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Levothyroxine increases the effects of which medication?

  • Acetaminophen
  • Aspirin
  • Ibuprofen
  • Warfarin (correct)

    • Never give potassium IM, sub q, IV push.

    True

    What condition is characterized by enlarged joints?

    Osteoarthritis

    Obese individuals are at a higher risk for which joint condition?

    <p>Osteoarthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Metoprolol masks the effects of hypoglycemia.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cardiovascular disease is a risk factor for gout.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is vomiting not induced during intoxication?

    <p>To prevent aspiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method for opening an airway in a client without suspected spinal cord injury?

    <p>Head tilt chin lift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method should be used for a client suspected of spinal cord injury?

    <p>Jaw thrust method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An epidural blood patch is used if the puncture site for lumbar puncture doesn't seal.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Clients should be NPO 4-6 hours prior to a cerebral angiogram.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with hair before an EEG?

    <p>Wash hair the day of to remove oils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common side effects of opioids?

    <p>Constipation, orthostatic hypotension, urinary retention, nausea, vomiting, sedation, respiratory depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a positive Brudzinski and Kernig's sign indicate?

    <p>Meningitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the steps for the Brudzinski test?

    <p>Client should be supine, place hands behind head, flex the client's neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the priority after a seizure?

    <p>Keep client in side lying position to prevent aspiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What teaching point is important for phenytoin?

    <p>Decreases the effects of oral contraceptives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Privacy should be provided during a seizure.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one triggers a seizure?

    <p>Hyperventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should a client with Parkinson's be positioned for eating?

    <p>Completely upright</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be monitored weekly for clients with Parkinson's?

    <p>Weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bromocriptine can cause orthostatic hypotension.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color should urine turn with COMT inhibitors?

    <p>Dark colored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Expect skin discoloration with the antiviral medication amantadine.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theory is linked to the development of Alzheimer's?

    <p>Decreased level of acetylcholine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What medication is used to improve function in Alzheimer's patients?

    <p>Donepezil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Difficulty with ambulation is present in early and middle stages of Alzheimer's.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the risk factors for Alzheimer's?

    <p>Age, genetics, toxic waste exposure, herpes virus exposure, head injury, female, African American</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hydrocephalus is a potential complication after craniotomy.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Opioids should be given to patients post-op craniotomy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What changes are common with increased intracranial pressure?

    <p>Restlessness, irritability, change in behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Romberg's test assess?

    <p>Ability to balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Loss of cognition can occur with multiple sclerosis.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Baclofen can cause jaundice of the skin.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Foods containing tyramine can cause what?

    <p>Headaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is abortive therapy used for?

    <p>To treat headache pain during onset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Triptan drugs are used for treating severe migraines.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common side effects of zolmitriptan?

    <p>Flushing, tingling, warmth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nasal congestion can occur with cluster headaches.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of pain is associated with cluster headaches?

    <p>Unilateral, non-throbbing pain that can radiate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Artificial sweeteners contain tyramine and can trigger a headache.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Open-angle glaucoma is characterized by what?

    <p>Gradual loss of peripheral vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be limited after cataract replacement?

    <p>Activities that can increase intracranial pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the risk factors for glaucoma?

    <p>Increased age, genetics, hypertension, diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does graft vs host disease typically occur?

    <p>10 days after transplant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the biggest concern immediately post-op transplant?

    <p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bone marrow is transfused through a central IV line.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Clients who are immunosuppressed from bone marrow transplant can go in public areas.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is intravesical therapy?

    <p>Cancer therapy where interferon is administered into the bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should a patient be turned during intravesical therapy?

    <p>Every 15 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Patients should not ambulate for 6 hours after peritoneal dialysis.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do casts in the urine indicate?

    <p>Damage or infection in the kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signs of a ruptured bladder?

    <p>Hematuria, oliguria, pelvic pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position is used for cystoscopy?

    <p>Lithotomy position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pink-tinged urine and burning during urination are expected after cystoscopy.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Testing PSA should occur after a digital rectal exam.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hypertension is a common adverse effect of Epoetin infusion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Unstable angina lasts longer than 15 minutes.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to medicate with antihypertensive medications with an abdominal aneurysm?

    <p>To prevent bursting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is pulses paradoxus?

    <p>Decreased systolic BP by 10 mm during expiration due to fluid compressing against aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pulses paradoxus is a common finding with cardiac tamponade.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hypotension is associated with cardiac tamponade.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hiccups after pacemaker insertion can indicate that the pacemaker is pacing the diaphragm.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hemophilia?

    <p>Bleeding disorder due to lack of a clotting factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pain with inspiration is common with pericarditis.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dyspnea and hiccups are manifestations of pericarditis.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pain with pericarditis lessens when the client sits upright.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hematuria is a manifestation of bladder trauma.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is silver sulfadiazine used for?

    <p>Antibiotic cream used to treat burns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Transient leukopenia can result from silver sulfadiazine use.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a heterograft?

    <p>Graft received from another type of animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signs of melanoma growth?

