Mark Klimek NCLEX Review Questions | 2000 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update | Verified | 163 Pages

Primary dietary prescription for calcium nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) ? PG. 85 - Low calcium diet For client with nephrolithiasis the diet should be ___ ash - Acid If kidney stone is calcium phosphate the diet must be low in ___ too - Phosphorus Primary diet tx for uric acid nephrolithiasis is __ ____ - Low purine Client with uric acid nephrolithiasis should have a diet low in ____ - Methionine What is methionine? - Precursor of the amino acid cystine 2 foods high in methionine? - Eggs, milk Clients with cystine nephrolithiasis should have an ____ ash diet - Alkaline Inc. fluids over 3000 cc /day is more effective in treating renal calculi than ANY dietary modification, T/F? - True. Want to flush tract than worry about diet What is the common name for Laryngotracheobronchitis - LTB - Croup What is the typical temp elevation in croup? - Low grade, usually below 102, but can go up to 104. Are ATBs helpful for croup? For epiglottits? - For croup, no. Epiglottitis, yesIs croup viral or bacterial? - Viral With which condition is croup most often confused? - Epiglottitis Can croup be managed at home? Can epiglottitis be managed at home? - Yes. No, epiglottitis is a 911 emergency Are sedatives used for kids with croup? - No, bc this would mask the signs of respiratory distress What causes epiglottitis? A virus or bacteria? - H. influenza BACTERIA What is the best tx for croup? - Cool moist air