Hondros 176 exam 1 review
absence seizure - seizure involving a brief loss of consciousness without motor involvement;
previously termed petit mal (little bad) seizure
Acyclovir (herpes) - Antiviral
Alzhemiers - A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.
Alzhemiers Disease Symptoms: - memory loss, confusion, inability to communicate, aggressive
behavior, depression
Aricept - Donepezil
Alzheimer's Disease
Aspart (Novolog) - rapid acting insulin onset: 5-15 min, peak 1-2 hours , Duration 4-6 hours
Aspart (Novolog) side effects - low blood sugar, weight gain low potassium, swelling in hands and
feet, rash, itching, redness, swelling. Thickening or hallow in the injection site
Aspart(Novolog) - release a hormone called insulin to lower your Glucose (sugar) levels in the
blood
Asprin - NSAID
Ativan -epilepsy - Lorazepam
bradykinesa - slowness of movement
,brain tumor - abnormal growth of brain tissue and meninges
Brain tumor symptoms - Common ones include headache, vomiting, double vision, reduced heart
rate, reduced alertness, and seizures typically due to increased pressure within the skull; specific
disruptions related to the location of the tumor may also occur
Brain Tumors Treatment - surgery, radiation, chemotherapy
Brain Tumors: Laboratory Tests - • CBC and differential to rule out anemia or malnutrition
• Alcohol and illicit drug screen to rule out these as causes of abnormal physical
examination
• TB and HIV screening if social conditions warrant
Brudkinski's sign - serve neck stiffness because patient hips and knees flex when the neck is flexed
Capaxone Multiple sclerosis - glatiramer
cerebral edema - swelling of brain associated with traumatic head injury
cerebral edema treatment - IV infusion of mannitol
Complications of Insulin therapy - Local allergic reactions
Systemic allergic reactions
Insulin lipodystrophy
Resistance to injected insulin
Morning hyperglycemia
Coumadin (warfarin) - blood thinner
, Cushing's syndrome - a condition caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol
Decardon help with Cushing syndrome - Dexamethasone
Delirium S/S - Disorientation, agitation, irritability, combative, delusions, hallucinations, illusions
Dementia - a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities, including memory, thinking, and
judgment, that is often accompanied by personality changes
Dementia nursing interventions - 1. Always identify yourself and call the person by name at each
meeting.
2. Speak slowly.
3. Use short, simple words and phrases.
4. Maintain face-to-face contact.
5. Be near patient when talking, one or two arm-lengths away.
6. Focus on one piece of information at a time.
7. Talk with patient about familiar and meaningful things.
8. Encourage reminiscing about happy times in life.
9. When patient is delusional, acknowledge patient's feelings and reinforce reality. Do not argue or
refute delusions.
absence seizure - seizure involving a brief loss of consciousness without motor involvement;
previously termed petit mal (little bad) seizure
Acyclovir (herpes) - Antiviral
Alzhemiers - A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.
Alzhemiers Disease Symptoms: - memory loss, confusion, inability to communicate, aggressive
behavior, depression
Aricept - Donepezil
Alzheimer's Disease
Aspart (Novolog) - rapid acting insulin onset: 5-15 min, peak 1-2 hours , Duration 4-6 hours
Aspart (Novolog) side effects - low blood sugar, weight gain low potassium, swelling in hands and
feet, rash, itching, redness, swelling. Thickening or hallow in the injection site
Aspart(Novolog) - release a hormone called insulin to lower your Glucose (sugar) levels in the
blood
Asprin - NSAID
Ativan -epilepsy - Lorazepam
bradykinesa - slowness of movement
,brain tumor - abnormal growth of brain tissue and meninges
Brain tumor symptoms - Common ones include headache, vomiting, double vision, reduced heart
rate, reduced alertness, and seizures typically due to increased pressure within the skull; specific
disruptions related to the location of the tumor may also occur
Brain Tumors Treatment - surgery, radiation, chemotherapy
Brain Tumors: Laboratory Tests - • CBC and differential to rule out anemia or malnutrition
• Alcohol and illicit drug screen to rule out these as causes of abnormal physical
examination
• TB and HIV screening if social conditions warrant
Brudkinski's sign - serve neck stiffness because patient hips and knees flex when the neck is flexed
Capaxone Multiple sclerosis - glatiramer
cerebral edema - swelling of brain associated with traumatic head injury
cerebral edema treatment - IV infusion of mannitol
Complications of Insulin therapy - Local allergic reactions
Systemic allergic reactions
Insulin lipodystrophy
Resistance to injected insulin
Morning hyperglycemia
Coumadin (warfarin) - blood thinner
, Cushing's syndrome - a condition caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol
Decardon help with Cushing syndrome - Dexamethasone
Delirium S/S - Disorientation, agitation, irritability, combative, delusions, hallucinations, illusions
Dementia - a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities, including memory, thinking, and
judgment, that is often accompanied by personality changes
Dementia nursing interventions - 1. Always identify yourself and call the person by name at each
meeting.
2. Speak slowly.
3. Use short, simple words and phrases.
4. Maintain face-to-face contact.
5. Be near patient when talking, one or two arm-lengths away.
6. Focus on one piece of information at a time.
7. Talk with patient about familiar and meaningful things.
8. Encourage reminiscing about happy times in life.
9. When patient is delusional, acknowledge patient's feelings and reinforce reality. Do not argue or
refute delusions.
