Does aging alter the older adults response to F/E and acid-base imbalances?
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Yes
What is the medical management of hypernatremia?
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- gradual lowering of Na+ through hypotonic soln. infusion
- D5W in very high sodium levels
How do we treat an air embolism from parenteral nutrition error?
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1. [if disconnected tubing] replace tubing immediately and notify MD
2. [if its cap missing from port] replace cap and notify MD
3. [if blocked segment] turn pt on left side and notify MD
Multiple medications have no affect on older adults renal and cardiac function. T/F?
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False
What is the difference between hypovolemia and dehydration?
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Hypovolemia indicates equal parts of electrolyte and water loss while
dehydration refers to loss of water alone with increased Na levels.
,What are causes of hyponatremia?
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- vomiting
- diarrhea
- GI suctioning
- diuretics
- Mannitol
- excessive water intake
What is megaloblastic anemia?
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Abnormally large erythrocytes are produced called
megaloblastic red cells
+ Caucasians develop a lemon-yellow color and mild
jaundice
What are S/S of hypokalemia?
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*develop when K+ <3
- dampened T-waves, V-fib, asystole
- fatigue
- muscle weakness
- leg cramps
- anorexia, N/V, abd distention
- polyuria
, - decreased bowel fx
- decreased BP
What is normal urine specific gravity and what does it measure?
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1.005-1.030
Measures overall concentration including glucose and protein
Insulin promotes the entry of K+ into cells and from the bloodstream, therefore, pt's
with persistent insulin hyper secretion may experience:
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hypokalemia.
Alka-seltzer contains a lot of sodium. T/F?
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True
Why is parenteral nutrition discontinued slowly?
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Yes
What is the medical management of hypernatremia?
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- gradual lowering of Na+ through hypotonic soln. infusion
- D5W in very high sodium levels
How do we treat an air embolism from parenteral nutrition error?
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1. [if disconnected tubing] replace tubing immediately and notify MD
2. [if its cap missing from port] replace cap and notify MD
3. [if blocked segment] turn pt on left side and notify MD
Multiple medications have no affect on older adults renal and cardiac function. T/F?
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False
What is the difference between hypovolemia and dehydration?
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Hypovolemia indicates equal parts of electrolyte and water loss while
dehydration refers to loss of water alone with increased Na levels.
,What are causes of hyponatremia?
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- vomiting
- diarrhea
- GI suctioning
- diuretics
- Mannitol
- excessive water intake
What is megaloblastic anemia?
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Abnormally large erythrocytes are produced called
megaloblastic red cells
+ Caucasians develop a lemon-yellow color and mild
jaundice
What are S/S of hypokalemia?
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*develop when K+ <3
- dampened T-waves, V-fib, asystole
- fatigue
- muscle weakness
- leg cramps
- anorexia, N/V, abd distention
- polyuria
, - decreased bowel fx
- decreased BP
What is normal urine specific gravity and what does it measure?
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1.005-1.030
Measures overall concentration including glucose and protein
Insulin promotes the entry of K+ into cells and from the bloodstream, therefore, pt's
with persistent insulin hyper secretion may experience:
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hypokalemia.
Alka-seltzer contains a lot of sodium. T/F?
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True
Why is parenteral nutrition discontinued slowly?
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