Palpations Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Signs/Symptoms suggestive of CV, metabolic, or renal disease: - correct answer - Pain - Intermittent claudication - Ankle edema - Dizziness or syncope - SOB (at rest or w/ mild exertion) - Unusual fatigue or SOB w/ usual activities - Orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea - Palpations or tachycardia - Known heart murmur Orthopnea: - correct answer Dyspnea occurring at rest in the recumbent (laying down) position that is relieved promptly by sitting upright or standing Paroxysma...

Paramedic Pharmacology NREMT Latest Update Already Passed Epinephrine class/action catecholamine/adrenergic/sympathetic agonist - stimulates alpha and beta receptors Epinephrine 1:10,000 indications cardiac arrest Epinephrine side effects tachydysrhythmia hypertension early labor headache nervousness decreased LOC palpations anxiety dizziness Epinephrine 1:10,000 dose 0.5-1 mg IV/IO pediatric = 0.01 mg/kg (0.1 mL/kg) Epinephrine 1:1,000 indications Severe allergic reaction status asthmaticu...

Acetylsalicylic Acid - ANSWERSAspirin Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) class - ANSWERSNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) action - ANSWERSPlatelet inhibition Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) dose - ANSWERSAdult: 324mg PO (81mg tablets x 4) Pediatric: not recommended for use Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) route - ANSWERSPO - Chew and swallow Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) contraindications - ANSWERSAllergy to aspirin Acetylsalicylic Acid (A...

Pharmacology ATI questions with complete Answers 2023 a nurse is caring for a client who is taking PTU. for which of the following adverse effects of this medication should the nurse monitor a. bradycardia b. insomnia c. heat intolerance d. weight loss a a nurse is teaching a client who has Graves' disease about her medications. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the use of propranolol in the treatment of Graves' disease a. propanolo...

Green Dishcharge correct answers purulent exudate Nose Bleed correct answers Epistaxis Bradycardia S&S correct answers (HR less than 60BPM) -fainting, dizzy, fatigue, confusion, disorientation, decreased BP, cyanosis, pale palour Bradycardia Treatment correct answers -diet, exercise, increase electrolytes, fowlers position, adjust temperature Tachycardia Causes correct answers (100+BPM) -anxiety, stress, smoking, high cholesterol, high LDL fat diet, kidney failure, hyperthyroidism,...

Mental Health Exam 2 Eustress - ANSWER-Stress that produces from positive experiences this can cause as much anxiety as a negative stressor Anxiety - ANSWER-an uncomfortable feeling of dread that occurs from prolonged periods of stress Phobia - ANSWER-irrational fear stress-related medical condition - ANSWER-Lower immunity Burnout migraine, cluster, or tension headaches hypertension Coronary artery disease Cancer Asthma generalized anxiety disorder - ANSWER-an anxiety disorder in wh...

Signs/Symptoms suggestive of CV, metabolic, or renal disease: - correct answer - Pain - Intermittent claudication - Ankle edema - Dizziness or syncope - SOB (at rest or w/ mild exertion) - Unusual fatigue or SOB w/ usual activities - Orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea - Palpations or tachycardia - Known heart murmur Orthopnea: - correct answer Dyspnea occurring at rest in the recumbent (laying down) position that is relieved promptly by sitting upright or standing Paroxysma...

heaves (RAO- recurrent airway obstruction) -ANSWER used to be called COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease); inflammatory and obstructive airway disease that afflicts older horses *no healing* respiratory system -ANSWER limiting athletic factor Northern -ANSWER heaves is more prevalent in which hemisphere? cholinergenic nerves -ANSWER during heaves, inflammatory mediators target what causing bronchospasms? neutrophils -ANSWER in a heaves positive horse, their broncho-alveolar l...

NREMT Paramedic Drugs Latest Update 100% Correct ACETAMINOPHEN Class: Anti-pyretic Indications: Fever Contraindications: Liver failure; hypersensitivity; exceed max dose Side effects: Liver toxicity Adult Dose: 1 g q 6 hours; max 4 g in 24 hours Pediatric Dose: 15 mg/kg q 6 hours Special info: Tylenol ADENOSINE TRADE NAME: Adenocard CLASS: Antiarrhythmic ACTIONS: Slows (decreases) AV conduction INDICATIONS: Symptomatic PSVT, including Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW) PHARMACOKINETICS: Onse...

NR 565 Week 6 Asthma Case Study Q&A QUESTION The Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) note is a method of documentation used by NPs and other healthcare professionals and includes: S: subjective information provided by the patient O: objective information obtained by the provider A: assessment is the medical diagnosis rather than the physical assessment. *Hint, this information has already been provided to you in the case. P: medical plan. Write a brief SOAP note addressi...