Hyperkalemia tx - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 4: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Allergic Reaction Sxs: - sneezing, water/itchy eyes, vasodilation, bronchospasm Q: Delayed hypersensitivity reaction Answer: -poision ivy - PPD - transplant rejection Tx: - remove the antigen - benadryl - corticosteroid Q: Lyme disease Answer: Stage 1: localized - 3-30 days - bulls eye rash, HA, pain (treatable- po ...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - Correct 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? - Correct answer-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive s...

What causes fever? → ~:- *ABCDEFGHIMN* → *Auto-immune* - SLE, GCA → *Blood* - Heme/Onc - Leukemia/Lymphoma → *Cancer* → *Drugs* - Amphotericin B, Beta-lactam abx, procainamide → *Endo* - hyperthyroidism, pheochromocytoma → *Familial mediterranean fever* → *GI* - intra-abdominal abscess, IBD → *Heart*- MI, endocarditis → *Infection* - bacterial, viral, fungal, parasites, etc. → *Misc* - Hematoma → *Neuro* - tumor, ICH, MS - interfere w/ thermoregulatory proces...

CMSRN Study Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Examples of third spacing - ANSWERSAscites, edema, burn Dilutional Hyponatremia - ANSWERSExcessive fluid intake Edema, confusion, weight gain Treatment: decrease fluid intake "swells, rings tight" True Hyponatremia - ANSWERSLoss of fluid and Na Weight loss, DRY, hypotensive, tachy, DEHYDRATED Tx: replace both sodium and water Hypernatremia Causes - ANSWERSFevern unresponsive to traditional interventions, Na IV fluids, DI, tube f...

ER Quick Facts Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) - answer-MC in type 1 DM, insulin deficiency -Triad of hyperglycemia, acidosis, and ketones -fruity acetone breath, Kussmaul respirations -SIPS: saline, insulin, potassium Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS) - answer-MC in type 2 DM, insulin deficiency -similar to DKA without acidosis or ketones -SIPS: saline, insulin, potassium Diabetes insipidus - answer-ADH is not secreted adequately, or the k...

Tumor lysis tx - IV fluids (6L/day), loop diuretic to maintain UOP if needed, and Rasburicase (preventative) Tumor lysis labs: - hyperkalemia, hyperuricemia, hyperphosphatemia, acute kidney injury (d/t prior) Acromegaly etiology - Hypersecretion of of GH, d/t pituitary adenoma GH --> liver --> IGF1-->acromegaly Diagnosis of acromegaly - IGF-1 level NOT GH level b/c secreted in pulses

color blindness and hemophilia sex-linked traits, cones lack one or more wavelength-sensitive chemicals, you will be unable to distinguish the colors red, green or blue. Some conditions that can cause color deficits are sickle cell anemia. Thiazide diuretics mechanism of action -Inhibit Na reabsorption in the *distal tubule* -Promotes up to 10% of Na and H2O excretion -Increase urinary excretion of other electrolytes Diuril (chlorothiazide) 1st line drug tx for antihypertensive, ...

What is a pericardial friction rub? - often heard over the sternal border. The inflammation causes a grating, scraping or leather-rubbing sound Is pericarditis more common in adults or children? - Adults What positions aggravate pericarditis? - lying flat on the left side, coughing and deep inspiration How is pericardial pain relieved? - NSAIDs because this type of pain is not related to ischemia How to characterize a HTN crisis? - An uncontrolled rise in BP with end organ damage. Di...

What causes fever? - *ABCDEFGHIMN* *Auto-immune* - SLE, GCA *Blood* - Heme/Onc - Leukemia/Lymphoma *Cancer* *Drugs* - Amphotericin B, Beta-lactam abx, procainamide *Endo* - hyperthyroidism, pheochromocytoma *Familial mediterranean fever* *GI* - intra-abdominal abscess, IBD *Heart*- MI, endocarditis *Infection* - bacterial, viral, fungal, parasites, etc. *Misc* - Hematoma *Neuro* - tumor, ICH, MS - interfere w/ thermoregulatory process What is malignant hyperthermia? - *high fever ...

PA Family Medicine EOR Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) Deteriorating mental status/unconscious patient ABC's IOM's - answer*A*irway security *B*reathing *C*irculation *I*V access *O*2 saturation *M*onitor vitals Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - answer↓ PaO2 and ↑ PaCO2 from fluid collapsing the *alveoli* MCC: 6-72 hrs s/p *Sepsis* Associated w/ Renal & Hepatic failure ↓ BP or shock w/ crackles, rales, wheezing Tx: Mechanical Vent w/ *PEEP* Anaphylax...