Meds that treat sepsis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1 MED SURG EXAM 2 | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ what should you absolute neutrophil count be (ANC) Correct Answer: neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC <1500 moderate neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC 500-999 severe neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC < 500 things to avoid if pt is neutropenic Correct Answer: - fresh cut flowers (wilt, die, grow mold) - processed meats, undercooked meats (food bourne illness) chemo & radiation Correct Answer: cannot d...

ACHPN Exam 181 Questions with Verified Answers Hiv/aids hospice criteria - CORRECT ANSWER CD4 count < 25 Viral load > 100,000 Weight loss more than 10% in 3 months Pps 50or less Treatment of OIH - CORRECT ANSWER Stop opioids and start ketamine Hospice criteria COPD - CORRECT ANSWER Fev1 after bronchodilator less than 30% O2 sat less than 88% on RA Dyspnea at rest No response to bronchodilator What bronchodilator to treat mild to severe copd - CORRECT ANSWER SABA albute...

CPHON TEST Onc./Heme Emergencies 20 Questions with Verified Answers HYPERLEUKOCYTOSIS -what is it -risk factors -s/s -tx - CORRECT ANSWER -peripheral wbc is greater than 100,000/mm3 causing increased blood viscosity and blast cell aggregates and thrombi in microcirculation -all, aml, cml -some are asymptomatic! altered LOC, slurred speech, sob, tachypnea, cyanosis, blurred vision, headaches, sz, papilledema (optic disk swelling) -hyperhydration, allopurinol or rasburicase, product supp...

CGRN (Core Curriculum) Latest Version Graded A+ Therapeutic Procedures Achalasia occurs when nerves of the esophagus do not function properly, resulting in problems swallowing and passing food thru the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) -Sx is only done if pt has no relief from meds or EGD procedures -Sx is a MYOTOMY (open sx or laparoscopic), surgery consists of circular muscle fibers of the LES that are divided. -Laparoscopic Heller's Myotomy is the "most popular" and used "most frequent."...

CHPN Certified hospice palliative nurse exam 195 Questions with Verified Answers AIDS infection - CORRECT ANSWER Bacterial, Viral, Fungal, Parasitic AIDS dementia - CORRECT ANSWER causes Encephalopathy, 15% effected ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) 1st symptom - CORRECT ANSWER swallowing difficulty followed by distal weakness Cerebral Metastases - CORRECT ANSWER Brain mets account for 40% of all Cancer patients. Cerebral Metastases symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER HA initial complai...

Orthopedic Nursing Care Exam 74 Questions with Verified Answers What is the most commonly reported injuries? - CORRECT ANSWER Contusions, Strains, and Sprains. Contusion - CORRECT ANSWER Blunt force-bleeding into soft tissue, but skin remains intact. (Swelling, discoloration of skin) Least serious Strain - CORRECT ANSWER Stretching injury to a muscle or a muscle-tendon unit. Caused by mechanical overloading. (Pain, limited motion, muscle spasms/weakness, swelling.) Most common: lower ab...

Hematology Case Studies Latest 2023 Graded A+ 75yo woman admitted w/ abdominal pn and found to have diverticulitis. Tx w/ IV abx, IV fluids and kept NPO for several days. On hospital day 6, she is noted to have ecchymosis over extremities. INR- 2.1, PT- 18, PTT- 34 Acquired coagulopathy due to Vit K deficiency (NPO and abx that kill bugs in gut that produce Vit K) Would affect factors II, VII, IX, X, proteins C and S Tx w/ Vit K 5 mg po daily 15 month old boy taken to pediatrician with multip...

1 PCCN MASTER EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ 1. Cardiac Correct Answer: 1. Cardiac Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Where is the MI? Correct Answer: Inferior wall MI, Right coronary artery "Reciprocal changes are often seen ini leads I and aVL" Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V1 and V2. Where is the MI? Correct Answer: Septal area, Left Anterior Descending Artery Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V3 and V4. Where ...

Low Risk Neonatal Nursing Certification Exam 192 Questions with Verified Answers Normal HgA1C - CORRECT ANSWER less than 6% Normal pregnancy weight gain - CORRECT ANSWER 15-20 lbs HELLP - CORRECT ANSWER Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets What does Fetal Alcohol Syndrome look like on assessment - CORRECT ANSWER thin upper lip, no philthrum, small palpebral fissures What drug causes abruptions? - CORRECT ANSWER Cocaine Negative effects of Heroin - CORRECT ANSWER ...

teaching a pt with diabetes regarding foot care? always wear shoes check your feet everyday check for any discoloration, sores buy shoes that fit properly dry betwen the toes no alcohol on the feet diabetic has an order for NPH 35units to be given in the am he has an upset stomach. should he still take the insulin he should still take it. but you should encourage a snack give as ordered. assessig new pt. complains of new symptoms of tiredness and has echemosis/bruising...