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Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 10th Edition | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Complications of Cirrhosis
- Portal Hypertension
- Ascites
- Esophageal Varices
- Coagulation Defects
- Portal-Systemic Encephalopathy
- Hepatorenal Syndrome
1 min
Cirrhosis Interventions
- Interventions
- Maintain Nutrition
- Paracentesis
- Esophageal and Gastric Varices
- Drug Therapy
- Endoscopic Band Ligation or Sclerotherapy
- Balloon Tamponade
- Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Lactulose
- Antibiotics
2 mins
Cirrhosis Assessment
- Mechanism
- Degeneration and Destruction of Liver Cells
- Signs and Symptoms
- Jaundice
- Fatigue
- Palmar Erythema
- Spider Angiomas
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- Edema
- Gynecomastia
- Change in LOC
2 mins
Dialysis
- Hemodialysis
- Rapid Shifts of Fluid and Electrolytes
- Disequilibrium Syndrome
- Hypotension
- NO BP IN ARM with Shunt or Fistula
- Assess for Thrill and Bruit
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Slow Process
- Peritonitis
- Loss of Protein
- Hyperglycemia
3 mins
Appendicitis Assessment
- Mechanism
- Obstruction of Appendix
- Signs and Symptoms
- Periumbilical Pain
- RLQ Pain
- Nausea/Vomiting/Anorexia
- Increased White Blood Cells
- Rebound Tenderness
- Fever
- Complications
- Peritonitis
- Sepsis
2 mins
Appendicitis Interventions
- Treatment
- Appendectomy
- Preoperative Care
- Antibiotics
- IV Fluids
- No Enema or Laxative
- Postoperative Care
- Semi-Fowler's Position
- Nasogastric Tube
- Diet as Tolerated
- Pain Management
- Early Ambulation
2 mins
Intussusception
- Pathophysiology
- Telescoping of Bowel Segments
- Lead Point
- Assessment
- Episodic Abdominal Pain
- Diarrhea
- Sausage-Shaped Mass
- Red Currant Jelly Stools
- Diagnosis
- Ultrasound/CT
- Target Sign
- Considerations
- More Common in Children
- Rotavirus Vaccine Contraindicated
- Management
- Air or Hydrostatic Enema
- Surgical Reduction
3 mins
Types of Intestinal Obstruction
- Mechanical
- Adhesions
- Hernia
- Volvulus
- Intussusception
- Tumor
- Non-Mechanical
- Mesenteric Artery Occlusion
- Spinal Injury
- Paralytic Ileus
2 mins
Crohn's Disease Assessment
- Diarrhea
- 5-6 per day
- Cramping Abdominal Pain
- Fever
- Weight Loss
- Malabsorption
- Anemia
- Complications
- Obstruction
- Fistulas
2 mins
Ulcerative Colitis Assessment
- Assessment
- Cramping Abdominal Pain
- Tenesmus
- Bloody Diarrhea
- Up to 10-20 / Day
- Fever
- Complications
- Hemorrhage
1 min
Intestinal Obstruction
- Partial/Early Obstruction
- Severe Abdominal Pain
- Vomiting
- High Pitched Bowel Sounds
- Abdominal Distention
- Increased Peristalsis
- Total/Neurogenic Obstruction
- Absent Bowel Sounds
- Paralytic Ileus
1 min
Postoperative Care
- Head to Toe Assessment
- Complications
- Hemorrhage
- Clotting
- Pain
- Dehiscence or Evisceration
- Respiratory Complications
- Paralytic Ileus
- Infection
2 mins
Vincristine (Oncovin)
- Mechanism
- Vinca Alkaloid
- Inhibits Microtubules
- Indications
- Leukemias
- Lymphomas
- Side Effects
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Paralytic Ileus
- Considerations
- Vesicant
2 mins
