Xerostomia dry mouth - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Duloxetine adverse effects - - dry mouth (xerostomia) - urinary retention - decreased appetite (anorexia) - Increased sweating (diaphoresis) QT interval medication adverse effects - - Bradycardia - medication should be used with caution for clients who have hypotension or heart failure, older adult clients, or clients who have low potassium or magnesium levels. Epinephrine IV bolus Administration - - Verify concentration of formulation - SubQ = concentrated - IV = dilute ...

FIRST AID Actions in case of conscious casualty with angina attack - ️️Maintain the casualty upright SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF *VASO-VAGAL SYNCOPE* - ️️Light headed Nauseous Warm but skin may feel cool and sweaty BELL'S PALSY is: - ️️is temporary weakness or paralysis of the facial nerve, which affect the movement of one side of the face. TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA - ️️Trigeminal neuralgia is sudden, severe facial pain. It's often described as a sharp shooting pain or like ha...

What are cholinergic receptors? What happens if you stimulate them or suppress them? correct answer A certain type of neuron whose molecular structure responds specifically to Acetylcholine Two types 1. Muscarinic & Nicotinic -Muscarinic: Stimulate: bradycardia, constriction of bronchi, increase sweating/salivation/gastric acid, contraction of bladder muscles, relaxation of sphincter, increases GI movement -Muscarinic: Suppress: tachycardia, decrease secretions, relax bronchi, relax bladder...

Periodontal disease ~ 6th leading complication of diabetes; can inhibit glycemic control Xerostomia ~ also called dry mouth; impairs oral function, promotes tooth decay, and exacerbates periodontal disease oral cancer ~ 8th most common cancer in men and 7x more likely in older adults aspiration PNA ~ major cause of hospitalization and results in 20-50% mortality, can be decreased with good oral hygiene percentage of older adults with periodontal disease ~ 70% gingivitis ~ as...

Define oral health and identity factors that impact on oral health examine malnutrition in older persons Define malnutriton what does oral health imply a state that is stable, relatively disease-free, and comfortable, and that permits adequate functioning for mastication, swallowing, and speech. What can be viewed as poor oral health Poor oral health can be viewed as a state of inadequate functioning resulting from decayed teeth; periodontal disease; ill-fitting dentures or lack of denture...

PCOL 824 Final Exam Questions and Answers All Correct list the choline esters (muscarinic agonists) - Answer-- acetylcholine - methacholine - carbachol - bethanechol what are the indications for muscarinic agonists? - Answer-- post operative urinary retention - decrease intraocular pressure - cause miosis during cataract removal - xerostomia in cancer patients what is cevimeline? - Answer-- muscarinic agonist - activates M3 for dry mouth list the reversible antich...

ATI Capstone Fundamentals Pre-Assessment Questions With Complete Solutions +Rationale |Multiple Choices A nurse is assessing a client who has parkinsons disease. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? • pruritis (no, nurse should expect oily skin, which results from autonomic dysfunction, rather than pruritis, which results from dry skin) • hypertension (no, should expect orthostatic hypotension which results from autonomic dysfunction) • bradykinesi...

bethanechol (Urecholine)* - Uses :~~ Muscarinic Agonist: Urinary retention GERD Ileus = decrease bowl movement Postop abdominal distention bethanechol (Urecholine)* - Contraindications :~~ Muscarinic Agonist: Asthma --> due to brochospasms Mechanical obstruction of GI/Urinary Tract --> may cause perforation bethanechol (Urecholine)* - ADRs :~~ Muscarinic Agonist: Sedation 2 | P a g e | © copyright | 2024/2025 | Grade A+ | Master01 | September, 2024 | Latest Update Lacri...

Preventive Drug and doses Amoxicillin 2g of amoxicillin 1 hour prior to appointment 20mg/kg for children Preventive Drug and doses Clindamycin 600 mg 1 hour before appointment If allergic to penicillin this is the primary choice. Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More Preventive Drug and doses Azithromycin 500 mg 1 hour before appointment Preventive Drug and doses ...

xerostomia CORRECT ANSWER Dry mouth syndrome, leads to decreased swallowing ability, increased dental caries, gum, tongue and oral lesions, infections, bad breath, changes in taste and alterations in speech and voice functions. Social decline pyschosocial complication. xerostomia non-pharmacological treatments CORRECT ANSWER oral swabs, peppermint water, vitamin c, chewing gum/mints, acupuncture, diet modification, humidity Percentage of HIV infection related pain CORRECT ANSWER 50% direct...