Tremors - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Aspirin - - Anti-platelet, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory & analgesic - Overuse causes - tinnitus (ringing in the ears) - NO children - Reye syndrome - Can be enteric coated - Used to prevent strokes, MI Heparin Antidote - - Protamine sulphate Mucomyst (acetylcysteine) - acetaminophen antidote carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) - - Signs of Parkinson's disease: Shuffled gait, bradykinesia, tremors, muscle rigidity - Serious adverse effect: thoughts of suicide Duo-Nebulizer - - Aerosol trea...

A nurse is caring for a client who adheres to a kosher diet. Which of the following food selections should the nurse expect to see on the client's meal tray? a. Spaghetti noodles with red sauce b. Cheeseburger with apple slices c. Turkey sandwich with milk d. Eggs with bacon Spaghetti Noodles with Red Sauce A nurse is collecting data from a client who has chronic hepatitis. In which of the following locations should the nurse expect the client to point to indicate hepatic tenderness? B...

Epinephrine is used for ___ ___ and ___ ___ - ANSWER cardiac arrest, allergic reaction Adrenergic Stimulating drugs - ANSWER epinephrine What system is epinephrine stimulating? - ANSWER SNS What are the adverse effects of epinephrine? - ANSWER tremors, agitation, tachycardia, urinary retention, hypertension, decreased renal perfusion When determining the difference between urinary retention and decreased urinary perfusion, what should you do? - ANSWER palpate the bladder Before administer...

Nrnp 6531 week 8 knowledge check gastrointestinal genitourinary endocrine and hematologic conditions fall qtr NRNP 6531 Week 8 Knowledge Check Answer: An elderly female with recent onset of mental dysfunction. Answers: a. A young adult female with postpartum depression lasting 2 weeks. b. A patient taking thyroid replacement preparation. c. A 40 year old male with unexplained tremors. d. An elderly female with recent onset of mental dysfunction. 1 out of 1 points Question 3 1 o...

The nurse is caring for a 56-year-old female patient brought into the emergency room by her family with complaints of fever over the past 3 days. The patients temp 103.6, HR 128, & RR 28, BP 88.60, what would you expect? Decreased absolute neutrophil count (ANC) Cancer management requires a collaborative approach including a multidisciplinary team. Determining the plan after diagnosis is which collaborative intervention? Developing a treatment plan An outdoor construction worker with pr...

AANP AGPCNP PRACTICE EXAM 2020-2024 1. An older adult presents with severe abdominal pain. The husband reports that earlier in the afternoon, the patient's abdominal hernia had been firm and bulged out 4 inches (10.2 cm). The patient had him press on the hernia and immediately felt burning pain throughout the abdomen. Which of the following is the nurse practitioners' NEXT action? 1. Abdominal CT scan 2. Complete blood count with differential 3. Abdominal ultrasound 4. Referral to...

Lithium - ANSWER-Mood stabilizer, used for treatment of bipolar disorder Narrow therapeutic window Lithium Levels - ANSWER-0.4-1.0 therapeutic 1.5 mild toxicity 1.5-2.0 advanced toxicity 2.0- 2.5 severe toxicity > 2.5 death Signs & Symptoms of Lithium Toxicity - ANSWER-Thirst, Tremors, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Muscle Weakness Bipolar II Disorder - ANSWER-Episodes of hypomania (elation, high energy, but less than bipolar I) Does not experience psychosis Bipolar I Disorder - ANSWER-Episo...

Galen College Cincinnati Pharm Exam 2 Questions and Correct Answers 2024 what do adrenergic agonists do? - Answer -they stimulate the sympathetic nervous system what is the sympathetic nervous system? - Answer -fight or flight response, decrease in digestion and excretion what are the 4 main adrenergic receptors? - Answer -Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta 1, Beta 2 Alpha 1 - Answer -blood vessels, peripheral resistance and blood return to the heart, improved circulation and bp alpha 2 - Answer -in...

Characteristics of lead - Answer-Metal, Gray, Soft, Heavy, Blocks radiation & Toxic What common consumer products could contain lead? - Answer-Paint, Bullets, Fishing sinkers, Solders, Ceramic, X-ray block, vinyl, plastic, weights, pewter, batteries, flashing & leaded crystal glass What was lead used in these products - Answer-Durable, drying agent, prevents mold & mildew, provides brightness in color & block radiation What form of lead was used in house-hold paint products - Answer-White l...

ATI Med-Surg Endocrine TEST QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing the Somogyi effect and takes intermittent-acting insulin. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan? A) Move the evening intermediate-acting dose to 90 min. before dinner B) Increase the client's morning caloric intake C) Omit the client's evening snack D) Monitor the client's nighttime blood glucose levels - ANSWER D) Monitor ...