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A client receiving radiation therapy for bladder cancer tells the nurse " I feel as if I am voiding through my vagina." The nurse interprets this condition as. a. Altered perineal sensation as a side effect of radiation therapy b. The development of a vesicovaginal fistula c. Extreme stress caused by the diagnosis of cancer d. Rupture of the bladder correct answers b. The development of a vesicovaginal fistula While giving care to a client with an internal cervical radiation implant, ...

*OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISORDERS* correct answers What is the main function of the respiratory system? correct answers to obtain oxygen from the atmospheric air & oxygenate all of the body's cells > O2 brought in from the environ > transported through the respiratory tract > alveoli (site of gas exchange) > O2 diffuses into blood > O2 perfused via blood to the rest of the body Define ventilation & respiration. correct answers > ventilation = inspiration/inhalation of ...

What is the class of phenobarbital? correct answers barbiturate what is the action of phenobarbital? correct answers Depresses CNS by inhibiting conduction of impulses in the ascending RAS --> depressing cerebral cortex and cerebellar function What is the use of phenobarbital? correct answers Sedative and antiepileptic agent in the treatment of generalized tonic-clonic and partial seizures ORAL Controls acute seizures PARENTERAL Contraindications to phenobarbital? correct answers Li...

What are the primary functions of the skin? correct answers *skin = largest organ in the body - protection - excretion - sensory perception - heat regulation What are the most common causes of burns? correct answers 1) thermal = dry heat, moist heat, or contact heat 2) chemical = commonly results from accidents at home/work - severity depends on > how long the chemical remains on your skin, amt of tissue exposed, chemical conc. & the action of the chemical - risk for systemic t...

#1 Secondary Cause of Seizures in Children correct answers Fever Other Secondary Causes of Seizures in Children correct answers Infection Developmental defects Metabolic disorders Common Causes of Seizures in Adults correct answers Alcohol withdrawal Acquired neurological disorder (head injury, stroke, tumor) Phenobarbital MOA correct answers Depresses the CNS (cerebral cortex and cerebellum) Inhibits conduction of impulses in the ascending RAS Phenobarbital treats what kind of seizures?...

status epilepticus / cardiac dysrhythmias / brain / febrile / anti-epileptic drug correct answers _______________________: repeated seizures or a seizure that lasts at least 30 minutes; may be convulsive, non-convulsive, or partial / hypotension, hypoxia, and ____________________ can occur / high risk for ________ damage ______________ seizures are tonic-clonic seizures that occur in children with fever in the absence of other identifiable causes and is the most common form of epilepsy A.E...

Opioid Analgesics correct answers -relieve pain by inhibiting adenylate cyclase, which coordinate the transmission of pain signals from peripheral tissues to the brain, reducing the perception of pain sensation in the brain, producing sedation, and decreasing the emotional upsets often associated with pain; They also inhibit the production of pain and inflammation by prostaglandins and leukotrienes in peripheral tissues -schedule ll drugs -opioid tolerance: repeated opioid use as adenylate cy...

*ACID-BASE IMBALANCES* correct answers What is homeostasis? correct answers = balance between acids & bases in the body *without balance our cells can't function properly! > H+ conc = measured by pH levels (inversely proportional) & are responsible for the acidity/alkalinity of the body - incr H+ conc = decr pH = acidosis - decr H+ conc = incr pH = alkalosis What pH indicates a normal acid base balance? acidosis? alkalosis? correct answers - normal pH = 7.35-7.45 - acidosis pH ...

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