Myasthenia gravis Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a myasthenia gravis and is experiencing a cholinergic crisis. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the RN to administer? Bethanechol Propranolol Atropine Epinephrine - correct answerAtropine A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse plan to monitor for potential adverse effects? Prothrombin Time H...

The nurse is teaching the female client with myasthenia gravis about the prevention of myasthenic and cholinergic crises. The nurse tells the client that this is most effectively done by: A. Taking medications on time to maintain therapeutic blood levels B. Doing all chores early in the day while less fatigued C. Doing muscle-strengthening exercises D. Eating large, well-balanced meals - A. Taking medications on time to maintain therapeutic blood levels Clients with myasthenia gravis...

HESI PN MED SURGE PROCTORED EXAM (14 VERSIONS) |Verified and 100% Correct Q & A, Complete Document for HESI Exam, Answered-A nurse is caring for a client who is in the oliguric phase of acute kidney injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1) Provide a diet high in protein. 2) Provide ibuprofen for retroperitoneal discomfort. 3) Monitor intake and output hourly 4) Encourage the client to consume at least 2 L of fluid daily. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about an eso...

The nurse is teaching the female client with myasthenia gravis about the prevention of myasthenic and cholinergic crises. The nurse tells the client that this is most effectively done by: A.Taking medications on time to maintain therapeutic blood levels B.Doing all chores early in the day while less fatigued C.Doing muscle-strengthening exercises D.Eating large, well-balanced meals - A.Taking medications on time to maintain therapeutic blood levels Clients with myasthenia gravis are t...

NUR 4385 Module 8: Autoimmunity: Arthritis, Lupus, Myasthenia Gravis; Gout Study Guide Study guide completed with nursing school textbooks, lectures, tutoring sessions, and the internet.

1. Q #: The AGACNP is reviewing a chart of a head-injured patient. Which of the following would alert the AGACNP for the possibility that the patient is over hydrated, thereby increasing the risk for increased intracranial pressure? A. BUN = 10 B. Shift output = 800 ml, shift input = 825 ml Unchanged weight C. Serum osmolality = 260 2. Q #: A patient who has been in the intensive care unit for 17 days develops hyponatremic hyperosmolality. The patient weighs 132 lb (59.9 kg), is intubate...

the nurse advises a patient with myasthenia gravis to A. perform physically demanding activities early in the day B. anticipate the need for weekly plasmapheresis treatments C. do frequent weight-bearing exercise to prevent muscle atrophy D. protect the extremities from injury due to poor sensory perception correct answer: A. perform physically demanding activities early in the day To prevent autonomic hyperreflexia, which nursing action will the home health nurse include in the plan of ...

Pt on heparin in hospital setting. Why start coumadin 2 days before dc? Because coumadin needs a couple days before it starts working. Angina: bc pts dev tolerance to long-acting nitroglycerine w/i 1 day. How to prevent? Pts must have 8hrs with no nitroglycerine every days. Hint: At night, remove nitro patch bc no risk of exertional angina Underlying cause of angina coronary disease, athlerosclerosis Why do we give aspirin in pts w/atherosclerosis? Aspirin is an antiplatelet.. Prevents the exist...

Test Bank for Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice 13e 13th Edition by Geralyn Frandsen, Sandra Pennington. Full Chapters test bank are included with answers - Chapter 1 to 61 Complete Section 1: The Conceptual Framework of Pharmacology Chapter 1: The Foundation of Pharmacology: Quality and Safety Chapter 2: Basic Concepts and Processes Chapter 3: Medication Administration and the Nursing Process of Drug Therapy Section 2: Drug Therapy Throughout the LifespanCha...

MDC 4 Exam 1 Rasmussen University Questions and Answers 100% Solved Which Migraine medications cannot be used in a patient with cardiac diseases and why? Triptans and Ergotamine preparations- they will cause additional vasoconstriction of the head blood vessels What does abortive therapy do for migraines? alleviate pain after the headache starts What does preventative therapy do for migraines? prevent a headache is it occurs more than twice a week or is severe. A patient is taking beta block...