Abruptly slurred speech - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 4 MH707 Questions and Answers Common presentation of Delirium - ANS First symptom of delirium is impaired orientation. MSE: Speech impairment, slurred and disorganized, highly inattentive. Affect: can change from lethargic to agitated. They may have visual hallucinations. Judgment is grossly impaired. PE: tremors, incontinence, nystagmus, increased muscle tone. Delirium Criteria - ANS A. A disturbance in attention and awareness. B. The disturbance develops over a short period...

NSG 6005 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM TEST BANK. ALL 46 CHAPTERS QUESTIONS FROM REAL EXAM 2023/24 UPDATE SOUTH UNIVERSITY   Chapter 1. The Role of the Nurse Practitioner Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: 1. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing 2. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration 3. The State Board of Nursing for each state...

NSG 6340 PREDICTOR STUDY GUIDE 2 1. A 37-year-old female patient with a history of a single episode of depression and frequent complaints of PMS is being treated for hypothyroidism. Today she complains of poor concentration and fatigue. Initially, the NP should: a. Question her further 3. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention? a. Annual influenza vaccination 7. A 35-year old female with a history of mitral valve prolapse is scheduled for routine dental cleaning. Accor...

NRNP 6531 Knowledge Check 4 1. The most common symptoms of transient ischemic attack (TIA) include: Answer: Weakness in an extremity, abruptly slurred speech, or partial loss of vision, and sudden gait changes. 2. A 26 year old female presents with elbow pain that is described as aching and burning. There is point tenderness along the lateral aspect of the elbow and painful passive flexion and extension. She reports she has been playing tennis almost daily for the past month. The most lik...

NRNP 6531 Knowledge Check 4 1. The most common symptoms of transient ischemic attack (TIA) include: Answer: Weakness in an extremity, abruptly slurred speech, or partial loss of vision, and sudden gait changes. 2. A 26 year old female presents with elbow pain that is described as aching and burning. There is point tenderness along the lateral aspect of the elbow and painful passive flexion and extension. She reports she has been playing tennis almost daily for the past month. The most lik...

A 29 year old male client informs the nurse that he came to the clinic to see if, "Maybe I have lung cancer or something," and wants to get checked out since, "I can't seem to get rid of this body-wracking dry cough that has been hanging around for the last six weeks." Which computer documentation of this client's concerns should the nurse enter? A. Presents with a hacking non-productive cough of 6 weeks duration. B. Describe having a "body-wracking dry cough" of 6 weeks duration. C. ...

HESI PN EXIT EXAM NGN Q&A 2023/24 UPDATE HESI PN EXIT EXAM NGN Q&A 2023/24 UPDATE I HAVE MERGED 3 FILES WHICH THEY ARE TESTING FROM INCLUDING SOME CASE STUDIES NORMAL QUESTIONS ON ACTUAL TEST IS 90% WHILE NGN IS ABOUT 10% THIS FILES CONTAINS SOME RATIONALES TOO ...

BESTQUIZZES COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM – PRIORITY ONE 1. A nurse is assessing a client’s pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP). The nurse should recognize that an elevated PAWP indicates which of the following complications? A. Left ventricular failure B. Cardiogenic shock C. Hypovolemia D. Hypotension 2. A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan ...

ANTIMANIC AGENTS - Lithium carbonate Lithium toxicity: Serum levels >1.5 mcg/L Symptoms: Indigestion, rashes, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, polyuria, polydipsia, ataxia, tremor, slurred speech, disorientation, and seizures. Nursing Implications: toxicity and to maintain high fluid intake and stable salt use. Periodic blood tests to assess drug level are necessary. Teach patient to avoid alcohol use. Instruct patient to take medication with food if medication causes indigesti...

David is a thirty-four-year-old who is starting on paroxetine (Paxil) for depression. What does David need to be educated about regarding his medication? Paroxetine may cause intermittent diarrhea. He may experience sexual dysfunction beginning a month after he starts therapy. He may have constipation, and he should increase fluids and fiber. Paroxetine has a long half-life, so he may occasionally skip a dose. He may experience sexual dysfunction beginning a month after he starts therapy. ...