INPA #2 lvl 3 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
asthma exacerbation s/s - CORRECT ANSWER - low oxygen saturation (less than 90%),
tachypnea,
dyspnea,
using accessory muscles to breath,
wheezing lung sounds
(absent lung sounds/silent chest is the WORST sign of impending respiratory failure)
Difficulty speaking
Blue lips or fingernails
No improvement after using a rescue inhaler
care for asthma exacerbation - CORRECT ANSWER - Quick-relief medications: Inhaled
short-acting bronchodilators like albuterol to relax airway muscles.
Controller medications: Inhaled corticosteroids to reduce inflammation.
Avoiding triggers: Identifying and minimizing exposure to known triggers.
causes of asthma exacerbation - CORRECT ANSWER - Allergens: Pollen, dust mites, pet
dander
Irritants: Smoke, pollution, strong odors
Respiratory infections: Colds, flu
Physical activity
Stress or strong emotions
salbutamol - CORRECT ANSWER - beta 2 agonist
fast acting, lasts 4-6hrs
, inhaled
can cause tachycardia, shakiness, headache, anxiety, throat irritation, nausea
montelukast - CORRECT ANSWER - leukotriene receptor antagonist
slow acting, preventative
oral
headaches, stomach pain, rare but possibility for mood changes,
s/s of urinary retention - CORRECT ANSWER - -bladder distention
-frequency & urgency , difficulty starting
-pain
-nocturia
s/s of UTI - CORRECT ANSWER - A burning feeling when you urinate
A frequent or intense urge to urinate, even though little comes out when you do
Pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen
Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling urine
Feeling tired or shaky
Fever or chills (a sign the infection may have reached your kidneys)
in elderly: mood changes
risperidone - CORRECT ANSWER - atypical antipsychotic
blocks serotonin and dopamine
schizophrenia and bipolar, OCD, PTSD, aggression
Questions and CORRECT Answers
asthma exacerbation s/s - CORRECT ANSWER - low oxygen saturation (less than 90%),
tachypnea,
dyspnea,
using accessory muscles to breath,
wheezing lung sounds
(absent lung sounds/silent chest is the WORST sign of impending respiratory failure)
Difficulty speaking
Blue lips or fingernails
No improvement after using a rescue inhaler
care for asthma exacerbation - CORRECT ANSWER - Quick-relief medications: Inhaled
short-acting bronchodilators like albuterol to relax airway muscles.
Controller medications: Inhaled corticosteroids to reduce inflammation.
Avoiding triggers: Identifying and minimizing exposure to known triggers.
causes of asthma exacerbation - CORRECT ANSWER - Allergens: Pollen, dust mites, pet
dander
Irritants: Smoke, pollution, strong odors
Respiratory infections: Colds, flu
Physical activity
Stress or strong emotions
salbutamol - CORRECT ANSWER - beta 2 agonist
fast acting, lasts 4-6hrs
, inhaled
can cause tachycardia, shakiness, headache, anxiety, throat irritation, nausea
montelukast - CORRECT ANSWER - leukotriene receptor antagonist
slow acting, preventative
oral
headaches, stomach pain, rare but possibility for mood changes,
s/s of urinary retention - CORRECT ANSWER - -bladder distention
-frequency & urgency , difficulty starting
-pain
-nocturia
s/s of UTI - CORRECT ANSWER - A burning feeling when you urinate
A frequent or intense urge to urinate, even though little comes out when you do
Pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen
Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling urine
Feeling tired or shaky
Fever or chills (a sign the infection may have reached your kidneys)
in elderly: mood changes
risperidone - CORRECT ANSWER - atypical antipsychotic
blocks serotonin and dopamine
schizophrenia and bipolar, OCD, PTSD, aggression
