Parkinson’s disease - Samenvattingen en Aantekeningen

NURS 6550 WEEK 6 MIDTERM EXAM FALL QTR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. GRADED A+. Question 1 1 out of 1 points The AGACNP is caring for a patient who is quite ill and has developed, among other things, a large right sided pleural effusion. Thoracentesis is sent for pleural fluid analysis. While evaluating the fluid analysis, the AGACNP knows that a fluid identified as a(n) is the least worrisome type. - Answer & Rationale: “A” is the correct answer. A transudate is essentially jus...

Final Exam Blueprint Prescribing Basics: 2 questions Prescriptive authority regulated by the state BON in each state. Tall man lettering to highlight dissimilaries with look-alike names *Prescription contains… Physicians Name, Address, and telephone number are required to be included in the prescription. DEA number (two letters, five numbers) if the prescription is for controlled substance, Patient name and DOB (also may include address and weight), Date Rx is written (expires 1 year aft...

Case Study Movement Disorder with Fall Injury Gary Jansek is a 70-year-old who has lived with Parkinson’s disease for decades. He was a well-respected bank president when diagnosed at the age of 45. When diagnosed, it was expected that Gary would require full-time care within 10 years. After the prognosis and months of depression, his lifestyle changed. He retired early and focused on staying active. He and his wife moved to the community near his adult children. They were able to golf ...

NURS 6501 Concept Map Template Parkinson’s Disease 2024 Update with complete solution; Walden

Final Exam: NR546 / NR 546 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pharmacology Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: cholinesterase inhibitors Answer: first line treatment increases availability of acetylcholine! may help maintain function ability and slow cognitive decline most effective in early stages of AD when postsynaptic cholinergic receptors are still available, and the neu...

Test Bank - Ham’s Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach 6th Edition by Richard J. Ham. Full Chapters Include;...Table of Contents UNIT ONE: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE 1. Principles of Primary Care of Older Adults 2. Interprofessional Team Care 3. Assessment 4. Wellness and Prevention 5. Advanced Cultural Competency in Caring for Geriatric Patients 6. Appropriate Prescribing 7. Ethics 8. Financing and Organization of Health Care 9. Billing and Coding 10. Hospital Care 11. Long-Term Care 1...

Status Epilepticus medication choice: Valium/Diazepam, Lorazepam/Ativan (benzodiazepines) 2. Parkinson’s clinical manifestations o Disease of movement due to lack of dopamine receptors leaving muscle movement altered o Antiparkingson’s medications: levodopa-carbidopa (increases levels of dopamine o Anticholinergics (benzotropine-cogentin): help reduce tremors, rigidity, and improve walking o Clinical Manifestations of Parkinson’s: > Tremor: shaking begins in a hand, pill-rollin...

Primary Diagnosis: _Parkinson’s Disease 1. Describe the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in your own words. What are the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis? Pathophysiology of Primary Diagnosis Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the central nervous system, particularly the part of the brain responsible for controlling movement. The pathophysiology of Parkinson's involves the gradual loss of dopamine-producing cells in a region ...

Test Bank For: Ham's Primary Care Geriatrics- A Case-Based Approach 6th Edition By Richard J. Ham Chapter 1. Principles of Primary Care of Older Adults Chapter 2. Interprofessional Team Care Chapter 3. Assessment Chapter 4. Wellness and Prevention Chapter 5. Advanced Cultural Competency in Caring for Geriatric Patients Chapter 6. Appropriate Prescribing Chapter 7. Ethics Chapter 8. Financing and Organization of Health Care Chapter 9. Billing and Coding Chapter 10. Hospital Care Chapt...

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Unit 1: Foundations of Pharmacology 1. Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources 2. Basic Principles of Drug Action and Drug Interactions 3. Drug Action Across the Life Span 4. The Nursing Process and Pharmacology 5. Patient Education to Promote Health Unit 2: Illustrated Atlas of Medication Administration 6. Principles of Medication Administration and Medication Safety 7. Percutaneous Administration 8. Enteral Administration 9. Parenteral Administration: Safe Prepa...

Question 2. Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia? Question 3 Phalen’s test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: Ulnar tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome Tarsal tunnel syndrome Myofascial pain syndrome Question 4 Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? A 30 year old female with unintended weight loss. A 25 year old male with family history of type 1 diabetes An obese female with recurrent vaginitis A 50 year...

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 21: DRUGS FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has taken levodopa (Dopar) for Parkinson’s disease for 2 weeks but reports no improvement in the symptoms. Which response by the nurse is correct? a. “Another agent will be needed to manage your symptoms.” b. “Double the dose to see whether an effect occurs.” c. “It may take several months for a response to occur.” d. “The prescriber may need to change your drug regimen.” A...