Drug to treat icp Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Beta adrenergic blockers end in - Correct Answer--olol Alpha-adrenergic blockers end in - Correct Answer--sin Calcium Channel Blockers end in - Correct Answer--pine Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors end in - Correct Answer--pril Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) end in - Correct Answer--sartan or -tan Physiological risk factors for hypertension - Correct Answer--Excessive intake of saturated fat and simple carbohydrates -Alcohol: increases renin secretions Cultural res...

100 Neuro NCLEX questions 1. An 18-year-old client is admitted with a closed head injury sustained in a MVA. His intracranial pressure (ICP) shows an upward trend. Which intervention should the nurse perform first? Reposition the client to avoid neck flexion Administer 1 g Mannitol IV as ordered Increase the ventilator’s respiratory rate to 20 breaths/minute Administer 100 mg of pentobarbital IV as ordered. 2. A client with a subarachnoid hemorrhage is prescribed a 1,000-mg loading...

ATI PN CAPSTONE 1,2&3 QUESTIONS BANK-QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 UPDATE ATI PN CAPSTONE 1,2&3 QUESTIONS BANK-QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 UPDATE CAPSTONE 1 1. If a male client experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) that damaged the hypothalamus, the nurse anticipate that the client has problems with: a. Body temperature control. b. Balance and equilibrium c. Visual acuity d. Thinking and reasoning 2. A female client admitted to an acute care facility after a car accident develops...

PREDICTOR HESSI 05/2018 1. An older adult resident of a long-term care facility has a 5-year history of hypertension. The client has a headache and rate the pain 5 on a pain scale 0 to 10. The client’s blood pressure is currently 142/89. Which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply) A. Administer a daily dose of lisinopril as scheduled. B. Assess the client for postural hypotension. C. Notify the healthcare provider immediately D. Provide a PRN dose of acetamin...

Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity.) LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III : Chest X-ray—flattened diaphragms, hyperlucency, diminished pulmonary vascular markings. CBC—polycythemia,...

list of 1st inspection stuff general appearance appearance of chest RR rate & pattern pulse sensorium posture patient color level 2 bedside assessment ( 5 categories) interview/History palpation/percussion auscultation Non-invasive monitoring other assessments... level 2: interview symptoms history of present illness medical history family history advance directives DNR level 2: palpation/percussion pulse tracheal position diagnostic chest percussion te...

A 42 year old patient with a severe acute traumatic brain injury has developed a fever. The nurse is aware that the fever should be reverse quickly for which reason? - It increases the brain's metabolic needs. A brief loss of consciousness followed by a periods of being alert and orientated and then a loss of consciousness again is a typical presentation for which condition? - Epidural haematoma A patient is admitted to the hospital with a cerebral contusion. During the night, he develops...

PHARMACOLOGY HESI NEW STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NEWEST UPDATE (FORTIS COLLEGE). Pharmacology HESI Review Cardiac Drugs/Diuretics • Digoxin – positive inotrope (increases force of contraction); negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate). How do you assess for this? (Always take AP for a full minute!) • Client with long hx of daily digoxin and furosemide (Lasix) use; creates a high risk for dig toxicity (Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dig toxicity) • D...

HESI RN EXIT EXAM 2023 LATEST UPDATE {VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS} GRADED A The nurse is completing the admission assessment of a 3-year old who is admitted with bacterial meningitis and hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding is evidence that the child is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? A. Tachycardia and tachypnea B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses C. Increased head circumference and bulging fontanels D. Blood pressure fluctuations and syncope - answ...

Sinus Arrhythmia - Answer-Sinus Arrhythmia Looks almost normal Action: none, continue to monitor First Drug: none Possible cause: respiratory deviation, peds, aging heart Sinus Bradycardia - Answer-Action: oxygen, notify MD - if symptomatic, follow AHA guidelines. First Drug: Atropine if symptomatic - low BP Possible cause: vagal-stimulation, athlete, sleep, ischemia to SA node, Meds, ↑ ICP Sinus Tachycardia - Answer-Action: Determine & Treat the cause - this is key First Drug: None, ...