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