Diabetic neuropathy pt co - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Heparin Adverse Effects - Bleeding, thrombocytopenia increased AST, ALT, avoid 2 in of umbilicus, don't aspirate, preg. C, use soft toothbrush, electric razor, menstruation, ETOH, Recent brain or spinal cord surgery, antidote: Protamine Sulfate, Aspirin MOA - Antiplatelet, Inhibits platelet aggregation by binding to an enzyme in platelets, reduces the risk of recurrent TIA's or strokes, reduce death via MI, prophylaxis, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, & antipyretic Aspirin Contraindication...

 Question 2 1 out of 1 points Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with: A . Metabolic syndrome B . Unilateral pheochromocytoma C . Cushing’s syndrome D . None of the above  Question 3 1 out of 1 points An elderly man is started on lisinopril and hydrochlorhiazide for hypertension. Three days later, he returns to the office complaining of left great toe pain. On exam, the nurse practitioner notes an edematous, erythematous tender ...

L MCA Ischemic Stroke Pathophysiology - -Frontal: impulse, planning movement (apraxia) -Pre-Central Gyrus: Motor control -Post-Central Gyrus: sensory reception -Parietal lobe: orientation in space, later opulsion (pusher's), limb position during mvmt -Temporal: sound, long term memory -Basal Ganglia: motor planning -Broca's: expressive aphasia -Wernicke's: receptive aphasia L MCA Ischemic Stroke Sensory & Motor Impairments - -CNs - corticobulbar tract -Unilateral tongue innervatio...

HESI Pharmacology Review Questions and Answers Cardiac Drugs/Diuretics • Digoxin (Lanoxin) – positive inotrope (increases force of contraction); negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate). How do you assess for this? (Always take AP for a full minute!) • Client with long hx of daily digoxin and furosemide (Lasix) use; creates a high risk for dig toxicity (Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dig toxicity) • Digoxin taken with dronedarone (Multaq), which is another antid...

SAEM Quick Review Questions and Answers Rated A+ Management of Large Subungual Hematoma Drainage (18-Gauge) or Hot Micro-Cauterization Reason to Avoid Suction in Ear Foreign Body Removal Perforation of Tympanic Membrane Management of Skin Abscess Linear Incision for Non-Face vs. Needle Drainage for Face Catheter for Bartholin Cyst Word Grading of Laryngeal Opening Cormack-Lehane Preferred Induction Agent in Reactive Airway Disease for Dilation Effects Ketamine Induction Agent Avoided in Se...

Diabetics may suffer from multiple co-morbidities peripheral neuropathy peripheral vascular insufficiency chronic infections poor wound healing foot deformities (charcot foot, bunions, callouses) Injury or ulceration process in diabetics injury/ulceration--> infection--> increased blood sugars--> poor wound healing--> increased severity of infection--> amputation OR infection & repeat process Hx questions to ask to assess for diabetes any numbness or tingling in y...

What is the first step in the process of diabetes self management education? A. Assessment B. Goal setting C. Diagnosis D. Referral - ANSWER-A. Assessment Which of the following options is an outcome of personal record keeping in relation to physical activity, according to recent studies? A. Those who keep logs of physical activity are more adherent to other elements of therapy (ie diet, medication) B. Those who keep exercise logs are more likely to enroll in organized exercise programs...

What is the first step in the process of diabetes self management education? A. Assessment B. Goal setting C. Diagnosis D. Referral - answers-A. Assessment Which of the following options is an outcome of personal record keeping in relation to physical activity, according to recent studies? A. Those who keep logs of physical activity are more adherent to other elements of therapy (ie diet, medication) B. Those who keep exercise logs are more likely to enroll in organized exercise program...

NSG 4100 Knowledge test Exam Toolkit Questions and Verified Marking Scheme 2024/2025 CM of Addisonian Crisis - correct answer Severe HTN, Cyanosis, Fever, N/V , signs of shock , pallor, Inc. HR, Hypoglycemic PT Teaching for Cushings - correct answer RF infection - HAND HYGINE RF injury- Osteoporosis, muscle wasting, slow healing skin Diet- low calorie, high protein Exercise but not to point of exhaustion Falls- well lit areas, no rugs or cords, shoes on Diabetic neuropathy Pt c/o ...

BMI - higher BMI - higher doses age - liver and kidney function could be immature or impaired gender - females have increased body fat, leading to changes in medication absorbtion med tolerance - could come from long term use, or IV drug use. med accumulation - results in decrease renal function, therefore excretion/absorption psychological factors - the placebo effect inadequate gastric function - decreased GI absorption, diarrhea vascular insufficiency - arterial insufficiency, med do...