Galucoma Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Treat first any immediate threats to a patient's survival or safety. Ex. obstructed airway, loss of consciousness, psychological episode or anxiety attack. ABC's. 2. Next, treat actual problems. Ex. nausea, full bowel or bladder, comfort measures. 3. Then, treat relatively urgent actual or potential problems that the patient or family does not recognize. Ex. Monitoring for post-op complications, anticipating teaching needs of a patient that may be unaware of side effects of meds. ...

Epinephrine MOA - ANSWER stimulates alpha, beta1, and beta2 adrenergic receptors; causes pupil dilation, bronchodilation, increased HR, vasoconstriction, urinary retention Epinephrine Contraindications - ANSWER Galucoma, MAOI Epinephrine extravasation - ANSWER Phentolamine mesylate Prazosin: class, use, contraindication - ANSWER Alpha Blocker; hypertension; additive effect with beta blockers (causes hypotension) Doxazosin: class, use, contraindication - ANSWER Alpha Blocker; hypertension;...

Epinephrine MOA - ANSWER stimulates alpha, beta1, and beta2 adrenergic receptors; causes pupil dilation, bronchodilation, increased HR, vasoconstriction, urinary retention Epinephrine Contraindications - ANSWER Galucoma, MAOI Epinephrine extravasation - ANSWER Phentolamine mesylate Prazosin: class, use, contraindication - ANSWER Alpha Blocker; hypertension; additive effect with beta blockers (causes hypotension) Doxazosin: class, use, contraindication - ANSWER Alpha Blocker; hypertension;...

CWB 8 Special Senses extrinsic eye muscles - correct answer External Eye Muscles that are attached to the eye and allow us to direct our eyes toward a moving object Eyelids - correct answer protect the anterior surface of the eye, with the help of eyelashes Tarsal Glands - correct answer Secrete oil that helps lubricate the eyes Conjunctivitis - correct answer Inflammation of the mucosa lining the eyelids and covering the anterior part of the eyeball Pathway of lacrimal gland secret...

systemic lupus erythematosus - ANS-chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease of collagen in skin, joints, and internal organs -involves periods of remission and flare ups -causes direct damage to organs ***most attracted to the glomeruli of kidneys which leads to lupus nephritis and is the leading cause of death you're caring for a patient with HIV and their viral load has tripled accompanied by a sudden decline in health status. what would be your first nursing action? - ANS-ask if the...

Medical Medical -Surgical Nursing Surgical Nursing Surgical Nursing What is hypermetropia? - long sitedness, whereby light ray convergence at a point after the retina, and therfore out of focus. Nearby objects apphear blurry while distant objects are clearer what is myopia? - near/short sightedness, close is clear, far is blurry -usual starts in puberty and gets worse untill eye is fully grown. also in very young children. conditions associated with myopia? - squint- childhood eyes point in ...

ATI Comprehensive/ NCLEX Review 195 Questions with Verified Answers Endometiral infection usually occurs - CORRECT ANSWER with a prolonged rupture of membranes, not vacuum-assisted births. Intenstinal gas is a common side effect of - CORRECT ANSWER clients following a cesarean birth Cervical lacerations are common complications from - CORRECT ANSWER vacuum-assisted birth are rare but can include perineal, vaginal, or cervical lacerations When a client is experiencing a wound eviscera...

ati community health study guide Questions and Answers 2023 community based approach includes things like -teaching a client who has vision loss about safety in the home environment -providing genetic counseling to the family of a newborn who has congenital cataracts -developing a plan of care for a client with newly diagnosed galucoma community oriented approaches include a RN consulting with a local school nurse to schedule a yearly vision screening for students making eye c...

Epinephrine MOA - ANSWER stimulates alpha, beta1, and beta2 adrenergic receptors; causes pupil dilation, bronchodilation, increased HR, vasoconstriction, urinary retention Epinephrine Contraindications - ANSWER Galucoma, MAOI Epinephrine extravasation - ANSWER Phentolamine mesylate Prazosin: class, use, contraindication - ANSWER Alpha Blocker; hypertension; additive effect with beta blockers (causes hypotension) Doxazosin: class, use, contraindication - ANSWER Alpha Blocker; hypertension;...

ATI Comprehensive/ NCLEX Exam Review Part 2 2023 Endometiral infection usually occurs *** with a prolonged rupture of membranes, not vacuum-assisted births. Intenstinal gas is a common side effect of *** clients following a cesarean birth Cervical lacerations are common complications from *** vacuum-assisted birth are rare but can include perineal, vaginal, or cervical lacerations When a client is experiencing a wound evisceration... *** the nurse should initially stay with the clien...