VFib life threatening heart rhythm characterized by quivering of the ventricles. Shockable Flumazenil reversal agent for Benzos aka Romazicon 3.5- 5.5 normal potassium level SVT irregularly fast heart rhythm (>150) affecting the atria. Tx is valsalva or Adenosine Respiratory Acidosis failure of ventilation, accumulation of CO2, results in decrease in PH Albumin plasma protein made by the liver, helps maintain intravascular volume Vancomycin antibiotic commonly prescribed for cdiff, can cause red man's syndrome Lactate elevated level of this lab (>2) is seen with sepsis CAUTI 75% of UTI's in the hospital are these Scleral Icterus yellowing of the sclera due to increased bilirubin in the blood, often seem with liver dysfunction OSA resp condition diagnosed by sleep study, treated with CPAP, can increase risk of HF, MIs, CAD DKA a complication of Diabetes that includes hyperglycemia, ketosis and acidosis Lasix potassium wasting loop diuretic, push slowly (ototoxic) PEEP assisting breathing (ARDS) by increasing the pressure that remains in airways at the end of exhalation Ileus complication of bowel surgery, temporary lack of peristalsis Asystole cessation of electrical and mechanical activity of the heart, flat line, not shockable Naloxone reversal agent for opioids. HIT immune complication of heparin therapy, causing very low platelet levels ESRD kidneys stop functioning, requiring Dialysis or kidney tx HAPI localized injury to the skin or underlying tissue occurring during hospital stay Coumadin oral anticoagulant used treat, prevent blood clots. Antidote is Vitamin K Lactulose laxative and ammonia reducer, can treat HE, target 3-5 BM's daily AFib irregular, often rapid heart rhythm characterized by quivering atria. increases risk of stroke Ascites accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, seen in liver failure Hepatic Encephalopathy neurological disorder caused by severe liver dz, presents as confusion Lovenox anticoagulant used to prevent DVT is hospitalized pts, decrease dose with renal impairment Septic Shock serious complication of infection that includes hypotension and organ dysfunction AKI sudden decline in kidney function, typically as a result of another severe illness MINDS scale used to assess alcohol withdrawal, similar to CIWA BIPAP device that treats respiratory conditions by providing positive air pressure on inspiration and expiration Oxycontin extended release (12 hr) narcotic prescribed for chronic pain Autonomic Dysreflexia abnormal overreaction of the ANS to stimulation, typically r/t SCI (Inc BP, sweating, muscle spasms 135- 145 normal sodium level Creatinine breakdown product from muscle and protein metabolism. normal level is 0.6- 1. Tacrolimus An antirejection medication given to tx recipients, need to monitor therapeutic range. HHS Complication of Diabetes, more common in T2, hyperglycemia, volume depletion Metabolic Alkalosis characterized by increase in PH>7.45 and bicarb HCO3 >35, loss of gastric secretions PT/INR test to evaluate blood clotting, used to check coumadin efficacy Hypovolemic Shock life threatening condition occurs as result of blood or extracellular fluid loss PTT test that measures the amount of time it takes for blood to clot. used to check Heparin levels V Tach arrhythmia where ventricles beat too fast; shockable Prednisone steroid used to treat inflammation, dont stop suddenly. Can increase BG, weight gain, mood changes CLABSI occurs when pathogens enter a patient's bloodstream through a central line Dilaudid Narcotic typically found in IVPCA. monitor for CNS and respiratory depression Ketorolac NSAID used for pain, caution with bleeding or kidney impairment VFib life threatening heart rhythm characterized by quivering of the ventricles. Shockable Flumazenil reversal agent for Benzos aka Romazicon 3.5- 5.5 normal potassium level SVT irregularly fast heart rhythm (>150) affecting the atria. Tx is valsalva or Adenosine Respiratory Acidosis failure of ventilation, accumulation of CO2, results in decrease in PH Albumin plasma protein made by the liver, helps maintain intravascular volume Vancomycin antibiotic commonly prescribed for cdiff, can cause red man's syndrome Lactate elevated level of this lab (>2) is seen with sepsis CAUTI 75% of UTI's in the hospital are these Scleral Icterus yellowing of the sclera due to increased bilirubin in the blood, often seem with liver dysfunction OSA resp condition diagnosed by sleep study, treated with CPAP, can increase risk of HF, MIs, CAD DKA a complication of Diabetes that includes hyperglycemia, ketosis and acidosis Lasix potassium wasting loop diuretic, push slowly (ototoxic) PEEP assisting breathing (ARDS) by increasing the pressure that remains in airways at the end of exhalation Ileus complication of bowel surgery, temporary lack of peristalsis Asystole cessation of electrical and mechanical activity of the heart, flat line, not shockable Naloxone reversal agent for opioids. HIT immune complication of heparin therapy, causing very low platelet levels ESRD kidneys stop functioning, requiring Dialysis or kidney tx HAPI localized injury to the skin or underlying tissue occurring during hospital stay Coumadin oral anticoagulant used treat, prevent blood clots. Antidote is Vitamin K Lactulose laxative and ammonia reducer, can treat HE, target 3-5 BM's