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scc med/surg 2

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s/s of rapid hypoglycemia   tachy, tremors, diaphoretic, dilated pupils, pale, clammy  
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s/s of prolonged hypoglycemia    restlessness, difficulty thinking, trouble speaking, visual disturbances, paresthesia change in LOC, convulsions  
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BS levels for mild, moderate, severe hypoglycemia   < 70 mg/dL -Mild <55mg/dL -Moderate <40mg/dL-Severe  
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Sz precautions-   suction device, padded side rails, oral airway, o2 use, anything that could harm or strangle  
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HgA1c norm   <5% /7% in DM  
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differnece between DKA & HHS   HHS-hyperosmolality 350, DM2,older adults,slow Insidious Onset, HYPERNATREMIA, BS >1000, incr glucose production DKA- DM1,young,quick onset, ketones formed, aidosis, kussmaul respirations, HYPERKALEMIA fruity breath,330 osmolality,BS avg.675  
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comparison of DKA & HHS   Insulin deficiency in production & reaction; dehydration, hyperglycemia, osmotic diuresis, fluid volume deficit, electrolyte imbalance, tachy, hypotension  
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DKA & HHS interventions   1.montior respiratory status 2.Redhydrate (bolus hypertonic) 3. establish K+ levels 4. administer insulin (bolus; then insulin drip)  
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normal plasma osmolality   275-295 ml osmol/kg  
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ADH effects   vasoconstriction distal & collecting tubules reabsorb water  
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Diabetes Insipidus neurogenic patho   trauma to pos. pituitary or hypothalamus from surgery/trauma; more common pituitary can’t release ADH ↓ release ADH → free H2O loss Low urine osmolality w/ hi serum osmolality (r/t hypernatremia), decr in urine specific gravity 4-40 L/24hrs Sudden  
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Diabetes Insipidus nephrogenic patho   adequate ADH but kidneys not responding to it (or extreme H20 intake/2ndary DI) impaired renal conservation collecting ducts & distal tubules unresponsive to ADH slow onset HYPOKALEMIA/HYPERCALCEMIA  
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s/s DI   XS poliuria>3L/24hr sometime 4-6L s/s if awake-polydipsia/if unconscious signs of hypovolemia- tachy, hypotension, dry mucous, wt loss  
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DI labs   Low urine osmolality < 100 mOsm/kg H20 w/High serum osmolality > 295 mOsm/kg H20 Decr. urine specific gravity < 1.005 Elevated serum Na+ > 145 mEq/L Decreased plasma volume (xs urine low BP)  
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DI interventions   Volume replacement r/t hypovolemia I & O, wt. Q Day VS Qhr monitor Hemodynamics, urine Sp. Gr., Neuro's Hypotonic D5W or isotonic NS Hormone replacement Exogenous ADH- help kidneys reserve water Desmopressin- most common- then Monitor for fluid xs  
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SIADH Patho   Too much ADH; Problem of stimulation of hypothalamic/pituitary system or both malignant &,Non malignant,CNS disorders,Meds Secretion of adh unrelated to plasma volume feedback system not working properly  
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S/S SIADH   s/s of H2O intoxication CNS - ICP, Weak, confused, Sz, coma GI- decr motility r/t low Na, n/v anorexia, muscle cramps Cardio -pulm artery & central venous pressure incr , wt gain, incr BP Resp - s/s fluid overload, advent lung sounds, pink frothy sput  
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labs for SIADH   hynatremia, hypo-osmolality, hi urine Na+, hemodilution  
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Adrenal gland medulla- where?, releases?affects?   inner layer-secretes cathecomline-epihephrine, norepinephrin, dopamine- incr metabolic rate,incr. insulin levels,fight/flight  
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Adrena gland cortex- where?, releases?, affects?   outer-glucocorticoids-CORTISOL-help w/stress, suprress inflammation, incr BS, regulate metabolism of carbs, fats, protein, synthesis protein; ALDOSTERONE- Na & h20 retention; MINERALCORTICOIDS- K+ retention/excretion; ANDROGENS- growth & development  
