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NCSBN – Lesson 8G: musculoskeletal System study Guide Gouty arthritis is characterized by urate deposits and pain in the joints, especially those in the feet and legs. Urate deposits don't occur in septic or traumatic arthritis. Septic arthritis results from bacterial invasion of a joint and leads to inflammation of the synovial lining. Traumatic arthritis results from blunt trauma to a joint or ligament. Seasonal arthritis is not a condition. Increasing pain that is not relieved by nar...

NCSBN – Lesson 6B: Medications Study Guide The following is a list of the major drug classifications. "Memory tricks" are included where applicable. A • Anti-anemics o prevention and treatment of anemias • Antianginals: o Nitrates: used to treat and prevent attacks of angina; acute treatment o Calcium channel blockers and beta blockers are used prophylactically for longer- term management • Antianxiety agents: o Benzodiazepines: better for intermittent or short-term use in ...

NCSBN – Lesson 6A: Pharmacological & Parenteral Therapies Study Guide Pharmacology Overview The nurse must have a general understanding of how medications are named, their pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Medication safety is a top priority and the nurse is expected to provide safe and proper medication adminstration. Generic drugs Nonproprietary drugs (i.e., not protected by a trademark). In the U.S., generic drugs are required to meet the same bioequivalency test as the original br...

NURS 2111 MB Module 3 Study Guide Questions with Answers Mother Baby Class Notes Module 3 Conception- union of the egg and sperm Fertilization – takes place in the outer ⅓ of the fallopian tube, called ampulla Implantation- 6 to 10 days after conception Embryo- 15 days to 8 weeks after conception this is what the egg is considered Fetus- 9 weeks up until delivery this is what its considered Viability- the baby’s ability to live without the mom-- the baby is viable at about 24...

NURSING MEDSUR2 HESI EXIT Questions with Answers Updated 2023 1.An adult who has recurrent episodes of depression tells the nurse that the prescribed antidepressant needs to be discontinued because the client is feeling better after taking the medication for the past couple of weeks and does not like the side effects. Which response is best for the nurse to provide. a. Remind the client that feeling better is the therapeutic effect of the medication. b. Inform the client that gradua...

NURSING 265 exam 2 Questions with Answers 1. The nurse is assessing a client who is suspected of having a pulmonary embolism (PE). Which of the following findings is consistent with this diagnosis? • Cough 2. The nurse is caring for a client who is 4 days postoperative and suddenly develops difficulty breathing and sharp chest pain. The nurse has called the rapid response team (RRT), raised the head of the bed (HOB), and applied oxygen to the client. Which actions from the box below shoul...

NURS 2115 Neuro Meta Study Guide Questions with Answers 1. What is the Glasgow Coma Scale? What are you assessing when using it? • Assessment tool to determine the patient’s LOC and response to tactile stimuli (unconscious) • 3 criteria: o Eye opening o Verbal response o Motor response • Scale of 3-15: 3 indicates coma, 15 indicates no neurological damage • Less than 8, intubate 2. What nursing interventions would you expect when caring for a patient with ineffective cerebra...

NURS 2115 Exam 1 Study Guide Ch. 14, 62, 72 Questions with Answers 1. Primary survey: you must know A-G assessment and interventions • A: airway and alertness/c-spine stabilization o Alertness assessment: ▪ AVPU method: A: alert V: responds to voice P: responds to pain U: unresponsive o Airway assessment: ▪ Assess for partial or complete obstruction, we need to know whether their airway is effective or ineffective ▪ Assess for hypoxia, brain damage, hypercarbia, respirator...

Albany State University NURS 2115 Respiratory Study Guide 1. Review A&P of lungs: • Bronchioles lead to alveoli • Alveoli lead to alveolar sacs • Alveoli: functional unit of the lungs o 35% of gas exchange occurs here o Surfactant formation occurs here • Alveolar sacs: last part of the airway o Surrounded by alveoli o 65% of gas exchange occurs here • Lungs: o Right lung: 3 lobes o Left lung: 2 lobes 2. In order to understand the more difficult content, you should have an ...

Albany State University Nursing Division NURS 2115 Spring 2017 Metabolic Disorder Study Guide The guide is meant to help focus on study topics. Liver disorders will be half of the metabolic items on the test. The emphasis will be on nursing care and decision- making. 1. Know the difference between legal and ethical action in nursing. 2. Examine cultural considerations when treating client conditions. 3. Understand the difference between active and passive immunity. Give an example of p...