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Midterm Exam: NR 577 (NR577) |Latest 2023/ 2024| Primary Care Management of Adolescents and Adults Final Exam Review| Guide with Verified Answers Q: Breast lumps masses or pain Answer: A breast lump or mass, or breast pain, may be a symptom of breast cancer or a benign (non-cancerous) condition Q: Dx tests for breast lumps Answer: Mammogram, Ultrasound, MRI Q: Mammogram Answer: A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer. It is usually the first...

Ventilation - ANSWER-Inspiration of oxygen Expiration of carbon dioxide from the blood Ventilation requires which muscles - ANSWER-Intercostal muscles diaphragm muscles Sternocleidomastoid muscles Factors effecting ventilation - ANSWER-*Compliance-muscles ability for lungs to expand (rib expansion) *Elasticity-ability for lungs to return to relaxed shape *Resistance-airway resistance(mucus, aspiration, bronchospasm) *Work of breathing-how difficult it is to breath(obesity, prego) ...

Determine the maximum heart rate and the target zone for a 27 year old. Target zone: 115.8 beats/minto 173.7 | orrect Answer 173 220 - 27 =193 193 * 0.6 = 115.8 193 *0.9=173.7 Be familiar with common causes, warning signs and physical effects of bulimia. Question 2 Not yet graded / 0 pts List three conditions that may result from dehydration. Then, describe the causes and symptoms for the conditions. Your Answer: e Heat exhaustion can occur when temperatures and humidity...

1. Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism ANS Face is pale, puffy, and expression- less. Skin is cold and dry. hair is brittle, and hair loss occurs. Heart rate and temperature are lowered. The patient lethargy, fatigue, and intoler- ance to cold. Mentation may be impaired. 2. Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism ANS Heart Rate is Rapid; Possible ar- rhythmia/angina Nervousness, insomnia, rapid thought flow, and rapid speech Skeletal muscles may weaken and atrophy Metabolic rate is raise...

Exam 2: PRN 1562/ PRN1562 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Principles of Mental Health Nursing Review| Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: OCD Nursing Considerations Allow time for client to complete ritual. Discuss behavioral techniques for managing anxiety and decreasing OCD symp- toms. Help the client learn ways to interrupt obsessive thoughts Q: PTSD and flashbacks Answer: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) are tw...

NURSING CARE of THE VASCULAR SURGER PATIENT 2024 1 / 12 1. Etiology of Carotid Endarterectomy 2. Signs and Symptoms of Carotid Artery Occlusion 3. Risk Factors for Carotid endarterectomy CEA •Occlusion or Stenosis of your Carotid Arteries is a result of Atherosclerotic plaque build up, i.e. carotid artery disease (Can cause a stroke) •Reduces potential for stroke •Most common non-cardiac vascular procedure •External Carotid supplies blood to head and neck •Inte...

Which of the following is the most common means/source of prescription opioids for misuse? correct answer: multiple doctors (doctor shopping) Opioids are the leading illicit drug of misuse in the United States correct answer: false Which of the following brain regions does not play a role in the reward pathway? correct answer: locus ceruleus As opioid prescribing has decreased, deaths have gone down. correct answer: false Heroin is highly rewarding because it is highly lipophilic...

1. What are some adverse effects of serotonin? 2. An increase in which neuro- transmitters pro- duce an elevatedmood? 3. What are someside effects of SSRI's? anxiety, agitation, anorexia, GI distress, HA, hypotension,sexual dysfunction serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine anxiety, agitation, nausea, insomnia, decreased libido,tremor, serotonin syndrome, hyponatremia 4. What are SSRI's? most commonly prescribed antidepressant, well toleratedand take 3-6 weeks for sympto...

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