemia • Hyponatremia water excretion polyuria (dehydration, fluid volume deficit and weight loss) diluted urine --. Decreased urine specific gravity increased fluids and Na • Hyperkalemia weakness tall or peaked T waves low K diet Epinephrine and Norepinephrine decreased BP and CR
Diabetes Mellitus Type I absolutely no insulin thin insulin o o Type II insufficient insulin obese OHA o Diet 50% CHO, 30% Fats, 20% CHON Exercise Increased uptake of glucose Decreased insulin requirement o o Oral hypoglycemic agent (OHA) Stimulates pancreas to produce insulin
o
Insulin
o
SC; IV if DKA Never massage the area Never administer cold insulin Rotate the site of injection PREVENTS LIPODYSTROPHY • Mix Aspirate clear first • Inject air to cloudy first • Hypoglycemia W – eakness H – unger pangs A – alteration of LOC T – achycardia and tremors
o o
o o
A – bdominal pain B – blurring of vision C – ool clammy skin D – iaphoresis Give orange juice (simple sugars) DKA increased lipolysis increased ketones Hyperglycemia polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, kussmaul breathing, glycosuria, ketonuria and warm flush skin Glycosylated hemoglobin reflect BSL for the past 3 to 4 months most accurate Foot care Podiatrist Avoid removing corns and calluses Cut toe nails straight across Avoid walking bare foot
Hepatitis A
→
fecal oral
Hepatitis B
→
body and bloody secretions (hemodialysis)
Peritoneal Dialysis o Diasylate output is decreased → turn patient from side to side Complication → infection → monitor WBC and temperature, diasylate is cloudy → boardlike and o rigid abdomen → peritonitis o Don’t include diasylate solution in the output of the client o Expected → decreased weight → monitor weight before and after → decreased createnine and BUN
Heart block
Parkinson’s diasease o Decreased dopamine in the basal ganglia → levodopa to increased dopamine foods o Cardinals signs → tremors (non intentional) → muscle rigidity → bradykinesia o Pill rolling Microphonia → ask your client to speak aloud to be aware o o Artane and Cogentin → anticholinergic → decreased muscle rigidity
o
avoid Vit B6
Undermedication → myasthenic crisis → give cholinergics Over medication → cholinergic crisis → give ATSO4
Multiple Sclerosis o Demyelinization of the myelin sheath o Charcoat’s triad Intentional tremors Scanning of speech Nystagmus o Visual disturbances → diplopia
Pancreatitis
→
Myasthenia Gravis Tensilon test → confirmatory test o o Decreased Acetylcholine and increased cholinesterase Muscle weakness → priority airway o o NO tranquilizer, Morphine SO4, Muscle relaxant and neomycin Cholinergics (mestinon) → increased muscle strength → antidote ATSO4 o
decreased tissue perfusion
autodigestion Elevated amylase →
→
alcohol
→
bleeding
→
shock
Rheumatoid Arthritis o No specific diagnostic test o NSAID’s and ASA (antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory) o Synovitis → Pannus formation → fibrous ankylosis (limited joint movement) (joint fixation) o Avoid flexion and promote prone position Gouty Arthritis o Increased uric acid
→
allopurinol and avoid organ meats (liver)
Osteoarthritis Most common → related with aging o o Pain after weight bearing exercise or activity
→
→
→
Bony ankylosis
tophi (ears)
rest to relieved pain
→
weight reduction
Diverticulitis
LLQ pain and low fiber diet
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
Vincristine (Oncovin) Iron supplement
can cause hemorrhagic cystitis
→
to avoid increased fluid intake
increased fiber in the diet
When is the best time to take (empty stomach), How is best taken (with orange
juice)
Steroids and NSAID’s o DEATH inflammation o BIRTH side effects
Cataract
→
Glaucoma
B – one marrow depression → prone to infection → monitor temperature and WBC I – ncreased gastric irritation → take it with food or after meals R – enal toxicity T – innitus H – epato toxic
common cause is aging (senile)
→
opacity of the lens
increased IOP → decreased of peripheral vision first → miotics (constricts pupils) → avoid ATSO4 (dilates pupil) →
Retinal detachment
→
trauma
→
blood clots
→
floating spots
→
→
position on the unaffected side
→
halo, tunnel and gun barrel vision
dependent position → scleral buckling
Avoid Increased Intraocular pressure o
