Bicarb - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Most important indicator that a patient has a severe illness? - ANSWER-Tachypnea 3 respiratory types, and their criteria - ANSWER-Hypoxemic (PaO2 <50-60) Hypercapnic (PaCO2 >50, pH <7.36) Mixed Delta gap (formula, when and why it's used) - ANSWER-Difference in AG from normal - Difference in HCO3 from normal In AG metabolic acidosis it's used. It tells you if there's underlying metabolic alkalosis or respiratory acidosis with bicarb compensation IN ADDITION to the AG metabo...

1. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due to what? - Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance 2. What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? - Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis 3. What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? - CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC, decreased platelets, and trouble with RBC 4. What kind of teachi...

Urine culture with UTI Correct answer- 100.000 colonies in asymptomatic: bacteruria 10 - 10.000 colonies in symptomatic patients but also pyuria pyuria: more than 10 leukocytes elevated erythrocytes with pyelonephritis WBC in urine false positive with tumor, urethritis and poor collection technique Repeat in pregnant women Lower urinary tract UTI and upper urinary tract UTI Correct answer- bladder and urethra: cystitis/ urethritis/ prostatitis kidney and ureters: pyelonephritis/ re...

Complications of hyperthermia correct answer: -increased metabolic demands -increased oxygen requirements -apnea Why might a HYPERthermic infant be hypotensive? correct answer: They are vasodilated in an attempt to dissipate heat What are three complications of increased insensible water loss? correct answer: HYPERnatremia, dehydration, evaporative heat loss What circumstances would warrant a baby being on an elemental formula? correct answer: Liver disease, short gut syndrome, dy...

Hypokalemia and lasix - Answer- If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - Answer- CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Answer- Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Answer- Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - Answer- daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, sam...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

NRNP 6550: Advanced Care Of Adults In Acute Settin, Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest 2024 (Graded A+)Urine culture with UTI: 100.000 colonies in asymptomatic: bacteruria 10 - 10.000 colonies in symptomatic patients but also pyuria pyuria: more than 10 leukocytes elevated erythrocytes with pyelonephritis WBC in urine false positive with tumor, urethritis and poor collection technique Repeat in pregnant women 2. Lower urinary tract UTI and upper urinary tract UTI: bladder and urethra...

Exam 2: PRN1178/ PRN 1178 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care II Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: order: 2g three times per day. available: 2g/10ml solution. How many MLs will be needed for the day Answer: 10mlx3doses=30ml Q: GERD medications Answer: antacids Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) -prazole Q: respiratory ABG values Answer: PH 7.35-7.45 Acidic <7.35-7.45< Alkalosis Carbon Dioxide (PaCO2) 45-35 Acidic<45-35<Alkalosis Bicarb...

ADVANCED NURSING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS //GRADED A+ Physiologic pH is maintained around 7.4 because carbonic acid and bicarbonate exist in a ratio of: - ADVANCED NURSING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS //GRADED A+ Physiologic pH is maintained around 7.4 because carbonic acid and bicarbonate exist in a ratio of: - ADVANCED NURSING PATHOPHYSIOLOGY REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS //GRADED A+ Physiologic pH is maintained around 7.4 because carbonic...

NRNP 6550 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2023/2024 (100% Graded). Urine culture with UTI Correct answer- 100.000 colonies in asymptomatic: bacteruria 10 - 10.000 colonies in symptomatic patients but also pyuria pyuria: more than 10 leukocytes elevated erythrocytes with pyelonephritis WBC in urine false positive with tumor, urethritis and poor collection technique Repeat in pregnant women Lower urinary tract UTI and upper urinary tract UTI Correct answer- bladder and uret...