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Nur 256 Test #1 Review #1 Chap 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 &
Pharm 11 Questions with 100% Verified Answers UPDATED!!!!
11 Signs that death is imminent - ANSWER Sleeping more,
eating and drinking less, withdrawing from people, changing
vital signs, changing waste functions, dropping body
temperature, weakening muscles, breathing troubles,
increasing confusion, pain, hallucinations
Acute pain - ANSWER pain that resolves and is experienced
suddenly (fractured arm)
Addiction - ANSWER compulsive drug craving and use, despite
adverse consequences
advanced directive (living will) - ANSWER document specifying
the type of care wanted by the maker in the event of an
incapacitating or terminal illness
Ageism - ANSWER stereotyping of, prejudice toward, and/or
discrimination against the elderly
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Alzheimer's disease - ANSWER a progressive and irreversible
brain disorder characterized by gradual deterioration of
memory, reasoning, language, and, finally, physical functioning
Autonomy - ANSWER self-government
Beneficience - ANSWER the duty to "perform deeds of mercy,
kindness, friendship, and charity, and the like" to benefit others
Bereavement - ANSWER refers to the period of time during
which mourning for a loss takes place
BMI Obese Value - ANSWER > 30
BMI Overweight Value - ANSWER 25 - 29.9
BMI Underweight value - ANSWER < 18.5
Breakthrough pain - ANSWER chronic pain with acute
exacerbations
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Cardiovascular Systems Age Related Changes - ANSWER 1. Heart
disease is the leading cause of death
2. Myocardial hypertrophy- Decreased cardiac output
3. Increased fibrosis, decreased stroke volume
4. Calcium and fat deposits- hypertension and increased
workload
5. Slower heart recovery rate to stress
6. Orthostatic hypotension- Decreased BP, increased HR
Causes of Illness - ANSWER 1. Biomedical or Scientific-
everything has scientific evidence to prove why something has
occurred.
2. Naturalistic or Holistic- yin/yang theory; Native Americans
and Asians predominantly practice
3. Magico-Religious- Faith healing; voodoo; witchcraft
Chemotherapy main side effect - ANSWER Anemia
Chemotherapy Side Effect Management - ANSWER Benadryl,
Zofran, and Steroid are to be started day before chemo
Nur 256 Test #1 Review #1 Chap 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 &
Pharm 11 Questions with 100% Verified Answers UPDATED!!!!
11 Signs that death is imminent - ANSWER Sleeping more,
eating and drinking less, withdrawing from people, changing
vital signs, changing waste functions, dropping body
temperature, weakening muscles, breathing troubles,
increasing confusion, pain, hallucinations
Acute pain - ANSWER pain that resolves and is experienced
suddenly (fractured arm)
Addiction - ANSWER compulsive drug craving and use, despite
adverse consequences
advanced directive (living will) - ANSWER document specifying
the type of care wanted by the maker in the event of an
incapacitating or terminal illness
Ageism - ANSWER stereotyping of, prejudice toward, and/or
discrimination against the elderly
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Alzheimer's disease - ANSWER a progressive and irreversible
brain disorder characterized by gradual deterioration of
memory, reasoning, language, and, finally, physical functioning
Autonomy - ANSWER self-government
Beneficience - ANSWER the duty to "perform deeds of mercy,
kindness, friendship, and charity, and the like" to benefit others
Bereavement - ANSWER refers to the period of time during
which mourning for a loss takes place
BMI Obese Value - ANSWER > 30
BMI Overweight Value - ANSWER 25 - 29.9
BMI Underweight value - ANSWER < 18.5
Breakthrough pain - ANSWER chronic pain with acute
exacerbations
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Cardiovascular Systems Age Related Changes - ANSWER 1. Heart
disease is the leading cause of death
2. Myocardial hypertrophy- Decreased cardiac output
3. Increased fibrosis, decreased stroke volume
4. Calcium and fat deposits- hypertension and increased
workload
5. Slower heart recovery rate to stress
6. Orthostatic hypotension- Decreased BP, increased HR
Causes of Illness - ANSWER 1. Biomedical or Scientific-
everything has scientific evidence to prove why something has
occurred.
2. Naturalistic or Holistic- yin/yang theory; Native Americans
and Asians predominantly practice
3. Magico-Religious- Faith healing; voodoo; witchcraft
Chemotherapy main side effect - ANSWER Anemia
Chemotherapy Side Effect Management - ANSWER Benadryl,
Zofran, and Steroid are to be started day before chemo
