NURS 623 exam 4 questions with correct answers

What are the typical demographics of a patient with MS (what type of person does this disease normally effect) Answer Young, caucasion female of eastern European desent At the onset of alzheimers, what category of medications should be initiated Answer Cholinesterase inhibitors What factors contribute to a patient being high risk for falls Answer History of falls, medications, vision impairment, heat rate/rhythm abnormalities, footwear issues, home environment, gait/mobility issues, poor reflexes. What classes of antibiotics would need to be renally dosed with a patient with impaired renal function Answer Vanc, floroquinolones, and aminoglycosides What does FAST mean when assessing for s/s of stroke Answer Face, Arms, Speech, Time How does an absence seizure present (symptoms) Answer Sudden onset, blank stare (upward rotation of eye), activity stops and appears transfixed, few seconds to 1 min What is the difference between delirium an