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Essentials of Maternity, Newborn, and Women's Health Nursing, 4th Ed., Ricci, 2016 | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid

Hyperglycemia

Insulin Resistance

Too Little Insulin/Medication

Infection/Illness

Corticosteroids

Elevated Blood Glucose

Polyphagia

Polydipsia

Polyuria

Hypotension

Fatigue/Drowsiness

1 min

Hemoglobin A1c Lab Value

4-6%

1 min

Glyburide and Glipizide (2nd Generation Sulfonylureas)

2nd Generation Sulfonylureas

Blocks Potassium Channels in Beta Cells

Stimulate Release of Insulin

Type 2 Diabetes

Hypoglycemia

More Potent

Beta Blockers Reduce Effects

Avoid Alcohol

Avoid Breastfeeding

2 mins

Metformin (Glucophage)

Decrease Glucose Production

Increase Insulin Sensitivity

Type 2 Diabetes

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

GI Distress

Decreased Appetite

Lactic Acidosis

IV Contrast

Limit Alcohol Consumption

2 mins

Mitral Regurgitation

Holosystolic

Blowing Murmur

Loudest at Apex

Radiates toward Axilla

Louder by Squatting

Hand Grip

Expiration

1 min

Mitral Stenosis

Murmur Follows Opening Snap

Late Diastolic Murmur

Enhanced by Expiration

Low-Pitched Rumbling

Dilation of Left Atrium (LA)

Recurrent Attacks of Rheumatic Fever

2 mins

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Inhibits Clotting Factors

Atrial Fibrillation

Venous Thrombosis

Pulmonary Embolism

PT/INR Levels

Observe for Bleeding

Pregnancy

Vitamin K and Fresh Frozen Plasma

Prolonged Therapeutic Onset

Maintain Same Diet

2 mins

Pregnant Cardiac Patient Interventions

Monitor for Cardiac Decompensation

Stool Softener

Calcium Channel Blockers

ECG Monitor

Open Glottis Pushing

Pulmonary Artery Catheter

No Beta-Adrenergic Medications

Penicillin Prophylaxis

Stress on Heart

2 mins

Rheumatoid Arthritis Interventions

Heat and Cold Applications

Therapeutic Exercise

Balance Rest and Activity

NSAIDs

DMARDs

Glucocorticoids

PT/OT

Reconstructive Joint Surgery

2 mins

Rubella TORCH

Nonspecific TORCH Symptoms

Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Pulmonary Artery Hypoplasia

Cataracts

Deafness

Blueberry Muffin Rash

Glaucoma

1 min

Chlamydia

Chlamydia trachomatis

May Be Asymptomatic

Dysuria

Epididymitis

Discharge

Dyspareunia

Doxycycline

Azithromycin

No Intercourse for 1 Week

Treat Partners

2 mins

Genital Herpes

Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV)

May Be Asymptomatic

Oral or Genital Lesions

Vesicles in Clusters

Pain

Flu-like Symptoms

Acyclovir

Valacyclovir

Famciclovir

Infectious During Recurrences

2 mins

Syphilis

Treponema pallidum

Painless Chancre

Rash on Palms and Soles

(Generalized) Lymphadenopathy

Condylomata Lata

Asymptomatic

Aortitis

Neurosyphilis

Gummas

Penicillin

Jarisch-Herxheimer Rash

3 mins

Syphilis TORCH

Nonspecific TORCH Symptoms

Often Results in Stillbirth

Hydrops Fetalis

Saber Shins

Notched Teeth

Saddle Nose

Blindness

Deafness

Hepatitis

3 mins

Gonorrhea

Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Dysuria

Yellowish-Green Discharge

Increased Urinary Frequency

Women Often Asymptomatic

Ceftriaxone (IM)

Doxycycline

Azithromycin

Treat Partners

2 mins

Hepatitis B (HBV) Assessment

Bodily Fluids

Blood Transmission

People Who Use IV Drugs

Variable 1-6 Months

Fever

Nausea and Vomiting

Hepatomegaly

Cirrhosis

Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Vaccination

2 mins

Alcohol Use Disorder Assessment (Formerly Alcohol Abuse Assessment)

CNS Depression

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

GI Distress

Cardiomyopathy

Pancreatitis

Cirrhosis

Immunosuppression

Sexual Dysfunction

Screening (Assessments)

3 mins

Alcohol Use Disorder Interventions (Formerly Alcohol Abuse Interventions)

