Causes of retention Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicilli...

Rasmussen College MDC 3 FINAL Exam | 100% Correct Answers | Latest 2024 Version 1. The nurse is arriving at the beginning of her shift and has taken report on four clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse see first? A. A client with hypertension with a blood pressure of 172/92 mm Hg. B. A client with pain that is two days postoperative from a prostatectomy. C. A client ready for discharge education after treatment of an acute kidney injury. D. A client with a histo...

Exam 1: NSG533 / NSG 533 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pharmacology Complete Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonists (cimetidine, famotidine, nizatidine, ranitidine) Answer: Decrease acid secretion by blocking histamine receptors in gastric parietal cells Relief from typical acute GERD symptoms and prophylactic More effective than antacids for chronic GERD but less effective than PPIs May be dosed intermittently or on schedule...

Primerica Life Insurance Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed An insured purchased an insurance policy 5 years ago. Last year, she received a dividend check from the insurance company that was not taxable. This year, she did not receive a check from the insurer. From what type of insurer did the insured purchase the policy? a. mutual b. reciprocal c. nonprofit service organization d. stock A. mutual funds not paid out after paying claims and other operating costs are returned to the po...

Exam 2: NUR2513/ NUR 2513 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Maternal-Child Nursing Exam |75 ACTUAL Questions and Verified Answers| Already Graded A - Rasmussen Q: The nurse had instructed a mother on the importance of providing a toddler with a balanced diet. Which observation during a home visit indicates that instruction has been effective? A. The child takes candy from a dish that is placed on the coffee table in the living room. B. The mother prepares a scrambled egg for the toddler's breakfast. C. T...

A client has a new prescription for spironolactone (Aldactone). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse recognize as a reason to withhold the morning dose of the medication and notify the provider? a. Serum sodium 138 mEq/L b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L c. Serum creatinine 1.2 mEq/L d. Serum chloride 106 mEq/L b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed daily doses of both digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix). The client's potassiu...

Exam 3: NSG123/ NSG 123 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 1| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: What is the reflux (backward flow) of urine from the urethra into the bladder? Answer: Ureterovesical reflux Q: Preferred measure to establish bacteriuria Answer: Clean catch midstream urine specimen, urine culture Q: Types of Lower UTI Answer: Bacterial cystitis (inflammation of the urinary bladder), bacterial prostatitis (...

FCCN level 1 Exam With Complete Solutions. minimum urine output for adult 0.5mL/kg/hr ADH (antidiuretic hormone) - water retainer - vasoconstrictor (also called Vasopressin) - produced by hypothalamus - store and released from posterior pituitary ADH pathway - hypothalamus senses low blood volumed and increased serum osmolality - signal pituitary to release ADH - ADH causes kidney to retain water - water retention increases blood volume and decreases serum osmolality ANP (at...

SCI 225 Week 16 Pathophysiology Final Exam Proctored-Nightingale College. A patient with type 1 diabetes asks the nurse what causes polyuria. What is the nurse’s best response? The symptom of polyuria in diabetes mellitus (DM) is caused by: a reduced ADH response caused by insulin deficiency. the loss of protein across the glomerular membrane. the production of ketones. increased glucose in the urine. The presence of glucose in the ...

1. Q #: The AGACNP is reviewing a chart of a head-injured patient. Which of the following would alert the AGACNP for the possibility that the patient is over hydrated, thereby increasing the risk for increased intracranial pressure? A. BUN = 10 B. Shift output = 800 ml, shift input = 825 ml Unchanged weight C. Serum osmolality = 260 2. Q #: A patient who has been in the intensive care unit for 17 days develops hyponatremic hyperosmolality. The patient weighs 132 lb (59.9 kg), is intubate...

NUR 265 Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Complex Elimination Renal: Acute Kidney Injury- Abrupt loss of kidney function. It can happen in hours to days, Pathophysiology: Fluid and electrolyte imbalances occur. Labs and Diagnostics: GFR decreases. (90-120ml/min) Creatinine increase. (0.5-1.2mg/dl) protein breakdown. BUN increase. (10-20mg/dl) Hemoglobin- 12-18 Hematocrit- 37- 52 3 Types: Pre-Renal Causes: (Hypotension) The issue is before the kidney. (Impaired renal perfusion) Blood...

Epinephrine is used for ___ ___ and ___ ___ - ANSWER cardiac arrest, allergic reaction Adrenergic Stimulating drugs - ANSWER epinephrine What system is epinephrine stimulating? - ANSWER SNS What are the adverse effects of epinephrine? - ANSWER tremors, agitation, tachycardia, urinary retention, hypertension, decreased renal perfusion When determining the difference between urinary retention and decreased urinary perfusion, what should you do? - ANSWER palpate the bladder Before administer...