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What is midstream clean-catch specimen used to obtain? - Answer Obtain a specimen for a
culture and sensitivity test when a UIT is suspected
What is dysuria? - Answer Painful urination common symptom of urinary track infections
An order for phenazopyridine was prescribed for a patient for this reason? - Answer Dysuria-
Painful urinations
Symptoms of UTI in older adult - Answer Confusion and or incontinence
List the steps for collecting 24-hour urine specimen - Answer The patient empties the bladder
just before beginning the collection, and that urine is discarded. At the ending time the patient
voids, and that urine is assed to the collection container and must be kept cold for the 24 hour
period.
When metronidazole and disulfiram are combined with ______. It cause flushing, increased
resp., nausea, dizziness - Answer Alcohol. Should not be mixed with any products that contain
alcohol. i.e. beverages, perfumes, alcohol wipes etc.
Metronidazole-Flagyl is? - Answer An anti-infective, anti-protozoal-used for UTI
Disulfiram-Antabuse does what? - Answer Use to treat chronic alcoholism. Help people stay
sober.
Diabetes Mellitus - Answer Metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood
sugar levels) caused by altered insulin production, action or both.
Which insulin can be given IV? - Answer regular insulin
Which insulin is cloudy? - Answer NPH Insulin
What is the peak of cloudy insulin? - Answer 4-12 hours
What are the s/s hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels)? - Answer Cold, clammy, confusion
Cold AND CLAMMY EAT A CANDY
, How can the nurse prevent hypoglycemia-inpatient - Answer Snacks, food in front before
giving insulin.
How to do you treat a blood sugar less than 70? - Answer 1. Assess LOC
2. If not able to swallow-IV dextrose
3. If able to swallow-juice/soda-half a cup
4. Recheck in 15 min. and then give sandwich/cracker and call the provider and report.
Describe patient teaching for insulin administration - Answer Injections done sub cu because it
is absorbed more slowly by the body then IM. Verify medication, dosage and proper hygiene
and avoid vigorous rubbing increases blood flow and increases rapidity of absorption
An acute, life-threatening complication of diabetes - Answer DKA-Diabetic Ketoacidosis
What is the initial intervention treatment for DKA-Diabetic Ketoacidosis - Answer IV fluid
What are the s/s of DKA-Diabetic Katoacidosis - Answer Acetone odor fruity acetone from
ketones, polydipsia-thirst, polyphagia-hunger, polyuria-urination, anorexia, n/v, abdominal pain,
kussmaul breathing, altered mental status, burred vison, headache, weak rapid pulse,
orthostatic hypotension-low blood pressure.
What foot care teaching should be included with DKA-Diabetic Ketoacidosis - Answer
Moisturizing but not between toes, white socks mirror to look at bottom of feet, podiatry appts,
cut nails straight across.
What effects do steroids have on diabetic blood glucose levels? - Answer Raise, may need ss
insulin
What causes SIADH-syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone-Soaked Inside.? - Answer
Cause by an excessive released of ADH-Antidiuretic Hormone
What is the normal sodium-Na+ - Answer Normal Na+ 135-145
What would the serum sodium level be for a patient with SIADH-Soaked Inside - Answer
Hyponatremia-Sodium in the blood is too low
Below 135 Na+ Low