Mark Klimek Blue book - NCLEX Study Guide
Primary dietary prescription for calcium nephrolithiasis
(kidney stones)? PG. 85 Low calcium diet
For client with nephrolithiasis the diet should be ___
ash Acid
If kidney stone is calcium phosphate the diet must be low
in ___ too Phosphorus
Primary diet tx for uric acid nephrolithiasis is __ ____
Low purine
Client with uric acid nephrolithiasis should have a diet low
in ____ Methionine
What is methionine? Precursor of the amino acid cystine
2 foods high in methionine? Eggs, milk
Clients with cystine nephrolithiasis should have an ____
ash diet Alkaline
Inc. fluids over 3000 cc /day is more effective in treating True. Want to flush tract than worry about diet
renal calculi than ANY dietary modification, T/F?
What is the common name for
Laryngotracheobronchitis - LTB Croup
, What is the typical temp elevation in croup? Low grade, usually below 102, but can go up to 104.
Are ATBs helpful for croup? For epiglottits? For croup, no. Epiglottitis, yes
Is croup viral or bacterial? Viral
With which condition is croup most often confused?
Epiglottitis
Can croup be managed at home? Can epiglottitis be
managed at home? Yes. No, epiglottitis is a 911 emergency
No, bc this would mask the signs of respiratory
Are sedatives used for kids with croup? distress
What causes epiglottitis? A virus or bacteria?
H. influenza BACTERIA
What is the best tx for croup? Cool moist air
What should never be done to a child with epiglottitis? Never put anything in the child's mouth, ie, a tongue blade
can lead to obstruction
What are the typical signs and symptoms of croup? Barking cough, inspiratory stridor, labored resp. pattern
Primary dietary prescription for calcium nephrolithiasis
(kidney stones)? PG. 85 Low calcium diet
For client with nephrolithiasis the diet should be ___
ash Acid
If kidney stone is calcium phosphate the diet must be low
in ___ too Phosphorus
Primary diet tx for uric acid nephrolithiasis is __ ____
Low purine
Client with uric acid nephrolithiasis should have a diet low
in ____ Methionine
What is methionine? Precursor of the amino acid cystine
2 foods high in methionine? Eggs, milk
Clients with cystine nephrolithiasis should have an ____
ash diet Alkaline
Inc. fluids over 3000 cc /day is more effective in treating True. Want to flush tract than worry about diet
renal calculi than ANY dietary modification, T/F?
What is the common name for
Laryngotracheobronchitis - LTB Croup
, What is the typical temp elevation in croup? Low grade, usually below 102, but can go up to 104.
Are ATBs helpful for croup? For epiglottits? For croup, no. Epiglottitis, yes
Is croup viral or bacterial? Viral
With which condition is croup most often confused?
Epiglottitis
Can croup be managed at home? Can epiglottitis be
managed at home? Yes. No, epiglottitis is a 911 emergency
No, bc this would mask the signs of respiratory
Are sedatives used for kids with croup? distress
What causes epiglottitis? A virus or bacteria?
H. influenza BACTERIA
What is the best tx for croup? Cool moist air
What should never be done to a child with epiglottitis? Never put anything in the child's mouth, ie, a tongue blade
can lead to obstruction
What are the typical signs and symptoms of croup? Barking cough, inspiratory stridor, labored resp. pattern
