Brainarium

hCS (human chorionic somatomammotropin) - CORRECT ANSWER-Antagonist of insulin, increase fatty acid circulation and decrease maternal metabolism to promote fetal development. Progesterone - CORRECT ANSWER-maintains pregnancy, maintains endometrium and inhibits uterine contractions hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) - CORRECT ANSWER-Early pregnancy, stimulates estrogen and progesterone by corpus luteum until placenta can function Relaxin - CORRECT ANSWER-Inhibits uterine activity and contr...

Completion of a client's pulmonary function study has yielded the following data: tidal volume, 500 mL; inspiratory reserve, 3100 mL; expiratory reserve, 1200 mL; residual volume, 1200 mL; functional residual capacity, 2400 mL. What is this client's inspiratory capacity? a) 3600 mL b) 2600 mL c) 5500 mL d) More data are needed - CORRECT ANSWER-a) 3600 mL Inspiratory capacity is the sum of inspiratory reserve volume and tidal volume. What does the equation C = ΔV/ΔP stand for? a...

Macrolides - CORRECT ANSWER-N.V.D Superinfection Interactions with warfarin QT prolongation Vancomycin - CORRECT ANSWER-Kidney failure (toxicity) Sulfonamides - CORRECT ANSWER-Stevens-Johnson syndrome (blood dycrasias, renal damage, crystalluria) Kernicterus Trimethroprim - CORRECT ANSWER-Hyperkalemia Linezolid - CORRECT ANSWER-myelosuppression Tetracycline - CORRECT ANSWER-Poor absorption with iron, calcium, magnesium, milk products Bone and teeth formation damage and discoloration ...

hepatic first pass - CORRECT ANSWER-if a drug is taken orally, it goes through the GI tract and is metabolized by the liver to make sure it's safe for the body Nitroglycerine should be taken under the tounge ion trapping - CORRECT ANSWER-ionized drug gets trapped on one side of a membrane that divides compartments with different pH values bases ionize in acidic areas only unionized drugs can pass the membrane drugs accumulate on the side that favors their ionization enterohepatic reci...

The nurse is teaching a patient about the reason for the administration of calcium channel blockers. Which info should be included in the teaching plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-This medication will enlarge the blood vessels to lower your blood pressure The nurse is preparing to administer amlodipine. Which assessment finding would require immediate action? - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood pressure of 80/60mmHgALREADY HYPOTENSIVE Patient is taking verapamil. Which instruction should the nurse give the patien...

Describe the difference between generic and brand-name medications: - CORRECT ANSWER-- Generic name: - assigned by the US Adopted Names Council - nonproprietary, - less complex than chemical names. Brand-name/trade name medication: - Proprietary named them - Marketed by drug companies - Different in different countries; can have the same trade name but different ingredients Discuss the phases that must take place before a new drug is released by the FDA. What are the limitations to the...

Diphenhydramine contraindications - CORRECT ANSWER-- Children under 2 (only under discretion of provider) - narrow angle glauoma - BPH - GI obstruction - cautious with asthma and hyperthyroidism diphenhydramine side effects - CORRECT ANSWER-- Anticholinergic effects such as dry eyes and mouth, urinary retention, CNS depression and drowsiness - May cause paradoxical excitement in some patients' especially children Nursing implications of diphenhydramine - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitor the ef...

Types of injections - CORRECT ANSWER-subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal Gauges For Subcutaneous - CORRECT ANSWER-- 25-27 G -26-29 G (Insulin) Needle Length for Subcutaneous - CORRECT ANSWER-3/8-5/8 inches Injection sites for Subcutaneous - CORRECT ANSWER-- Out posterior upper arm - scapula -upper dorsal gluteal -Anterior thighs -Abdomen (2 inches away from umbilicus) Angle of injection for subcut. - CORRECT ANSWER-45-90 depending on excess fat Maximum amount of medication able to...

The elderly client, with a history of congestive heart failure, is upset following the death of her husband yesterday. The practitioner observes the client for which of the following? a) Arrhythmias b) Anemia c) Renal failure d) Cerebrovascular accident - CORRECT ANSWER-Arrhythmias For people with limited coping abilities, either because of physical or mental health, the acute stress response may be detrimental. For people with preexisting heart disease the overwhelming sympathetic beha...

What should you have the patient do prior to having a paracentesis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Have them urinate Which lab value is the nurse most concerned with for a patient with pancreatitis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Amylase SATA: risk factors for acute pancreatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-Trauma Excessive alcohol consumption SATA: Pt. instructions for pancreatic enzymes(pancrealipase) should include: - CORRECT ANSWER-Take with each meal Wipe Lips and rinse mouth after taking Drink a full glass of water afte...

