NUR 1212C Studienführer, Klassennotizen & Zusammenfassungen

nitrofurantoin (furadantin) - correct answer anti-infective used for UTI's side effects: BBB, cholestatic jaundice, pseudomembranous colitis, hepatitis, pancreatitis, anemia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, Steven-johnson syndrome considerations/teachings: blood count, LFT's, pulmonary function tests, hepatotoxicity, pulmonary fibrosis, serious skin disorders phenazopyridine hydrochloride (pyridium) - ...

Mr. Skene quietly paces in the ED waiting area with his hands on his hips and rubbing his mid-lower left side. He has a flat facial expression. Which factor is most important for the nurse to consider when interpreting this client's pain behavior? - correct answer Client's cultural identity. The nurse takes Mr. Skene to the triage area and performs a focused assessment of his nontraumatic, mid-lower flank pain. If a client has symptoms of tende...

A nurse assesses a client with a history of epilepsy who experiences stiffening of the muscles of the arms and legs, followed by an immediate loss of consciousness and jerking of all extremities. How should the nurse document this activity? - correct answer Tonic-clonic seizure A nurse witnesses a client begin to experience a tonic-clonic seizure and loss of consciousness. Which action should the nurse take? - correct answer ...

Effective communication with patients? - correct answer Introduce self to patient Assess hearing Gain knowledge base for pt Speak clearly Do not speak loudy Minimize noise in the room Rephrase/Repeat information to aid understanding Have pt repeat important info back Coping? - correct answer Is defined by behaviors to manage an internal or situation, which is perceived as difficult It is beyo...

safety - correct answer freedom from accidental injuries errors of commission - correct answer doing the wrong thing errors of omission - correct answer not doing the right thing errors of execution - correct answer doing the right thing incorrectly adverse event - correct answer ...

What is the name brand for -Warfarin sodium? What drug class? What does it treat? Does it have any special considerations? What is the Antidote? - correct answer Brand name: Coumadin Class: anticoagulant; blood thinner What does it treat: DVT, PE, heart attack Special considerations: monitor INR (standard INR is 0.8-1.1; Warfarin INR therapeutic range 2-3), monitor PT (normal range 9.6-11.8- can double with Warafin). Use bleeding precautions V...

myopia - correct answer nearsightedness; light focuses before the retina; trouble seeing far objects hyperopia - correct answer farsightedness; light focuses beyond the retina; trouble seeing close objects presbyopia - correct answer vision decline due to age; lens is less elastic; hard to focus on close objects (think of older people holding things f...

1. A client who was bitten by a spider develops cellulitis of the left lower arm. What assessment findings will the nurse expect when caring for this client? Select all that apply. A. Fever B. Pain C. Redness around the spider bite D. Warmth in the affected arm E. Swelling of the affected arm F. A,B,C,D,E F 2. A client is diagnosed with C. difficile infection. What nursing action is the priority for the client? A. Provide meticulous skin care. B. Place the client on Contact Preca...

Haloperidol - correct answer Haldol Fluphenazine - correct answer Prolixin Clozapine - correct answer Clozaril Risperidone - correct answer Risperdal Ziprasidone - correct answer Geodon Donepezil - correct answer ...

Question 7 3.2 out of 3.2 points A client is taking warfarin (Coumadin) and asks the nurse if taking St. John's wort is acceptable. What response by the nurse is best? a. "No, it may interfere with the warfarin." b. "There isn't any information about that." c. "Why would you want to take that?" d. "Yes, it is a good supplement for you." Many foods and drugs interfere with warfarin, St. John's wort being one of them. The nurse should advise the client against taking it. The ot...