VATI Medical-Surgical/RN VATI MED SURG 2.

What natural supplement/homeopathic remedy is used to help heal burns and wounds? Aloe vera What is lavage? Washing out of a body cavity, such as a colon or stomach with water or a medicated solution What is a peritoneal lavage? a diagnostic test in which a catheter is inserted into peritoneal cavity and fluid is aspirated with a syringe. It is most commonly performed to assess for bleeding in abd cavity in clients who have experienced blunt trauma. What are catecholamines? adrenal hormones: dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine that help with fight or flight reactions Bag holding formula and other feeding equipment for intermittent enteral feedings should be discarded how often? Every 6 hours to prevent bacterial contamination What are the S/S of addison's disease? -Muscle or joint pain -N/V -abd pain -Postural hypotension -Fatigue -Salt craving -Weight loss Postural hypotension and salt craving may occur with what disease? Addison's disease Skin pigmentation is a specific feature of what disease? Addison's disease. Caused by increased production of melanin Adverse effect of echinacea? Anaphylaxis, specifically in people with asthma What is St. John's wort used for and what is its adverse effect? Depression *Precipitates serotonergic crisis with SSRIs *Precipitates HTNsive crisis with digoxin What is echinacea used for? Colds and flu (boosts immune system) What is Kava used for and what is its adverse effect? Anxiety reduction, insomnia Can cause severe liver damage What herbal supplements increase risk of bleeding? -