Discuss the 3 interventions necessary for psychotherapeutic management. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for all milieus? - CORRECT ANSWER-Most important outcome for mileus management is safety; psychotherapetic managament- ALL three elements are important for treatment. If any of those are missing, treatment cannot be conducted What is the Tarasoff law? How is this law implemented? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mental health professionals are required to warn others if someone is going to harm h...

may trigger pathologic changes in tissues (damages body) - CORRECT ANSWERnegative stress positive stress aka... - CORRECT ANSWER-eustress negative stress aka... - CORRECT ANSWER-distress adapt to stress by meeting body needs; get positive identity, perform social role functions, balance dependence and independence - CORRECT ANSWER-Roy's Theory help patient adapt to illness or develop positive behaviors - CORRECT ANSWERnurse's role in Roy's theory body's equilibrium - steadines...

Name three obstructive disorders. - CORRECT ANSWER-Asthma Emphysema Chronic Bronchitis Prevention of respiratory problems include: - CORRECT ANSWER-Good health practices Rest Nutrition Personal Hygiene Avoiding known allergens What should at risk (respiratory) persons due to counter act respiratory problems in the winter months? - CORRECT ANSWER-Get immunized for the Influenza and Pneumonia vaccine The incidence of respiratory ailments decrease for people who stop __________________...

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral tube feedings and having diarrhea after each feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take in an attempt to prevent diarrhea after subsequent feedings? - CORRECT ANSWERReduce the rate of feedings A nurse is providing discharge education to the parents of a preschooler who is prescribed acetaminophen (Tylenol) 300 mg every 4 hr as needed. The acetaminophen liquid suspension that has been prescribed provides ...

A client with a spontaneous pneumothorax asks, "Why did they put this tube into my chest?" The nurse explains that the purpose of the chest tube is to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Remove air from the pleural space Following surgery in the inguinal area, the client complains of pain on the right side of the chest, becomes dyspneic, and begins to cough violently. The nurse suspects that a pulmonary embolus has occurred. What is the priority nursing action? - CORRECT ANSWER-Elevate the head of the...

What is the difference between a DVT and VTE a DVT is a stationary clot. A VTE can be two things : a deep vein thrombus or a pulmonary emboli What are prevention strategies for PE ? Perform leg pumps while in bed Ambulate Drinking fluids Stocking compresses ROMs Smoke cessation What is ARDS? What is the sign/symptom associated? Acute respiratory syndrome symptoms Hypoxemia Dyspnea Tachycardia Causes of ARDS Trauma pulmonary infection/aspiration prolonged cardiopulmonary bypass ...

What are the main clinical manifestations of ARDs? - CORRECT ANSWER-Severe dyspnea, hypoxemia doesn't respond to O2, nasal flaring, tachycardia, change in mental, retraction, hyperventilation and tachypnea. *If a patient has a 140 Heart rate is this is sign of ARDs? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes *What does PEEP do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Keeps alveoli open at end of expiration; prevents alveolar collapse. Helps to recruit more and more alveoli for gas exchange and decrease work of breathing (improves ...

Define OBRA - CORRECT ANSWER-federal law that sets the minimum standards for nursing assistant training, staffing requirements, resident assessment, and information on the rights of residents List the 7 types of abuse using the acronym MENS VIP - CORRECT ANSWER-Mental, Exploitation, Neglect, Sexual, Verbal, Isolation, Physical List the 5 steps of the nursing process - CORRECT ANSWER-Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation Define Impairment - CORRECT ANSWER-a partial or...

Which of the following is a factor that shaped America's cultural self-image? The manner in which the nation was founded If you wanted to alter the behavior of your roommates using a technique similar to Shultz and his colleagues (2007), you could give them feedback about injunctive norms using which of the following methods? You could put a smiley or a sad face drawing on a report about their behavior. Based on your text, which of the following is the best example of obedience to autho...

When using a microscope to view cells you obtained from scraping under your fingernails, you notice that the cells lack nuclei; therefore, you conclude that the cells must be a type of ________ cell. A) plant B) eukaryotic C) fungal D) prokaryotic - CORRECT ANSWER-D) prokaryotic The figure shows a Paramecium, a single-celled freshwater protist. The hairlike structures visible on the Paramecium allow it to move. These structures are ________. A) microfilaments B) intermediate filaments ...