Acute Liver Failure Labs
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- Increased Bilirubin, liver enzymes (ALT and AST) ammonia, INR and
DECREASED albumin
Sodium levels
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140-130: thirst, impaired taste, anorexia, SOBOE, fatigue
130-120: GI symptoms and weight gain
any level less that 115 will cause confusion lethargy muscle twitches and
convulsions
,Myxedema coma
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- Medical emergency seen in individuals with chronic hypertension
- can be triggered by an infection or cold exposure
-subnormal temp
-hypotensive and hypoventilation
- you will need IV thyroid hormone replacement
What is the most common physical abnormality associated with bipolar disorder?
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Hypothyroidism
DKA triad
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-hyperglycemia
-metabolic acidosis
-ketonemia
Who: usually Type 1 but can occur in type 2
-happens more often in younger individuals
A 4-year-old male is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following
assessment findings accompanies this condition?
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Proteinuria
Proteinuria accompanies nephrotic syndrome. The BUN may be elevated.
Foamy, not bloody, urine accompanies nephrotic syndrome. Sodium loss
does not accompany nephrotic syndrome
Delusions
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Alterations in thought content, false fixed beliefs that cannot be corrected
by reasoning or evidence
How would the nurse best describe the major maladaptive client response to panic
disorder?
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Clients perceive having no control over life situations.
Antiduiretic hormone (ADH)
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, A hormone made by the hypothalamus and secreted by the posterior
pituitary that promotes water retention by the kidneys.- Regulates fluid
volumes- Stimulates the reabsorption of water in the renal tubules-
VASOCONSTRICTION- Too much causes hypertension- Plasma osmolality
stimulates ADH
The nurse is caring for a client who has clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism.
Which of the following laboratory tests is most accurate to evaluate thyroid function?
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Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level
with ascites what major complications can occur?
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infection, specifically bacterial peritonitis
delirious mania
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A grave form of mania characterized by severe clouding of consciousness
and representing an intensification of the symptoms associated with mania.
The symptoms of delirious mania have become relatively rare since the
availability of antipsychotic medications.
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- Increased Bilirubin, liver enzymes (ALT and AST) ammonia, INR and
DECREASED albumin
Sodium levels
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140-130: thirst, impaired taste, anorexia, SOBOE, fatigue
130-120: GI symptoms and weight gain
any level less that 115 will cause confusion lethargy muscle twitches and
convulsions
,Myxedema coma
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- Medical emergency seen in individuals with chronic hypertension
- can be triggered by an infection or cold exposure
-subnormal temp
-hypotensive and hypoventilation
- you will need IV thyroid hormone replacement
What is the most common physical abnormality associated with bipolar disorder?
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Hypothyroidism
DKA triad
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-hyperglycemia
-metabolic acidosis
-ketonemia
Who: usually Type 1 but can occur in type 2
-happens more often in younger individuals
A 4-year-old male is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following
assessment findings accompanies this condition?
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Proteinuria
Proteinuria accompanies nephrotic syndrome. The BUN may be elevated.
Foamy, not bloody, urine accompanies nephrotic syndrome. Sodium loss
does not accompany nephrotic syndrome
Delusions
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Alterations in thought content, false fixed beliefs that cannot be corrected
by reasoning or evidence
How would the nurse best describe the major maladaptive client response to panic
disorder?
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Clients perceive having no control over life situations.
Antiduiretic hormone (ADH)
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, A hormone made by the hypothalamus and secreted by the posterior
pituitary that promotes water retention by the kidneys.- Regulates fluid
volumes- Stimulates the reabsorption of water in the renal tubules-
VASOCONSTRICTION- Too much causes hypertension- Plasma osmolality
stimulates ADH
The nurse is caring for a client who has clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism.
Which of the following laboratory tests is most accurate to evaluate thyroid function?
Give this one a try later!
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level
with ascites what major complications can occur?
Give this one a try later!
infection, specifically bacterial peritonitis
delirious mania
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A grave form of mania characterized by severe clouding of consciousness
and representing an intensification of the symptoms associated with mania.
The symptoms of delirious mania have become relatively rare since the
availability of antipsychotic medications.
