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Mental Health Nursing 2024 Question with 100% correct Answers Final Exam Administration of antipsychotics - Tablets - Syrups - IMI fast-acting - IMI slow-release Antipsychotic side effects - Extrapyramidal Side Effects (EPSEs) - Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - Metabolic syndrome Extrapyramidal Side Effects (EPSEs) The extrapyramidal system is involved in motor coordination and movement. Symptoms arise when there are disturbances to this symptom. - More common with typical antips...

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chronic bacterial prostatitis is most common in men - older than 50 There are three general categories of tremors. - Resting tremor Postural tremor Intention (kinetic) tremor Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder with four hallmark signs. - Resting tremor Cogwheel rigidity Bradykinesia Postural instability Other signs of parkinsons - Facial masking Difficulty standing from the chair Tendency to freeze when initiating movement/ambulating Festinating gait: this gait is a qui...

SCRN study guide: anatomy and physiology Questions and Answers 2023 What percentage of the body's oxygen supply and cardiac output does the brain use? The brain uses 20% of the body's oxygen suppy and 15% of the body's cardiac output. *brain cells do not store oxygen or glucose. The need a constant suppy of micronutrients from arterial blood. What is the normal blood flow to cerebral tissue? When does electrical failure occur? Normal blood flow to the brain is 50-55ml/100/min elec...

Which of the following drugs used for Parkinsonism mimics dopamine? A. Anticholinergics B. Levodopa (L-dopa) C. Bromocriptine D. Tolcapone C. Lynne, age 72, presents for the first time with her daughter. Her daughter describes some recent disturbing facts about her mother. How can you differentiate between depression and dementia? A. You might be able to pinpoint the onset of dementia, but the onset of depression is difficult to identify. B. A depressed person has wide mood swi...

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Geriatric Syndromes Exam Questions With Correct Answers Definition of geriatric syndroms - answerCommon conditions found in older adults that tend to be multifactorial and do not fall under discrete disease categories; these conditions include falls, delirium, frailty, dizziness, and urinary incontinence how might geriatric syndromes be handled - answerWith a multidisciplinary team approach along with a comprehensive assessment to identify the underlying cause or causes risk factors of ge...

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OSCE stuff questions and answers 2023 What are the steps in OSCE for gaining consent for post mortem from family member? Intro --> Check who the relative is --> Identify the patient correctly --> Check how the relative is related to patient and ensure they are NEXT OF KIN --> Ensure private setting --> Say "I'm very sorry for your loss" and "this must be a difficult time for you and the family" --> Say "Can I ask what you already know about how XXX came to p...

NURS 5333 Family 1 Test 3 Geriatrics Older adults or elderly over the age of ? are considered geriatric population 65 years -they have a weaker immune system, so they do not mount a strong immune response -this weaker immune system, health problems may be present, but present in an atypical manner not with the usual symptoms unique to geriatric patients Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:00 Full scree...