    <p>Increasing size of mole, ulceration, exudation, bleeding, darkening, reddening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a snakebite occurs?

    <p>Immobilize the leg at the level of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first intervention for chest pain and difficulty with inspiration?

    <p>Supply oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be applied when withdrawing the tracheostomy catheter?

    <p>Suctioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What protective equipment should be used during a thoracentesis?

    <p>Goggles and mask</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When transfusing blood, the first action is to check the type and units of blood.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptoms are associated with a left side stroke?

    <p>Aphasia, feelings of guilt, anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What behavior is common in a right-side stroke?

    <p>Impulsive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Salt substitutes contain potassium.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pancreatitis can cause paralytic ileus.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis?

    <p>Paresthesia, involuntary eye movement, ataxia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect can Baclofen have on urine?

    <p>Can turn urine yellow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Migraine headaches can be triggered by tyramine-containing foods.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Zolmitriptan is used for abortive therapy for migraines.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are characteristics of cluster headaches?

    <p>Unilateral pain, altered sleep-wake cycles, occurs at the same time every day, non-throbbing, intense, nasal congestion, profuse facial sweating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Artificial sweeteners can cause migraines.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Migraine headaches can be predicted if there is a family history.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided post-op cataract surgery?

    <p>Activities that increase intraocular pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the retina?

    <p>Connects to the optic nerve and sends the image from the eye to the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eye pain is common with glaucoma.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Floating spots are common with retinal detachment.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Blurred vision and white pupils are common with cataracts.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Red reflexes are normal with eyes.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dry macular degeneration results from lack of blood flow to the macula.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wet macular degeneration is caused by popped blood vessels in the macula.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should not be done to help heal macular degeneration?

    <p>Encourage foods low in carotene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eye drops are used for glaucoma treatment.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Furosemide can cause ototoxicity and hearing loss.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the tympanic membrane during an ear infection?

    <p>Inflamed and makes the ear difficult to visualize, no light reflex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medication Interactions and Effects

    • Levothyroxine enhances the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
    • Potassium should only be administered IVPB or PO; never by IM, subcutaneous, or IV push.
    • Metoprolol can hide symptoms of hypoglycemia in patients, making monitoring critical.

    Osteoarthritis Considerations

    • Osteoarthritis often presents with enlarged joints, affecting mobility and quality of life.
    • Obesity significantly increases the risk and severity of osteoarthritis.

    Seizures and Neurological Assessments

    • Vomiting should not be induced during intoxication to avoid aspiration; ipecac is contraindicated.
    • Post-seizure care includes positioning the client on their side to prevent aspiration.
    • Brudzinski and Kernig's signs indicate possible meningitis; assessments should include client positioning and neck flexion.

    Airway Management

    • The head tilt-chin lift technique is suitable for clients not suspected of a spinal cord injury when opening the airway.
    • The jaw thrust method is preferred for clients suspected of spinal cord injuries.

    Diagnostic Procedures

    • Clients must remain NPO for 4-6 hours before a cerebral angiogram to minimize aspiration risks.
    • EEG preparations include washing hair to remove oils and staying awake the night before to stress the brain.

    Pain Management and Side Effects

    • Opioids can induce side effects like constipation, respiratory depression, and sedation, necessitating careful monitoring.
    • Baclofen, an anti-spasmodic for conditions like MS, can cause jaundice and yellow urine.

    Alzheimer's Disease

    • Alzeheimer's is theorized to result from decreased acetylcholine levels, manifesting in cognitive impairments.
    • Risk factors include age, genetics, toxic exposure, and notable demographics such as being female or African American.

    Headaches and Migraines

    • Foods containing tyramine trigger migraines; common sources include nuts and artificial sweeteners.
    • Symptoms of migraines include unilateral pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light; these can be managed with triptans or abortive therapy.

    Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health

    • Gout is associated with cardiovascular disease as a critical risk factor.
    • Comfort breathing is crucial in conditions such as pericarditis and cardiac tamponade, with positional management often alleviating pain.

    Surgical and Post-operative Care

    • After cataract surgery, patients must avoid activities that increase intraocular pressure and maintain eye hygiene.
    • Clients receiving bone marrow transplants must limit public exposure due to immunosuppression.

    Renal and Urinary Concerns

    • Casts in urine indicate potential kidney damage or infection, while signs of a ruptured bladder include hematuria and oliguria.
    • Cytoscopy procedures require clients to be positioned in lithotomy, with expected symptoms including pink-tinged urine post-procedure.

    Eye and Vision Health

    • Open-angle glaucoma causes a progressive loss of peripheral vision; regular screenings are essential.
    • Macular degeneration types reflect different etiologies: dry due to lack of blood flow and wet due to ruptured blood vessels.

    Miscellaneous Topics

    • Intravesical therapy treats bladder issues with interferon for chemotherapy purposes, requiring patient positioning for effective drug distribution.
    • Silver sulfadiazine used for burns can cause transient leukopenia as a side effect.

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