Last exam Flashcards
What is asterexis
flapping hands back and forth due to high ammonia and CO2 levels
What pat do you see asterixis in
liver cirrhosis/hepatic enceph
When you find a lump in the abdomen with an acute pancreatitis pat what should you do and what might it be
it might be an absess
dont palp
tell doc
What mineral do you need to check in acute pancreatitis
calcium
Norm amylase levels
30 to 110
will acute pancreatitis cause high or low lipase and amylase
high
Should a appendectomy pat receive an enema
never, it could cause the appendix to rupture
When would you not give a Hep B vaccine
when the pat already has Hep B
What quesiotns should oyu ask a liver damage pat during initial assessment
any OTC drug use
how much drinking
IV drug use
What would be the first test to assess the abs of a pat that just had blunt trauma to it
ultrasound
What should you remove for a pat that is having a severe allergic rx
restrictive clothing
accessories
Whats the reversal agent for eloquis
andexxa
Reversal agent for digoxin
digibind
Reversal agent for xarelto
andexxa
Reversal agent for benzo’s
romazicon
