NCOA Final Exam Questions And Answers

What part of brain regulates body temperature? - Answer- Hypothalamus If someone comes in with TBI what medication is given for cerebral edema? - Answer- Mannitol When would we use glasglow coma scale and why? - Answer- Traumatic brain injury, measures LOC Pt just diagnosed with acute MI, why would someone need an IV Lidocaine drip? - Answer- treat arrhythmias Why do we premote rest for a patient who just had an MI? - Answer- Keep their BP decreased What is the best way to prevent a blood clot for a patient on bed rest? - Answer- Leg exercises, Teds, fluids, SCDs Why do we give nitro for unstable angina? - Answer- Helps blood vessels relax which leads to better blood flow reducing angina What are the s/s of Addison's disease? - Answer- fatigue, nausea, hyperpigmentation, dizziness on standing, loss of appetite, increase thirst, hypoglycemia, low BP, weak, joint aches, salt craving S/s of hyperthyroidism - Answer- Anxiety, tachycardia, increased appetite, heat intolerance, weight loss. How do you manage hyperthyroidism? - Answer- antithyroid meds, radioactive iodine or surgery S/s of hypothyroidism - Answer- Fatigue, cold intolerance, dry skin and thinning nails, cold intolerance, weight gain, constipation, bradycardia How do you manage hypothyroidsm? - Answer- Levothyroxine (Synthroid) Educate patient on before and after a cardiac stress test (why they are doing it and what they are doing it for) - Answer- Avoid caffeine and tobacco prior Fast 3 hours Hold Beta blockers Patient rests for 15 minutes after test until stable The test will show how much coronary arteries dilate