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PHARM PRACTICE-STUDY GUIDE I1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client?
1. Calcium chloride2. Calcium gluconate3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)4. Large doses of vitamin D3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)Rationale:
The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chlori...

Mutual aid - Answer- is a process of supplying supplemental personnel, equipment or other resources to an incident to assist agencies that may be in danger of becoming overwhelmed in their response Mutual response - Answer- similar to mutual aid, however mutual response requires the simultaneous dispatch of multiple resources for certain emergencies, such as high-rise fires and water etc A Policy - Answer- is a guide to thinking A Procedure - Answer- is a guide to action open ended q...

NURS 623 – Adult 2 Exam 1 Study guide SKIN • HEMATOLOGY • IMMUNE SKIN • Alopecia—baldness Considered autoimmune; may be genetic Hair growth influenced by estrogen, growth hormone, glucocorticoids, thyroid hormone, retinoid, prolactin, androgens, medications Pigmentation Changes Cause Description Diagnostics Management Vitiligo • Total loss of color in patchy areas of body • White, macules/patches on sun-exposed areas • Occurs often wi...

ACE Certified Personal Training Exam Preview, Examinable Sections Coverage, graded A Cardiovascular disease (CVD) - -A general term for any disease of the heart, blood vessels, or circulation. Health Equity - -A fair and equal opportunity for every individual to attain their highest level of health Hypertension - -High blood pressure, or the elevation of resting blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg. Body Composition - -The makeup of the body in terms of the relative percentage of fat f...

RN CASE STUDY Management of an Oncology Unit RN Case Study This scenario demonstrates leadership and management on an oncology unit. Using effective leadership skills, the charge nurse demonstrates skill in priority setting, delegation, supervision, and client care assignments. Students on the oncology unit have the opportunity to observe effective communication and team collaboration resulting in the provision of safe client care. Ms. Young asks the nurse about the lab data and the nurs...

NSG 6420 (ADULT GERO) 2023FINAL EXAM STUDY REVIEW with QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. General Concepts in Geriatrics Impact of physiological changes with aging: Kennedy Chapter 1. The major impact of all of these physiological changes can be highlighted with three primary points. First, there is a reduced physiological reserve of most body systems, particularly cardiac, respiratory, and renal. Second, there are reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust regulatory systems such as tempe...

NSG 6420:2023 FNP I ADULT/GERO FINAL REVIEW STUDY GUIDE 1. General Concepts in Geriatrics Impact of physiological changes with aging: Kennedy Chapter 1. The major impact of all of these physiological changes can be highlighted with three primary points. First, there is a reduced physiological reserve of most body systems, particularly cardiac, respiratory, and renal. Second, there are reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust regulatory systems such as temperature control a...

Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Certification Review Questions - King & Gerard 2023 update Patient satisfaction scores in emergency department have shown a downward trend over the past three quarters. As a clinical nurse leader in ED focus is to: A) Create a script for triage nurse in welcoming the patient B) Assign a volunteer to welcome patients to the hospital C) Compare desired outcomes with national & state standards D) Write a letter of apology to each dissatisfied patient - C) Compar...

RN CASE STUDY Management of an Oncology Unit RN Case Study This scenario demonstrates leadership and management on an oncology unit. Using effective leadership skills, the charge nurse demonstrates skill in priority setting, delegation, supervision, and client care assignments. Students on the oncology unit have the opportunity to observe effective communication and team collaboration resulting in the provision of safe client care. Ms. Young asks the nurse about the lab data and the nurs...

Karposi Sarcoma - answer-Characteristic purple areas on the nose in an HIV-positive female. A type of cancer that can form in the skin, lymph nodes, or other organs. The skin lesions are usually purple in color. Malodorous single nare - answer-Foreign body Retinal Detachment - answer-the retina separates from the layer underneath. Symptoms include an increase in the number of floaters, flashes of light, and worsening of the outer part of the visual field. Adolescent with friable nasal t...