PRIORITY Avoid vomiting, coughing, valsalva maneuver, lifting heavy objects, bending, crying
Meniere’s o
ASA
Triad → tinnitus, impaired hearing loss and vertigo → low Na diet Vertigo → imbalance → high risk for injury → decreased vertigo by focusing on one side of the room → assume a flat or reclining position
→
→
8th cranial nerve damage
→
tinnitus, impaired hearing loss and vertigo
Antibiotics → allergic reactions
Normal Values o BUN = 10 – 20 mg/dl o Calcium = 9 to 10.5 mg/dl o Creatinine = 5 to 1.5 mg/dl o GTT = 70 to 115 mg/dl o O2 sat = 97 to 98%
Signs and Symptoms of Increased Intracranial Pressure o B – lood pressure and temperature are elevated R – espiratory and cardiac rate are decreased o o A – lteration of LOC o I – rritability o N – ote for projectile vomiting o S – eizure
Bronchoscopy o AtSO4 Anticholinergic mimics SNR Decreases saliva dry mouth o NPO 6 to 8 hours o Local anesthesia check gag reflex before feeding
ABG o o o o o
o o
o
Hyperventilation decreased CO2 increased blood pH respiratory alkalosis Hypoventilation increased CO2 decreased blood pH respiratory acidosis Diarrhea decreased HCO3 decreased blood pH metabolic acidosis Vomiting gastric content decreased HCL increased blood pH metabolic alkalosis Vomiting blood decreased O2 anaerobic metabolism formation of lactic acid decreased blood pH metabolic acidosis Blood pH normal 7.35 to 7.45 If increased alkalosis; If decreased acidosis Partial CO2 normal 35 to 45 If increased Respiratory Acidosis; if decreased Respiratory Alkalosis Partial HCO3 normal 22 to 26 If increased Metabolic alkalosis; If decreased metabolic acidosis
Cancer of the larynx CS, alcohol and over usage of voice (choir member) o o o o
A - nterior neck mass B – urning sensation with hot beverages / Bad breath C - hange in the voice (hoarseness) D – ysphagia/dyspnea
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease o Chronic Bronchitis Blue bloater Excessive mucus production o Asthma Periods of bronchospasm and bronchoconstriction o Emphysema Disequilibrium of elastase and antielastase Pink puffer o Manifestations A – LTERATION IN • LOC decreased O2 • Thoracic anatomy over distention of alveoli TD = APD barrel chest Skin • o Temperature cool clammy skin o Color pale to cyanotic
ABG Respiratory acidosis Increased CO2 B – reathing difficulty, purse lip expiration > inhalation removal of excess CO2 (diet low CHO) C – ough (mucus production); Chronic hypoxia (2 to 3 lpm of O2 therapy, decreased O2 demand by rest and SFF) clubbing of the fingers and decreased TP to the kidneys causing polycythemia D – ecreased Metabolism • Anorexia weight loss (high calorie diet) fatigue weakness Bronchodilators o Theophylline and aminophylline •
Primary effect stimulates beta 2 receptors smooth muscle relaxation bronchodilation Side effect stimulates beta 1 receptors increases cardiac rate need not to notify the physician
Adverse effect hypotension monitor BP sign of toxicity Evaluation check breath sounds
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome o Causes A – spiration R – espiratory trauma (embolism) • fracture embolism ARDS D – rug toxicity (ASA) S – epsis and shock Vomiting, bleeding, dehydration hypovolemia shock ARDS • o Syndrome Severe hypoxia Bilateral infiltrates Dyspnea
Pulmonary embolism o Restlessness earliest sign
Water Seal System Drainage Bottle → marked the level every shift o o Water seal bottle Presence of fluctuation → normal Absence of fluctuation → lungs are fully expanded confirm) OR presence of obstruction Intermittent bubbling → normal • Absent → obstruction • Continuous → leakage o Suction Control → continuous bubbling → normal
→
assess first patient (X ray
Risk factors for cardiovascular disorders R – ace non modifiable o o I – ncreased blood pressure modifiable o S – tress SNR increased BP and CR, vasoconstriction modifiable o K – nowing sedentary life style modifiable o F – at foods atherosclerosis modifiable o A – lcohol (modifiable) / Age above 40 (non modifiable) C – igarette smoking vasoconstriction (nicotine) modifiable / Contraceptive pills clotting o of blood thrombus formation o T – ype A behavior (modifiable) competitiveness, perfectionist high stress level O – besity o o R – esult of DM lipolysis increased fatty acids atherosclerosis o S – ex gender males > female (before menopausal because estrogen decreases PVR) after menopausal female eversible}[inverted T wave] Injury [elevated ST segment] > male
