CMSRN exam
when does alcohol withdrawal occur - Answer-12-48h after last drink. symptoms can begin after 4h,
peak at 24-48h, last up to two weeks
sundowner syndrome - Answer-symptoms at night, common in dementia but can occur without
dementia, may be due to sensory overload
tort - Answer-an action that wrongly causes harm to someone but is not a crime, and is dealt with in civil
court. can be intentional (assault and battery) or unintentional (negligence). tort = wrongful act
hydroxurea - Answer-has anti-sickle properties
what is a big risk factor for sudden cardiac death/dysrhythmias - Answer-left ventricular dysfunction
which compensatory mechanism in heart failure leads to inappropriate fluid retention - Answer-
neurohormonal response: increases fluid retention (via aldosterone) and increases workload of heart by
increasing peripheral vascular resistance
what to monitor if patient has thyroidectomy - Answer-hypocalcemia-look at back of neck for signs of
bleeding
when does alcohol withdrawal occur - Answer-12-48h after last drink. symptoms can begin after 4h,
peak at 24-48h, last up to two weeks
sundowner syndrome - Answer-symptoms at night, common in dementia but can occur without
dementia, may be due to sensory overload
tort - Answer-an action that wrongly causes harm to someone but is not a crime, and is dealt with in civil
court. can be intentional (assault and battery) or unintentional (negligence). tort = wrongful act
hydroxurea - Answer-has anti-sickle properties
what is a big risk factor for sudden cardiac death/dysrhythmias - Answer-left ventricular dysfunction
which compensatory mechanism in heart failure leads to inappropriate fluid retention - Answer-
neurohormonal response: increases fluid retention (via aldosterone) and increases workload of heart by
increasing peripheral vascular resistance
what to monitor if patient has thyroidectomy - Answer-hypocalcemia-look at back of neck for signs of
bleeding
