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The patient is to receive oral guaifenesin (Mucinex) twice a day. Today, the nurse was busy and gave the medication 2 hours after the scheduled dose was due. What type of problem does this represent? 
 
A. "Right route" 
B. "Right medication" 
C. "Right dose" 
D. "Right time" correct answer...
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A. "Right route" 
B. "Right medication" 
C. "Right dose" 
D. "Right time" correct answer...
whats is alcohol abuse? correct answer: -primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. 
-characterized by inability to control the primary addictive behavior (drinking), fixation with continued use regardless of conse...
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Add to cartwhats is alcohol abuse? correct answer: -primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. 
-characterized by inability to control the primary addictive behavior (drinking), fixation with continued use regardless of conse...
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing leukocytosis. When providing care to this client, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate? 
A. Place the patient in reverse isolation precautions. 
B. Assess for bleeding and bruising. 
C. Instruct the client on the use of an electric razo...
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Add to cartA nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing leukocytosis. When providing care to this client, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate? 
A. Place the patient in reverse isolation precautions. 
B. Assess for bleeding and bruising. 
C. Instruct the client on the use of an electric razo...
NUR 138 Ch 20 & 21 Exam #3 Review #2 Questions With Complete Solutions
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The nurse is providing care to a child who has suffered abuse. Which nursing actions are appropriate? Select all that apply. 
A. Follow protocols for mandatory reporting. 
B. Ask the child to repeat what really happened again. 
C. Remind the child that he did nothing wrong. 
D. Ask the child what he...
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Add to cartThe nurse is providing care to a child who has suffered abuse. Which nursing actions are appropriate? Select all that apply. 
A. Follow protocols for mandatory reporting. 
B. Ask the child to repeat what really happened again. 
C. Remind the child that he did nothing wrong. 
D. Ask the child what he...
different types of seizures correct answer: epilepsy, focal (partial), generalized, febrile 
 
seizure nursing interventions correct answer: -maintain patent airway. muscle rigidity may compromise airway. 
-jaw-thrust maneuver if airway is obstructed 
-suction at bedside 
-admin O2 via mask 
-mon...
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Add to cartdifferent types of seizures correct answer: epilepsy, focal (partial), generalized, febrile 
 
seizure nursing interventions correct answer: -maintain patent airway. muscle rigidity may compromise airway. 
-jaw-thrust maneuver if airway is obstructed 
-suction at bedside 
-admin O2 via mask 
-mon...
Trade Name/Generic Name: Demerol (meperidine)* correct answer: Classifications: Opioid 
Uses/Actions: For the treatment of severe pain requiring an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. 
Contraindications: Meperidine is contraindicated for use in patients with signif...
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Add to cartTrade Name/Generic Name: Demerol (meperidine)* correct answer: Classifications: Opioid 
Uses/Actions: For the treatment of severe pain requiring an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. 
Contraindications: Meperidine is contraindicated for use in patients with signif...
The nurse instructs a client with Parkinson disease (PD) about carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective? 
A. "I will take the medication with my meals." 
B. "This medication will not affect my blood pressure medications." 
C. "This medicati...
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Add to cartThe nurse instructs a client with Parkinson disease (PD) about carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective? 
A. "I will take the medication with my meals." 
B. "This medication will not affect my blood pressure medications." 
C. "This medicati...
Any drug that binds to a receptor and causes a response has ___ properties. correct answer: agonist 
 
Mrs. M. had a breast reduction surgery yesterday and is complaining of pain around her incisions. Mrs. M. is experiencing ___ pain. correct answer: acute 
 
Mrs. G. is experiencing pain and itchi...
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Add to cartAny drug that binds to a receptor and causes a response has ___ properties. correct answer: agonist 
 
Mrs. M. had a breast reduction surgery yesterday and is complaining of pain around her incisions. Mrs. M. is experiencing ___ pain. correct answer: acute 
 
Mrs. G. is experiencing pain and itchi...
A nurse is assessing a client who reports acute pain. The nurse should anticipate which of the following findings? correct answer: Increased heart rate 
 
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lisinopril. Which of the following outcomes indicates therapeutic effect of the medication? correct...
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Add to cartA nurse is assessing a client who reports acute pain. The nurse should anticipate which of the following findings? correct answer: Increased heart rate 
 
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lisinopril. Which of the following outcomes indicates therapeutic effect of the medication? correct...
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Compliance correct answer: Implementation or fulfillment of a prescriber's or caregiver's prescribed course of treatment or therapeutic plan by a patient. 
 
Medication Error correct answer: Any preventable adverse drug event involving inappropriate medication use by a patient or health care pro...
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Add to cartCompliance correct answer: Implementation or fulfillment of a prescriber's or caregiver's prescribed course of treatment or therapeutic plan by a patient. 
 
