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Review of case study #2: Dysuria Scenario: A 55-year-old African-American male reports to the clinic complaining of frequent and painful urination for the past two months. The patient is sexually active and has been in a monogamous relationship for the past three years. He reports no penile discharge, fever, chills, abdominal pain, or back pain. His father is deceased and passed away of colon cancer. His father had a history of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). The patient considers himse...

Question 1 0 out of 1 points A patient diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder has been taking a high-dose SSRI and is participating in therapy twice a week. He reports an inability to carry out responsibilities due to consistent interferences of his obsessions and compulsions. The PMHNP knows that the next step would be which of the following? Selected Answer: B. Decrease his SSRI and add an MAOI.  Question 2 0 out of 1 points Which statement best describes a pharmacological ...

Question 1 A patient has been prescribed an oral drug that is known to have a high first-pass effect. Which of the following measures has the potential to increase the amount of the free drug that is available to body cells? Answer: Administering the drug intravenously rather than orally  Question 2 A nurse works in a private hospital and needs to administer some narcotic drugs to one of her patients. Which of the following should the nurse consider when administering narcotics to pati...

NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology final exam Question 1 A nurse educator who coordinates the staff education on an oncology unit is conducting an inservice on targeted therapies. What potential benefit of targeted therapies should the nurse highlight in this education session? Targeted therapies have the potential to damage cancerous cells while leaving normal body cells less affected. Question 2 Alprostadil (Caverject), a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, has been prescribed to a ...

Heart, Lungs, and Peripheral Vascular (Week 7: Ch. 13, 14, & 15)  Examination techniques of the Heart, Lungs, and PV systems (See Notes)  Examination findings of arterial blood flow in infants (339) (345) o At birth the cutting of the umbilical cord, through which oxygen has been provided in utero, requires the infant to begin breathing. The onset of respiration expands the lungs and carries air to the alveoli. o When pulse is weak, expect cardiac output bay be diminished or peripher...

Health Assessment Final 1. Blood flow through the heart - R. atrium (deoxygenated), R. ventricle, pulmonary arteries, lungs, pulmonary veins (now oxygenated), L. atrium, L ventricle, aorta, body 2. Heart sound lub - S1 3. Heart sound dub - S2 4. 5 points of auscultation - Aortic - R Sternal border, 2nd intercostal space. - Pulmonic - L Sternal border, 2nd intercostal space. - Erbs Point- L Sternal boarder, 3rd intercostal space. - Tricuspid - L Sternal boarder, 4th intercostal space....

NUR 634 Midterm Examination Answers NUR 634 Midterm Is the following information subjective or objective? Mr. M. has a respiratory rate of 32 and a pulse rate of 120. 1. A) Subjective 2. B) Objective Which is the proper sequence of examination for the abdomen?

NUR 550 Topic 1 Assignment: Translational Research Graphic Organizer

Mental Illness/Mental Health - Mental illness includes disorders that affect mood, behavior, and thinking - Often cause significant stress and impaired functioning Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Health (DSM-5) → 3 purposes - Provide standardized nomenclature and language for all mental health professionals - To present defining characteristics or symptoms that differentiate specific diagnoses - To assist in identifying the underlying causes of disorders Healthy People 2020 ...

NURS 427 STRUCTURED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SYLLABUS REVIEW