Dryness - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Vitamin A Deficiency - +++ Night blindness, xerophthalmia [abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye, with inflammation and ridge formation], keratomalacia, follicular hyperkeratosis [excessive development of keratin in hair follicles, resulting in rough, cone-shaped, elevated papules] Vitamin A Excess - +++ Scaly skin, bone pain, pseudotumor cerebri, hepatomegaly Vitamin C Deficiency - +++ Scurvy, capillary hemorrhage of gingiva, skin, bone, and poor wound healing...

12 month old male Past 3 months increased erythema and pruritus scratches all night, sheets bloody in the am family history of allergic rhinitis and asthma Answer Acute atopic dermatitis treatment for acute atopic dermatitis Answer Daily lukewarm bath 5-20min, mild or no soap. pat dry after bath, add emollient, ie. aquaphor Repeat emollient with each diaper change Topical steroids first line, least potent first calcineurini inhibitors to face (tacrolimus, and pimecrolimus) Consider...

WH Menopause/middle-aged women's questions with verified solutions The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) current position on the use of HT in menopausal women include: a. HT is indicated for the sole purpose of preventing cardiovascular disease. b. ET for less than 5 years has significant effect on the risk for breast cancer. c. HT is recommended for prevention of cognitive aging or dementia. d. EPT is recommended to decrease risk of endometrial carcinoma. Ch 12 b Use o...

1. A nurse has administered topical benzocaine to a client in preparation for a minor treatment. The nurse will prioritize which findings if noted on the ongoing assessment? A) Stinging, tenderness, and sloughing B) Erythema, flaking, and dryness C) Transient burning sensation D) Oiliness or dryness of hair Answer: A Rationale: The nurse should monitor for stinging, tenderness, and sloughing in the client as adverse reactions to benzocaine. Erythema, flaking, and dryness are adverse re...

What carries blood away from the heart? CORRECT ANSWERS: arteries what causes myocardial ischemia? CORRECT ANSWERS: lack of adequate oxygen supply to the heart What is glaucoma? CORRECT ANSWERS: increased intraocular pressure what meds treat glaucoma? CORRECT ANSWERS: miotics, beta blocker what is the action of miotics CORRECT ANSWERS: decreases eye pressure What are cataracts? CORRECT ANSWERS: secondary infection, congenital disorder, reaction to medicafions or chemical tox...

1. A nurse has administered topical benzocaine to a client in preparation for a minor treatment. The nurse will prioritize which findings if noted on the ongoing assessment? A) Stinging, tenderness, and sloughing B) Erythema, flaking, and dryness C) Transient burning sensation D) Oiliness or dryness of hair Answer: A Rationale: The nurse should monitor for stinging, tenderness, and sloughing in the client as adverse reactions to benzocaine. Erythema, flaking, and dryness are adverse re...

Dry mouth can result in all of the following except: a. bad breath. b. reduced food intake. c. dental disease. d. achalasia. d. achalasia Oropharyngeal dysphagia may be characterized by all of the following except: a. inability to initiate swallowing. b. aspiration. c. impaired peristalsis. d. hoarse voice. c. impaired peristalsis People with _____ often complain of food "sticking" in the esophagus. a. esophageal dysphagia b. oropharyngeal dysphagia c. dyspepsia d. gast...

What are the medical treatments for hot flashes? Correct Answer -Estrogen- principal treatment -progestins- can be used if contraindicated for estrogen BUT increased RISK for BREAST CA - Clonidine- centrally acting alpha agonist - SSRI and SNRI -Gabapentin- decrease HF b 50-80% what factors lower the menopause date? Correct Answer smoking, nulliparity, menstrual regularity and shorter cycle length, family hx of early menopause, increased galactose intake, type 1 DM, What defines menopa...

NURS 180 PHARM MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE WEEK 5.Week 1 Lecture Book CH. 1-10 ATI Book CH. 1-6 *Prep Work Packet Terms Week 2 Lecture Book CH. 13, 14, 42, 43, 46, 47 ATI Book CH. 28, 29, 39, 40 CH. 28 Peptic Ulcer Disease *Antibiotics (regarding H. Pylori) 1. continue till done --- because you feel better don’t stop 2. 2-3 ATB for 14 days. *Histamine2-Receptor Antagonists (Ranitidine, Cimetidine, Famotidine) 1. cimetidine – gynecomastia, decrease libido, 2. it promotes bacterial c...

12-month-old male Past 3 months increased erythema and pruritus scratches all night, sheets bloody in the am family history of allergic rhinitis and asthma - Acute atopic dermatitis treatment for acute atopic dermatitis - Daily lukewarm bath 5-20min, mild or no soap. pat dry after bath, add emollient, ie. aquaphor Repeat emollient with each diaper change Topical steroids first line, least potent first calcineurini inhibitors to face (tacrolimus, and pimecrolimus) Consider bleach baths a...