NUR 176 FINAL
EXAM QUESTION
WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
The day before your patient has present varicella blister they are? - ANSWER The
most contagious
What manifestation comes before the blisters when having a shingles flare up? -
ANSWER Fever, this is the most contagious stage on shingles
Dermaitis - ANSWER inflammation of the skin
Once the dermatitis bacteria gets under the skin it turns into? - ANSWER Cellulitis
Manifestations of Cellulitis - ANSWER Skin will be swollen, redness, fire like pain,
tenderness, could have fever or even drainage
TX Cellulitis - ANSWER Antibiotics
Keep dry and clean
Anaphylaxis Shock - ANSWER Life threatening allergic reaction
Avoid allergen
Immediate EPI pen injection in Vasatas lateralis
Impetigo - ANSWER Bacterial inflammatory skin disease characterized by vesicles,
pustules, and crusted-over lesions
Usually on mouth, hands
Caused by poor hygiene and highly contagious
Staph/strep bacteria
, Polydipsia - ANSWER Excessive thirst
Manifestation of hyperglycemia
Do you need an order for thicken liquids? - ANSWER NO
You can add thickened liquids to anyones beverage when suspected swallowing issues
You must contact and notify the doctor and suggest speech therapy consult
Shingles blisters when they have opened and draining - ANSWER They need to be
contained and covered
Run the risk of secondary infection
Shingles - ANSWER Herpes zoster
History of chickenpox
Dormant condition
Shingles blisters - ANSWER Very painful
Clusters Tracts nerves
Fluid fill and can open and drain
Anticipated effects of extreme high BP or IICP - ANSWER Vision disturbances
Nose bleeds
Dizziness
Headache
Change in level of consciousness
Tx Shingles - ANSWER Analgesics
Acyclovir (antiviral)
*anti-anxiety meds
Prevent Shingles - ANSWER Over 65 year old vaccinate (live weakened injection)
Shingrex
Zostavax
Diuretics General Knowledge - ANSWER Pulls of extra fluid from the body
Risk of pulling off too much Potassium and Sodium
Loop Diuretics - ANSWER Furosemide (Lasix)
Bumex
Pulls way too much potassium off
Thiazide diuretics - ANSWER Hydrochlorothiazide
Not as much potassium is being pulled off but still a significant amount; weak form
Potassium-sparing diuretic - ANSWER Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Spares all potassium from being pulled out of the body
EXAM QUESTION
WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
The day before your patient has present varicella blister they are? - ANSWER The
most contagious
What manifestation comes before the blisters when having a shingles flare up? -
ANSWER Fever, this is the most contagious stage on shingles
Dermaitis - ANSWER inflammation of the skin
Once the dermatitis bacteria gets under the skin it turns into? - ANSWER Cellulitis
Manifestations of Cellulitis - ANSWER Skin will be swollen, redness, fire like pain,
tenderness, could have fever or even drainage
TX Cellulitis - ANSWER Antibiotics
Keep dry and clean
Anaphylaxis Shock - ANSWER Life threatening allergic reaction
Avoid allergen
Immediate EPI pen injection in Vasatas lateralis
Impetigo - ANSWER Bacterial inflammatory skin disease characterized by vesicles,
pustules, and crusted-over lesions
Usually on mouth, hands
Caused by poor hygiene and highly contagious
Staph/strep bacteria
, Polydipsia - ANSWER Excessive thirst
Manifestation of hyperglycemia
Do you need an order for thicken liquids? - ANSWER NO
You can add thickened liquids to anyones beverage when suspected swallowing issues
You must contact and notify the doctor and suggest speech therapy consult
Shingles blisters when they have opened and draining - ANSWER They need to be
contained and covered
Run the risk of secondary infection
Shingles - ANSWER Herpes zoster
History of chickenpox
Dormant condition
Shingles blisters - ANSWER Very painful
Clusters Tracts nerves
Fluid fill and can open and drain
Anticipated effects of extreme high BP or IICP - ANSWER Vision disturbances
Nose bleeds
Dizziness
Headache
Change in level of consciousness
Tx Shingles - ANSWER Analgesics
Acyclovir (antiviral)
*anti-anxiety meds
Prevent Shingles - ANSWER Over 65 year old vaccinate (live weakened injection)
Shingrex
Zostavax
Diuretics General Knowledge - ANSWER Pulls of extra fluid from the body
Risk of pulling off too much Potassium and Sodium
Loop Diuretics - ANSWER Furosemide (Lasix)
Bumex
Pulls way too much potassium off
Thiazide diuretics - ANSWER Hydrochlorothiazide
Not as much potassium is being pulled off but still a significant amount; weak form
Potassium-sparing diuretic - ANSWER Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Spares all potassium from being pulled out of the body
