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