NUR 265 EXAM 3 PREPARATION 2026 HIGH
YIELD TOPICS SOLUTIONS ROADMAP
◉ NI/ teaching for Autonomic Dysreflexia
Answer: T6
- raise HOB
- notify PCP/ RRT
- determine cause/ treat
Teaching:
- medical ID bracelet
- frequent pressure relief
- avoid over exposure to sun
- bowel program
- Cath program
- adequate diet
◉ Meds to treat Neurogenic Shock
Answer: - dopamine (vasopressor)
- dextran (volume expander)
- atropine (bradycardia)
, ◉ myasthenia gravis
Answer: Sxs: progressive weakness- improves w/ rest, ptosis (eye lid
drooping), diplopia, resp compromise, loss of bowel/bladder,
fatigue, facial weakness, RISK OF ASPIRATION
Dx: tensoilon- if pt feels stronger it is MG, antibody screen
(ATROPINE AT BED)
Tx: pyridostigmine- can cause cholinergic crisis
Sxs: inc weakness, hyper salivation, sweating, inc bronchial
secretions (STOP MED)
- steroids
- IVIG
*Atropine antidote*
◉ ALS
Answer: Sxs: fatigue, muscle atrophy/ weakness, dysarthria,
dysphagia, stiff/clumsy gait
Tx: peg tube, tracheostomy
YIELD TOPICS SOLUTIONS ROADMAP
◉ NI/ teaching for Autonomic Dysreflexia
Answer: T6
- raise HOB
- notify PCP/ RRT
- determine cause/ treat
Teaching:
- medical ID bracelet
- frequent pressure relief
- avoid over exposure to sun
- bowel program
- Cath program
- adequate diet
◉ Meds to treat Neurogenic Shock
Answer: - dopamine (vasopressor)
- dextran (volume expander)
- atropine (bradycardia)
, ◉ myasthenia gravis
Answer: Sxs: progressive weakness- improves w/ rest, ptosis (eye lid
drooping), diplopia, resp compromise, loss of bowel/bladder,
fatigue, facial weakness, RISK OF ASPIRATION
Dx: tensoilon- if pt feels stronger it is MG, antibody screen
(ATROPINE AT BED)
Tx: pyridostigmine- can cause cholinergic crisis
Sxs: inc weakness, hyper salivation, sweating, inc bronchial
secretions (STOP MED)
- steroids
- IVIG
*Atropine antidote*
◉ ALS
Answer: Sxs: fatigue, muscle atrophy/ weakness, dysarthria,
dysphagia, stiff/clumsy gait
Tx: peg tube, tracheostomy