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First line for tx of constipation in pregnancy? - bulk forming laxatives (citrucel) and glycerin suppositories. which constipation tx is contraindicated in pregnancy? - Castor Oil is category X; rectal enemas are contraindicated Contraindications of Calciu carbonate antacids? - contraindicated in presence of hypercalcemia and renal calculi adverse drug reactions for long-term use of PPIs? - iron, b12, calcium deficiency - leads to osteoporosis, increased hip fractures. Also increased risk...

What is prescriptive authority? - Legal right to prescribe drugs Is the Physicians Desk Reference a reliable source to use when prescribing drugs? - No--it is not evidence-based and it is not updated What is the sunshine act? - -part of the affordable care act -limits providers on accepting gifts from pharmaceutical companies -reduces bias What is pharmacology? - -study of the drugs and their actions and effects on living things -legal drugs, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, OTC dru...

The Hull Tribesmen wear face paint of clay and berries for a ceremony in the Southern Highlands region, northwest of the capital city on the Gulf of Papua. What is the name of this capital city? - Port Moresby Madagascar and Sri Lanka are island countries in which ocean? - Indian Ocean Malta, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka are all examples of what type of physical feature. - Island Qanats, an ancient system of tunnels built by the Persians, are still used by people in Iran and Afghanistan. Qana...

In which state are the Boston Mountains located? - Arkansas In geology, _________ or cryotic soil is soil at or below the freezing point of water 0 °C (32 °F) for two or more years. - Permafrost Greenland is a territory of which country? - Denmark What was the Harbor that was bombed on December 7, 1941? - Pearl Harbor What island is New Zealand's capital located on? - North Island The _____ River is a major river in Asia which flows through Pakistan. It also has courses through western...

T/F: is Quinidine an antiarrhythmic? - T Name 3 medications you can't give with Quinidine due to potential drug interactions? - Digoxin, Amiodarone, Erythromycin T/F: is Amiodarone an antiarrhythmic? - T T/F: is Lidocaine an antiarrhythmic? - T If a patient is taking Amiodarone can you give them Lidocaine? - No What are some more common adverse effects of Quinidine? - GI upset, Tinnitus, Ventricular ectopic beats What is an adverse effect of Amiodarone? - Pulmonary toxicity What is a m...

What equipment is used for Auscultation? - Stethoscope What is sleep deprivation? - decrease in the amount, consistency, or quality of sleep How do you do a breast exam? - 1) Inspection- should be symmetric, nipples should not be inverted/dimpled or creased, skin should be smooth not peel d' orange present. 2) Palpate- one side at a time, be sure to include the tail of spence, use the circular, wedged or vertical strip methods, then palpate the nipple last -If you find a lump, document ...

Which statement best reflects evidenced-based practice (EBP)? a. EBP relies on tradition for support of best practices B. EBP is simply the use of best practice techniques for treatment of patients. c. EBP emphasizes the use of best evidence with the clinician's experience. d. the patient's own preferences are not important with EBP - C A 59-year-old tells the nurse that he has ulcerative collitis. He has been having "black stools" for the last 24 hours. How would the nurse best docume...

What are the two systems of the ANS? - sympathetic and parasympathetic What response does the Sympathetic Nervous System stimulate? - Fight or Flight response What response does the Parasympathetic Nervous System stimulate? - Rest and Digest Andregenic Agents can also be known as _____________. - symapthomometics The Beta 1 receptor controls what body system? - Cardiac (heart) What response in the heart is caused by stimulation of the Beta 1 receptor? - Makes it beat faster and stronger T...

Identify the most important element in nursing's attempt to gain full autonomy of practice - Gaining and maintaining control of nursing practice by nurses In its attempt to gain freedom and independence, what corresponding factors must the nursing profession embrace? - Responsibility and accountability Select the most effective method that nurses can use to gain power over their practice. - join professional organizations in large numbers what allows a nurse to exert referent power over a...

