Copd exacerbations - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 1211 Medical Surgical Final Exam- Questions and Answers; International College of Health Sciences 2023/2024 1. A client with diabetes mellitus is experiencing polyphagia. Which outcome statement is the priority for this client? a. Fluid and electrolyte balance. b. Prevention of water toxicity. c. Reduced glucose in the urine. d. Adequate cellular nourishment. - ANSWER-D Rationale Diabetes mellitus Type 1 is characterized by hyperglycemia that precipitates glucosuria and poly...

First line tmt for a previously healthy person who develops CAP? Azirthomycin If you see SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and St. John's wort together? Serotonin syndrome Hype rsensitivity with Phenytoin? 3-8 weeks after treatment can occur (overly sensitive to this medication and have adverse reactions) This would look like a characteristic rash, fever, leukocytosis Carbamazepine can auto-metabolize? YES. This can auto-metabolize so you will end up with lower levels If a patient h...

COPD NCLEX REVIEW PEARSON QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES A+ REVIEW 2023 Rationale: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an incurable disease. It is characterized by periods of exacerbation, or flare-ups. Lung tissue is permanently damaged with each exacerbation and does not return to normal. COPD does cause the symptoms of dyspnea and increased sputum production, and it is a disorder that includes both bronchitis and emphysema. - ANS-A nurse is teaching a client about chronic ...

Final Exam: NR565 / NR 565 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals | Exam Guide Review| 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: A woman who is taking Pioglitazone states, "I'm glad that this medication promotes weight loss." Answer: First this medication promotes increase in LDL levels, which increases cardiovascular risk. Also, she's a female so speak about exercise and weight bearing exercise d/t possible increased risk for fractures. Question: Glucoc...

NR565/NR 565 Pharmacology Final Exam Latest (2024/2025) Guide Fully Solved 100%/Questions and Answers Verified-Chamberlain -Start insulin (when A1C is above >9% start at step 2= insulin combo therapy) Who should not take Metformin? -Due to increased risk of Lactic acidosis: patients with CHF, older than 80 years of age, kidney disease (Renal insufficiency) Sulfonylureas should not be used during __________ or with _____________ or _________ impairments. -Pregnancy -Liver -R...

NSG 6420 MIDTERM LATEST UPDATE 100% PASS COPD Stage I MILD FEV1/FVC <70% FEV1</80% *Chronic cough/sputum production *Pt unaware lung function is abnormal COPD Stage II MODERATE FEV1/FVC <70% FEV1 50-80% SOB with exertion Cough and sputum production present COPD Stage III SEVERE FEV1/FVC < 70% FEV1 30-50% Greater SOB Reduced exercise capacity Fatigue Repeated exacerbations with impact on QOL COPD Stage IV VERY SEVERE FEV1/FVC<70% FEV1<30% Resp. ...

VSIM Vincent Brody Quiz Questions - COPD Exacerbation

CMN 568 Module 3 200 Questions and Correct Answers (Verified Answers) 2024 New Update What combination of drugs is not recommended in COPD patients? - Answer LABA+ICS combo For which population is an annual low-dose CT recommended for lung cancer prevention? - Answer people who have COPD due to smoking Spirometry during covid outbreaks - Answer spirometry should be reserved for patients requiring urgent or essential tests for the diagnosis of COPD, and/or to assess lung function statu...

What is the new agent CORRECT ANSWER- What is the cutoff for diagnosis of COPD? CORRECT ANSWER-FEV1/FVC < 0.7 What is the criteria for GOLD Stage 1? CORRECT ANSWER-FEV1 (predicted) >80 What is the criteria for GOLD Stage 2? CORRECT ANSWER-FEV1 (predicted) 50-80 What is the criteria for GOLD Stage 3? CORRECT ANSWER-FEV1 (predicted) 30-50 What is the criteria for GOLD Stage 4? CORRECT ANSWER-FEV1 (predicted) <30 What is used as classification of COPD Class A? (answer is ...

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