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    Adult.2.Final Study Guide

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    Final study guide

    1. epidural hematoma, -- do craniotomy


    2. autonomic dysreflexia—because of high ICP
    3. spinal cord injury—urinary retention
    4. after a hemorrhagic stroke—prophylactic to take BP meds
    5. phenytoin (Dilantin)—will be Irregular pulse
    6. what is agnosia
    7. bacterial meningitis--quiet environment
    8. Guillain-Barré syndrome--Autonomic dysfunction
    9. macular degeneration---visit an ophthalmologist
    10. ineffective cerebral tissue perfusion----head of the bed elevated to 30 degrees.
    11. After craniotomy—suctioning every 2 hours
    12. left-sided hemiplegia—patient need help on right
    13. multiple sclerosis who has urinary retention--Credé method.
    14. a stooped posture, shuffling gait—give antiparkinsonian drugs
    15. tonic-clonic seizures—Ativan
    16. moderate dementia-remind them that they in hospital
    17. Alzheimer’s disease--Maintain daily routine
    18. Hiatal hernia---eating smaller amounts often
    19. peptic ulcer--Pain relief after eating
    20. diabetes-related visual changes--exposure to high glucose levels damage retina.
    21. Crohn’s disease –can give fistula to bladder
    22. Cirrhosis symptoms and treatment
    23. acute pancreatitis--Muscle twitching and finger numbness.
    24. liver transplant—check for organ rejection symptoms
    25. colostomy complications
    26. cataract—blurred vision
    27. glaucoma—take betablockers
    28. Ménière’s disease—make dark room
    29. NPH or intermediate acting insulin peaks at 4-8 hours
    30. diabetic ketoacidosis—check blood sugar first
    31. Cushing’s disease--Decrease in ACTH and an elevated cortisol.
    32. type 1 diabetes vs type 2 diabetes
    33. after thyroidectomy--Semi-Fowler's
    34. chronic kidney disease (CKD) diet
    35. indwelling catheter care
    36. peritoneal dialysis care
    37. kidney stones symptoms,treatment,
    38.
    39. broken bone—check for pulse
    40. viral hepatitis—keep adequate nutrition.
    41. Check PSA for prostate cancer
    42. Risk for breast cancer- 45 through 54,
    43. transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) care
    44. the rule of nines, of the body burns
    45. Buck’s traction?
    46. a total hip replacement care
    47. risk for the development of osteomyelitis?
    48. A yearly mammogram recommendation
    49. Cervical spinal cord injury care
    50. esophageal varices care
    51. myasthenia gravis
    52. Sengstaken-Blakemore tube
    53. gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) care
    54. ileostomy care

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