NURSING PROGRAM CARROLL CAMPUS
ASDN 228 Adult Med Surg
Multiple Choice approximately 50 questions Unit ! content
Distribution of questions:
Diabetes approximately 16
Thyroid approximately 10
Cirrhosis/portal hypertension 13
Cancer of the GI system and accessory organs 11
REVIEW MATERIAL
DIABETES:
Health Promotion
Diet
Exercise
Maintenance of blood sugar levels
S&S of Hypo and hyperglycemia
Lab tests
Potential systemic complications of diabetes
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Signs and symptoms
nursing care
Insulin
Insulin peaks/actions - review worksheet
Significant drug interactions
Terminology
DKA
Dawn Phoenomenon
Somogyi phenomena
Diabetic neuropathies
THYROID
Causes of hypo and hyperthyroid conditions
Signs and symptoms of hypothyroid and hyperthyroid
Graves Disease and Myxedema causes, signs and symptoms. Priority complications
Changes in lab values for hypo and hyperthyroid
Priority nursing assessments
Treatment and nursing Care
Home care and teaching
CIRRHOSIS/PORTAL HYPERTENSION
Assessments
Complication and systemic changes due to cirrhosis
Cause of and treatment for
Ascites
Esophageal varices
hepatic encephalopathy
Bleeding disorders
TPN
Reasons for administration
Nursing care
CANCER OF THE GI SYSTEM AND ACCESSORY ORGANS
Health promotion and illness prevention
Diet
Risk factors
Medications for GI system handout and syllabus
Diagnostic tests
Treatment options
Nursing diagnosis
Nursing care