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Addisons Disease patho   Decr corticosteroids/ dysfunction in hypothalamus or adrenal gland LOW CORTISOL L/T hypoglycemia LOW ALDOSTERONE L/T low blood volume Decr K+ excretion (hyperkalemia) Reabsorption of hydrogen ions acidosis Incr Na+ and H2O excretion (hyponatremia)  
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Addisons cause   Primary-idiopathic Secondary- abrupt steroid stop  
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s/s Addisons Disease   confusion, fatigue, hi K+, Hi BS, muscle spasms, hypotension, hyperpigmentation, hyponatremia, GI imbalance, wt loss, hypovolemia  
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Addisons Disease Tx   fluid balance Freq check wts, vs I&O’s,dysrhythmia labs- Na+, K+,pH (acidosis) Cortisol, aldosterone,Mineralocorticoid replace Meds-Solucortex,flucortisol, hydrocortisone h2 blockers/ K+ d5ns / diet restrict (k+)/ ECG/ IV glucose(hypoglycemia)/ fre  
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Cushing’s Disease patho   Produce too much steroids- xs secretion of cortisol/glucocorticoids from adrenal Altered nitrogen, mineral,fat metabolism redustributed fat decr in muscle mass D/T tissue protein breakdown hi BS liver stimulated to make glucose & insulin receptors de  
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Cushing's Disease cause   Primary-D/T adrenal or pituitary tumor Secondary- (little release of ACTH) Disorders of the pituitary or hypothalamus Iatrogenic- (most common cause) Long-term steroid therapy, xs cortisol levels  
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Cushing’s Disease s/s   buffalo hump, moon face, decr muscle mass, capillary bleeding, decr bone density at risk for fx, high BS,acne, lenugo, hypervolemia, edema, incr hr/BP r/t cardiac hypertrophy, trunkal obesity, emotional  
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Cushings Disease LAbs   Na incr, K+ decr, BS norm - incr, Ca decr, bicarb decr, BUN norm  
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Addison's Labs   Na decr,K+ incr, BS norm-decr, Ca incr, Bicarb incr, BUN incr  
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Pheochromocytoma patho, causes   Catecholamine-producing tumor on adrenal gland tumors store & release epi & norepi causes-=Triclycic, theophylizine, aged cheese , red wine  
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Pheochromocytoma s/s   recurrent episodes w/ severe super HA, diaphoertic, flushed, htn, angina, gi symptoms, n/v, cramping, heat intolerance, wt loss, tremors, easily go into htn crisis  
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Pheochromocytoma diagnosis/ treatment   Test 24 hr urine to measure catecholimines;Lab and radiography-ct or MRI- to confirm tumor Surgery Monitor BP Hydration and diet  
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Chronic Renal Failure patho   Insidious, progressive, irreversible destruction of kidneys Continues until nephrons are replaced with scar tissue Abnormal urine production hyperosmole Electrolyte /Metabolic abnormalities Isothenuria ↑ BUN and ↓urine output/Risk for fluid overload  
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Chronic Renal Failure cause   infection dm, htn, kidney damage/trauma  
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Chronic Renal Failure stages   At risk => 90 ml/min Mild CKD =60-89 ml/min Moderate CKD=30-59 ml/min Severe CDK=15-29 ml/min ESKD=< 15 ml/min  
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Chronic Renal Failure s/s   Hypertension Hyperlipidemia Health failure Pericarditis Anemia Halitosis and stomatitis Anorexia, n/v from uremia Peptic ulcer disease  
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Peritonitis types   Primary peritonitis-Common with cirrhosis Secondary peritonitis-Surgical peritonitis, gastric/intestinal ruptures appendix, perforated peptic ulcers, IBD  
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Peritonitis patho   Inflammatory response L/t massive fluid shifts (peritoneal edema) & adhesions as the body attempts to wall off the infection; hypovolemia-> shock  
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peritonitis s/s   acute severe distress pain, sudden onset, rebound tenderness, muscular rigidity, guarding, spasm, restlessness, n/v, anorexia, fever, altered bowel habits  
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