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Metformin Biguanide Adverse Effects - lactic acidosis; most are minor & GI related: N/V/D, abdominal pain, metallic taste, headache. Monitor fasting & postprandial glucose, HbA1c, Hepatic & renal failure Black Box: has been associated w/potentially fatal lactic acidosis Regular insulin (Humulin R...

Non-stress test (NST) - -ultra sound record movement, doppler measures fetal HR, assess fetal well being -2 or more acceleration with 15bpm lasting 15 seconds for 20 min with return to baseline -done after 28 wks Trichomoniasis - asymptomatic s/s in women-green & smelly vaginal discharge, vulva...

Cell Shapes - 1) Squamous 2) Cuboidal 3) Columnar 4) Transitional atoms - the smalles units of matter (made of subatomic particles- * protons (+) * neutrons (neutral) * electrons (-) physiology - study of functions of anatomical structures cytology - study of cells &their functions histology...

What information is needed in order to prepare the SCF? - comparative balance sheet, the current income statement, and the selected transaction data What is the purpose of the SCF? - to provide relevant information about the cash receipts and cash payments of an enterprise during a period Why is...

I&O - intake and output U/A - urinalysis IM - Intramuscular OU - Each eye OS - Left eye OD - Right eye TID - Three times a day WNL - Within normal limits BRP - bathroom privileges OOB - out of bed ROM - Range of motion NPO - nothing by mouthPO - by mouth, orally PRN - as needed HOB - he...

Hydroxychloroquine DMARD Antimalarial MOA - 2nd line therapy, relieves severe inflammation, modify the inflammatory response in the body to prevent bone & cartilage destruction, diseasemodifying anti-Rheumeral drugs Hydroxychloroquine DMARD Antimalarial Contraindications/Interactions - hepatic or ...

Graft-Verses-Tumor Effect - the donor immune cell response against the malignancy; a desirable response Anaplasia - pattern of growth in which cells lack normal characteristics & differ in shape & organization with respect to their cells of origin; usually are malignant Angiogenesis - growth of ...

Nifedipine nursing considerations - -H&P -Allergy -Liver/Kidney function -Pregnancy & lactation -BP & HR (does not require HR every time) -Gums DAILY **Might not be first drug of choice for PT w/ unresolved cardiac issues** What are some concerns with antihypertensives in pregnancy? - -ACEs /...

What is the primary use of digoxin? - increase contractility strength of myocardial contraction Primary use of OLOL? - Management of high BP trt of heart failure/angina (chest pain) Cardiac Glycosides What is the prototype drug? - digoxin (Lanoxin) What is the mechanism of action for digoxin ? ...

Part of diagnostic reasoning. The process of drawing conclusions from related pieces of evidence and previous experience with evidence - Clinical inference Classifications based on a patients primary and secondary medical diagnosis that are used as the basis for establishing Medicare reimbursemen...

Q: What is bladder exstrophy? - A: Bladder & related structure are turned inside out through an opening in the abdominal wall. Q: How long is mom bradycardic after birth? - A: The first two wks post-partum Q: How long is the true post-partum period? - A: May last between 9 & 12 months. Q: What a...

Your client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is found lying unconscious on the floor of the bathroom. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first? A. Administer 50% dextrose IVP. B. Notify the healthcare provider. C. Move the client to the ICU. D. Check the serum glucose...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Definition - Complex neurodevelopmental disorder affecting the ability to communicate A broad disorder can have mild to severe, characterized by w withdrawal into self and their own world, accompanied by intellectual & social defects. Occurs more often in boys than g...

Heparin Adverse Effects - Bleeding, thrombocytopenia increased AST, ALT, avoid 2 in of umbilicus, don't aspirate, preg. C, use soft toothbrush, electric razor, menstruation, ETOH, Recent brain or spinal cord surgery, antidote: Protamine Sulfate, Aspirin MOA - Antiplatelet, Inhibits platelet aggr...

Cholinergic vs. Adrenergic - Adrenergic is called the sympathetic line (SNS) while cholinergic is called the parasympathetic line (PNS). The nurse should instruct the client to allow others to assist with household chores to reduce the risk for joint injury and to give the client the opportunity ...

Auscultatory gap - A brief period when Korotkoff sounds disappear during auscultation of blood pressure; common with hypertension What is acceptable temperature range? - 97.6 - 99.6 What does pyrexia mean? - Fever Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke - Heat exhaustion: nausea vomiting, pale, cold, and...

planning - -pt centered and SMART goals -immediate needs first -simplest to harder tasks -Maslow's*** 3 purposes of pt education - 1.Health promotion and illness prevention 2.Health restoration 3.Coping Adopt healthier behaviors maintain/improve health include family in health restoration ...