NUR 2063 Exam 5

NUR 2063 Exam 5
1. Glomerulonephritis
Answer
patho; inflammation of the tiny filters in kidneys s/s; high BP, coffee-colored urine, proteinuria,
edema
causes; viral infections, post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, bacterial endocardi- tis
treatment; treat underlying cause
2. Peritonitis
Answer
patho; inflammation of peritoneum
s/s;sudden severe, tenderness, pain, fever, hypotension, tachycardia decreased peristalsis
causes; chemical irritation, direct organism invasion
treatment;surgery, correct fluid & electrolyte imbalance, antibiotic therapy
3. Appendicitis
Answer
patho; inflammation of appendix, edema & fluids build up & block function which compress
blood flow
s/s; nausea, RLQ pain, fever, diarrhea, inflammation
causes; infection, constipation, inflammatory process disease treatment; surgery, hydration,
antibiotics, electrolytes
4. bowel obstructions(mechanical)
Answer
patho;blockage, distends & collapses, bowel wall is congested
s/s; cramps, vomiting, hyperactive bowelsounds, diarrhea, pain, tender causes; hernias, tumors,
gallstones, intussusception, volvulus treatment; IV fluids & antibiotics, nasogastric suction,
catheter
5. bowel obstruction (non-mechanical)
Answer
patho; muscles/nerves in the small/large intestine function poorly
s/s; pain, swelling, decreased appetite, inability to pass BM
causes;surgery, meds, decreased K+ levels, electrolyte imbalances, hypothy- roidism, diabetes
mellitus
treatment; meds, surgery, nasogastric tube, observation