Cns lab Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

Georgette's LMR PMHNP Certification Exam What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? - Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) Cultural Formulation Interview perform what 3 functions? - Clarify meaning of illness Empower the patient Validate symptoms within cultural context What does a cultural formulation interview do? - cultural assessment What is the normal range for TSH? - 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in Hyperthyroidism - Decreased TSH Increased T...

prototype for antipsychotic (trade/generic), treatment for schizophrenia - ANSWER-haldol/haloperidol how long does it take the typical antipsychotic drug to reach its therapeutic effect? - ANSWER-several days what would you say if a patient calls and states that the antipsychotic drug isn't working within the 1st couple of days? - ANSWER-keep taking it (they don't work right away) what should we inform the patient about antipsychotics concerning taking the prescription? - ANSWER-take ...

• A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney failure with an AV fistula for hemodialysis and new prescription for epoetin alfa. Which of the following therapeutic effects of epoetin alfa should the nurse include in the teaching? 1) Reduces blood pressure 2) Inhibits clotting of fistula 3) Promotes RBC production 4) Stimulates growth of neutrophils ANS: C • A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and reports a headache. Which of the following med...

OB HESI FINAL Exam with 100% Correct Answers 2023 A client who delivered an infant an hour ago tells the nurse the she feels wet underneath her buttock. The nurse notes that the perineal pad is saturated and the client is lying in a 6-inch diameter pool of blood. Which action should the nurse implement first? A. Cleanse the perineum B. Obtain a blood pressure C. Palpate the firmness of the fundus D. Inspect the perineum for lacerations - Correct answer-Correct Answer: C A firm uterus i...

NBME CBSE ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TEST BANK - COMPLETE SOLUTION RATED A 56 y/o - brought to ER - Chest Pain mowing the lawn - Hypotension, PE shows cool, clammy, diaphoretic skin. 2 hours after admission, pulmonary catherization shows pulmonary artery pressure 40/25. Left Atrial Pressure 25 g (pulmonary emboli). Compared with a healthy person- sets of pulmonary pressure changes? Correct Answer: Hydrostatic Pressure High, Capillary hydrostatic pressure high Interstitial Oncotic pr...

DOT Training practice test prep complete Q&A 2022-2023. Fatigue is a major concern. What do current FMCSA regulations allow from drivers? - driver presents with a heart attack 1 month previous. He is following up with his MD again in 1 week. He is unsure of his prescriptions, but is asymptomatic. Should he be certified today? Driver has been trying to stop smoking for 10 years without success. 1 month ago, she began taking Chantix. She reports no blackout, suicidal thoughts, or change i...

LMR Question and answers correctly solved 2024 What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) What is the normal range for TSH? 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in Hyperthyroidism Decreased TSH Increased T4 and T3 What are labs in Hypothyroidism? Increased TSH Decreased T4 and T3 What are 5 primary symptoms of Hyperthyroidism? Heat intolerance Agitation, Anxiety, Irritability Tachycardia Mood swings Weight...

LMR GEORGETTE’S PMHNP FINAL EXAM LATEST QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS NEW UPDATE 2024/2025 What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? Correct Ans:- Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) Cultural Formulation Interview perform what 3 functions? Correct Ans:- Clarify meaning of illness Empower the patient Validate symptoms within cultural context What does a cultural formulation interview do? Correct Ans:- cultural assessment What is the n...

What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? Correct Answer-Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) What is the normal range for TSH? Correct Answer-0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in Hyperthyroidism Correct Answer-Decreased TSH Increased T4 and T3 What are labs in Hypothyroidism? Correct Answer-Increased TSH Decreased T4 and T3 What are 5 primary symptoms of Hyperthyroidism? Correct Answer-Heat intolerance Agitation, Anxiety, Irritability Tachycardia Mood...