PNE 163: Inflammation Notes

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to inflammation and its management in nursing care.

Inflammation

Immunologic defense against tissue injury, infection, or allergy, delivering fluid, blood products, and nutrients to injured tissue.

Cirrhosis

A chronic liver disease characterized by the replacement of liver tissue by fibrous scar tissue.

Hepatitis

An inflammation of the liver, commonly caused by viral infections or toxic substances.

Cholecystitis

An inflammation of the gallbladder, often due to gallstones.

Pancreatitis

Inflammation of the pancreas, which can be acute or chronic.

Appendicitis

An inflammation of the appendix, often requiring surgical intervention.

Modifiable risk factors

Factors that can be changed or controlled to affect the risk of inflammation.

Non-modifiable risk factors

Factors that cannot be changed and may increase the risk of inflammation.

Paracentesis

A medical procedure that involves the removal of fluid from the abdomen.

Cholecystectomy

Surgical removal of the gallbladder.

TIPS procedure

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, a procedure to create a pathway in the liver.

Sengstaken-Blakemore tube

A tube used to control bleeding from esophageal varices.

Asterixis

A type of tremor; a sign of hepatic encephalopathy.

CBC

Complete blood count; a common blood test that measures different components of blood.

CMP

Comprehensive metabolic panel; a blood test to assess metabolic functions.

LFTs

Liver function tests that evaluate the liver’s health.

Antiemetics

Medications used to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting.

Diuretics

Medications that promote the excretion of urine.

Proton pump inhibitors

Medications that reduce stomach acid production.

Vasodilators

Medications that dilate blood vessels to improve blood flow.

Beta blockers

Medications that reduce heart rate and blood pressure.

Narcotics

Opioids that are used for pain relief.

Collaboration

Working together with healthcare professionals to improve patient care.

Nursing judgment

The clinical decision-making process nurses use to provide care effectively.

Culturally competent care

Care that respects and integrates the cultural needs of patients into treatment.

Safe interventions

Practices that minimize risk to patients during treatment.