NURSING 4764 (NURSING 4764)

Chapter 13 Infusion Therapy Exam: Questions and answers verified (2023-2024) Chapter 13 Infusion Therapy Exam: Questions and answers verified (2023-2024)

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ATI PHARMACOLOGY 2016 A, 2016 B, 2019 A, 2019B Practice questions

ATI PHARMACOLOGY 2016 A, 2016 B, 2019 A, 2019B Practice questions

ATI Pharmacology 2019 B 1) A nurse is caring for a pt who is receiving Haloperidol. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the med? -Akathisia = CORRECT ANSWER An adverse effect associated with haloperidol is the development of extrapyramidal manifestations such as dystonia, pseudoparkinsonism, and akathisia. -Paresthesia Haloperidol, an antipsychotic neuroleptic medication, can cause CNS adverse effects such as seizures, confusion, and neuroleptic...

-A nurse is caring for a client who has global aphasia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? CORRECT ANSWER = Speak to the client about one idea at a time RATIONALE = The nurse should speak using sentences that contain one clear thought or idea for better communication and understanding. Incorrect: Ask the client to multi-task. The nurse use simple one-step directions, rather than ask the client to multi-task. Incorrect: Limit questions to yes and no answers. The nurse sho...

Bacteriostatic (inhibits) o inhibits growth of Bacteria by preventing bacteria from multiplying and then hosts defences deal with the small number of bacteria left  Bactericidal (kills) o kills Bacteria, so eliminates bacteria  Principles of Antibiotic Guidelines o Specimens for microbiology should be taken prior to the start of empiric Abx treatment. o In an emergency, at a minimum a set of blood cultures should be taken (meningitis). o Ensure any history of allergy is documented o...

List ways to decrease nausea due to chemotherapy. ● Serotonin blockers, such as ondansetron, have been found to be effective and are often administered with corticosteroids, phenothiazines, and antihistamines. ● Neurokinin receptor antagonists (aprepitant); corticosteroids (dexamethasone, methylprednisolone); ● dopamine antagonists (promethazine, prochlorperazine); ● histamine blockers and proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole, ranitidine); prokinetic agents (metoclopramide), benzodiaz...

Assessment and Care of Patients with Pain Concepts  The priority concept in this chapter is comfort  The interrelated concepts in this chapter are cognition sensory Perception Pain The Scope of the Problem  Pain is a major economic problem and a leading cause of disability that changes the lives of many people, especially older adults.  Chronic non-cancer pain such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetic neuropathy is the most common cause of long-term disabilit...