NSG 320 exam 3 shortened
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1. Lactulose For cirrhosis- Reduces ammonia and prevents hepatic encephalopathy
continue to take even with already loose stools
2. Finasteride For BPH- shrinks prostate (C5- alpha reductase inhibitor)
3. Erythropoietin For CKD anemia
4. Phosphate binders Alpha blockers that relax prostate mm
like tamsulosin (Flo-
max)
5. Catheterization What to do when there's urinary retention
6. TURP syndrome Confusion, headache, hyponatremia
7. Perforation and peri- Rigid board like abdomen in PUD
tonitis
8. GERD teaching Avoid coffee, chocolate carbonated drinks
9. Chron's diet Low residue diet to decrease bowel irritation
10. Cirrhosis major com- Hepatic encephalopathy, and esophageal varices are the biggest concern
plications
11. Postop TURP Urine should look like pink lemonade; bright red indicates clots= problem
12. Dialysis fistula assess- Check for bruit= whooshing sound and thrill= vibration to confirm patency
ment
No thrill = clot = EMERGENCY
13. Breast cancer care - No BP's IVs or blood draws in affected arm
lymphedema precau-
tions
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, NSG 320 exam 3 shortened
Latest NSG 320 exam 3 shortened (Answer Guide)
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14. Ulcer (GI) perforation Board like abdomen indicates= EMERGENCY sign
15. Ulcer cause NSAIDs, H. Pylori
16. Peritoneal dialysis Peritonitis- cloudy dialysate, fever, abdominal pain
complication
17. Priority Nursing goal Ensure Patient can urinate and prevent urinary retention
for BPH
18. Parenteral IV- central line only; risk for refeeding syndrome/ hyperglycemia
19. Enteral NG/ PEG- flush, check residual, elevate, HOB 30 to 45°
20. Upper G.I. common -Gerd
problems -PUD (duodenal or gastric)
-esophageal varices
-gastritis
21. Upper G.I. bleed - Hematemesis (blood in vomit, coffee ground or bright red)
- Melena (digested blood in stool, black and tarry)
22. Lower G.I. Common -appendicitis
problems. -Crohn's
-ulcerative colitis
-diverticulitis
23. hematochezia the passage of bright red or maroon-colored blood through the rectum,
Caused by: is often caused by hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, or inflammatory
bowel disease
24. Esophagus GERD, esophageal varices
Signs: heartburn, dysphagia
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Latest NSG 320 exam 3 shortened (Answer Guide)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_j56sx0
1. Lactulose For cirrhosis- Reduces ammonia and prevents hepatic encephalopathy
continue to take even with already loose stools
2. Finasteride For BPH- shrinks prostate (C5- alpha reductase inhibitor)
3. Erythropoietin For CKD anemia
4. Phosphate binders Alpha blockers that relax prostate mm
like tamsulosin (Flo-
max)
5. Catheterization What to do when there's urinary retention
6. TURP syndrome Confusion, headache, hyponatremia
7. Perforation and peri- Rigid board like abdomen in PUD
tonitis
8. GERD teaching Avoid coffee, chocolate carbonated drinks
9. Chron's diet Low residue diet to decrease bowel irritation
10. Cirrhosis major com- Hepatic encephalopathy, and esophageal varices are the biggest concern
plications
11. Postop TURP Urine should look like pink lemonade; bright red indicates clots= problem
12. Dialysis fistula assess- Check for bruit= whooshing sound and thrill= vibration to confirm patency
ment
No thrill = clot = EMERGENCY
13. Breast cancer care - No BP's IVs or blood draws in affected arm
lymphedema precau-
tions
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, NSG 320 exam 3 shortened
Latest NSG 320 exam 3 shortened (Answer Guide)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_j56sx0
14. Ulcer (GI) perforation Board like abdomen indicates= EMERGENCY sign
15. Ulcer cause NSAIDs, H. Pylori
16. Peritoneal dialysis Peritonitis- cloudy dialysate, fever, abdominal pain
complication
17. Priority Nursing goal Ensure Patient can urinate and prevent urinary retention
for BPH
18. Parenteral IV- central line only; risk for refeeding syndrome/ hyperglycemia
19. Enteral NG/ PEG- flush, check residual, elevate, HOB 30 to 45°
20. Upper G.I. common -Gerd
problems -PUD (duodenal or gastric)
-esophageal varices
-gastritis
21. Upper G.I. bleed - Hematemesis (blood in vomit, coffee ground or bright red)
- Melena (digested blood in stool, black and tarry)
22. Lower G.I. Common -appendicitis
problems. -Crohn's
-ulcerative colitis
-diverticulitis
23. hematochezia the passage of bright red or maroon-colored blood through the rectum,
Caused by: is often caused by hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, or inflammatory
bowel disease
24. Esophagus GERD, esophageal varices
Signs: heartburn, dysphagia
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