Pheochromocytoma {Ans: Tumor of the adrenal medulla. Nursing Intervention: Elevate head of bed to reduce blood pressure and abdominal pressure.}CT Scan {Ans: Contrast dye use, scanning to detect abnormalities. Fast 4 hrs prior to procedure. Remove jewelry.}What should you know about salicylates {Ans: Such as aspirin, can cause toxicity, such as vertigo, tinnitus, decreased hearing, and gastric upset.}Thinks to know about Alzheimer's Disease {Ans: Characterized by memory loss, personality changes, problems with judgement. Often happens in individuals over 65 Risk Factors: Family hx or AD or downs syndrome, chemical imbalances, environmental waste, head injury, herpes virus. Nursing interventions: reorient the pt e.g calendar, simple directions, reminiscing is therapeutic, routine toileting. Home Safety: Remove rug, install good door locks, good lighting especially around stairs, florescent/color tape around edge of stairs, remove clutter, mattress on the floor. Drugs: donepezil: increases acetlycholine by preventing breakdown. cholinesterase: slows process of AD.}Hypertension drugs {Ans: bet blockers -lol Ace inhibitors -prils (coughing side effect) calcium channel blockers -pines}Cholesterol drugs {Ans: -statins decrease cholesterol synthesis -cholestyramine increases cholesterol production because it binds to bile}nociceptive pain {Ans: Damage or inflammation of tissue. Described as throbbing, aching, localized pain in these three