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AMAP Test II
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why is UTI more common in women? | Women have a shorter urethra so its easier for bacteria to penetrate 2ndary to lack of hygiene after toileting |
| S&S of UTI (7) | urinary retention, frequency, urgency, blood in urine, burning upon urination, low grade fever, low back pain |
| What antibiotic treats UTI? What is the side effect? | cipro. Change in urine color (It is your responsibility to warn consumer about this) |
| Other than antibiotics what else can help in tx process of UTI? (3) | 1.Encourage consumer to drink alot to flush out system 2.Avoid foods high in calcium (to avoid stone formation. (Avoid Dairy) 3. Provide pain meds ie:peridium or Tylenol |
| Anticonvulsants are used to tx? (2) | seizures behavior |
| #1 priority when consumer is seizing is? | safety |
| Anticonvulsants (3) | Depakote (Depakine-liquid version), Dilantin, Diastat Lamictal (DDD) |
| Define Aura | begining of seizure ie: consumer turns pale, starts to space |
| why do ppl have seizures? | head injury, brain infection (meningitis), brain tumor, high fever |
| What do you do when consumer has seizure (3) | 1.make sure consumer is safe 2. loosen any clothing ie: tie belt 3. Lay consumer on side if having difficultly breathing |
| Disadvantage of Amphetamines (2) | produce tolerance and dependendancy (addictive) |
| Amphetamine (1) | Ritalin |
| Anticoagulant/blood thinner (1) | Coumadin |
| Anti Anxiety Meds (2) | Valium Xanax |
| What meds tx EPS (4) | Akineton, Artane, high doses of Benadryl, Cogentin |
| Antipsychotics (3) | Haldol, Thorazine, Zyprexa, Risperdol, Seroquel (T*SH) |
| All consumers go for blood work at least _ times per year. Consumers who are being monitored can go as often as every_ months | annual. 3-6months |
| What 2 meds cause EPS? | Any 2 antipsychotics ie: Haldol, Zyprexa |
| S&S of EPS (3) | pill-rolling, shuffle gait, foot tapping, eye spasms |
| Antidepressants (3) | Prozac, Elavil, Zoloft (PEZ) |
| What is used to tx a consumer who is Bipolar/Manic Depressive? | Lithium |
| How can a Diabetic control or regulate blood sugar levels? (4) | 1.Diet 2.meds 3.excercise 4.physical well being ie: check skin often for ulcers |
| Whatis used to treat Diabeties (4) | 1.Oral Hyperglycemic 2.Insulin 3.Diet 4.Excercise |
| S&S of excess stomach acid (3) | burning in stomach, burping, upset stomach |
| Antimetics (3) | Compazine, Dramamine, Phenergan |
| When do you give Antimetics? | 1 hour before exposure to motion |
| Contraindication for Antimetics | Dont give to pregnant women- can cause damage to fetus |
| what household remedies can treat nausea (4) | coca cola,warm tea, toast, saltine crackers |
| Name a stool softener | Colace |
| Name a laxative | Metamucil |
| simple diarrhea is most often due to? | poor eating habits |
| Diahrrhea and constipation can be caused by: | improper food intake |
| Amphetamines used to be used for? | weight loss |
| Amphetamines should be taken ac/pc?What should be avoided while on Amphetamines and what should be monitored? | PC. Avoid beverages containing caffeine ie:cola soda,coffee,tea. Have bl pressure taken on regular basis monitoring for any increase in BP |
| Sedative-hypnotic can reduce the effectiveness of(2)? | 1.Anticoagulants 2.Oral Contraceptives |
| Narcotic Analgesic (1) | morphine |
| Acetominophen may produce what false vitals? | false low blood glucose readings in diabetic |
| Describe TD (Tardive Dyskinesia)-3 | toungue has snake like mvmnt jutting in and out, grimacing, lip smacking, rapid eye blinking |
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