Asthma rescue med - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 317 NCLEX questions for ASTHMA and COPD med surg I Which of the following are characteristics of pulmonary emphysema? Select All That Apply A. decreased surface area of alveoli B. chronic thickening of bronchial walls C. decreased respiratory rate D. hypercapnia E. arterial blood gases (ABGs) show chronic respiratory acidosis F. increased eosinophils - CORRECT ANSWER A, D, E chronic thickening of bronchial walls is chronic bronchitis There will be INCREASED RR increased eosinoph...

Bronchodilators - oral or inhaled, for acute relief and prevention/control. β2-adrenergic agonists Inhaled, short-acting: Albuterol : RESCUE MEDICATION Inhaled, long-acting: Salmeterol: CONTROLLER MED Anti-cholinergics Inhaled, Ipratropium, inhaled (Atrovent): CONTROLLER MED or Adjuvant Rescue Methylxanthines Oral, long-acting: Theophylline: CONTROLLER MED Albuterol (Ventolin) class - Short acting Beta 2- Adrenergic Agonists (SABA) Albuterol (Ventolin) MOA - Short Acting β2 Adren...

standing order medications - ANSWER-oral glucose and oxygen what to give for chest pain - ANSWER-nitroglycerin and aspirin Albuterol rescue inhalor - ANSWER-- bronchodilator - not on ambulance, needs to be patients prescription - 1 dose = 2 puffs - given to someone suffering asthma/ bronchoconstriction (wheezing -take as needed every 5 min (with med controls permission) -contraindication: if V, P, U Nitroglycerin - ANSWER-- angina/MI treatment - 1 dose= 0.4 mg - vasodialator -sublingu...

A 2 yr old's parent just left the hospital to check on the other childrent. Which of the following would best help the child who is now crying inconsolably? a) give favorite blanket b) take a nap c) play w a peer d) give new toy like large cuddly dog - ️️a) give favorite blanket How do you calculate the ideal of fluid intake/maintenance fluids for pt >70 kg? **per day! - ️️Body surface area (m2) x 1.5 l/m2/day Ex: BSA 1.3 1.3 x 1.5 = 1.95 L/day or 1950 ml/day How do you cal...

Review for NUR 180 final Exam Questions With Verified Answers ABG's - answerR.O.M.E. CO2 values - answer35-45 HCO3 values - answer22-26 Metabolic Alkalosis- causes - answerloss of gastric secretions, overdose of antacids, diuretics, excessive vomitting. Metabolic Alkalosis- symptoms - answerN/V, diaphoretic, shallow breathing, EKG changes, lethargy, tetany, muscle cramps, tingling in extremities. Metabolic Acidosis- causes - answerDiabetic Ketoacidosis, Diarrhea, renal failure, shock, ...

ANCC Adult-Gero Review Test 2023 Acute cough - ANS-< 3 weeks Subacute cough - ANS-3-8 weeks Chronic cough - ANS->8 weeks Acute Bronchitis - ANS-inflammation of the bronchioles Acute bronchitis etiology - ANS-almost always viral Acute Bronchitis symptoms - ANS-cough that usually lasts 10-20 days Acute Bronchitis Treatment - ANS-OTC antitussive, NSAIDs, antibiotics NOT recommended Pneumonia etiology - ANS-*S. pneumoniae *M. pneumoniae *C. pneumoniae Pneumonia treatment - ANS-*he...

MED CERT EXAM 92 Questions with Verified Answers (T/F) A medication error documentation must be completed before the end of the shift by the person who made or discovered the error - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE (T/F) In the state of CT, medical doctors, pediatricians, psychiatrists, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses and dentists are all considered licensed practitioners - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE (T/F) A licensed practitioner's order (prescription) is required for all medica...

While rational drug selection is based on the individual patient the aspect of rational drug selection addressing disease-specific information by a national medical or nursing organization is A. a guideline. B. cost. C. availability. D. patient hepatic and renal function. - ANSWER A. a guideline Drugs that alter synaptic transmission are much more selective than those that alter axonal conduction, why is this? - ANSWER a drug that affects the axonal conduction - non-selective effect. ...

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NUR 242 MED SURG EXAM 3 LATEST ACTUAL EXAM with 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES| ALREADY GRADED A+||GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING Asthma is treated with - ANSWER>>>long-term control and quick relief medicines. Long-tem control medicines help reduce airway inflammation and prevent asthma symptoms A common side effect from inhaled corticosteroids is - ANSWER>>>thrush. the use of a spacer can help to avoid thrush. Patient prescribed an albuterol metered-d...