Med-Surg Final Exam Study Guide Fall 2010

Endocrine System Kari

Meghan Diabetes Part 1
Hypothyroidism Types
Lab test- T3, T4 (drugs), Radio-iodine Uptake S/S
S/S Sick day management
Myxedema Coma- treatment Hyper/hypoglycemia – s/s, treatment
Hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease) Somogyi
S/S, medications, treatment Diabetic Ketoacidosis, s/s & treatment
Thyroid Storm (thyrotoxicosis) – s/s, management, medications ____________________________________________________________________________
Graves disease- treatment, complications Chika
Thyroidectomy – pre op prep, post-op management Diabetes Part 2
____________________________________________________________________________ Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Non-ketoic (HHNK)
Joana Oral hypoglycemics- patient education
Hyperparathyroidism Insulins- regular, intermediate acting, onset,peak, duration,
Nsg. Dx., interventions, treatments & complications Lab test maintenance
Hypoparathyroidism Patient education re: diabete
Nsg Dx. Diabetes Mellitus - hypoglycemia
Addison’s Disease ____________________________________________________________________________
Primary cause, treatment, post-op management & discharge
Addisoian Crisis- medical management
Hypercorticolism (Cushing’s Syndrome)
Surgical management, nsg. dx.
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Jaime
Pheochromocytoma - S/S
Hyperpituitarism - Surgical management
Hypopituitarism - S/S
Diabetes Insipidus - Patho, s/s
Acromegaly - S/S
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Respiratory & GI Cardiac System

Lynn Nirali
Tracheotomies – care, managing secretions Patterns of Angina – assessment & treatment
Diagnostic procedures – Bronchoscopy Nitroglycerin – side effects & treatment for side effects. Proper
Pneumonia – clinical manifestations, complications, treatments, administration of paste & patches, proper use & storage
nosocomial pneumonia risk factors Complications of angioplasty (PTCA)
Pneumothorax – Types & complications, drainage system devices Definition of heart murmur Bradycardia
the chambers & assessments Nursing Diagnoses for heart failure
____________________________________________________________________________ Heart Failure - maintenance & care
Lori ACE Inhibitors & first dose effect
Intubation – ETT nursing assessment ____________________________________________________________________________
ABGs – acid base imbalance, respiratory failure Brenda
Suctioning – technique Rheumatic conditions - (Fever/Carditis)
Hypoxemia – clinical manifestations Cardiac Conduction System
Emphysema – patient related to breathing Pacemakers – temporary & permanent proper functioning & care
TB – drugs & side effects Valve replacements – types & treatment
____________________________________________________________________________ Atrial Fibrillation – complications related to irregular rhythm
Cheryl Ejection fraction – pathophysiologic changes
Hepatitis – contraindications of drugs ____________________________________________________________________________
Ascities - management
Nasogastric tubes – nursing management, insertion technique
Ulcerative Colitis- clinical manifestations, complications, nursing
diagnosis & treatment
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Nichelle
GERD – risk factors
Difference between a PEG & Gastrostomy tube
Pancreatitis - etiology, risk factors
Biliary disease – etiology, clinical manifestations
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GU Neuro/Musculoskeletal questions
Diana Michelle
Renal calculi Myasthenia Gravis
Stress incontinence Increased intracranial pressure
Bladder cancer Ischemic Stroke
Renal cell carcinoma Alzheimer’s Disease
Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome Parkinson’s Disease
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Cindy Dottie
Medications: see slides 15, 16 with interventions Compartment Syndrome
Glomerulonephritis Neurovascular Assessment
Pyelonephritis Osteoporosis
Prostate cancer: please refer to assessment & interventions - Ch79 Tests for diagnostics using contrast
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