Stevens johnson syndrome - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Question 1 1 / 1 pts The nurse is caring for a patient who has recurrent wound infections. The patient’s current infection is not responding to an antibiotic that has been used successfully several times in the past. The nurse understands that this is most likely due to: Correct! acquired bacterial resistance. cross-resistance. inherent bacterial resistance. transferred resistance. Question 2 1 / 1 pts The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose...

PHARMACOLOGY D398 WGU STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE 100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH WELL EXPLAINED RATIONALES AND GRADED A+ BY EXPERTS LATEST UPDATE 2024 ALREADY PASSED!!!!! WITH 100% GUARANTEED SUCCESS AFTER DOWNLOAD (ALL YOU NEED TO PASS YOUR EXAMS) Women metabolize this drug differently so they may need lower doses T/f Barbiturates have an antidote? False- always second choice Barbiturates mechanism of action Site of action: brainstem (reticular formation) By potentiating...

Sulfonamides Sulfonamides-Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Uses Synergistic effect Both drugs together in one compound cause bacterial resistance to develop much more slowly. Seeing it used for MRSA Urinary infections (also in chapter 48) Alternative therapy for patients allergic to penicillin Route Oral, IV, topical, ophthalmic Side effects/adverse reactions GI distress, stomatitis Photosensitivity Hypoglycemia Blood dyscrasias-RBC’s, WBC’s, platelets Crystalluria ...

140 Must Know NCLEX Meds Alteplase (t-PA) - correct answer *class*: thrombolytics *Indication*: MI, acute ischemic stroke, occluded central lines *Action*: converts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades the fibrin found *Nursing Considerations*: - contraindicated in active bleeding -monitor for anaphylaxis - use caution with uncontrolled hypertension Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - correct answer *class*: lipid-lowering agent *Indication*: management of high cholesterol (hypercholesterolem...

HESI Pharmacology Version 1 (V1) Test Bank; 2022 2023; 100% Verified Questions and Answers HESI Pharmacology Version 1 (V1) Test Bank 1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum c...

RNSG 2213 Exam 2 Question and answers already passed RNSG 2213 Exam 2 A patient has been diagnosed as having mania. The nurse anticipates that the physician will most likely prescribe: Lithium Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a severe and potentially fatal syndrome that is indicated by a rash and flu-like symptoms. It sometimes is caused by which medication? Lamotrigine (lamictal) A patient develops mania after discontinuing lithium. New medications are written to resume lithium ...

Module Questions from FB Review Latest 2024 Graded A+ A patient is being treated for schizophrenia with olanzapine. Which of the following is the most common side effect of olanzapine? a. Increase waist circumference b. Extrapyramidal side effects (5HT2A) c. Increase lipids d. Metabolic Syndrome D Your patient with bipolar disorder is admitted to a medical hospital. The internist contacts your office and asks whether the lithium you prescribed him is affecting his EKG. How do you ...

61.3 Identify the management and nursing care of the pt with infectious and inflammatory dermatoses--Psoriasis Correct Answer-Medical Management: -Goals: slow rapid turn of epidermis, promote resolution of psoriatic lesions, control disease cycle -Removes scares during bath using a soft brush and apply emollient creams after--maintain routine, -Pharmacologic therapy:topical/phototherapy/systemic Interventions: -pt education regarding the disease, skin care, and treatment regimen -measur...

Hondros 205 Exam 2 Latest Version 100% Pass Tissues group of cells with common functions Four types of tissue muscle, nervous, epithelial, connective What is the largest organ in the body? skin what is consider skin impaired tissue integrity? Trauma/injury, loss of profussion, immunological reaction, infections & infestations, thermal /radiation, & lesions Erikison's 3 Psychosocial Stages starting with young to older adult? 1.) intimacy vs isolation (18-25)2.) generativity vs se...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...