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 medicatedsolution
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 abdcavity in clients
who have experienced blunt trauma.
What are catecholamines?
adrenal hormones: dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrinethat 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?
-Garlic
-Ginseng
-Ginger
-Feverfew
-Ginkgo biloba
What are some complications of untreated growth hormone deficiency?
-Delayed sexual development
-Short stature
-Delayed epiphyseal closure
-Stunted bone age
-Premature aging
What is the primary focus of group therapy?
Aloe vera
What is lavage?
Washing out of a body cavity, such as a colon or stomach with water or a medicatedsolution
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 abdcavity in clients
who have experienced blunt trauma.
What are catecholamines?
adrenal hormones: dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrinethat 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?
-Garlic
-Ginseng
-Ginger
-Feverfew
-Ginkgo biloba
What are some complications of untreated growth hormone deficiency?
-Delayed sexual development
-Short stature
-Delayed epiphyseal closure
-Stunted bone age
-Premature aging
What is the primary focus of group therapy?
