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Pituitary Gland - -Produces and releases hormones that regulate other endocrine glands. -Controlled by the hypothalamus through releasing and inhibiting factors. -Hormones include growth hormone (GH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), among others. Thyroid G...

seizure - Results from sudden, transient disruption in brain electrical function seizure - -Caused by abnormal excessive discharges of critical neurons -Characteristics: -Involuntary, uncontrolled movements -Loss or Disturbance of consciousness Epilepsy - Seizure disorder -Disease of the b...

A client has been prescribe Oxymetazoline (Afrin) nasal spray for seasonal rhinitis. The nurse will provide which of the following instructions? - Limit use to 5 days or less A client has a prescription for Fluticasone (Flonase). What client teaching is most important? - Report any excessive nose...

Substance Use Disorder - Significant impairment clinically and functionally (includes health problems, disability, failure to meet responsibilities at work, school, home.) Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) - -Long-term effects -Alcohol toxicity Treatments Inpatient & Outpatient Drug-assisted treat...

infants, children, and adolescents developmental considerations - bone growth: rapid in infancy, steady in childhood, rapid in adolescent completed by age 20 ligaments are stronger than bone, until adolescence muscle fibers lengthen: gradually through childhood, but increased during adolescent...

Combined Hormonal Contraceptives - •Contain a synthetic version of estrogen and progestin. •Generations •First, second, third, fourth generation progestins •Action •Inhibit ovulation by preventing formation of dominant follicle •Suppress luteinizing hormone surge Combined Hormona...

Diagnostic Stains - Use: -Locate extraocular lesions or foreign objects -Evaluate dry eyes or extraocular changes -Allow more thorough examination -May be combined with local anesthetics Diagnostic Stains - Examples: -Fluorescein sodium, ophthalmic -Rose bengal, ophthalmic -Lissamine g...

Cardiac output - ___ is calculated by multiplying the heart rate in beats per minute (beats/min) by the stroke volume (volume of blood ejected during systole) in liters per beat cardiac output - The factors that determine ___ are (1) preload, (2) afterload, (3) myocardial contractility, and (4) h...

Aluminum hydroxide (AlternaGEL) Therapeutic class - antiheartburn drug Aluminum hydroxide (AlternaGEL) Pharmacologic class - antacid Aluminum hydroxide Actions and Uses - -Aluminum compounds are minimally absorbed -Neutralize stomach acid by raising pH of stomach contents -Do not reduce volu...

The steady state of antibacterial drugs occurs after how many half-lives? - Around 4 to 5 How many half lives does it take for an antibacterial drug to be eliminated via urine? - Around the 7th half life What does gram positive mean? - Bacteria that take a positive stain (purple) and are frequ...

Lisinopril Therapeutic class - Drug for HF and HTN Lisinopril Pharmacologic class - ACE inhibitor Lisinopril Actions and Uses - - One of the most frequently prescribed drugs - Inhibits ACE and decreases aldosterone production - Decreases BP, increases CO - 2-3 weeks of therapy required for ...

evidence-based practice - using techniques backed by evidence to be best practice nursing process - 6 phase problem solving approach / ADPIE health promotion - set of positive actions we can take to teach and help pt. live healthier life follow-up visit - visit to track progress complete...

ACE Inhibitors - • "pril" • Reduce afterload • Drugs of choice for heart failure • Enhance excretion of sodium and water • Lower peripheral resistance and reduce blood volume • Increase cardiac output Role of the Nurse: ACE Inhibitors - • Monitor C B C • Assess for hypoten...

What are the steps of the nursing process? - Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Define assessment in the nursing process - The deliberate and systematic collection of data to determine a patient's current and past health status, functional status and past and present...