Causes of delirium - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 5334 Study Questions and Answers Exam 2 2022/2023.  What are the basic mechanisms by which neuropharmocologic agents act? o Can modify the disease process o Act at the sites of actions which is the axons versus synapses and steps in synaptic transmission and effects of drugs on the steps of synaptic transmission  Transmittter synthesis is the first step in transmission. What are the other 4 steps? o Transmitter storage, transmitter release, receptor binding, and termination of t...

NR 601 Final Exam – Question with Answers 1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about palliative care teams? • A: Provide weekly home visits 2. A 55-year-old women has type 2 DM she had three UTIs in the last 9 months and she is concerned about her kidneys. She has no report of dysuria, frequency or urgency at this time. Which of the following is the best action to follow? • A: Recheck UA dipstick today 3. According to the sexuality presentation, atrophic vaginitis (AV)...

NUR 511 Midterm and Final Exams (2022) Question 1.Question : Which of the following is a crucial element of developing a guideline? Creating a physician expert panel Reviewing the literature with ratings of available evidence Conducting an external review of a guideline Developing evidence-based tables Question 2.Question : African American patients seem to have a negative reaction to which of the following asthma medications? Inhaled corticosteroids Long-term beta-agonist bronchodilators Leukot...

Confusion - Answer The inability to think clearly delirium - Answer A state of severe confusion that occurs suddenly and is usually temporary Cognition - Answer The ablity to think logically and clearly Cognitive impairment - Answer Loss of ability to think logically; concentration and memory are affected Dementia - Answer The serious loss of mental abilities, such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communicating Alzheimer's disease - Answer A progressive, incredible diseas...

NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+ What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? - Answer-- allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-...

MN 568 Unit 10 Final Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Graded A+ 2023/2024 | 100% Correct. Which statement about confusion is true? Question options: a) Confusion is a disease process. b) Confusion is always temporary. c) Age is a reliable predictor of confusion. d) Polypharmacy is a major contributor to confusion in older adults. 2 / 2 points Sondra’s peripheral vestibular disease causes dizziness and vertigo. Which of the following medications will help to decrease edema in the lab...

NRNP 6675/ NRNP6675 Midterm Exam Quiz Bank (2023/ 2024) | Complete Guide| Questions and Verified Answers 1. Which of the following is not consistent with benzo withdrawal? - Answer: B) The best way to proceed with benzo withdrawal is to stop it immediately and tx withdrawal s/s 2. Which of the following is true about the legal practice of the PMHNP? - Answer: D) A&B only A) all have some degrees of prescriptive privileges i...

1 NR 601 Final Exam - Primary Care Of The Maturing & Aged Family Practicum (NR-601) 2023/2024 NR 601 Final Exam Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 601: Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family (Complete solutions and resources for the course exam) 2 NR 601 Final Exam 1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about palliative care teams? • A: Provide weekly home visits • 2. A 55-year-old women has type ...

NSG6001 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (QUESTION BANK) LATEST UPDATED 2023/2024 GRADED. Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention in a patient with chronic renal failure? A. Fluid restriction B. Hemodialysis 4 days a week C. High-protein diet D. Maintenance of blood pressure at 120/80 ANS: B PTS: 1 4. Immunizations are an example of which type of prevention? A. Primary B. Secondary C. Tertiary D. Quaternary ANS: A PTS: 1 5. The nurse is speaking to a patient regarding ...

main cause of delirium Correct Answer-Drugs Causes of delirium Correct Answer-AEIOU TIPS alcohol/drugs, withdrawl electrolyte abnormality iatrogenic (anticholinergics, benzodiazepines, antiepileptics, blood pressure medicines, insulin/hypoglycemics, narcotics, steroids, H2 blockers, NSAIDs, antibiotics, oxygen hypoxia (bleeding, central venous, pulmonary) Uremia/hepatic encephalopathy trauma infection poisons seizures Causes of delirium in inpatient setting? Correct Answer-Drugs-...