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Pancreatitis Diet - ANSWERS-Increase Carbs
Decrease Protein & Fats
Pancreatitis Management - ANSWERS-Best given before each meal: Pancrealipase
& Pancreatin
Expected nursing interventions for acute pancreatitis - ANSWERS-Pain
Management (Hydromorphone IV PRN)
IV Fluids
NPO Status w/gastric Tube to suction gastic secretions
What meds should the nurse hold for IV Iodine Contrast Tests (CT Scan/Cardiac
Catheterization) - ANSWERS-Type 2 DM Meds:
,Metformin (Glumetza, Glucophage, Fortamet)
What meds should be held for Px w/CKD - ANSWERS-NSAIDs
Indomethacin (Tivorbex)
Ibuprofen
Naproxen (Aleve)
Ketorolac (Toradol)
Post procedure care for Px w/Kidney biopsy - ANSWERS-Monitor VS Q15min for
first hr
Assess biopsy site & dressing
Position Px on the affected side for 30-60min
24hr bed rest
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) - ANSWERS-125mL/min
Measures how well the kidneys are processing waste
,BUN Levels - ANSWERS-10-20mg/dL
Creatinine - ANSWERS-0.6-1.2mg/dL
Most reliable & specific test used for kidney Fx
Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) - ANSWERS-X-ray test which uses an IODONE BASE
CONTRAST AGENT
Supine Position
Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) Pre-test Teachings - ANSWERS-Site: Brachial vein
Assess: Allergies (iodine): Seafood, Shellfish, shrimp
NPO 6-8hrs
Fx of the kidneys - ANSWERS-B.E.A.N
BP Regulation & Bone Formation through the synthesis of Vit. D to maintain Ca+
in the body
, Erythropoietin: Stimulates bone marrow to produce RBC/Electrolytes (Na=/K+)
Acid-Base Balance
Nitrogenous Wast Excretion
-->Protein metabolism = ammonia which is a brain toxin. That is broken down by
the liver in urea. & Kidneys excrete urea through the urine
What is Azotemia - ANSWERS-Accumulation of Nitrogenous waste in the blood
Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) Post-test Teachings - ANSWERS-Increase oral fluids
--> used to flush out dye from the body system
Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) complications - ANSWERS-Anaphylactic reaction
-->Occurs 10-15min after procedure
S/S: Itching, Rashes, Hives,
DOC Tx: Epinephrine