Subcutaneous mycoses Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

NR 283 STUDY GUIDE EXAM 2. Chapter 8 Functions of the Skin: • Acts as the first line of defense • Prevents excess fluid loss • Controls body temperature • Active in sensory perception • Synthesizes vitamin D Pruritus: • Itching o Allergic responses, Type I sensitivity o Chemical irritation caused by insect bites o Parasite infestations Pruritus Causes: • Release of histamine in a hypersensitivity response Effects of Pruritus: • Redness and itching – infl...

Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics in Advanced Nursing Practice NGR6172 Chapter 1: Prescriptive Authority and Role Implementation: Tradition vs Change o Primary Care is provided by clinicians who address "personal health care needs, developing a sustained partnership with patient, and practicing in the context of family and community." • Prevention, Diagnosis, Prescription, Treatment ▪ Assess health status. ▪ Promote healthy lifestyles. ▪ Identifying/diagnosing normal/abnorm...

NR 283 STUDY GUIDE EXAM 2. Chapter 8 Functions of the Skin: • Acts as the first line of defense • Prevents excess fluid loss • Controls body temperature • Active in sensory perception • Synthesizes vitamin D Pruritus: • Itching o Allergic responses, Type I sensitivity o Chemical irritation caused by insect bites o Parasite infestations Pruritus Causes: • Release of histamine in a hypersensitivity response Effects of Pruritus: • Redness and itching – infl...

NR 283 STUDY GUIDE EXAM 2. Chapter 8 Functions of the Skin: • Acts as the first line of defense • Prevents excess fluid loss • Controls body temperature • Active in sensory perception • Synthesizes vitamin D Pruritus: • Itching o Allergic responses, Type I sensitivity o Chemical irritation caused by insect bites o Parasite infestations Pruritus Causes: • Release of histamine in a hypersensitivity response Effects of Pruritus: • Redness and itching – infl...

HESI RN QUESTIONS and ANSWERS PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 1. Following routine colonoscopy screening, a client is told that he had several polyps removed. The client began crying stating, “I just can't deal with cancer. I'm too young.” The nurse responds:A) “Don't worry. We have some great cancer doctors on staff. I'm sure chemo will help you fight it.”B) “Maybe if you're lucky, they have stopped it from metastasizing to your liver.”C) “A simple intestinal surgery will cure ...

HESI RN QUESTIONS and ANSWERS PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 1. Following routine colonoscopy screening, a client is told that he had several polyps removed. The client began crying stating, “I just can't deal with cancer. I'm too young.” The nurse responds:A) “Don't worry. We have some great cancer doctors on staff. I'm sure chemo will help you fight it.”B) “Maybe if you're lucky, they have stopped it from metastasizing to your liver.”C) “A simple intestinal surgery will cure ...

Study Guide Exam 2 Chapter 8 Functions of the Skin: • Acts as the first line of defense • Prevents excess fluid loss • Controls body temperature • Active in sensory perception • Synthesizes vitamin D Pruritus: • Itching o Allergic responses, Type I sensitivity o Chemical irritation caused by insect bites o Parasite infestations Pruritus Causes: • Release of histamine in a hypersensitivity response Effects of Pruritus: • Redness and itching – inflammation...

Malaria is A) the most common cause of death due to infectious disease worldwide. B) prevented or treated with chloroquine. C) controlled by reducing the population of the mosquito vector. D) the most common cause of death due to infectious disease worldwide, although it can be controlled by reducing the population of the mosquito vector and prevented or treated with chloroquine. 2) The initial infective stage of the malarial parasite is the A) sporozoite. B) merozoite. C) schizont. D...

NR 283 Chapter 8 STUDY GUIDE Functions of the Skin: • Acts as the first line of defense • Prevents excess fluid loss • Controls body temperature • Active in sensory perception • Synthesizes vitamin D Pruritus: • Itching o Allergic responses, Type I sensitivity o Chemical irritation caused by insect bites o Parasite infestations Pruritus Causes: • Release of histamine in a hypersensitivity response Effects of Pruritus: • Redness and itching – inflammation • Risk of infect...