Decreased TP in heart Ischemia (Angina) {r necrosis (MI) {irreversible}[pathologic Q
wave/permanent in the ECG] Eating a heavy meal, strenuous exercise, sex, exposure to cold Decreased blood flow (heart)
decreased TP (heart) decreased O2 (heart) anaerobic respiration production of lactic acid PAIN management decreased O2 demand by rest and SFF
Angina o Pain relieved by rest and NTG o NTG Vasodilation orthostatic hypotension move gradually Monitor BP Store in a dark and amber container
Effective tingling sensation no need to notify physician Maximum of 3 tablets with 5 minute interval
MI o
Pain relieved by Morphine SO4 Narcotic analgesic Can cause respiratory depression monitor RR and O2 saturation Antidote narcan
Cardioversion synchronous Defibrillation unsynchronous
Buerger’s disease CS vasoconstriction stop CS common in men Raynaud’s stress and cold vasoconstriction common in female
Congestive heart failure Left sided pulmonary o Dyspnea Crackles Polycythemia due to decrease O2 to the kidneys Clubbing of the fingers due to prolonged hyxia Orthopnea Right sided systemic o Hepatomegaly Distended neck veins Edema Portal hypertension Ascites weight gain Varicose veins o Digoxin Cardiac glycoside Positive inotrophic effect increased strength of myocardial contraction Negative chronotrophic effect decreased cardiac rate monitor CR never give if CR below 60 bpm Adverse effect V – omitting • • A – norexia • N – ausea • D – iarrhea A – bdominal pain • • REMEMBER: earliest GI; late halo vision • Antidote Digibind
Decreased RBC
Activity in tolerance, Fatigue, provide rest, Anemia
Decreased Platelets
Prone to bleeding, avoid parenteral injection, appl pressure on injection site, high risk for injury
Decreased WBC Increased WBC
prone to infection, reverse isolation presence of infection
First Day/Newly diagnosed
Knowledge deficit
Diuretic o D – iet high K diet except aldactone o I – input and Output expected increased output o U – ndesirable effect electrolyte imbalance (K)
o o o o o
R – ecord weight expected decreased weight E – lderly special precaution T – ake in AM and with food I – ncreased orthostatic hypotension monitor BP and move gradually C – ancel alcohol because of mild diuretic effect
Heparin anticoagulant prevent further enlargement of clot not dissolve them monitor
APTT/PTT antidote protamine SO4 Coumadin anticoagulant prevent further enlargement of clot not dissolve it monitor PT
vitamin K is the antidote Urokinase/Streptoase
dissolves the clot
Pernicious anemia absence of intrinsic factor (gastric surgery) problem in absorption of Vitamin
B12 beefy red tongue schilling’s test definitive test 24 hour urine collection life long Vitamin B12
Gastritis LUQ pain Gastric ulcer affected area stomach pain (precipitated by food intake increased HCl) pain
relieved by antacids Duodenal ulcer affected area duodenum pain (2 hour after eating) pain relieved by food Ulcers bleeding (+) occult blood test (guiac) high fiber diet, avoid red meat, iron, steroids,
NSAIDs, indomethacin Vagotomy resection of vagus nerve decreased cholinergic stimulation decreased HCl and
gastric movement Dumping syndrome tachycardia and weakness 3 D’s (diarrhea, diaphoresis and dizziness)
fluids after meals, lie down after meals and SFF Appendicitis RLQ pain avoid heat pads cause rupture signs of ruptured appendix
sudden cessation of pain, elevation of temperature and WBC Diverticulitis LLQ pain Diverticulosis
→
low fiber diet
high fiber diet
Ulcerative colitis bloody diarrhea 15 to 20 times a day fluid volume deficit, anemia Liver cirrhosis alcohol and malnutrition (laennec’s), infection and drugs (post necrotic), RSCHF
