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RNSG 1341 EXAM 1 COMMON CONCEPTS OF ADULT HEALTH QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

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age related changes


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Increased collagen, decreased elastin
Decreased response to stress
Heart valves become thick and stiff
Number of pacemaker cells decrease
Decreased number and function of β-adrenergic receptors
Blood vessels thicken and less elastic
Increase in SBP and decrease or no change in DBP
Incompetent venous valves

, Orthostatic hypotension
Postprandial hypotension




Diuretics


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reduce plasma volume by increased Na+ and water excretion
reduce vascular response to catecholamines




Nonopioids are often used in conjunction with opioids because


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they reduce the amount of opioid needed for pain relief. This phenomenon
is called the opioid-sparing effect.• Multimodal analgesia employs the use
of 2 or more classes of analgesic agents to take advantage of the various
mechanisms of action.




change in the heart can be a result of


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aging, disease, environmental factors, lifetime behaviors




Urinary system nursing diagnosis

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impaired urinary system function
acute pain
lack of knowledge




BUN stands for


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blood urea nitrogen




blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart


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arteries and arterioles




24 hour urine specimen thrown away?


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have to start completely over




male urethra

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approximately 8 inches long; urethral meatus is located at the tip of the
penis; transports both urine and semen




stroke preventative therapy


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healthy diet
weight control
regular exercise
no smoking
limit alcohol
routine health assessment
manage risk factors
ASA commonly used proactively in those at high risk




What to do after a CT


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drink increased fluids to flush out the dye




moderate distention and discomfort


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