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NURS 629 Exam 1 Maternal Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Antenatal Hemorrhagic Disorders Excessive vomiting with dehydration, ketoacidosis, electroyte imblances is called - Hyperemesis Gravidarum Hyperemesis Gravidarum's etiology is unkown but it is suspected that the increased hormonal levels of ___ or _____ levels plays a part - HCG Prolactin Care management of Hyperemesis Gravidarum includes (three options) - Oral Hygeine Medications BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce ...

BRAT diet - Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast. Used for clients recovering from gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis - Stomach flu - Inflammation of lining of intestines Normal ranges for ABG - pH = 7.35-7.45 (HOMEOSTASIS) PaCO2 = 35-45 HCO3 = 22-26 Dysphagia (trouble swallowing) - NPO diet Chronic gastritis & Gastritis - Inflammation of stomach lining Chronic = more than 1 year Caused by infection, NSAIDs, alcohol consumption, and stress Treatment = antibiotics and/or antacids Esophogeal c...

Peds ATI and Hockenberry Questions A 16-month-old has a history of diarrhea for 3 days with poor oral intake. He received intravenous fluids, has tolerated some oral fluids in the emergency department, and is being discharged home. Instructions for diet for this child should include: A. BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast) for 24 hours, then a soft diet as tolerated B. Chicken or beef broth for 24 hours, then resume a soft diet C. Offer a regular diet as child's appetite war...

Which class of abx is not absorbed enterally? A. carbapenems B. aminoglycosides C. cephalosporins D. macrolides Correct Answer b What food should you not combine with Azithromycin? A. milk B. eggplant C. apple juice D. spinach Correct Answer c What teaching should you provide to a patient on long term isoniazid? A. may need perioidic lab work to check for hepatotoxicity B. may need perioidic lab work to check for anemia C. may need periodic lab work to check for nephrotoxicity ...

PEDDIATRYA A A The nurse planning teaching for the parents of a child newly diagnosed with hemophilia will include information about which long-term complication? 1. Heart valve injury [33%] 2. Intellectual disability [3%] 3. Joint destruction [54%] 4. Recurrent pneumonia [8%] Explanation: Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency in coagulation proteins. Clients with classic hemophilia, or hemophilia A, lack factor VIII. Clients with hemophilia B (Christmas disease) lack fac...

GER uncomplicated recurrent spitting & vomiting in healthy infants that resolves spontaneously GERD : is present when reflux causes secondary symptoms or complications GERD Test UGI when anatomic etiologies of recurrent vomiting are considered, but should not be considered to be a test for GER and GERD pharmacotherapy •There is no sufficient evidence to support the use of prokinetic agents for GERD Rx •Medications are usually not recommended unless pathologic GER has been...

For cataract extraction surgery, what are the protocols? -avoid taking aspirin -use cool compress on eye before calling MD if itchy -avoid bending at the waist b/c it can raise intraoccular pressure (BEND AT THE KNEES) -don't lift anything over 10 lbs If a patient 24 hours p/o refuses to ambulate, what should you do first? -assess pain -THEN you can educate, turn patient, give PRN analgesic What happens during true labor? -cervix transitions to anterior position -contractions felt in ...

How do antiemetics work? (i.e. what is the physiology of nausea? what and where are the receptors locate?) - ANSWERAntiemetics block the CTZ (chemoreceptor trigger zone) which suppresses nausea and vomitting. These receptors are located near the medulla, outside the Blood Brain Barrier When should antiemetics be given? - ANSWERAt least 1 hour before symptoms List at least 4 classes of antiemetic agents. State their mechanism and potential side effects. - ANSWER- anticholinergic: inhibits v...

How do antiemetics work? (i.e. what is the physiology of nausea? what and where are the receptors locate?) - Answer Antiemetics block the CTZ (chemoreceptor trigger zone) which suppresses nausea and vomitting. These receptors are located near the medulla, outside the Blood Brain Barrier When should antiemetics be given? - Answer At least 1 hour before symptoms List at least 4 classes of antiemetic agents. State their mechanism and potential side effects. - Answer - anticholinergic: inhibit...

OB Exam 5|194 Questions with Verified Answers prematurity - CORRECT ANSWER <37 weeks gestation~23-24 weeks gestation earliest age of viability extrauterinedemographics7% white15% non-whitesingle adolescents @ higher risk - less than 20 weeks count as abortion - prognosis deals with wt in the baby of the premature - March of Dimes: health care disparity on who gets better care premature infants - CORRECT ANSWER Organ systems are immature and lack adequate reserves of bodily nutrients...