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NR 566: Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family Week 4 Study Guide

566 Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family Week 3 Quiz Study Guide If a patient is taking an ACEI and develops a persistent dry cough, what should the provider do? Which class of antihypertensive is indicated in patients with DM who also have microalbuminuria or for those with chronic kidney disease? What labs should be monitored with this class?

566 Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family Week 2 Quiz Study Guide What options are appropriate for treatment of CAP in pregnant women? Which antibiotics mentioned in your discussion should be avoided in pregnant women, and why? Can you tell us about potential visual disturbances that can occur with ethambutol?

566 Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family Week 1 Quiz Study Guide What vitamin deficiency can occur with first line treatment of T2DM? What is the important rare side effect that we must educate patients about since it is life-threatening? If the patient is not in DKA and just has an initial A1C over 10, ADA 2020 guidelines advise consideration of insulin as part of the outpatient regimen. What type of insulin is appropriate for outpatient management of T2DM when initiating ins...

HEALTH 1040 Nursing healthcare Questions & Answers. The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old boy in Buck traction for a slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE). Which of the following would the nurse include when completing a neurovascular assessment of the affected leg? Select all that apply. a) Sensation b) Capillary refill c) Color d) Vital signs e) Pulse c)Color a)Sensation e)Pulse b)Capillary refill Explanation: A neurovascular assessment includes assessing for color, movement, sensation, e...

Nursing Medsurg chpt 22 Questions & Answers. The Child with Musculoskeletal or Articular Dysfunction: 1. Which of the following is a physiologic effect of immobilization on children? a. Metabolic rate increases. b. Increased joint mobility can lead to contractures in a short time. c. Bone calcium increases, releasing excess calcium into the body (hypercalcemia). d. Venous stasis can lead to thrombi or emboli formation. The physiologic effects of immobilization, as a result of decreased muscle ...

MEDSURG Guide Complete. Neurological Disorders Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)  Overview • Normal ICP: 5-15mmHg • ICP can elevate due to trauma, hemorrhage, tumor, hydrocephalus, inflammation • The cranial vault is rigid, increased ICP can limit cerebral perfusion, impeded CSF absorption and lead to herniation of brain tissue causing death NCLEX Points  Assessment • Levels of Consciousness • Headache • Cushing's Triad - Abnormal respirations - Widening pulse pressure - R...

Final study guide Complete. Multiple Sclerosis Overview 1. Chronic, progressive demyelinization of the neurons in the CNS 2. Remission and exacerbation 3. Primarily ages 20-40 years’ old Assessment a. Fatigue b. Tremors c. spasticity of muscles d. bladder dysfunction e. decrease peripheral sensation (pain, temperature, touch) f. visual disturbances g. emotional instability Therapeutic Management 1. No cure - supportive therapy 2. energy conservation 3. maintain adequate fluid intake 2000 mL/da...

Neurological System The Nervous System - The nervous system has two main segments; the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. - The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system - The peripherial nervous sytem includes the motor system and the autonomic nercous system - The motor system includes afferent sensory nerves, which send information to the spinal cord and brain, and efferent motor nerves, which carry signals from the brain to all parts of the body. - ...

Pediatrics Final Study Guide Module 1 Health Promotion of Infants  Important Physical changes in Infants vs Adults o Respiratory  Nasal passages are smaller • Tongue is larger  Fewer alveoli  Trachea and chest wall more compliant o Cardiovascular  The heart doubles in size  Average pulse 120-140 (100 in 1-year-old)  BP steadily increases, peripheral capillaries are closer to the surface of the skin  Growth o Plotted on growth charts to be sure growing and thriv...