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Examples of corticosteroids? |
Dexamethasone Cortisone Prednisone |
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What are the primary function of corticosteroids? |
To decrease inflammation and hormon replacement |
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What should you teach pt about stopping corticosteroids? |
To gradually decrease use, don't abruptly stop |
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What must be monitored while a pt is taking steroids? |
Potassium level, glucose level and I and o's |
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Corticosteroids may cause symptoms of? |
Cushing syndrome |
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Corticosteroids will also delay ..What healing? |
Wound healing |
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If the pt is NPO for surgery should you still give the steroids? |
Yes, during surgery, stress and illness in the body increases the need for corticosteroids. In all other situations, do not take steroids on empty stomach. |
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The pt is unable to shrug his shoulders, which nerve is dysfunctional? |
CN X1 accessory (cranial nerve) x1 spinal accessory is the back and neck muscles |
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A pt is unable to smell his morning coffee which nerve is dysfunctional? |
Cranial nerve 1 olfactory (sense of smell) |
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A pt is unable to distinguish between salty and sweet tastes, which nerve is dysfunctional? |
Cranial nerve #vll facial ...expression of the face .....ex. bells palsy |
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What is crohn disease ? |
Crohn's disease is inflammation of the bowels. |
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Can crohn's disease be cured with surgery? |
No, symptoms frequently will reoccur |
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What does crohn's disease affect? |
Crohn's disease affect the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus. |
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What are symptoms of crohn's disease? |
Abnormal pain Diarrhea Weight loss |
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Excessive diarrhea can cause what electrolyte imbalance? |
Hypokalemia |
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What foods should be avoided with crohn's disease and why? |
Dairy products and high fiber meals Which may worsen diarrhea |
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Crohn's disease can lead to what kind of cancer? |
Colon cancer |
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What are the treatment goals of crohn's disease? |
Treatment goals are drugs and nutrition to reduce inflammation |
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In cystic fibrosis what is happening in THE body? |
Mucous production or endocrine glands |
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How does cystic fibrosis abnormally change mucous gland production secretion? |
The mucous will become thick and sticky and cause obstruction |
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What are the two systems most affected by cystic fibrosis? |
Respiratory- mucous gets trapped in the lungs Digestive- mucous blocks the pancreas and digestive enzymes, making the absorption of nutrients very difficult |
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What is the most accurate test for cystic fibrosis? What are the levels? |
Sweat test- the chloride level will be >60 mEq/L |
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What are other ways to diagnose cystic fibrosis other then sweat test? |
Chest x-ray, stool analysis, pulmonary function test |
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How does poor absorption of fat in the digestive tract change the appearance of stool? |
It causes steatorrhea (greasy, foul smelling, pale stool) |
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What is given with each meal to help with the absorption of nutrients ex. Pt with cystic fibrosis? |
Pancreatic enzymes |
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What is the most appropriate diet for cystic fibrosis? |
High calorie, high protein |
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A common technique used to clear thick mucous from the lungs. This is important for preventing respiratory infection? |
Postural drainage |
Postural drainage sounds complicated, but it's really just a way to use gravity to drain mucus out of your lungs by changing positions. It's used to treat a variety of conditions, including chronic diseases such as cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis, as well as temporary infections, such as pneumonia. |
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What should parents who already have a child with cystic fibrosis do before having another child? |
They should get genetic counseling because cystic fibrosis is hereditary |
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