Adult Medical Surgical Assessment 2
Nephrotic syndrome - ANSWER A kidney disorder that causes the body to excrete
too much protein in the urine.
Nephrotic syndrome is often caused by damage to small blood vessels in the
kidneys that filter waste and excess water from the blood. An underlying health
condition usually plays a role.
Symptoms include swelling around the eyes and in the feet and ankles, foamy urine,
and weight gain due to excess fluid retention.
Treatment addresses underlying conditions and might include blood pressure
medications and water pills.
Lasix (furosemide)Side effects - ANSWER Dehydration
Hypokalemia
Hypomagnisemia
Hypovolemia
Metabolic Acidosis
anesthesia for colonoscopy - ANSWER midazolam and propofol are the most
commonly used sedatives, whereas fentanyl is the most frequently administered
analgesic.
acute post streptococcal glomerulonephritis - ANSWER An immunologic response
of the kidney to infection, characterized by the sudden appearance of edema,
hematuria, proteinuria and hypertension . It is essentially a disease of childhood that
accounts for approximately 90% of renal disorders in children.
Electromyography - ANSWER a diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity
within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation
What should the nurse do in the field to prevent the spread of venom after a snake
bite? - ANSWER Immobilize the affected extremity in a position of function with a
splint; Maintain the extremity at the level of the heart
position after liver biopsy - ANSWER lie on right side for min 2 hr to apply pressure
to puncture site then supine for additional 12-14 hr
early manifestation of hiv infection - ANSWER you may develop mild infections or
chronic signs and symptoms such as: Fever. Fatigue. Swollen lymph nodes — often
one of the first signs of HIV infection.
acute pancreatitis interventions - ANSWER Maintain NPO status, NG to suction;
TPN is given
Administer hydromorphone (Dilaudid) or fentanyl
Nephrotic syndrome - ANSWER A kidney disorder that causes the body to excrete
too much protein in the urine.
Nephrotic syndrome is often caused by damage to small blood vessels in the
kidneys that filter waste and excess water from the blood. An underlying health
condition usually plays a role.
Symptoms include swelling around the eyes and in the feet and ankles, foamy urine,
and weight gain due to excess fluid retention.
Treatment addresses underlying conditions and might include blood pressure
medications and water pills.
Lasix (furosemide)Side effects - ANSWER Dehydration
Hypokalemia
Hypomagnisemia
Hypovolemia
Metabolic Acidosis
anesthesia for colonoscopy - ANSWER midazolam and propofol are the most
commonly used sedatives, whereas fentanyl is the most frequently administered
analgesic.
acute post streptococcal glomerulonephritis - ANSWER An immunologic response
of the kidney to infection, characterized by the sudden appearance of edema,
hematuria, proteinuria and hypertension . It is essentially a disease of childhood that
accounts for approximately 90% of renal disorders in children.
Electromyography - ANSWER a diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity
within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation
What should the nurse do in the field to prevent the spread of venom after a snake
bite? - ANSWER Immobilize the affected extremity in a position of function with a
splint; Maintain the extremity at the level of the heart
position after liver biopsy - ANSWER lie on right side for min 2 hr to apply pressure
to puncture site then supine for additional 12-14 hr
early manifestation of hiv infection - ANSWER you may develop mild infections or
chronic signs and symptoms such as: Fever. Fatigue. Swollen lymph nodes — often
one of the first signs of HIV infection.
acute pancreatitis interventions - ANSWER Maintain NPO status, NG to suction;
TPN is given
Administer hydromorphone (Dilaudid) or fentanyl
