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33 Cards in this Set
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Hyponatremia - main symptoms |
AMS and confusion/disoriented |
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X's that lower serum sodium/Na |
AKI (O/D phase), Myexedema, Addisons, DKA, and SIADH |
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X's that need Na diet restriction |
AKI, CKD, ADHF, DI, and Hyperthyroid |
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Aldosterone |
Natural hormone - retains Na & H2O |
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Natural hormones that cause vasodilation |
ANP, BNP, NO, and Prostaglandin |
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Vasopressin fixes what problem |
Too much vasodilation |
in SCI |
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Examples of vasopressors |
ADH & Dopamine |
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(SCI) Rx/Tx for Bradycardia |
Atropine, Dopamine, and Fluids |
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Rx that blocks ADH |
Demeclocycline & Lithium |
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Rx that can cause Hypothyroid (s/s) |
Amiodarone & Lithium |
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Rx Atropine used in this test |
Tensilon |
Test for MG |
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Rx Corticosteroid ADEs to watch |
Lowered healing/immunity, hyperglycemia, fluid/Na, cataracts, and osteoporosis |
Longterm tx = Cushing's |
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Rx(s) for Autonomic Dysreflexia |
Nifedipine, Phentolamine, and Beta Blockers |
Nifedipine is a CCB |
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Rx Sodium Bicarb used for this x |
Acidosis (severe) |
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Rx used in ACTH suppression test |
Dexamethasone |
D/T for Cushings |
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X's exacerbated by stress |
MG, MS, and, Addisons |
O(MG) MS. Addison - dont stress |
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Rx Immunoglobulin B is used for what x(s)? |
MS & GB |
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Rx for hyperkalemia and thyroidectomy complication |
IV Ca Gluconate |
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Rx Corticosteroid s/s to report |
S/S of infection |
May lead to Addisonian crisis |
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Rx Dexamethason tx what x(s)? |
Meningitis & brain tumor |
Also used in D/T for Cushings |
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S/S of worsening hypothyroid |
HYPO - vent, natremia, glycemia, thermia, tension |
Myexedam Coma s/s |
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X(s) that lose all electrolytes |
DKA & AKI (D phase) |
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S/S Hyperthyroid is getting worse |
HYPER - apnea, tachia, thermia. Raised GI/CO, CNS (nervous), sweating |
Thyrotoxicosis/Storm |
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Cushing's Triad |
Increased Systolic BP, Bradycardia, and irregular respirations |
Shown in increased ICP |
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Signs of Shock (3) |
Hypotension, Tachycardia, and Tachypnea |
BP under 100, HR over 120 , Resps over 25-30 |
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#1 Rx for Spinal Cord Injury |
Muscle Relaxer |
Help reduce swelling, relaxes/anxiety, which helps with more |
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Rx for Hypontension and Bradycardia in SCI in upper thoracic |
Atropine, Vasopressors, and give fluids |
In SCI |
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Which neuro alts need immediate respiratory interventions |
MG &GB |
Resp alts between MS MG GB |
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Autonomic Dysreflexia mains s/s |
Extreme Hypertension, Throbbing Headache, Bradycardia, Piloerection. |
Others: diaphoresis above spine injury level, nausea, and flushing |
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Causes of Autonomic Dysreflexia |
Bladder irritation, bowel impaction, or constrictive clothing (and more) |
Pt complaint (HA/nausea) and high BP = initial Nrs I = palpate bladder |
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Cushings Triad |
High Systolic BP, Irregular breathing, and Bradycardia |
Wide BP pressures, irreg/decreased resps, and low heart rate = increasing ICP |
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Signs of Shock (3) |
Hypotension, Tachycardia, and Increased Respirations |
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Signs of DI |
High U/O, excess water intake, increased serum osmolarity |
Polydipsia, polyurea, hypernatremia |
