Geriatric med treatment - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), what meds, and what do you have check first? - Emtricitabine/tenofovir gotta check Hep B first -apparently they kill hep B too, so if you suddenly stop the med, then reactivated hep B can lead to liver disease entry to balloon time for PCI! - 120 minutes time limit from onset of MI to balloon time - should get it done w/in 12 hours Absolute contraindications to Fibrinolysis - Previous hemorrhage stroke Previous ischemic stroke (4.5hrs-3months prior) Susp...

NURS 6501 Final Exam Questions With Complete Solutions. What is the role of the primary care provider in mental health? - Screen for mental health issues - Improve outcomes and reduce health care costs - Assess and give care to mild-moderate disorders or patients with stable severe mental disorders - From strong links with mental health specialty care for complex cases Sharing patient info (ex: meds used) about PHQ2 - what does it screen for, what are the questions, scoring - Screens ...

NR 565 FINAL STUDY GUIDE EXAM LATEST WEEK 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-... Thyroid o Diagnosis & Evaluation What labs are used to diagnose? - CORRECT ANSWER--TSH - used primarily for screening and diagnosing hypothyroid and for monitoring replacement therapy in hypothyroid patients -T4 - Used to monitor thyroid hormone replacement therapy and to screen for thyroid dysfunction -T3 - Useful in the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism; can also be used to monitor hormone replacement therapy -TSH lo...

A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is at least likely to exacerbate asthma? - Correct Answer Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) Best antihypertensive med for asthmatics. Beta2 blocking agent -- also a cardioselective and less likely to cause bronchoconstriction. A male client who has been taking propranolol (Inderal) for 18 months tells the nurse that the healthca...

MED SURG 201 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2024/2025 | 100% VERIFIED | GRADED A+. A 75-year-old patient is admitted for pancreatitis. Which tool would be the most appropriate for the nurse to use during the admission assessment? a. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) b. Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol Scale, Revised (CIWA-Ar) c. Screening Test-Geriatric Version (SMAST-G) d. Mini-Mental State Examination ANS: C Because the abuse of alcohol is a common ...

What is the role of the primary care provider in mental health? - - Screen for mental health issues - Improve outcomes and reduce health care costs - Assess and give care to mild-moderate disorders or patients with stable severe mental disorders - From strong links with mental health specialty care for complex cases Sharing patient info (ex: meds used) about PHQ2 - what does it screen for, what are the questions, scoring - - Screens for MDD - It is the first two questions of the PHQ9 ...

Sullivan, Effective Leadership and Management, 8/e Chapter 1 Question 1 Type: MCSA A nurse manager is participating in the health care organization’s strategic planning committee. Which factor is the primary driving force and controlling factor in new initiatives this committee might recommend? 1. Cost of care 2. Access to care 3. Availability of care 4. Quality of care Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: While all of the options given are driving forces in today’s health care environme...

HESI comp exam 1 Updated Actual Questions and Answers 100% Verified A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is at least likely to exacerbate asthma? Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) Best antihypertensive med for asthmatics. Beta2 blocking agent -- also a cardioselective and less likely to cause bronchoconstriction. A male client who has been taking propranolol (Ind...

Geriatrics 1 Verified Answers 2024 When assessing geriatrics we must assess? age specific How do we need to administer drugs to geriatrics? more conservative Elderly start at what age? 65 and older Definition of Geriatrics? branch of medicine that specializes in care of elderly, focuses on the physiology of aging. Definition of Gerontology? science that studies effects of aging on humans; looks at clinical, social, psychological, economic issues Definition of Ageism? stereotyping...

ACHPN Exam 181 Questions with Verified Answers Hiv/aids hospice criteria - CORRECT ANSWER CD4 count < 25 Viral load > 100,000 Weight loss more than 10% in 3 months Pps 50or less Treatment of OIH - CORRECT ANSWER Stop opioids and start ketamine Hospice criteria COPD - CORRECT ANSWER Fev1 after bronchodilator less than 30% O2 sat less than 88% on RA Dyspnea at rest No response to bronchodilator What bronchodilator to treat mild to severe copd - CORRECT ANSWER SABA albute...