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Heroin overdose symptoms
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Pinpoint pupils,Respiratory Depression,Hypotension
(downer)
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Heroin withdrawal symptoms
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Dilated pupils, irritability, tremors, anorexia, piloerection
(upper effect)
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Alcohol withdrawal symptoms
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Diaphoresis,Restlessness,N&V
(downer)
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Acute cocaine intoxication
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Dilated pupils, euphoria, diaphoresis
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MAOi - Nardil, Parnate, Marplan
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(No Popular Meds) NPM
Avoid: - Barbiturates (CNS depressants, alcohol) - tricyclic antidepressants (Sinequan) - amphetamines (psychostimulant ie Ritalin) - AntiHYPERtensives - OTC cold meds - No food with tyramine (pickled food, cheese, wine) S&S: Sweating, Tremors, Dizziness, Increase BP, tachy |
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Appropriate time to change ileostomy pouch
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Q 3-7 days
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Type of Lung sounds heard with pneumonia and CHF
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Soft, high pitched interrupted sounds on inspiration
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Lung sounds heard on Pericardial friction rub
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Harsh grating sounds heard best during inspiration
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Chronic bronchitis
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Deep low pitched rumbling sounds mainly during expiration, rhonchi
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What is SIADH?
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- Syndrome of inappropriate Antidiurectic hormone
- Excessive amounts of ADH secreted by pituitary and causes water imbalance; think HYPONATREMIA |
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What common conditions would you see SIADH?
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- Lung cancer
- Head injury - Encephalitis - Myxedema (severe HYPOthyroidism) |
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Preparing for Angiogram (dye injected into arteries and examine vascular system)
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- Assess allergy
- Check pulses - Explain dye will be warm |
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Crohn's disease -entire colon wall infected
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- Right lower quadrant pain
- Diarrhea - Weight loss - Low grade fever - DIET: high protein, high calorie diet, low residue |
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What is a low residue diet?
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Foods to include:
- White bread, white rice (NO whole grains) - Canned or well-cooked vegetables (NO skins) - Moderate fresh fruits without peels or seeds - Tender, ground, and well cooked meat, fish, eggs, and poultry - Milk and yogurt (usually limited to 2 cups per day), mild cheese, ricotta, cottage cheese - Broth and strained soups from allowed foods - Pulp free, strained, or clear juices |
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Anti-anxiety: Librium - SE?
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SE: drowsiness and hypotension
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