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Exam 1: NUR265 / NUR 265 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical–Surgical Nursing Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Galen Q: What is cirrhosis? Answer: An extensive, irreversible scarring of the liver. Q: What are common causes of cirrhosis? Answer: -ETOH -Viral hepatitis (HEP C) - Autoimmune hepatitis -Drugs and chemicals (aetaminophen or anything else hepatotoxic) Q: What are early S/S of cirrhosis? Answer: -Enlarged liver -Fat...

Clinical Reasoning Cases in Nursing 7th Edition Harding Snyder Test Bank Clinical Reasoning Cases in Nursing 7th Edition Harding Snyder Test Bank Chapter 1.Perfusion MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is explaining to a student nurse about impaired central perfusion. The nurse knows the student understands this problem when the student states, Central perfusion a. is monitored only by the physician. b. involves the entire body. c. is decreased with hypertension. d. is toxic to the car...

Progressive Care RN A v1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? Ace inhibitors A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in this patient? Dilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? Fluid retention Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which patient should ...

Progressive Care RN A Exam (2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: You walk into your patient's room and notice that the chest tube collection chamber has been knocked over on the floor. There appears to be drainage dispersed throughout the chambers. What should you do NEXT? Answer: Replace the chamber with a new one Q: Your patient is complaining of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. His blood pressure is 89/55, heart rate is 122 bpm, and the t...

Benzodiazepine- Midazolam - Correct Answer-Uses: Conscious sedation S/E: Dizzy Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Respiratory depression PT teaching: Safety Contraindications: Cardiopulmonary disease Non- Benzodiazepine- zolpidem tartrate - Correct Answer-Uses: Insomnia S/E: Dizziness, Drowsiness, Behavioral changes Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Complex sleep behavior Local Anesthetic- Lidocaine - Correct Answer-Uses: Minor procedure S/E: Confusion, drowsiness, stinging, bradycardia Nursing c...

6 y/o male presents w/ hemarthrosis of the L knee. Coag studies: PT 12.5s (normal12-14 sec), INR 1.0, aPTT 58s (normal 18-28 sec), platelet 430,000/microliter (normal 150,000-450,000/microliter), & bleeding time 4m (normal 2-12m). Which is the best tx option for this pt? A. Desmopressin acetate B. Corticosteroids C. Vitamin K D. Cryoprecipitate (u) A. Desmopressin acetate is indicated in von Willebrand's disease, which presents with a prolonged bleeding time. (u) B. Corticosteroids are in...

Primary manifestations of SRMD GI bleeding Cushing Ulcers Stress ulcers that occur as a result of TBI or brain surgery Upper GI bleed any source of bleeding which occurs in the esophagus, stomach or the duodenum. Upper GI bleed is characterized by... frank, bright red or "coffee ground" emesis Upper GI bleed causes bleeding varices (varicose veins) in the esophagus or stomach peptic ulcers gastritis Mallory-Weiss tear (tearing of the esophagus from the stoma...

NYU Pharmacology Exam 1 (Questions With Correct Answers) 2023 Graded A+. Induces INC intracelluar sodium drives Ca into heart and INCREASE CONTRACTILITY AE: -bradycardia -dysrhythmias -anorexia, N/V -headache -blurred or yellow vision TOXICITY: - anorexia, N/V, green or yellow halos, bradycardia premature ventricular contractions, cardiac dysrhythmias, confusion, delirium for elderly R4 toxicity: - low K+ -renal failure -loop diuretics -Hypercalcemia Considerations: - pulse full ...

NURS 615 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Chapter 25. Drugs Used in Treating Inflammatory Processes 1. Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with gout. Of the following, which would be the best treatment for Henry? 1. High-dose colchicine 2. Low-dose colchicine 3. High-dose aspirin 4. Acetaminophen with codeine 2. Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes: 1. Colchicine may be constipating. 2. Colchicine always causes so...

Progressive Care RN A Exam: Answered correctly Progressive Care RN A v1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? Ace inhibitors A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in this patient? Dilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? Fluid retention Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report...

Final Exam: NR324/ NR 324 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Complete with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Q: Tums/Antacids Neutralize pH Q: H2 receptor blockers Answer: Pepcid Decreases acid production Q: PPIs Answer: Blocks proton pumps to block acid Stronger than H2 receptor blocker Q: GERD education Answer: Avoid triggers Eat small frequent meals and not before bed Untreated can lead to permanent ...