(cardiac) and biliary obstruction (biliary) o Portal hypertention can lead to Blood shifted to the different collateral Esophageal varices • Spider angioma (face and neck) • Caput medusae (abdomen) • Hemorrhoids (rectal) • Management avoid rupture avoid shouting, valsalva maneuver • Increased hydstatic pressure fluid shifting ascites Decreased albumin decreased oncotic / colloidal osmotic pressure fluid shifting ascites o management high protein diet o CHON metabolism by product ammonia liver cannot convert to urea increased level of ammonia in the brain Alteration of LOC and changes of behavior and asterexis hepatic encephalopathy management low CHON diet and lactulose for removal of ammonia Hepatitis A fecal oral prone plumber Hepatitis B body secretion prone working in a dialysis
Cholecystitis 5 F’s (fair, female, fat, fertile and forty) RUQ pain after ingestion of fatty food
demerol to relieved pain Cholecystectomy T tube level of the incision site drain excess bile Pancreatitis alcohol autodigestion LUQ pain
Anterior Pituitary gland o Growth hormone Increased before the closure of the epiphysis of the long bones gigantism tall Increased after the closure of the epiphysis acromegaly big hands (big gloves), big feet (big shoes) and big head (big hat) Decreased dwarfism o Prolactin o
ACTH
o
Increased galactorrhea Decreased decreased milk production Increased secondary cushing’s Decreased secondary addison’s
TSH
Increased secondary hypethyroidism Decreased secondary hypothyroidism Posterior pituitary gland o ADH
Increased water retention oliguria edema (fluid volume excess) and weight gain concentrated urine increased urine specific gravity Decreased water excretion polyuria dehydration (fluid volume deficit and weight loss) diluted urine decreased urine specific gravity
Parathyroid gland o Parathormone Increased increased calcium in the blood and decrease calcium in the bones stone formation and decreased bone mass osteoporosis management increased water intake Decreased hypocalcemia calcium supplement
Thyroid Gland o Increased (hyperthyroidism) T3 and T4 increased BMR hyperactive inability to focus insomia increased catabolism weight loss increased appetite increased peristalsis Diarrhea fluid volume deficit Increased CR and RR (due to increased BMR) • Increased T3 heat intolerance Calcitonin decreased calcium in the blood tetany compensatory calcium withdraws from the bones bone destruction (complication) PTU decreased synthesis of TH watch out for SE (similar to signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism) watch out for agrunulocytosis (fever, skin rash and sore throat) Lugol’s solution decreased released of TH before thyroidectomy decreased vascularity of the thyroid gland o Decreased (hypothyroidism) T3 and T4 decreased BMR hypoactive sleeps a lot decreased metabolism weight gain anorexia decreased peristalsis constipation decreased CR and RR due to decreased BMR T3 cold intolerance Calcitonin hypercalcemia stone formation Synthroid and Proloid increased TH
Adrenal Gland o Incresead (cushing’s) Glucocorticoids hyperglycemia and decrease wound healing
o
Mineral corticoids increased aldosterone sodium retention and potassium excretion hypernatremia and hypokalemia Hypernatremia water retention oliguria edema (moon face,buffalohump, • fluid volume excess and weight gain) concentrated urine increased urine specific gravity low sodium diet Hypokalemia weakness Prominent U wave high potassium diet • Epinephrine and Norepinephrine Increased BP and CR Sex hormones • Males gynecomastia and falling of hair • Females hirsutism and deepening of the voice Decreased (addisons) Glucocorticoids hypoglycemia and inability to cope with stress Mineralcorticoids decreased aldosterone sodium excretion and potassium retention hyponatremia and hyperkalemia • Hyponatremia water excretion polyuria (dehydration, fluid volume deficit and weight loss) diluted urine --. Decreased urine specific gravity increased fluids and Na • Hyperkalemia weakness tall or peaked T waves low K diet Epinephrine and Norepinephrine decreased BP and CR
Diabetes Mellitus Type I absolutely no insulin thin insulin o o Type II insufficient insulin obese OHA o Diet 50% CHO, 30% Fats, 20% CHON Exercise Increased uptake of glucose Decreased insulin requirement o o Oral hypoglycemic agent (OHA) Stimulates pancreas to produce insulin
o
Insulin
o
SC; IV if DKA Never massage the area Never administer cold insulin Rotate the site of injection PREVENTS LIPODYSTROPHY • Mix Aspirate clear first • Inject air to cloudy first • Hypoglycemia W – eakness H – unger pangs A – alteration of LOC T – achycardia and tremors
