Causes of hypertension - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Test Bank for CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2024 by Maxine A. Papadakis, Stephen J. McPhee 13.Which of the following should the nurse instruct a client who is being fitted for a hearing aid? 1. Keep the appliance turned on at all times. 2. Store the hearing aid in a warm, moist place. 3. Batteries last for at least 1 month. 4. Clean ear molds at least once a week. ANS: 4 The nurse should instruct the client to turn off the appliance when not in use; store in a...

NUR 265 Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Complex Elimination Renal: Acute Kidney Injury- Abrupt loss of kidney function. It can happen in hours to days, Pathophysiology: Fluid and electrolyte imbalances occur. Labs and Diagnostics: GFR decreases. (90-120ml/min) Creatinine increase. (0.5-1.2mg/dl) protein breakdown. BUN increase. (10-20mg/dl) Hemoglobin- 12-18 Hematocrit- 37- 52 3 Types: Pre-Renal Causes: (Hypotension) The issue is before the kidney. (Impaired renal perfusion) Blood...

HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicilli...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

OB Exam 2 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 - Galen College of Nursing. What is the most common medical complication of pregnancy? correct answers Hypertension What is PIH? correct answers Pregnancy induced hypertension How is PIH diagnosed? correct answers 140/90 two times 6 hours apart What is gestational hypertension? correct answers Onset after 20 weeks of gestation without proteinuria, return of normal B/P in postpartum What is Pre-eclampsia? correct answers onset after 20...

-decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) -restlessness, irritability, confusion -headache -projectile N&V -change in speech pattern/slurred speech -dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils -ataxia -seizure -abnormal posturing -Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia Key sx of increased ICP - Symptoms of increased ICP -severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia What is Cushing's triad - Most at risk during 1st 72 hours after stroke onset ...

Given for Magnesium Toxicity calcium gluconate Hemabate (Carboprost) Given for postpartum hemorrhage Ute root if that helps induce labor or contraction contraindicated with history of asthma Management for preterm labor (Risk for maternal and fetal tachycardia) Terbutaline Methergine (Methylergonovine) Given for postpartum hemorrhage Contraindication for hypertension Cytotec (misoprostol) Cervical ripening agent Also used as an uterotonic in PPH Cervidil cervical ripenin...

Exam 1: NR304 / NR 304 (New 2024/2025 Update) Health Assessment II |Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade -Chamberlain QUESTION When performing the Physical Examination, you are listening (Auscultat- ing) for? Answer: Bowel Sounds and Vascular Sounds - Bowel sounds present, no bruits. QUESTION What is Inspiratory Arrest (Murphy Sign)? Answer: Hold your fingers under the liver border. Ask the person to take a deep breath Normal - No p...

NEW GENERATION(NGN) NCLEX QUESTIONS & Answers FOR 2023 EXAM   All Answers are correct. All the Best! The New Gen Nclex has 150 questions 1. A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when administering insulin? Select all that apply. A. Verify the correct dose with another nurse. B. Administer insulin via intramuscular injection. C. Monitor the patient's blood glucose level. D. Check the expiration date of the insul...

Pharmacology for Nurses 6th Edition A Pathophysiological Approach by Michael P. Adams; Norman Holland; Carol Quam Urban 8334, 0 , 8438, 5 1 Introduction to Pharmacology 1.1 History of Pharmacology 1.2 Pharmacology: The Study of Medicines 1.3 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1.4 Classification of Therapeutic Agents as Drugs, Biologics, Biosimilars, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies 1.5 Therapeutic and Pharmacologic Classification of Drugs 1.6 Chemical, Generi...