Drug to treat icp - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity.) LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III : Chest X-ray—flattened diaphragms, hyperlucency, diminished pulmonary vascular markings. CBC—polycythemia,...

The opthalmologist prescribes mannitol 20% to be administered IV at a dose of 1.5g/kg to a patient with acute narrow-angle glaucoma who is awaiting surgery. Before administration, the nurse will assess the patient for which condition? A) Dehydration B) Constipation C) GI bleeding D) Allergies to sulfonamides A) Dehydration A patient is taking oral acetazolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor to decrease ICP. When providing drug education, what wil the nurse advise the patient to antic...

How do all diuretics work? - Blocks sodium and chloride reabsorption in the kidney, causing water, sodium and chloride to be excreted in the urine from the body, along with potassium. When is the best time to give a diuretic medication? - in the morning, so the patient does not have to get up at night to go pee. What things should we monitor when giving a patient any diuretic? - electrolyte imbalances and for fluid volume deficit (sodium- seizures and cerebral edema, potassium- can cause EK...

list of 1st inspection stuff general appearance appearance of chest RR rate & pattern pulse sensorium posture patient color level 2 bedside assessment ( 5 categories) interview/History palpation/percussion auscultation Non-invasive monitoring other assessments... level 2: interview symptoms history of present illness medical history family history advance directives DNR level 2: palpation/percussion pulse tracheal position diagnostic chest percussion te...

LATRINA WALDEN REVIEW * Fever with rash of the palm and soles of the feet after camping or hiking in the mountain? Rocky mountain spotted fever treat with Doxycycline, lab test to diagnose PCR (Polymerase chain reaction), the organism that cause is by R. rickettsii * Lyme disease- rash and tick, the other name is erythema migraine, treated with doxycycline, the organism that causes the disease is Borrelia burgdorferi, Elisa is the confirmatory test and confirm with western test same as HIV...

NCLEX 300-NEURO STUDY EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS. A client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) tells the nurse, "Sometimes I feel so frustrated. I can't do anything without help!" This comment best supports which nursing diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWER Powerlessness When caring for a client with a head injury, the nurse must stay alert for signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which cardiovascular findings are late indicators of increased ICP? - CORRECT ANSWER Risi...

- -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 o...

NCLEX Final Certification Competency Exam Questions with Certified Answers 2024/2025 What is one of the earliest signs of ICP? - correct answer change in responsiveness What is the best indicator of treatment effectiveness of antibiotics? - correct answer WBC count Avoid IM/venipncture when the platelet count is below what? - correct answer 50,000 Heart failure patient having trouble breathing, what to do first? - correct answer elevate HOB What drug is given with furosemi...

What is encephalitis? - inflammation or infection of the brain What causes encephalitis? - West Nile Virus Herpes What are the s/s of encephalitis? - High fever, N/V, stiff neck Flu like symptoms change in LOC photophobia pupil changes (dilate & less responsive to light) What is used to dx encephalitis? - lumbar puncture EEG CT (looks for mass) What are N/I for encephalitis? - Neuro checks Monitor for s/s of ICP Suction only resp compromised HOB 30-45 Decrease stimuli What is the...

Sinus Arrhythmia - Answer-Sinus Arrhythmia Looks almost normal Action: none, continue to monitor First Drug: none Possible cause: respiratory deviation, peds, aging heart Sinus Bradycardia - Answer-Action: oxygen, notify MD - if symptomatic, follow AHA guidelines. First Drug: Atropine if symptomatic - low BP Possible cause: vagal-stimulation, athlete, sleep, ischemia to SA node, Meds, ↑ ICP Sinus Tachycardia - Answer-Action: Determine & Treat the cause - this is key First Drug: None, ...