Multiple sclerosis pts - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Dementia An altered mental state, characterized by loss of cognitive function that can have many causes such as drug abuse, metabolic disorders, side effects from prescription medications, depression, and is most associated with alzheimers disease. History from family or caregiver is especially important to determine the cause. Multiple Sclerosis Is an autoimmune disorder of the CNS, characterized by damage to the myelin sheath, a tissue that surrounds the axon of the nerve. The damage result...

Multiple Sclerosis Questions and Answers Graded A Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Disease of the CNS characterized by the occurrence of random patches of inflammation with demyelination called plaques'/lesions. Occurrence age 15-45 yrs. Includes exacerbations and remissions. Relapsing-Remitting, Secondary Progressive, Primary Progressive, Progressive-Relapsing List the 4 variations of Multiple Sclerosis: Relapse-Remitting Acute episodes of worsening neurological function followed by partial or comple...

_________________ is often the first sensation to be lost in a peripheral neuropathy and increases the likelihood of peripheral neuropathy 16-fold - Vibration sense "Worst headache of my life" is a common presentation for - Subarachnoid Hemorrhage 2 positions for biceps reflex, 2 positions for triceps reflex - sitting, lying down sitting, supine A "gag reflex" involves what 3 actions - elevation of the tongue and soft palate, constriction of the pharynx A fingers initial overshoot and...

Prioritization Delegation and Assignment 4th Edition LaCharity Test Bank Prioritization Delegation and Assignment 4th Edition Test Bank Chapter 1. Pain MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.A client tells the nurse that she rarely experiences pain, but when she does, she seeks medical attention. The nurse realizes this client understands that pain is important because it: 1. is a protective system. 2. includes the automatic withdrawal reflex. 3. creates sensitivity to pain. 4. helps with healing. ANS:...

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER Test VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2023//2024 Trauma to Kiesselbachs plexus: - ANSWER Will result in an anterior nosebleed The diagnostic or gold standard test for sickle cell anemia, G6PD anemia, and alpha or beta thalassemia: - ANSWER Hemoglobin electrophoresis Erythromycin "allergy" vs adverse reaction: - ANSWER Adverse reaction-symptoms of nausea or GI upset allergy -hives, angioedema Acute mononucleosis: - ANSWER Pt will most likely be a teen presenting w class...

certified hospice palliative nurse CHPN exam 2024 AIDS infection -Answer-Bacterial, Viral, Fungal, Parasitic AIDS dementia -Answer-causes Encephalopathy, 15% effected ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) 1st symptom -Answer-swallowing difficulty followed by distal weakness Cerebral Metastases -Answer-Brain mets account for 40% of all Cancer patients. Cerebral Metastases symptoms -Answer-HA initial complaint, N/V, confusion, lethargy Leukemia 2 types -Answer-chronic and acute Leukemia Clin...

Copper deficiency is associated with correct answers microcytic hypochromic anemia A pt receiving PN with a high ileostomy output is likely to require correct answers Increased sodium and increased fluid volume Which of the following is a characteristic of kwashiorkor malnutrition? 1) splenomegaly 2) hypoalbuminemia 3) hypocalcemia 4) cachexia correct answers Hypoalbuminemia Which of the following conditions is most likely to result in malnutrition? 1) cancer 2) pneumonia 3) gastric ulc...

TEST BANK FOR EBERSOLE AND HESS' GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING & HEALTHY AGING, 5TH EDITION BY THERIS A. TOUHY, AND KATHLEEN F JETT 2024 || All Chapters A+ Table Of Contents 1.Chapter01:IntroductiontoHealthyAging 2. Chapter02:Cross-CulturalCaringandAging 3 :BiologicalTheoriesofAgingandAge-RelatedPhysicalChanges 4 :Psychosocial,Spiritual,and Cognitive Aspects of Aging 05:Gerontological Nursing and Promotion of Healthy AgingChapter06:Gerontological Nursing Across the Continuum of Care Chapter07:E...

7 yo pt admitted to ED for tx of shortness of breath and given epinephrine and nebulizer tx. Shortness of breath and wheezing are unabated following tx, so what dx should be suspected? - ANSWER-Asthma with status asthmaticus Pt admitted with high temp, lethargy, hypotension, tachycardia, oliguria, elevated WBC, and has more than 100K organisms of E. coli per cc of urine. Attending phys documents "urosepsis", so what is the next step for the coder? - ANSWER-Since PD is a nonspecific term and...

Orthopedic NP Review Course Exam 591 Questions with Verified Answers Signs of inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER swelling, warmth, erythema, loss of function, tenderness Articular inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER Anatomic structure: synovium, cartilage, capsule (whithin the joint) Painful site: diffuse, deep Pain on movement: Active/passive, all planes Swelling: common Periarticular inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER Anatomic structure: Tendon, bursa, ligament, muscle, bone (outside the joint) P...