o o
o o
A – bdominal pain B – blurring of vision C – ool clammy skin D – iaphoresis Give orange juice (simple sugars) DKA increased lipolysis increased ketones Hyperglycemia polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, kussmaul breathing, glycosuria, ketonuria and warm flush skin Glycosylated hemoglobin reflect BSL for the past 3 to 4 months most accurate Foot care Podiatrist Avoid removing corns and calluses Cut toe nails straight across Avoid walking bare foot
Hepatitis A
→
fecal oral
Hepatitis B
→
body and bloody secretions (hemodialysis)
Peritoneal Dialysis o Diasylate output is decreased → turn patient from side to side Complication → infection → monitor WBC and temperature, diasylate is cloudy → boardlike and o rigid abdomen → peritonitis o Don’t include diasylate solution in the output of the client o Expected → decreased weight → monitor weight before and after → decreased createnine and BUN
Heart block
Parkinson’s diasease o Decreased dopamine in the basal ganglia → levodopa to increased dopamine foods o Cardinals signs → tremors (non intentional) → muscle rigidity → bradykinesia o Pill rolling Microphonia → ask your client to speak aloud to be aware o o Artane and Cogentin → anticholinergic → decreased muscle rigidity
o
avoid Vit B6
Undermedication → myasthenic crisis → give cholinergics Over medication → cholinergic crisis → give ATSO4
Multiple Sclerosis o Demyelinization of the myelin sheath o Charcoat’s triad Intentional tremors Scanning of speech Nystagmus o Visual disturbances → diplopia
Pancreatitis
→
Myasthenia Gravis Tensilon test → confirmatory test o o Decreased Acetylcholine and increased cholinesterase Muscle weakness → priority airway o o NO tranquilizer, Morphine SO4, Muscle relaxant and neomycin Cholinergics (mestinon) → increased muscle strength → antidote ATSO4 o
decreased tissue perfusion
autodigestion Elevated amylase →
→
alcohol
→
bleeding
→
shock
Rheumatoid Arthritis o No specific diagnostic test o NSAID’s and ASA (antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory) o Synovitis → Pannus formation → fibrous ankylosis (limited joint movement) (joint fixation) o Avoid flexion and promote prone position Gouty Arthritis o Increased uric acid
→
allopurinol and avoid organ meats (liver)
Osteoarthritis Most common → related with aging o o Pain after weight bearing exercise or activity
→
→
→
Bony ankylosis
tophi (ears)
rest to relieved pain
→
weight reduction
Diverticulitis
LLQ pain and low fiber diet
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
Vincristine (Oncovin) Iron supplement
can cause hemorrhagic cystitis
→
to avoid increased fluid intake
increased fiber in the diet
When is the best time to take (empty stomach), How is best taken (with orange
juice)
Steroids and NSAID’s o DEATH inflammation o BIRTH side effects
Cataract
→
Glaucoma
B – one marrow depression → prone to infection → monitor temperature and WBC I – ncreased gastric irritation → take it with food or after meals R – enal toxicity T – innitus H – epato toxic
common cause is aging (senile)
→
opacity of the lens
increased IOP → decreased of peripheral vision first → miotics (constricts pupils) → avoid ATSO4 (dilates pupil) →
Retinal detachment
→
trauma
→
blood clots
→
floating spots
→
→
position on the unaffected side
→
halo, tunnel and gun barrel vision
dependent position → scleral buckling
Avoid Increased Intraocular pressure o
PRIORITY Avoid vomiting, coughing, valsalva maneuver, lifting heavy objects, bending, crying
Meniere’s o
ASA
Triad → tinnitus, impaired hearing loss and vertigo → low Na diet Vertigo → imbalance → high risk for injury → decreased vertigo by focusing on one side of the room → assume a flat or reclining position
→
→
8th cranial nerve damage
→
tinnitus, impaired hearing loss and vertigo
Antibiotics → allergic reactions
Normal Values o BUN = 10 – 20 mg/dl o Calcium = 9 to 10.5 mg/dl o Creatinine = 5 to 1.5 mg/dl o GTT = 70 to 115 mg/dl o O2 sat = 97 to 98%
Signs and Symptoms of Increased Intracranial Pressure o B – lood pressure and temperature are elevated R – espiratory and cardiac rate are decreased o o A – lteration of LOC o I – rritability o N – ote for projectile vomiting o S – eizure
