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What is methimazole used for?
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1 hyperthyroidism 2 diabetes
3 hypertension 4 hyperglycemia
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, Medsurg proctored ati
Abrupt withdrawal from steroids can Adrenal crisis, causing BP to go really low
cause what?
Administer bronchodilators or bronchodilators
preventers first?
unusual tiredness, n/v, severe stomach/abdominal pain, rectal bleeding,
Adverse effects of acarbose
jaundice, dark urine
-hyperglycemia
-addisonian crisis (upon sudden withdrawal)
-weight gain
-HTN
Adverse effects of steroids
-edema
-osteoporosis
-hypokalemia
-hypernatremia
-angioedema an dry couch
Adverse reaction to enalapril?
**REPORT TO DR RIGHT AWAY
After the use of an inhaler, what do you rinse their mouth with water, gargle and spit. Do not swallow
teach the pt?
, Medsurg proctored ati
-npo
-stop blood thinners
-check VS
cardiac catherization interventions
-remove jewelry
-check allergy to contrast dye
-after procedure, check pulses
-stroke
Cincinnati Pre-Hospital Stroke Scale -facial droop (have patient smile)
(CPSS), what does it detect? -arm drift (pt. closes eyes and holds both arms out for 10 sec.)
-abnormal speech (have patient repeat)
- history of smoking
-history of DVT, PE, Stroke
Contraceptives is contraindicated for -breast cancer
who? -liver problems
-major surgery with prolonged immobilization
-HTN, vascular disease
Diet for preventing pressure ulcer? increase protein, fluids, vitamins, and minerals
Do not give digoxin in HR is below 60bpm or potassium levels are low
what? **count HR apical for 1 min