Irritants Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Neoadjuvant therapy does not increase survival when compared to adjuvant therapy. It only changes the timing of treatment and can change surgical options if the tumor is shrunk enough. If this occurs, the patient may only require a lumpectomy plus radiation therapy instead of needing a mastectomy - correct answerMain benefit of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (breast cancer patient) A comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is a multidisciplinary evaluation to assess life expectancy and risk of mor...

NUR2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 2 (Latest 2023/2024) Rasmussen College NUR2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 2 What are the functions of the kidneys? - ANSWER Regulation of blood pressure; regulating blood osmolarity; removal of toxins; blood filtration; activate vitamin D What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy? - ANSWER dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary retention, decreased stream What substance...

A comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is a multidisciplinary evaluation to assess life expectancy and risk of morbidity and mortality in the older patient. This assessment tool would evaluate and include the following areas: functional status, socioeconomic issues, psychosocial Neoadjuvant therapy does not increase survival when compared to adjuvant therapy. It only changes the timing of treatment and can change surgical options if the tumor is shrunk enough. If this occurs, the patient may...

ARRT Test Bank Questions and Answers 2023. What radiographic procedure must you use sterile gloves for touching items on the tray? - Myelogram Written defamation of character is known as? - Libel Which drug would you administer when a patient develops urticaria? - Antihistamine What is another name for hives? - Urticaria A skin rash triggered by a reaction to food, medicine, or other irritants. - Hive Or Urticaria Transmission of an infection by insects such as a tick or mosquito is kno...

Chalazion correct answers Painless, not involving lashes Lid edema, or palpable mass. Red or grey mass on the inner aspect of lid margin Prevention: good eye hygiene Chalazion Treatment correct answers Warm compresses 3 x per day. Antibiotics not indicated. Due to this is granulomatous condition, if secondarily infected consider sulfacetamide, erythromycin. Follow UP: 2-4 weeks, if still present after 6 weeks f/u with ophthalmologist Blepharitis correct answers Inflamation/...

NURS 5335 family 2 Study Guide EENT Family Nursing II Modules 1&2 Non-Ulcerative: A/W seborrhea; seen commonly with trisomy 21; affects those with psoriasis, seborrhea, eczema, allergies and lice. Chemical and environmental irritants contribute Ulcerative:Involves the lash follicle & the Meibomian glands of the eyelid.May be pustules at the base of the hair follicle that crust & bleed.Lashes break easy. - Blepharitis Blepharitis treatment - TX: Warm compress; daily lid scrubs; erythromyc...

Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Training Questions & Correct Solutions Chrysotile - ANSWER The only asbestos mineral found in the serpentine group and the most common in the USA at 90-95%. "White Asbestos" Amosite - ANSWER Second most likely found asbestos. "Brown Asbestos" 5-10% Crocidolite - ANSWER "Blue Asbestos" 1-5% Actinolite - ANSWER Can be in vermiculite (often associated with Tremolite) no current production. Tremolite - ANSWER Can be in Vermiculite. Some current ...

Hypokalemia and lasix - Answer- If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - Answer- CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Answer- Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Answer- Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - Answer- daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, sam...

Neoadjuvant therapy does not increase survival when compared to adjuvant therapy. It only changes the timing of treatment and can change surgical options if the tumor is shrunk enough. If this occurs, the patient may only require a lumpectomy plus radiation therapy instead of needing a mastectomy - CORRECT ANS Main benefit of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (breast cancer patient) A comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is a multidisciplinary evaluation to assess life expectancy and risk of mo...

Jean Inman- RD exam Domain 2 Topic C Planning and Intervention Exam 2023 Ulcer - ANS-Cause: H. Pylori. Treatment: antacids, antibiotics, H2 blockers diet: as tolerated, well-balanced, avoid snacks late at night omit: gastric irritants- cayenne, black pepper, chili powder, excess caffeine & alcohol hiatal hernia - ANS-protrusion of a part of the stomach upward through the opening in the diaphragm to the chest Main symptom: heart burn Treatment: SFM, bland feedings, avoid late night sn...