Diabetic retinopathy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 155 Test 1 (Crisis 1 NCLEX), Comprehensive Exam Questions & Answers (With Rationales)-In your patient's health history you read that the patient has a cataract in the right eye. You know that this eye disorder can be best described by which statement below? A. This eye disorder is caused by increased intraocular pressure that results in damage to the optic nerve. B. This eye disorder occurs in the eye when the macula of the retina become damaged and impair the central vision. C. This eye ...

Copper wiring on fundoscopy and xanthomas (particularly on the eyelids and Achilles tendons) can be exam findings in what condition? Primary hypercholesterolemia ________________ changes (cotton-wool spots, macular edema) are seen early in the course of diabetic retinopathy, while ______________ changes (visual loss, retinal detachment) are seen in advanced disease Non-proliferative Proliferative What is the treatment for diabetic retinopathy? Laser An obese patient presents with findi...

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In your patient's health history you read that the patient has a cataract in the right eye. You know that this eye disorder can be best described by which statement below? A. This eye disorder is caused by increased intraocular pressure that results in damage to the optic nerve. B. This eye disorder occurs in the eye when the macula of the retina become damaged and impair the central vision. C. This eye disorder occurs when the lens of the eye loses its transparency. D. This eye disorder oc...

what type of driver is required to take exam -Correct Answer all interstate comercial drivers who: -have a vehcile weight of 10,000 pounds -drivers using vehicle carrying 9 to 15 people if for compensation -drivers transporting 16 passangers or more even if not for compensation -drivers transporting hazardous material non discretionary standards that immediately disqualify driver -Correct Answer 1. use of insulin for diabete 2. seizure disorder or epilepsy 3. failure of hearing or visi...

NSC 114 Exam 4 Questions with Correct Answers Lumbar puncture: positioning of client - Answer-Lateral with head bent toward chest, knees flexed to abdomen, back at the edge of the bed or examination table Abdominal paracentesis - Answer-Relieves pressure on the abdominal organs Obtain a fluid specimen for lab study Thoracentesis - Answer-To remove excess fluid/air to ease breathing OR to introduce chemotherapeutic drugs intrapleurally Thoracentesis: nurse's role - Answer-Assist clien...

DOT certification PASSED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers what are disqualifying conditions? - Correct Answer- -epilepsy -use of anticonvulsant/seizure meds -dialysis -peripheral, autonomic neuropathies -diabetic retinopathy - methadone use -monocular vision (unless use alternative procedures) -alcohol >0.02% when do you have to report certifications - Correct Answer- midnight the next day what is the ME role in certification - Correct Answer- fitness for duty

NURS 354 Exam 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the primary difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body does not produce insulin, while Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance and eventual pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction. What are the common symptoms of hyperglycemia in a patient with diabetes? Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, and slow wound ...

OD - Answer-Ocular Dexter (Right Eye) OS - Answer-Ocular Sinister (Left Eye) OU - Answer-Oculus Uterque (Bilateral Eyes) HVF - Answer-Humphrey Visual Field - gold standard test used to measure peripheral vision IVFA - Answer-Intravenous Fluorescein Angiography - used to assess vessels in and behind the retina Cats - Answer-Cataracts - clouding that develops in the crystalline lens of eye POAG - Answer-Primary Open Angle Glaucoma - chronic and progressive optic nerve damage from multipl...

Endocrine system - ️️Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells. Diabetic Keto acidosis (DKA) - Higher than 300 glucose Ketones in urine Kussmal breathing Acetone (fruity) breath Tachycardia N/V Severe abdominal pain 3 medication checks - Check MAR/order Check when you pull the medication Check at the patient bedside 6 rights of drug administration - Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, ...