ABG findings for COPD pt Correct Answers decreased O2,
increased CO2, decreased pH
adolescent teachings should focus on what? Correct Answers
focus on creating healthy habits early to prevent negative results
of risky behaviors
advantages of CVAD Correct Answers immediate access
reduced venipuncture
decreased risk of extravasation
advantages of implanted infusion port Correct Answers good
for long-term therapy
low risk of infection
cosmetic discretion
advantages of PICC Correct Answers lower infection rate
fewer insertion related complications
decreased cost
analgesic ceiling effect Correct Answers occurs when a given
pain drug no longer effectively controls pain despite the
administration of the highest safe dosages
anecdote for opioids Correct Answers naloxone (narcan)
Anti-platelet drugs Correct Answers aspirin and clopidogrel
(plavix)
,anticoagulation medications Correct Answers warfarin-
requires monitoring for therapeutic levels
dabigatran, apixaban, rivaroxaban
at what age does cartilage destruction begin? Correct Answers
begins between ages 20 and 30
atrial fibrillation Correct Answers rapid, random, ineffective
contractions of the atrium
beta blocker with hyperthyroidism Correct Answers provide
symptoms relief by decreasing heart rate
breakthrough pain Correct Answers temporary severe pain
while having chronic pain
cause of Cushing's Syndrome Correct Answers excess of
corticosteroids, ACTH secreting pituitary tumor, adrenal tumor
cause of respiratory alkalosis Correct Answers hyperventilation
causes of hyperchloremia Correct Answers excess sodium
chloride infusions with water loss, head injury, hypernatremia,
dehydration, severe diarrhea, respiratory alkalosis, metabolic
acidosis, hyperparathyroidism, medications
causes of hypermagnesemia Correct Answers kidney injury,
diabetic ketoacidosis, excessive administration of magnesium,
extensive soft tissue injury
rare!!!
, causes of hyperphosphatemia Correct Answers kidney injury,
excess phosphorus, excess vitamin D, acidosis,
hypoparathyroidism, chemotherapy
causes of hyperthyroidism Correct Answers graves disease,
thyroid cancer, goiter, pituitary tumors
causes of hypocalcemia Correct Answers decreased production
of PTH, acute pancreatitis, multiple blood transfusions,
alkalosis, decreased intake
causes of hypochloremia Correct Answers Addison's disease,
reduced chloride intake, GI loss, diabetic ketoacidosis, excessive
sweating, fever, burns, medications, metabolic alkalosis
causes of hypomagnesemia Correct Answers alcoholism, GI
losses, enteral or parenteral feeding deficient in magnesium,
medications, rapid administration of citrated blood
Causes of hypophosphatemia Correct Answers alcoholism,
refeeding of patients after starvation, pain, heat stroke,
respiratory alkalosis, hyperventilation, diabetic ketoacidosis,
hepatic encephalopathy, major burns, hyperparathyroidism, low
magnesium, low potassium, diarrhea, vitamin D deficiency, use
of diuretic and antacids
causes of metabolic alkalosis Correct Answers severe
vomiting, excessive GI suctioning, hypokalemia