ANd rAted A+
Class I HF - asymptomatic during normal activities, no pulmonary congestion or hypotension, no
activity restriction-good prognosis
Class II HF - Some symptoms on physical exertion, absent at rest, some limited ADLS. Slight
pulmonary edema, may have basilar rales. Good prognosis
Class III HF - Obvious ADL limited, discomfort on any exertion, fair prognosis.
Class IV HF - Symptoms at rest, poor prognosis
DIAPERS mnemonic for incontinence - Delirium
Infection
Atrophic urethritis
Pharmacy
Excessive urine production
Stool impaction
Biliary cirrhosis itching - Rifampin 1st choice
Ascites max pleurX amount drained - 2L
Greatest risk with lymphedema - infection
Medicare Part A - hospital, Rehab, HH, hospice-no premium
, Medicare Part B - Provider visits, PT, OT-deductible
Medicare part D - Prescription drug coverage
Highest risk for Melanoma - Tanning
opioid induced constipation - docusate (softener) + senna (stimulant)-
Best tx for metastatic lung CA with persistent hemoptysis - palliative radiation
tumor lysis syndrome - hyperphosphatemia, hyPocalcemia, hyperkalemia (EKG changes), and
hyperuricemia. Prevention of tumor lysis syndrome involves hydration and the use of hypouricemic
agents such as allopurinol or rasburicase
lateral violence - verbal, emotional, or physically abusive behavior of a registered nurse toward
another staff member
horizontal violence - anger and aggressive behavior between nurses or nurse-to-nurse hostility
National Cancer Institute Scale of Severity of Diarrhea - Score
1=2-3 stools a day
2=4-6 stools and night time stools, cramps
3=7-9 stools, severe cramps, incontinence
4=10+ grossly bloody, needs IVFS
double effect - A situation in which an action (such as administering opiates) has both a positive
effect (relieving a terminally ill person's pain) and a negative effect (hastening death by suppressing
respiration).
Severe ischemia PAD ABI - 0.5-0.75