Reduce Environmental Stimuli

Antianxiety Medications

Vitamin Supplements

Seizure Precautions

Suicide Precautions

Fever

Identify Support Systems

Group Therapy

Disulfiram

Naltrexone

2 mins

Opioid Use Disorder and Withdrawal Assessment (Formerly Opioid Abuse and Withdrawal Assessment)

Euphoria

Miosis

CNS Depression

Yawning

Gooseflesh

Sweating

Rhinorrhea

Kicking Movements

Naloxone

1 min

Substance Use Disorder Assessment (Formerly Substance Abuse Assessment)

Changes in Mood

Poor Hygiene

Odd Sleep Patterns

Frequent Injuries

Relationship or Job Difficulty

Poor Performance

Anorexia OR Weight Loss

Social Isolation

Financial Problems

2 mins

Varicella (Chickenpox)

Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)

Red Maculopapular Rash

Vesicles Ooze and Crust

Pruritus

Centripetal

Varicella Immunization

Skin Care to Minimize Itching

Isolate until Vesicles Crust

2 mins

Diabetes Assessment

Juvenile Onset

Absent Insulin Production

Ketosis Prone

Adult Onset

Insulin Resistance

Obesity

Onset During Pregnancy

Glucose Intolerance

Retinopathy

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Nephropathy

Neuropathy

2 mins

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)

Used for Diabetes Screening

Fasting State

Baseline

Normal < 100 mg/dL

30 and 60 Minutes

Normal < 200 mg/dL

120 Minutes

Normal < 140 mg/dL

2 mins

Diabetes Education

Self-Monitoring (Blood Glucose)

SubQ Injection Technique

Lifestyle Changes

Symptoms of Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia

Sick Day Care

Foot Care

Exercise Therapy

Medication

1 min

Insulin

Rapid Acting

Insulin Lispro (Humalog)

Insulin Aspart (Novolog)

Insulin Glulisine (Apidra)

Short Acting

Regular Insulin (Humulin R)

Intermediate Acting

Isophane NPH (Humulin N)

Long Acting

Detemir (Levemir)

Glargine (Lantus)

2 mins

Pregnant Diabetic Patient Interventions

Increase Insulin then Decrease

Metformin

Nutrition

Exercise

Increase Insulin

More Likely to Develop Hypoglycemia than Hyperglycemia

Double or Quadruple Insulin

Early Delivery

Drastically Decrease Insulin

Monitor Neonate for Hypoglycemia

3 mins

Diabetes Interventions

Early Diagnosis

Insulin

Oral Hypoglycemics

Glucose Monitoring

Routine Exercise

Diabetic Diet

Monitor for Complications

Insulin Therapy

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

2 mins

Hypoglycemia Assessment

Too much insulin

Decreased glucose

< 70 mg/dL

Change in LOC

Lethargic

Confusion and Irritability

Tremors

Diaphoresis

Tachycardia

Vision Changes

Weakness

Seizures

2 mins

Pregnant Cardiac Patient Assessment

Cardiac Decompensation

Frequent Cough

Dyspnea

Palpitations

Excessive Fatigue

Pulse > 100 bpm

Crackles

2 mins

Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Continuous

Machine like murmur

Often Due to Congenital Rubella

Prematurity

1 min

Aortic Stenosis

Age-related Calcifications

Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Crescendo-decrescendo Murmur

Systolic Murmur

Ejection Murmur

Ejection Click

Radiates to Carotids and Apex

Pulsus Parvus et Tardus

Syncope

Helmet Cells

2 mins

Aortic Regurgitation

Diastolic Murmur

Immediate High-pitched

Blowing Murmur

Wide Pulse Pressure

Water Hammer Pulse

Head Bobbing

Pulsating Nail Bed

Can Cause Austin Flint Murmur

1 min

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)

Blue Baby Syndrome

PROVe Acronym

Pulmonary Infundibular Stenosis

Right Ventricular Hypertrophy

Overriding Aorta

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

Boot-Shaped Heart

Squatting for Tet Spells

Surgery

2 mins

Asthma Assessment

Triggers (Cold air, Dander, Dust, Infection, Mold, Pollen, Smoke)

Shortness of Breath (SOB)

Tachypnea and Tachycardia

Wheezing

Diaphoresis

Accessory Muscles

Decreased Pulmonary Function Tests

2 mins

Asthma Implementation and Education

Oxygen

Corticosteroids

Ipratropium (Anticholinergic)

