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Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders • Bipolar disorder • Depressive disorder Antipsychotics Basic Terminology • Psychopharmacology: the use of psychotropic medications in the treatment of psychiatric disorders • Pharmacokinetics: the study of what the body does to drugs, such as absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. • Pharmacodynamics: the study of what the drugs do to the body. For example, target sites for drugs- receptors, ion channels, enzy...

NURS 5433 NP Certification Examination & Practice Preparation Exam Questions Comprehensive Reference: Renal • Skin • Endocrine • Respiratory • ENT • Ophthalmology Definition Abrupt decline in renal function (↑Cr ≥0.3 mg/dL within 48h OR ≥1.5x baseline within 7d, OR UO <0.5 mL/kg/h for ≥6h) Classification Prerenal (most common, ~60%): ↓perfusion (dehydration, HF, hemorrhage, sepsis, NSAIDs, ACEIs with bilateral RAS). Intrinsic: ATN, glomerulonephritis, interstitial n...

Family Processes (Ans- This is what makes a family unique. Family process refers to the interactions between members of the family, including their relationships, communication patterns, time spent together and satisfaction with family life. Families with similar structures and functions may interact differently. Family process, at least in the short term, appears to have greater effect on the family's health status than family structure as it influences how a family functions. What ar...

Asthma Stepwise Approach for Managing Asthma Step 1: As-needed low-dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)-formoterol. Step 2: Daily low-dose ICS or as-needed low-dose ICS-formoterol. Step 3: Low-dose ICS-LABA (long-acting beta-agonist). Step 4: Medium-dose ICS-LABA. Step 5: High-dose ICS-LABA and consider add-on treatment (e.g., tiotropium, biologics). When to Step Up and Step Down ● Step Up: If asthma is not well-controlled (e.g., frequent symptoms, nighttime awakenings, increased use of...

A 7-year-old presents with honey-colored crusted lesions around the nose and mouth. Which is the most likely diagnosis? Answer: Impetigo Explanation: Caused by Staph aureus or Strep pyogenes. Classic finding = honeycolored crusts. A patient presents with a herald patch followed by a diffuse 'Christmas tree' rash along the trunk. Most likely diagnosis? Answer: Pityriasis rosea Explanation: Herald patch then smaller lesions in a Christmas tree distribution. Selflimited. A pearly papu...

Why do many medications lack pediatric dosing information in their drug labeling? There is a lack of evidence-based literature on the safe and effective use of medications in children. Question 2 Why are Neonates at greater risk for toxicity with highly protein-bound drugs? Protein binding is decreased in neonates increasing the amount of free drug available. Question 3 At what age are adult levels of renal function achieved? 12 months Question 4 What is the most accurate device for...

Problem Status Date of Onset Active 01/23/2025 Author Immediacy Stefany Reed Acute Provider Padma Amil, MD Problem J44.1 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation Problem at 01/23/2025 11:52 Problem Status Active Date of Onset 01/23/2025 Problem I10 Essential (primary) hypertension Problem at 01/23/2025 11:53 Problem Status Active Date of Onset 01/23/2025 Problem E78.5 Hyperlipidemia, unspecified Problem at 01/23/2025 11:56 Author Immediacy Provider Au...

What is extremely resistant TB resistant to? A: All Fluoroquinolones; Isoniazid [INH] and rifampin; and at least one of the injectable second line drugs. 2. What is multidrug resistant TB? A: Resistant to both Isoniazid (INH) and Rifampin 3. Which medications create problematic interactions with other HIV antiviral drugs? A: Rifampin and Rifabutin 4. Treating one infection interferes with the treatment of the other in patients with both TB and HIV. A: TRUE 5. John has HIV and has just b...

EENT System - Eye Disorders Blepharitis • Definition: Chronic ocular inflammation involving the eyelid margin. • Common Associations: Dry eyes, rosacea, demodicosis. • Types: o Anterior: Affects eyelid skin, base of eyelashes, and follicles. Staphylococcal blepharitis: Characterized by scaling, crusting, erythema; common in women in their 40s. o Posterior: Affects meibomian glands. Symptoms: Excess foamy discharge, chalazion, rosacea. • Features (Both Types): o Conjunctival inj...

