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