Summary NUR 163 Final Exam Review

163 Final Exam

 What is the purpose of a gag reflex?
o Prevents fluid going into the lungs
 Prevents aspiration
 Abnormal reproduction findings in males/Females
 Males
o Erectile Dysfunction
o Premature ejaculation
o Loss of libido
o Testicular Cancer
o Prostate disease
 Females
o Prolapsed Uterus
 Caused by having multiple children
o Vaginal dryness
o Menopause
 Dysphagia
o Difficulty swallowing
 Hypervolemia
o S/S
 Bulging veins
 Headache
 Weight gain
 Edema in lower extremities
 Waxy looking skin
 Dyspnea- Shortness of breath
 Lung crackles
 White frothy sputum
 Restlessness/ Anxiety
 Hypovolemia
o S/S
 Poor skin turgor
 Increased HR, Decreased blood pressure
 Dry mucous membranes
 Sunken eyes
 Thirst
 Rapid weight loss
 Decreased urination
 Best way to prevent STI`s
o Use a condom
 Educate older adults the importance of their use
 Causes of erectile dysfunction
o Medications

, o Poor circulation
 Diabetes
 Hypotension
 Beta Blockers

 What is the lab drawn for BPH?
o PSA (prostate specific antigen) 4ng/mL
o BPH- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
 People with BPH:
o Medication Proscar given for BPH, improves urine output
o Pregnant women or women trying to become pregnant should not handle crushed
Proscar
 Difficulty/ birth defects or may not have children
o Have frequent UTIs
 S/S of BPH
o Frequent, urgent urination
o Nocturia
o Difficulty starting urination
 Weak stream, dribbling, stream starts and stops
o Unable to completely empty bladder
 Causes for Erectile Dysfunction
o Diabetes
o High Blood Pressure
o Multiple Sclerosis
o Chronic Kidney Disease
o Cardiovascular Disease
 Sexual Consent
o Both parties must agree, and cognitively able to give consent
o A mutual desire free from coercion and abuse
 Why are elderly more susceptible for STIs
o They don’t use protection
o Have more casual sexual partners
o Don’t fear pregnancy
o Lower immune system functionality
 Condoms are the best way to prevent STIs
 Noncompliance/Nonadherence
o Chronic Illness
 Chronic Illnesses are harder to adhere to as they are long term care plans and
harder to maintain over an extended period of time.
o Economic status
o Lack of Transportation
o Education
 Lack of patient education
 Lack of cognition
o Fear of new diagnosis
 Medication Noncompliance
o Lack of money to buy medicines