Describe the mechanism of action of antacids. Weak bases that react with gastric acid to form water and salt and diminish gastric acidity: dec. pepsin activity by increasing the pH >4. 2. Identify which antacids at therapeutic doses tend to alter gut motility, and in what way? Al2OH3: Constipation MgOH2: Diarrhea 3. Identify the antacid(s) to avoid in those with impaired renal function, congestive heart failure, hypertension, and/or chronic constipation. To avoid in HTN/ CHF: Alumini...

Define anemia Decrease in size, number or hemoglobin 2. What are the most common causes of anemia? Blood loss, BM problems, hemolysis 3. Differentiate microcytic, macrocytic, hypochromic, normochromic; how do these relate to cell morphology? Microcytic: small size : MCV Macrocytic: bigger size : MCV Hypochromic: low color: MCHC Normochromic: normal color: normal MCHC 4. Identify dietary sources of iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12. Source for iron: Liver, egg yolk, brewers yeast, whea...

NSG 3180: NSG 3180 Unit 1:NSG 3180 Exam 2:NSG 3180 Exam 3:NSG 3180 Exam 4:NSG 3180 Fundamentals:NSG 3180 Unit 4:NSG 3180 Unit 9:NSG 3180 Unit 5-8:NSG 3180 Unit 9-10:Updated A+ Scre Guide Solutions

Hypoxia Clinical Manifestations Subjective: • What would the patient be complaining about? o Difficulty breathing o Shortness of breath o No energy o Fatigue o Dizzy Hypoxia: Insufficient oxygen anywhere in the body Signs/symptoms: o Increased pulse o Shallow respirations o Dyspnea o Increased restlessness o Cyanosis (very late sign) o Nasal flaring o Retractions (substernal or intercoastal) Objective: • What should the nurse assess? o Labs especially lipid profile LDL a...

NSG 3180 Fundamentals Exam 3.Understand that your culture and belief system can aid in times of stress. 2. Know the difference between mild and moderate anxiety. (pg.721) Mild Anxiety (can be beneficial) o Can be motivational, foster creativity, and actually increase the ability to think clearly. Example- A person who experiences mild performance anxiety when acting in a play may have a heightened ability to remember lines or cues which keeps the person at top performance level. Moderate...

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the government’s policy for describing agency needs? Market research should be used to limit competition to save procurement time. Restrictive provisions can only be used to the extent necessary to meet agency needs or as authorized by law Requirements should be defined in terms that encourage offerors to supply governmentunique items Prime contractors should not be required to incorporate commercial products as components of the it...

Communication in Healthcare • Definition: Collaborative, frequent, accurate, healthfocused communication aiming for maximal patient outcomes. • Purposes: o Build collaborative professional relationships. o Achieve efficient diagnoses and early recognition of health changes. o Strengthen patient satisfaction and health outcomes. II. PatientCentered Communication Key Elements: • Fostering healing relationships. • Exchanging meaningful information. • Responding to patient emotion...

A nurse is entering patient data into the electronic health record (EHR) at the bedside. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to maintain patient engagement and ensure accurate documentation? A. Enter data without discussing it with the patient to avoid distractions. B. Face the terminal away from the patient to ensure privacy. C. Verbalize a summary of what is being entered and make periodic eye contact with the patient. D. Save all charting until the end of the shift to f...

Neuro Assessment Symptoms: Complaints Pain Seizure Dizziness/ vertigo Physical findings Visual disturbance Muscle weakness Sensation changes Alertness/ LOC GCS- eye opening, verbal, motor (3-15) Thought content Language Emotional control Motor function Sensory perception Neuro diagnostic assessment: VS & ECG CT- computed tomography scan CT-A- CT angiography MRI- magnetic resonance imaging MR-A- magnetic resonance angiography Cerebral angiogram Carotid ultrasound Echocardiog...

Structural Disorders Alterations in uterine position and pelvic support Pelvic organ prolapse Caused by weakening of vaginal walls → pelvic organs descend into vaginal canal Risk factors: Vaginal childbirth trauma Hormone deficiency Age Previous pelvic surgery Genetics Uterine Prolapse When the pelvic muscles weaken, the uterus can slide down the vaginal canal and protrude through the vaginal opening Procidentia: severe prolapse where uterus protrudes outside vaginal orifice. ...