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Endoscopy (EGD) positioning - answer-left side lying
Before an Endoscopy (EGD): - answer--NPO 6-8 hr
-remove dentures
Gastroenteritis care plan: - answer--restrict dairy, caffeine, milk
-eat foods high in potassium
-increase fluid intake
-contact precautions
In what order do you open the sterile package? - answer-flap furthest
from body, side flaps, then closest
A nurse has removed a sterile pack from its outside cover and place it
on a clean work surface in
Valsartan for HF expected outcomes/findings: - answer--vasodilation
-excretion of sodium & water
,-reduces BP
-reduces risk of mortality in post-MI pts left w/vent dysfunction
Expected findings of meds that increase urinary output (diuretics): -
answer--decreased potassium
-weight loss
-decrease in edema
-decreased calcium
-increased urine output
-decreased BP
-decrease in ICP & IOP
Client teaching for Nitroglycerin: - answer-1. stop activity & rest
2. place nitro tab under tongue
3. if pain is unrelieved in 5 min, call 911 or go to ED
4. take 2 or more doses at 5 min intervals
-headache is a common side effect of nitro
Which foods should the client on Warfarin avoid? - answer-dark leafy
green veggies
,Client teaching for anticoagulant therapy: - answer--bleeding
precautions
-no added meds that increase bleeding
-on it for 6-8 weeks prior to hematologic dx procedure
-must have blood levels checked often
-monitor vitamin K in their diet
Expected prescriptions for Hypertension: - answer--furosemide (Lasix)
-aldactone (potassium sparing diuretic)
-hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic)
-verapamil, dilitiazem (CCB)
-captopril, lisinopril (ACE inhibitors)
-losartan, telmisartan (ARBs)
-eplerenone
-atenolol, metoprolol (Beta blockers)
-clonidine
-prazosin (minipress)
Contraindications for Nadolol: - answer--asthma
-sinus bradycardia
-cardiogenic shock
-cardiac failure
, -diabetes
-pregnancy
-right side HF
-emphysema
-severe COPD
Treatment for diabetes insipidus: - answer--daily weights
-no caffeine or alcohol
-desmopressin acetate/DDVAP
-aqueous vasopressin/Pitressin
-carbamazepine (tegretol)
-high fiber diet
Meds for DI, what to look out for/do: - answer--adjust based on urine
output
-daily weights
-inform of weight gain of 2 lb in 24 hr
-notify if headaches or confusion occur
-monitor for infection
-monitor for dizziness/drowsiness
Protein requirement of an adult: _____g of protein per kg - answer-0.8
g