Luminal seizures - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

QMA Study Guide Complete Solution 6 rights of medication administration - ANS-Right patient Right medication Right dose Right time Right route Right documentation Nosocomial infection - ANS-Infection that is acquired while in a facility (hospital, ECF, etc.) Standard precautions - ANS-(Gloves, gowns, masks, or eyewear in splash stations) are used with all residents whenever coming in contact with body substances RACE - ANS-Rescue Alarm Confine Extinguish PASS - ANS-Pull pin Aim ...

A patient is diagnosed with epilepsy and asks the nurse what may have caused this condition. The nurse explains that epilepsy is most often a. caused by head trauma. b. idiopathic in origin. c. linked to a stroke. d. related to brain anoxia. Correct Answer ANS: B A patient who has epilepsy will begin an anticonvulsant medication. The patient asks the nurse how long the medication will be necessary. How will the nurse respond? a. The medication is usually taken for a lifetime. b. The med...

DAANCE: all modules 1. Pulmonary artery: One of two arteries that carry venous (oxygen poor) blood from heart to lungs 2. What type of intubation is preferred with emesis with aspiration?: ETT. LMA or combitube acceptable. 3. What emergency would a cricothyrotomy typically be performed?: Airway obstruction 4. Atropine would be given in which emergency?: Symptomatic bradycardia 5. Adenosine would be given in which emergency?: SVT 6. Amiodarone would be given in which emergency?:...

Is the study of medications and their effect on the body - Answer-Pharmacology Are substances or mixture used to diagnose, treat or prevent disease or illness - Answer-Medications plants, animals, minerals, chemicals - Answer-Sources of Medication Man-made, plants, animals, or minerals - Answer-Semi-Synthetic Drugs An undesired side effect or toxicity - Answer-Adverse Effects (ADR) Can be life threatening or simple reactions - Answer-Allergic Effect If a resident has breathing problems or ...

DAANCE: all modules 1. Pulmonary artery: One of two arteries that carry venous (oxygen poor) blood from heart to lungs 2. What type of intubation is preferred with emesis with aspiration?: ETT. LMA or combitube acceptable. 3. What emergency would a cricothyrotomy typically be performed?: Airway obstruction 4. Atropine would be given in which emergency?: Symptomatic bradycardia 5. Adenosine would be given in which emergency?: SVT 6. Amiodarone would be given in which emergency?: V. Tach ...

PHARMACOLOGY HESI REVIEW DRUGS AFFECTING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ANTICONVULSANTS/ANTISEIZURE MEDICATIONS Prototype : a. Hydantoins - phenytoin (Dilantin) b. Barbiturates - phenobarbital ( Luminal) Adverse effects : - sedation & drowsiness, gingival hyperplasia - diplopia, nystagmus, vertigo, dizziness - thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia Nursing considerations : 1. Advise female clients to use contraceptives. 2. Inform clients taking phenytoin that harmless urine discoloration is common...

1. What is the first step in pharmacokinetics? a) Metabolism b) Absorption c) Ingestion d) Excretion 2. A patient comes to the ED with a migraine. The health care provider knows that the patient may have an aura prior to the onset of the headache. What does the aura indicate about the patient? a) The patient has taken an overdose of aspirin. b) The patient has taken an overdose of opioids. c) The patient will soon experience a migraine. d) The patient has a high fever. 3. Besides an ...

ATI PROCTORED EXAM FUNDAMENTALS 2023/2024 Luminal (seizures) - CORRECT ANSWER-long half life: take once a day trough blood draw - CORRECT ANSWER-immediately before next dose peak blood draw - CORRECT ANSWER-IV - 30 minutes after completion meds have to bind with... - CORRECT ANSWER-receptors med dosages meed to be decreased... - CORRECT ANSWER-if in liver failure or concurrent use of meds metabolized by the same pathway eye drop administration - CORRECT ANSWER-surgical aseptic technique ...

Methadone correct answers pain management, heroine patients that need to be transitioned into sobriety Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) correct answers Muscle relaxant/antispasmodic, Physical dependence - do not d/c abruptly Methocarbamol (Robaxin), Baclofen (Lioresal) correct answers Muscle Relaxant Benzodiazepines withdrawal symptoms correct answers tremors, sweating, agitation, nervousness Methylphenidate (Ritalin), amphetamine/dexaphetamine (Adderall) correct answers used to help sympt...

NGN ATI HESI PEDS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%CORRECT GRADE A+ LATEST 2023/2024 A mother brings her 8 mo. old baby boy to clinic bc he has been vomitting and had diarrhea for last 3 days. Which assessment is most important for nurse to make? **SEE SCREEN SHOT FOR RATIONALE** a. Assess infant abdomen for tenderness b. Determine if the infant was exposed to a virus c. Measure the infant’s pulse d. Evaluate the infant’s cry • A mother brings her school-aged daughter to the pediatric clinic...