Insulin coma therapy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 566 MIDTERM EXAM (2 LATEST VERSIONS ) / NR566 MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW /LATEST ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FOR CARE OF FAMILY|AGRADE 1. Hypoglycemia can result from the action of either insulin or an oral hypoglycemic. Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include: A. “Fruity” breath odor and rapid respiration B. Diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and hypertension C. Dizziness, confusion, diaphoresis, and tachycardia D. Easy bruising, palpitations, cardiac dysrhythmias, and coma 2. Nonsele...

SIADH Pituitary (Hypothalamus) - Excess ADH (vasopressin), fluid overload Cause: SSRI's, Small Cell Lung Therapy Manif: Dillusional Hyponatremia (below 115), LOC, seizure, coma, loss deep tendon reflexes, hypothermia, bounding pulse Interv: Tolvaptan / Conovaptan - promotes water excretion w/o NA loss, Admin in Hospital (Black Box) Diuretics Hypertonic Saline #% Sodium Chloride Restrict fluid intake 600mL #1 monitor lung sounds (ABC's) Hemodialysis - Pharmokenetic excretion adversely...

A 30-year-old male experienced a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure, which stopped before you arrived at the scene. The patient is conscious, is answering your questions appropriately, and refuses EMS transport. Which of the following would be the MOST compelling reason to disagree with his refusal of transport? Select one: A. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is 15 B. His wife states that this was his "usual" seizure C. He has experienced seizures since he was 20 D. He is currently not ...

A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting and intermediate-acting insulin in one syringe to administer to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow. - 1: Draw up the volume of ainsulin from the intermediate-acting insulin vial. 2: Inject the volume of air equal to the amount of insulin to withdraw from the intermediate-acting insulin vial. 3: Inject the volume of air equal to the insulin dose form the short-acting insulin vial 4: Withdraw...

Exam 4: NUR100/ NUR 100 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: what is thyroid crisis or thyroid storm? Answer: -a severe and potentially life threatening exacerbation of the symptoms to hyperthyroidism that is usually induced by stress or infection -can occur in patients taking a thyroid suppressing drug Q: patient teaching regarding what foods to avoid taking a medication for the thyroid? ...

PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM TESTBANK- CORRECT AND VERIFIED GUIDE 1. Both men and women experience bone loss with aging. The bones most likely to demonstrate significant loss are: a. Cortical bones b. Femoral neck bones c. Cervical vertebrae d. Pelvic bones 2. Bisphosphonates treat or prevent osteoporosis by: a. Inhibiting osteoclastic activity b. Fostering bone resorption c. Enhancing calcium uptake in the bone d. Strengthening the osteoclastic proton pump 3. Prophylactic use of bisphospho...

1. Your client attempted suicide with a medication overdose. Which intervention would be most effective in preventing an adolescent from attempting suicide again? a. Assessing his financial level b. Help him learn better problem -solving skills at school c. Coordinate involvement of a mental health provider to allow child to express feelings d. Encourage him to make more friends at his after-school job 2. The nurse evaluates teaching provided to a school age child and parents about the m...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

UNE Medical Biochemistry Midterm Review Already Graded A A family presents for genetic counseling. The couple has two female children who are alive and well; however, their infant son recently died in the nursery with severe hemolysis (lysis of red blood cells) and jaundice. The wife recalls she lost a brother in infancy with severe hemolysis, induced after a viral infection. The physician suspects a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, this would result in a deficiency in which of the...

Hondros nursing 160 Test 2 study guide Lasix Loop diuretic,promotes diuresis,⬇BP,⬇Potassium Metoprolol Beta blocker It can treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and heart failure. This may lower the risk of death after a heart attack. DO NOT CRUSH Emphysema /COPD Destruction and enlargement of the air spaces, Symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, or a chronic cough. Treatment consists of self care and bronchodilators Rescue inhalers and inhaled or oral steroids ca...