Albuterol

Inhaler/nebulizer

Pulse Oximetry

Pursed Lip Breathing

Carry Inhaler

Rinse Mouth after Inhaler

Identify Trigger (Cold Air, Dander, Dust, Infection, Mold, Pollen, Smoke)

2 mins

Tuberculosis Skin Mantoux Test (PPD)

Delayed Hypersensitivity (Cell Mediated Response)

Intradermal Injection

Read 48-72 hours

≥ 5 mm Induration

Immunosuppressed

≥ 10 mm Induration

High Risk Patients

≥ 15 mm Induration

Chest X-Ray

3 mins

Tuberculosis Assessment

Airborne Droplet

3 Week Productive Cough

Night Sweats

Chest Pain

Fever

Weight Loss

Fatigue

Chest X-Ray

Blood Tests

Mantoux Skin Test

3 Positive Sputum Tests

1 min

Tuberculosis Intervention

Airborne Isolation

Combination Drug Therapy (RIPE)

6-12 Months

DOT

BCG Vaccination

Medication Education

3 Negative Sputum Specimens

Infection Control

2 mins

Iron (Ferrous Sulfate)

Ferrous Salts

Anemia

GI Distress

Nausea and Vomiting

Dark Stools

Take Between Meals

Liquid can Stain Teeth

Keep out of Reach from Children

Caution with GI Disorders

Avoid Antacids

3 mins

Sickle Cell Anemia Assessment

Hemoglobin S (Genetic Defect)

Sickle Shaped RBCs

Jaundice

Vaso Occlusive Crisis

Fever

Priapism

Severe Pain

Prominent in African Americans

May be Asymptomatic

Increased Risk of Infection

2 mins

Sickle Cell Anemia Interventions

Increase Hydration

Analgesics

Oxygen

Warm Compress

Bone Marrow Transplant

Hydroxyurea

Avoid High Altitudes

Prophylactic Antibiotics

Avoid Strenuous Exercise

Vaccines

3 mins

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Assessment

Multisystem Inflammatory Disorder

Malar Rash

Discoid Rash

Arrhythmias

Arthritis

Hemolytic Anemia

Seizures

Glomerulonephritis

Periods of Exacerbation and Remission

Diagnosed by ANA (Anti-nuclear antibody assay)

2 mins

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Interventions

Avoid Sunlight

Glucocorticoids

Methotrexate

NSAIDs

Hydroxychloroquine

Azathioprine

Monitor for Renal Failure (ARF)

Manage Pain

2 mins

Multiple Sclerosis Assessment

Nerve Fiber Demyelination

Motor Issues

Cerebellar Signs

Fatigue

Paresthesias

Spasticity

Urinary Incontinence

Optic Neuritis

Women Between 20-50 Years Old

Relapse and Remission of Symptoms

2 mins

Multiple Sclerosis Interventions

Corticosteroids

Interferon Beta

Dimethyl Fumarate (Tecfidera)

Fingolimod (Gilenya)

Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)

Natalizumab (Tysabri)

Increase Exercise

Identify Triggers

2 mins

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) TORCH

Nonspecific TORCH symptoms

Intrauterine Growth Restriction (Retardation)

Deafness

Microcephaly

Seizures

Periventricular Calcifications

Petechial Rash

Blueberry Muffin Rash

Chorioretinitis

Urine Viral Culture or PCR

2 mins

Rubella

Rubella Virus

Swollen Glands

Cold-like Symptoms

Pinkish-red Maculopapular Rash

Low Grade Fever

Rubella Titer

Avoid Contact with Pregnant Women

MMR Vaccination

2 mins

Toxoplasma gondii TORCH

Congenital TORCH Infection

Mom Usually Asymptomatic

Rarely Lymphadenopathy

Nonspecific TORCH Signs

Intrauterine Growth Retardation

Hepatosplenomegaly

Deafness

Chorioretinitis

Hydrocephalus

Calcifications

1 min

Cocaine Intoxication Assessment

Euphoria

Delusions

Mydriasis

Hallucinations

Agitation

Hypertension

Arrhythmias

Hyperthermia

Seizures

Nasal Septum Perforation

2 mins

Marijuana Intoxication Assessment

Euphoria

Slowed Reaction Time

Conjunctival Injection

Increased Appetite

Anxiety

Social Withdrawal

Paranoid Delusions

2 mins

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