daily AFib irregular, often rapid heart rhythm characterized by quivering atria. increases risk of stroke Ascites accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, seen in liver failure Hepatic Encephalopathy neurological disorder caused by severe liver dz, presents as confusion Lovenox anticoagulant used to prevent DVT is hospitalized pts, decrease dose with renal impairment Septic Shock serious complication of infection that includes hypotension and organ dysfunction AKI sudden decline in kidney function, typically as a result of another severe illness MINDS scale used to assess alcohol withdrawal, similar to CIWA BIPAP device that treats respiratory conditions by providing positive air pressure on inspiration and expiration Oxycontin extended release (12 hr) narcotic prescribed for chronic pain Autonomic Dysreflexia abnormal overreaction of the ANS to stimulation, typically r/t SCI (Inc BP, sweating, muscle spasms 135- 145 normal sodium level Creatinine breakdown product from muscle and protein metabolism. normal level is 0.6- 1. Tacrolimus An antirejection medication given to tx recipients, need to monitor therapeutic range. HHS Complication of Diabetes, more common in T2, hyperglycemia, volume depletion Metabolic Alkalosis characterized by increase in PH>7.45 and bicarb HCO3 >35, loss of gastric secretions PT/INR test to evaluate blood clotting, used to check coumadin efficacy Hypovolemic Shock life threatening condition occurs as result of blood or extracellular fluid loss PTT test that measures the amount of time it takes for blood to clot. used to check Heparin levels V Tach arrhythmia where ventricles beat too fast; shockable Prednisone steroid used to treat inflammation, dont stop suddenly. Can increase BG, weight gain, mood changes CLABSI occurs when pathogens enter a patient's bloodstream through a central line Dilaudid Narcotic typically found in IVPCA. monitor for CNS and respiratory depression Ketorolac NSAID used for pain, caution with bleeding or kidney impairment
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life threatening heart rhythm characterized by quivering of the ventricles. Shockable
reversal agent for Benzos aka Romazicon
normal potassium level
irregularly fast heart rhythm (>150) affecting the atria. Tx is valsalva or Adenosine
failure of ventilation, accumulation of CO2, results in decrease in PH
plasma protein made by the liver, helps maintain intravascular volume
antibiotic commonly prescribed for cdiff, can cause red man's syndrome
elevated level of this lab (>2) is seen with sepsis
75% of UTI's in the hospital are these
yellowing of the sclera due to increased bilirubin in the blood, often seem with liver dysfunction
resp condition diagnosed by sleep study, treated with CPAP, can increase risk of HF, MIs, CAD
a complication of Diabetes that includes hyperglycemia, ketosis and acidosis
potassium wasting loop diuretic, push slowly (ototoxic)
assisting breathing (ARDS) by increasing the pressure that remains in airways at the end of exhalation
complication of bowel surgery, temporary lack of peristalsis
cessation of electrical and mechanical activity of the heart, flat line, not shockable
reversal agent for opioids.
immune complication of heparin therapy, causing very low platelet levels
kidneys stop functioning, requiring Dialysis or kidney tx
localized injury to the skin or underlying tissue occurring during hospital stay
oral anticoagulant used treat, prevent blood clots. Antidote is Vitamin K
laxative and ammonia reducer, can treat HE, target 3-5 BM's daily
irregular, often rapid heart rhythm characterized by quivering atria. increases risk of stroke
accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, seen in liver failure
neurological disorder caused by severe liver dz, presents as confusion
anticoagulant used to prevent DVT is hospitalized pts, decrease dose with renal impairment
serious complication of infection that includes hypotension and organ dysfunction
sudden decline in kidney function, typically as a result of another severe illness
scale used to assess alcohol withdrawal, similar to CIWA
device that treats respiratory conditions by providing positive air pressure on inspiration and expiration
extended release (12 hr) narcotic prescribed for chronic pain
abnormal overreaction of the ANS to stimulation, typically r/t SCI (Inc BP, sweating, muscle spasms
normal sodium level
breakdown product from muscle and protein metabolism. normal level is 0.6-1.
An antirejection medication given to tx recipients, need to monitor therapeutic range.
Complication of Diabetes, more common in T2, hyperglycemia, volume depletion
characterized by increase in PH>7.45 and bicarb HCO3 >35, loss of gastric secretions
test to evaluate blood clotting, used to check coumadin efficacy
life threatening condition occurs as result of blood or extracellular fluid loss
test that measures the amount of time it takes for blood to clot. used to check Heparin levels
arrhythmia where ventricles beat too fast; shockable
steroid used to treat inflammation, dont stop suddenly. Can increase BG, weight gain, mood changes
occurs when pathogens enter a patient's bloodstream through a central line
Narcotic typically found in IVPCA. monitor for CNS and respiratory depression
NSAID used for pain, caution with bleeding or kidney impairment
