Ha head - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

SIADH: what -hypersecretion ADH -DILUTIONAL HYPONATREMIA -water retention urine = concentrated -fluid is IN CELLS ==> NO edema, ascites, HF -r/o cerebral edema d/t low Na in IV space SIADH: causes -head trauma -cancer: lung, brain -general anesthesia -CHF -drugs: TCAs, ecstacy, oral hypoglycemics, diuretcs, cytotoxic Rx ANYTHING HARMING PITUITARY GLAND SIADH: s/sx GENERAL -low UOP -dilutional hypo Na -seizures NEURO -altered MS/LOC -lethargy -HA, muscle...

PAEA Internal Medicine EOR Test Bank Questions and Answers Graded A+ Bell's Palsy causes cranial nerve 7 dysfunction S/S of Bell's Palsy Has forehead involvement (whereas a stroke does not affect forehead movement), facial weakness, inability to keep one eye closed Treatment for Bell's palsy Prednisone 60mg x 5 days, Valcyclovir 1000mg TID x 7 days, artificial tears, lacri lube at night Define stroke any disease process that interrupts blood flow to brain Diagnosis of stroke (gold sta...

1. Define diagnostic reasoning Reflective thinking because thhe process involves questioning one's thinking to determine if all possible avenues have been explored & if thhe conclusions that are bein g drawn are based on evidence. Seen as a kind of critical thinking. 2. What is subjective data? Anything thhe patient tells you or complains of regarding thheir symptoms Chief complaint HPI ROS 3. What is objective data? Anything YOU can see, touch, feel, hear, or smell as part of your exam Include...

Diminution of headache in response to typical migraine therapies (e.g. seratonin receptor antagonists or ketorolac) does not rule out _________________ as underlying cause? Subarachnoid hemorrhage or meningitis Mcphee p 39 IMMEDIATE TREATMENT: Vascular events + Intracranial hemorrhage + Thrombosis + Cavernous sinus thrombosis + Vasculitis + Malignant hypertension + Arterial dissection + Aneurysm McPhee p 39 IMMEDIATE TREATMENT: Infections + Abscess + Encephalitis +...

The nurse is caring for four patents today. Which finding should the nurse immediately report to the RN? - Answer- - Patient with positive Chvostek's signs Which patient finding should cause the nurse to encourage oral (PO) fluid intake? - - Answer- Diarrhea The home health nurse is visiting a patient and notices the unpaid caregiver is having caregiver strain. The nurse knows, when communicating with the patient unpaid caregiver praise is the best way to improve caregiver strain. Which ...

NMBE 16 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A [LATEST 2023/2024] DOWNLOAD TO SCORE A 20 yo woman with 8 yr hx of intermittent HA's, flashing lights in right visual field, f/by unilateral THROBBING headache with NAUSEA, vomiting, with menses - CORRECT ANSWER MIGRAINE HA-rmbr "POUND"--Pulsatile, One-day duration, Unilateral, Nausea, Disabling. pulsating pain with N/photophobia/phonophobia/aura. Avoid TYRAMINE-containing products intense periorbital pain, tears, rhinorrhea, smoker, fo...

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OCS Exam Questions & Answers. Graded A+ What is characteristic of a migraine HA? - PRIMARY HA -pulsating/pounding -unilateral in nature -4-72 hrs -nausea is associated -light/noise sensitivity also activity increases HA 4/5 present + LR 24 which significant shifts post-test probability of the dx being present American College of Radiology would recommend what imaging modality for migraines - CT without IV contrast - for sudden onset, severe HA If you perform a manip to C1-2, where...

Which of the following H/A complaints warrants immediate attention and referral? a. A unilateral, throbbing H/A, lasting several hours, even days. b. Sudden intense H/A, reaching its intensity in just a few minutes. c. Daily vise-like H/A, worse in the back of the head. d. Pt is restless and agitated, complaining of severe pain round left eye with associated tearing. b. Sudden intense H/A, reaching its intensity in just a few minutes. A patient complaining of sudden, severe H/A, stat...

________ __________ = cramping leg pain that is reliably reproducable by the same walking distance (distance is very constant and reproducible) and pain is completely relieved by rest. - AnswerIntermittent Claudication ________is defined as any cause of acute pericarditis that can lead to exudation of fluid into the pericardial space - can occur in associateon w/ ascites and pleural effusion in salt and water retention states such as CHF, cirrhosis, and nephrotic syndrome. - Answer-Pericardi...