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ATI Pharmacology 2019 B

1) A nurse is caring for a pt who is receiving Haloperidol. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the med?

-Akathisia = CORRECT ANSWER

An adverse effect associated with haloperidol is the development of extrapyramidal manifestations such as dystonia, pseudoparkinsonism, and akathisia.

-Paresthesia

Haloperidol, an antipsychotic neuroleptic medication, can cause CNS adverse effects such as seizures, confusion, and neuroleptic...
ATI Pharmacology 2019 B STUDYGUIDE
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ATI Pharmacology 2019 B

1) A nurse is caring for a pt who is receiving Haloperidol. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the med?

-Akathisia = CORRECT ANSWER

An adverse effect associated with haloperidol is the development of extrapyramidal manifestations such as dystonia, pseudoparkinsonism, and akathisia.

-Paresthesia

Haloperidol, an antipsychotic neuroleptic medication, can cause CNS adverse effects such as seizures, confusion, and neuroleptic...
NEURO PRACTICE QUESTIONS step by step study question
Exam (elaborations) • 8
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• 2022
-A nurse is caring for a client who has global aphasia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

CORRECT ANSWER = Speak to the client about one idea at a time

RATIONALE = The nurse should speak using sentences that contain one clear thought or idea for better communication and understanding.

Incorrect: Ask the client to multi-task.

The nurse use simple one-step directions, rather than ask the client to multi-task.

Incorrect: Limit questions to yes and no answers.

The nurse sho...
NEURO PRACTICE QUESTIONS step by step study question
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-A nurse is caring for a client who has global aphasia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

CORRECT ANSWER = Speak to the client about one idea at a time

RATIONALE = The nurse should speak using sentences that contain one clear thought or idea for better communication and understanding.

Incorrect: Ask the client to multi-task.

The nurse use simple one-step directions, rather than ask the client to multi-task.

Incorrect: Limit questions to yes and no answers.

The nurse sho...
Care Man 4 Exam 2 Antibiotics Burns Shock and Musculoskeletal trauma
Exam (elaborations) • 11
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• 2022
Bacteriostatic (inhibits)

o inhibits growth of Bacteria by preventing bacteria from multiplying and then hosts defences deal with the small number of bacteria left

 Bactericidal (kills)

o kills Bacteria, so eliminates bacteria

 Principles of Antibiotic Guidelines

o Specimens for microbiology should be taken prior to the start of empiric Abx treatment.

o In an emergency, at a minimum a set of blood cultures should be taken (meningitis).

o Ensure any history of allergy is documented o...
Care Man 4 Exam 2 Antibiotics Burns Shock and Musculoskeletal trauma
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ago
Bacteriostatic (inhibits)

o inhibits growth of Bacteria by preventing bacteria from multiplying and then hosts defences deal with the small number of bacteria left

 Bactericidal (kills)

o kills Bacteria, so eliminates bacteria

 Principles of Antibiotic Guidelines

o Specimens for microbiology should be taken prior to the start of empiric Abx treatment.

o In an emergency, at a minimum a set of blood cultures should be taken (meningitis).

o Ensure any history of allergy is documented o...
NURSING 4764 Care Man 2 Exam 3 Study Guide A GRADED
Exam (elaborations) • 6
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• 2022
List ways to decrease nausea due to chemotherapy.

● Serotonin blockers, such as ondansetron, have been found to be effective and are often administered with corticosteroids, phenothiazines, and

antihistamines.

● Neurokinin receptor antagonists (aprepitant); corticosteroids (dexamethasone, methylprednisolone);

● dopamine antagonists (promethazine, prochlorperazine);

● histamine blockers and proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole, ranitidine); prokinetic agents (metoclopramide), benzodiaz...
NURSING 4764 Care Man 2 Exam 3 Study Guide A GRADED
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List ways to decrease nausea due to chemotherapy.

● Serotonin blockers, such as ondansetron, have been found to be effective and are often administered with corticosteroids, phenothiazines, and

antihistamines.

● Neurokinin receptor antagonists (aprepitant); corticosteroids (dexamethasone, methylprednisolone);

● dopamine antagonists (promethazine, prochlorperazine);

● histamine blockers and proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole, ranitidine); prokinetic agents (metoclopramide), benzodiaz...
Exam 1 Weeks 1&2 Study GuideCare Man 2 exam 1 study guide
Exam (elaborations) • 47
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• 2022
Assessment and Care of Patients with Pain

Concepts

 The priority concept in this chapter is comfort

 The interrelated concepts in this chapter are cognition sensory Perception

Pain The Scope of the Problem

 Pain is a major economic problem and a leading cause of disability that changes the lives

of many people, especially older adults.

 Chronic non-cancer pain such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetic

neuropathy is the most common cause of long-term disabilit...
Exam 1 Weeks 1&2 Study GuideCare Man 2 exam 1 study guide
Last document update:
ago
Assessment and Care of Patients with Pain

Concepts

 The priority concept in this chapter is comfort

 The interrelated concepts in this chapter are cognition sensory Perception

Pain The Scope of the Problem

 Pain is a major economic problem and a leading cause of disability that changes the lives

of many people, especially older adults.

 Chronic non-cancer pain such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetic

neuropathy is the most common cause of long-term disabilit...
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