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Calcitonin Hormone used to reduce bone loss. Osteoporosis Condition characterized by weak, brittle bones. NSAID Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Rhinitis Inflammation of nasal mucous membranes. Oseltamivir Antiviral medication for influenza treatment. Antibiotics Medications ineffective against viral infections. Rifampin Antitubercular medication used for tuberculosis. Scleral icterus Yellowing of the sclera indicating jaundice. Methotrexate Medication for rheumatoid arthri...

What is nephrolithiasis? renal calculi (kidney stones) How does Renal calculi form? formed d/t elevated levels of minerals in the body What minerals in excess can cause renal calculi? calcium oxalate (most common), phosphate uric acid struvite cystine Urolithiasis stone in the bladder Ureterolithiasis condition of stones in the ureter Risk Factor & complications of renal calculi -Male, 20-50yo, previous stones, obesity, HTN, diabetes, low fluid intake. -complications of stones: o...

X and Y coordinates The x coordinate is a given number of pixels along the horizontal axis of a display starting from the pixel (pixel 0) on the extreme left of the screen. The y coordinate is a given number of pixels along the vertical axis of a display starting from the pixel (pixel 0) at the top of the screen. x-intercept the x-coordinate of a point where a line, curve, or surface intersects the x-axis. Slope of a line The slope of a line (also called the gradient of a line) is a number ...

A nurse caring for a client with sickle cell disease (SCD) reviews the client's laboratory work. Which finding should the nurse report to the provider? A. Creatinine: 2.9 B. Hematocrit: 30% C. Sodium: 147 D. WBC: 12,000 - A. Creatinine: 2.9 An elevated creatinine indicates kidney damage, which occurs in SCD. A hematocrit level of 30% is an expected finding, as is a slightly elevated white blood cell count. A sodium of 147, although slightly high, is not concerning A client h...

1. How do you properly identify the client prior to assessment or administering care in the inpatient and LTC setting? - Inpatient: a. Patient name b. Patient medical record #/ ID # c. Birth Date LTC: a. Patient name b. Birth Date c. visual picture if patient is not responsive When is it appropriate to use soap and water verses alcohol-based hand rub? - Use soap and water: a. when hands are visibly dirty b. when hands are visibly soiled with or in contact with blood or bo...

Emergency - Sudden, unforeseen events that threaten health or safety Disaster - Little or no warning; Initially overwhelm available personnel and emergency services; combined threat to life, public health, environment Pandemic - Infection that spreads rapidly around the world Emergency Preparedness - Plans to prevent, respond to, and recover from emergencies Surge Capicity - Ability to rapidly meet increased demand for qualified personnel, resources Mitigation - Both before and af...

A nurse is assessing a client for manifestations of aplastic anemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Plethoric appearance of facial skin B. Glossitis and weight loss C. Jaundice with an enlarged liver D. Petechiae and ecchymosis D. Petechiae and ecchymosis rationale: The hallmark sign of aplastic anemia is pancytopenia. Petechiae and ecchymosis is related to the severe thrombocytopenia A community health nurse is teaching a group of clients about melanoma. ...

A nurse explains to the nursing student that health care informatics... - Focus on managing information in all the healthcare disciplines. The three finger solute is - CTRL, Alt and delete keys You are talking to your nursing colleagues and they want to know the organization in using to allow users to communicate confidentially - VPN The nursing student understands that social media allows individuals to share. Stories Picture Videos Career goals Patient information - Stories Pictu...

nurse-sensitive patient indicators - quality indicators that capture care or patient outcomes most affected by nursing care examples of nurse-sensitive indicators - patient falls, medication administration errors, hospital-aquired pressure ulcers, restraint use, mislabeled specimens, patient deterioration, pain management purpose of joint commission's national patient safety goals (NPSGs) - to promote specific improvements in patient quality and safety compliance with NPSGs ensures.....

HONDROS NUR 176 EXAM!!!

