Anaphylaxis Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 242 Advanced Exam 4 Complete study guide|Galen College of Nursing.Immune: protects against infection and cancer development. Hypersensitivity is an allergy, which is an increased or excessive response to an antigen. Responses can be uncomfortable such as itchy and water eyes, and sneezing. Or they can be life threatening such as allergic asthma and anaphylaxis. Rapid Hypersensitivity Reaction aka: Atopic Allergy including a histamine release. - Reactions: sneezing, water/itchy eyes, wid...

NURS 170 Pharmacology Test 3 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Galen College (New-2022/2023) Pharmacology test 3 Question 1 1 / 1 pts A patient who experiences motion sickness when flying asks the nurse the best time to take the medication prescribed to prevent motion sickness for a 0900 flight. The nurse will instruct the patient to take the medication at which time? As needed, at the first sign of nausea At 0700, before leaving for the airport At 0830, just prior...

NUR 265 EXAM 4 STUDY GUIDE (100% Correct) Discoid lupus  Affects only the skin and is not lethal - Caused by UV rays  Macular Rash & Discoid Rash  Skin biopsy to dx Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (313-317) ***TEMPERATURE***  Chronic, progressive, inflammatory connective tissue disorder that affects multiple body systems &organs o REMISSIONS/EXACCERBATIONS (can end up in the ICU) - Autoimmune o Attracted to KIDNEY’s—Lupus Nephritis is leading cause of death; this is direct ...

NUR 265 Exam 4 Full Study Guide Labs • Hbg 12-18 • Hct 37-52% • WBC 5-10 • RBC 4.2-6.1 • PLT 150-400 • PT 11-12.5 sec (1.5-2.5x normal on Coumadin = 16.5-31.25 sec) • INR 0.9-1.2 sec (Therapeutic level 2-3x normal = 1.8-3.6 sec) • PTT 60-70 sec (1.5-2.5x normal on Heparin = 90-175) • Na 135-145 • K+ 3.5-5 • Creatinine 0.5-1.2 • BUN 10-20 • Albumin 3.5-5 • Mg 1.5-2.5 • Ca 9-10.5 • Cl 98-106 • Phosphorus 2-4.5 • Specific Gravity 1.005-1.030 ...

NUR 210, 242 Exam 3 pharm study guide Loop,potassium-sparing, and thiazide diuretics Drug classification Thiazides Thiazide-like diuretics Loop High ceiling diuretics Thiazide Action Potassium-sparing Potassium sparing diuretics Acts on the distal convoluted renal tube. Promotes sodium, chloride, and water excretion Indications Hydrochlorothiazide Decrease blood pressure Decrease amount of fluid within the body Treats peripheral edema Side effects Hyperglyc...

EXAM 4 REVIEW 1. Priority assessment/intervention for a patient who had an allergic reaction to a vaccine Page 365 chart 20-3 Emergency care of the patient with anaphylaxis  Immediately assess the respiratory status, airway, and oxygen saturation of patients who show any symptoms of an allergic reaction  Call the RRT  Ensure that intubation and tracheotomy equipment is ready  Apply oxygen using a high-flow, nonrebreather mask at 90% to 100%  Immediately discontinue the IV...

Priority assessment/intervention for a patient who had an allergic reaction to a vaccine Page 365 chart 20-3 Emergency care of the patient with anaphylaxis • Immediately assess the respiratory status, airway, and oxygen saturation of patients who show any symptoms of an allergic reaction • Call the RRT • Ensure that intubation and tracheotomy equipment is ready • Apply oxygen using a high-flow, nonrebreather mask at 90% to 100% • Immediately discontinue the IV drug or infusing ...

The nurse is caring for a patient who has recurrent wound infections. The patient’s current infection is not responding to an antibiotic that has been used successfully several times in the past. The nurse understands that this is most likely due to: acquired bacterial resistance. cross-resistance. inherent bacterial resistance. transferred resistance. The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of an antibiotic to a patient admitted for a urinary tract infection. Which act...

NUR 265 EXAM ONE STUDY GUIDE (100% Correct) Nephrotic Syndrome: o NS is a condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. o Immunological Kidney disorder o This causes massive loss of protein in the urine, edema formation, and decreased plasma albumin levels.  Proteinuria- severe protein loss more than 3.5 g in 24- hour urine sample. o Key features:  Massive proteinuria >3.5g / 2...