Nurs 4130 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which pathology do biological theorists suggest is a cause of eating disorders? A. Dopamine excess B. Serotonin imbalance C. Normal weight phobia D. Body image disturbance CORRECT ANSWERS: B. Serotonin imbalance Serotonin pathways are abnormal in both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Brain scans of patients with these disorders reveal altered serotonin receptors and transporters. Dopamine excess is not associated with eating disorders. Normal weight phobia and body image disturban...

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Metabolic Acidosis Interventions CORRECT ANSWERS: Hydrate (LR) Insulin (DKA) Antidiarrheals Bicarbonate Metabolic alkalosis causes CORRECT ANSWERS: severe vomiting excessive NG suctioning thiazide diuretics hyperaldosteronism Excess cortisol *stomach is acidic so ridding GI fluids will make it alkalotic Respiratory alkalosis Causes CORRECT ANSWERS: hyperventilation (anxiety, PE, fear) mechanical ventilation Respiratory acidosis causes CORRECT ANSWERS: airway obstruction ...

What are the functions of the brain? CORRECT ANSWERS: 1. Maintenance of homeostasis 2. Regulation of ANS and hormones 3. Control of biological drives and behavior 4. Cycle of sleep and wakefulness 5. Circadian rhythms 6. Conscious mental activity 7. Memory 8. Social skills Define plasticity. CORRECT ANSWERS: Adapting and changing as gray matter shrinks and thickens; connections are pruned and forged throughout the lifespan What are the main functions of the frontal lobe? CORRECT ...

Table of Contents Chapter 01: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Chapter 02: Overview of Health Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Chapter 03: Common Health Problems of Older Adults Chapter 04: Assessment and Care of Patients with Pain Chapter 05: Genetic Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Chapter 06: Rehabilitation Concepts for Chronic and Disabling Health Problems Chapter 07: End-of-Life Care Chapter 08: Concepts of Emergency and Trauma Nursing...

medications for Lupus CORRECT ANSWERS: corticosteroids, NSAIDs, Plaquenil Plaquenil CORRECT ANSWERS: quinine derivative used to treat malaria give bid to decrease inflammation side effects: retinal damage, diarrhea, alopecia Lasix (furosemide) CORRECT ANSWERS: loop diuretic used in the treatment of pulmonary edema and edema in other conditions, hypertension Aldactone (spironlactone) CORRECT ANSWERS: potassium sparing/combination diuretics used in treatment of edema and hypertens...

Table of Contents Chapter 01: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Chapter 02: Overview of Health Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Chapter 03: Common Health Problems of Older Adults Chapter 04: Assessment and Care of Patients with Pain Chapter 05: Genetic Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Chapter 06: Rehabilitation Concepts for Chronic and Disabling Health Problems Chapter 07: End-of-Life Care Chapter 08: Concepts of Emergency and Trauma Nursing...

Table of Contents Chapter 01: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Chapter 02: Overview of Health Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Chapter 03: Common Health Problems of Older Adults Chapter 04: Assessment and Care of Patients with Pain Chapter 05: Genetic Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Chapter 06: Rehabilitation Concepts for Chronic and Disabling Health Problems Chapter 07: End-of-Life Care Chapter 08: Concepts of Emergency and Trauma Nursing...

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Test Bank - Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care - 9th Edition