After completing an initial assessment of a patient, the nurse has charted that his respirations are eupneic and his pulse is 58 beats per minute. These types of data would be: a. Objective. b. Reflective. c. Subjective. d. Introspective. - A 2. A patient tells the nurse that he is very nervous, is nauseated, and feels hot. These types of data would be: a. Objective. b. Reflective. c. Subjective. d. Introspective. - C 3. The patients record, laboratory studies, objective data...

What locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? - Homes What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? - Respiratory failure or shock What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? - Rapid defibrillation Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? - When an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly What is the first action you should take when you witness a 53 year old collapse and is lying motionless on ...

Why did a mother in Detroit get sentenced 7 days in jail? - Refusing to vaccinate her son. Why did Disneyland shut down their cooling towers in early November? - Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak. What is the new Blood pressure standard that is deemed as having high blood pressure? - 130/80 What did Selena Gomez receive during the fall? - Kidney Transplant for Lupus treatment. What is the disease that had a major outbreak in California? - Hepatits A Petco had a outbreak of this illness durin...

The muscle of the back of the neck and upper trunk that controls shoulder movements is the: - trapezius The transformation or change in genes which often results in growth pattern changes in cells is called: - mutation the hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates breast development and milk production is: - Luteinizing hormone (LH) The process by which the lens and pupil adjust to focus light rays on the retina is - accommodation Lymphocytes that form and mature in the one ...

When did children begin to move away from their parents? - Industrial Revolution 19th and 20th Century Extended families were replaced by whom? - Nuclear Families The first homemaker service was established in _______. - 1903 The first homemaker service was established by whom_______? - Social Service Agencey in the United States What is the purpose of a homemaker in 1903? - Child Care Homemaker service should be given to those who are______. - children, chronically ill, or older adult...

What does EOP stand for? - Emergency Operations Plan What is Citizen Corps? - The movement to strengthen community safety and preparedness through increased engagement of all the community Citizen Corps is administered by who and implemented by who? - Administered by FEMA and implemented locally Disasters can be... - Natural, technological, intentional Disaster key elements... - Lives, health, or environment are endangered Homes built in what year were not bolted to foundation? - 1940 Ho...

How many breaths and compressions do you perform for each cycle of CPR? - 2 breaths and 30 compressions How do you treat a cut / gash on a person's arm? - With clean dressing, put gauze pads on the cut. Hold for 1 minute and state that you are holding for 1 minute. If bleeding continues, place more clean gauze pads and hold 1 more minute with more pressure. Bleeding should subside. Wrap arm with some kind of bandage to maintain pressure. To preform CPR on an infant the rescuer should do ...

What is the term for a device used to take the place of a missing body part? - Prosthesis when a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first - Left sleeve It is appropriate for a nurse aide to share the information regarding a client's status with: - the staff on the next shift When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the nurse aide should assist - on the clients weak side The nurse aide is caring for a client who is agitated. The nurse aid...

What system has greatly increased the number and types of health care settings? - Health care system What health care workers help individuals and aggregates (groups) to improve health of the entire community? - Community health nurses What is the main difference between home health care nursing and public health care nursing? - Direct care to patients What major health care involves teaching patients and families to care for themselves so as to promote independent functioning? - Home hea...

What is the most variable constituent of human milk, changing both within a single feed and daily? a) Cholesterol b) Lactose c) Calcium d) Fat - d) Fat A research study shows that mothers who supplement their babies tend to breastfeed longer than those who don't supplement. Which of the following is most important to know in analyzing such a study? a) Who funded the study b) The authors' definition of breastfeeding c) The authors' definition of supplementation d) The socio-economic ...

mothers pose the greatest risk of stopping at - 3-7 days postpartum The fastest dropoff is in __ days after hospital discharge - 10 The Code - Regulates the marketing of breastmilk substitutes and sets standard for labeling The Strategy - Intended as guide for action. Identifies interventions with proven positive impact, provides mothers and families support they need, defines obligations and responsibilities of governments and other concerned parties World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative ...