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18 Cards in this Set
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What is a sign of hypokalemia?
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muscle weakness
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SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone) causes
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hyponatremia
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A patient on lasix (furosemide) and digoxin should be
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hypokalemia
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Watch for signs of infections in people
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getting steroids
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Shiny, cool skin is a sign of
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impaired circulation
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a sign of bladder cancer is
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painless urinary bleeding
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What is a signs of an air leak in a chest tube
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constant bubbling
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Pink-frothy sputum is a sign of
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pulmonary edema
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Steroids are given in asthma
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reduce inflammation
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Atrovent is used to prevent
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an asthma attack
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you should check “H&H” hemoglobin and hematocrit in ____ Patients
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sickle cell anemia patients.
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iron deficiency anemia the tongue is
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red, smooth and sore
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pulmonary hypertension is a cause of
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right heart failure
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Define of pulmonary edema
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fluid accumulation and swelling in the lungs
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a person with orthopnea hang their legs over the edge of the bed helps them ______
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breathe better
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Ascites is a sign of
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right heart failure
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Sudden onset of chest pain and difficulty breathing is a sign of
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pulmonary embolism
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Signs/symptoms of BPH
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Trips to the restroom for urination are hurried and necessary
Increased difficulty in starting the urine stream Dribbling Loss of the ability to completely empty the bladder Persistent bladder infections |