Clinical decision making requires the nurse to... a) improve a patient's health b) standardize care for the patient c) follow the health care provider's orders for patient care d) establish and weigh criteria in deciding the best choice of therapy for a patient - d) establish and weigh criteria in deciding the best choice of therapy for a patient Which of the following is not one of the five steps of the nursing process? a) planning b) evaluation c) assessment d) hypoth...

What is Exanthem - A skin rash that arises from a different site of infection What is enanthem - A mucus membrane rash that arises from a different site of infection What bacteria(s) causes Impetigo? - Staphylococcus aureus - most times Streptococcus pyogenes - sometimes What are the characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus? - 1. its gram (+) 2. cocci = form grape-like clusters 3. yellow pigmentation 4. coagulase (+) 5. CATALASE (+) How does the bacteria for impetigo spread? - ...

type 1 diabetes mellitus NEEDs insulin type 2 diabetes Insulin resistant. Does not produce enough insulin Rotating the insulin injection site will prevent? Lipodystrophy s/s hyperglycemia: 3 Ps Polyphagia- Extreme thirst Polydipsia- Excessive urination Polyuria- Excessive hunger (also: hot and dry, sugar high) How is Lantus and regular insulin given? - Given in 2 separate syringes - Lantus is normally given at night Patient put on Actos or Metformin or Glucophage they tel...

Interventions to prevent diabetes Maintain healthy weight, diet and exercise Signs of type 1 diabetes 3 polys, blurred vision, cold feet, numbness, shiny thin skin w/ no hair, age 30 and under, sudden onset, underweight, Signs of type 2 diabetes No symptoms at first , later develop the 3 polys, obesity, Nigricans (black line on back of neck) skin tags NUR 176 NUR 176 S/S of hypoglycemia Fatigue, weakness, irritability, reduce cognition, tremors, seizures, diaphoresis( swe...

The day before your patient has present varicella blister they are? - The most contagious What manifestation comes before the blisters when having a shingles flare up? - Fever, this is the most contagious stage on shingles Dermaitis - inflammation of the skin Once the dermatitis bacteria gets under the skin it turns into? - Cellulitis Manifestations of Cellulitis - Skin will be swollen, redness, fire like pain, tenderness, could have fever or even drainage TX Cellulitis - Antibioti...

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Zyloprim or Allopurinol medication for - Gout Mr. Forth has been very active even though he had diabetes for 6 years. He accidentally cut his leg last week and tells you that it is getting redder and not healing. You tell him you will let the manager know, and then you explain that: - b. It is normal for diabetics who get cut to see more redness as it heals The health care provider ordered Lanoxin 0.5mg by mouth. You have Lanoxin 0.25mg tablets. What should you administer? - d. 2 tablets ...

An individual is on a sliding scale. The fasting blood sugar before supper is 400, but the individual ate cake and ice cream at the facility birthday party one hour before. You should - Follow the sliding scale and report to the manager The best things you can ask yourself when administering medications is, "am I giving the right... - Dose of the right medication to the right person at the right time through the right route Fasting usually means no eating for more than - Eight hours ...

1. A professional caregiver should a) perform the care assigned, even if he/she is not yet trained b) Only perform the task for which he/she has been trained c) Perform any care requested by the family d) None of the above - b Residents are allowed to refuse medication from facility staff. True/ False - True Which of the following are essential qualities of a professional caregiver a) empathetic b) Considerate c) Cheerful d) All of the above - d If a resident refuses medicati...

User Course NURS-6512N-29,Advanced Health Assessment.2020 Summer Qtr 06/01- 08/23-PT27 Results Displayed Please answer each question below and click Submit when you have completed the Exam. Submitted Answers, Incorrectly Answered Questions • Question 1 0 out of 0 points When completing this exam, did you comply with Walden University's Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? Selected Answer: Yes • Question 2 0 out of 1 p...