Medication Error correct answer: Any preventable adverse drug event involving inappropriate medication use by a patient or health care pro...
Dysphagia: 
Odynophagia 
Esophageal Varices correct answer: Difficulty swallowing 
Pain with swallowing 
Abnormal enlarged veins in the throat 
 
Dysplasia correct answer: abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs - loss of dna control 
 
anaplasia correct answer: loss of differ...
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Add to cartDysphagia: 
Odynophagia 
Esophageal Varices correct answer: Difficulty swallowing 
Pain with swallowing 
Abnormal enlarged veins in the throat 
 
Dysplasia correct answer: abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs - loss of dna control 
 
anaplasia correct answer: loss of differ...
stable angina -predictable amount of activity or stress is a common symptom 
-usually occurs when the work of the heart is increased by physical exertion, exposure to cold, or stress. 
-relieved by stress and nitrates 
 
prinzmetal (variant) angina -atypical that occurs unpredictably (unrelat...
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Add to cartstable angina -predictable amount of activity or stress is a common symptom 
-usually occurs when the work of the heart is increased by physical exertion, exposure to cold, or stress. 
-relieved by stress and nitrates 
 
prinzmetal (variant) angina -atypical that occurs unpredictably (unrelat...
Which phase of the nursing process requires the nurse to establish a comprehensive baseline of data concerning a particular patient? correct answer: Assessment 
 
The nurse monitors fulfillment of goals, and may revise them, during which phase of the nursing process? correct answer: Evaluation 
 
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Add to cartWhich phase of the nursing process requires the nurse to establish a comprehensive baseline of data concerning a particular patient? correct answer: Assessment 
 
The nurse monitors fulfillment of goals, and may revise them, during which phase of the nursing process? correct answer: Evaluation 
 
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Physicians, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse mid-wives, clinical nurse specialists, certified registered nurse anesthetists (group of health care providers) correct answer: Practice medicine 
 
-Assess client/patients, 
-Diagnose medical conditions, physical/mental -Pres...
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Add to cartPhysicians, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse mid-wives, clinical nurse specialists, certified registered nurse anesthetists (group of health care providers) correct answer: Practice medicine 
 
-Assess client/patients, 
-Diagnose medical conditions, physical/mental -Pres...
Physical assessment for immunity correct answer: General appearance 
Vital signs 
Inspect mucous membranes 
Assess skin color, temp, & moisture 
inspect lymph nodes 
Assess MS system 
check joint ROM 
 
artificially acquired active immunity correct answer: Immunity developed after exposure to a pa...
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Add to cartPhysical assessment for immunity correct answer: General appearance 
Vital signs 
Inspect mucous membranes 
Assess skin color, temp, & moisture 
inspect lymph nodes 
Assess MS system 
check joint ROM 
 
artificially acquired active immunity correct answer: Immunity developed after exposure to a pa...
Decorticate posturing - Cerebral hemispheres 
Above the Brain stem 
 
Arms flexed "Toward the core" 
 
Cheyenne stokes resps 
 
Decerebrate posturing - arms extended 
hand flexed toward the back 
neck is extended 
jaw clenched; 
 to the sides; 
Brain Stem Damage 
 Most Severe. "Don't celebrate...
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Add to cartDecorticate posturing - Cerebral hemispheres 
Above the Brain stem 
 
Arms flexed "Toward the core" 
 
Cheyenne stokes resps 
 
Decerebrate posturing - arms extended 
hand flexed toward the back 
neck is extended 
jaw clenched; 
 to the sides; 
Brain Stem Damage 
 Most Severe. "Don't celebrate...
The patient is to receive oral guaifenesin (Mucinex) twice a day. Today, the nurse was busy and gave the medication 2 hours after the scheduled dose was due. What type of problem does this represent? correct answer: "Right Time" problem 
 
The medication order reads, "Give ondansetron (Zofran) 4...
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Add to cartThe patient is to receive oral guaifenesin (Mucinex) twice a day. Today, the nurse was busy and gave the medication 2 hours after the scheduled dose was due. What type of problem does this represent? correct answer: "Right Time" problem 
 
The medication order reads, "Give ondansetron (Zofran) 4...
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The nurse is aware that adrenergic drugs produce effects similar to which of these nervous systems? 
a. Central nervous system 
b. Somatic nervous system 
c. Sympathetic nervous system 
d. Parasympathetic nervous system correct answer: ANS: C 
Adrenergic drugs mimic the effects of the sympathetic n...
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Add to cartThe nurse is aware that adrenergic drugs produce effects similar to which of these nervous systems? 
a. Central nervous system 
b. Somatic nervous system 
c. Sympathetic nervous system 
d. Parasympathetic nervous system correct answer: ANS: C 
Adrenergic drugs mimic the effects of the sympathetic n...
EDEMA IS A SIGN OF: correct answer: HEART FAILURE 
 
PATIENT IS RECEIVING DOXORUBICIN AS A PART OF TREATMENT FOR OVARIAN CANCER, WHICH IS AN ADVERSE EFFECT? 
A) Hyperurecemia 
B) Neurotoxicity 
C) Cardiotoxicity 
D) Pulmonarytoxicity correct answer: C) Cardiotoxicity 
 
During Chemotherapy patien...
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Add to cartEDEMA IS A SIGN OF: correct answer: HEART FAILURE 
 
PATIENT IS RECEIVING DOXORUBICIN AS A PART OF TREATMENT FOR OVARIAN CANCER, WHICH IS AN ADVERSE EFFECT? 
A) Hyperurecemia 
B) Neurotoxicity 
C) Cardiotoxicity 
D) Pulmonarytoxicity correct answer: C) Cardiotoxicity 
 
During Chemotherapy patien...
Which laboratory tests should the nurse review to confirm anemia? Select all that apply. 
A. Serum electrolytes 
B. Hematocrit 
C. Hemoglobin 
D. Cardiac enzymes 
E. Blood sugar correct answer: Answers: B, C 
In order to exhibit cyanosis, the client's blood must contain about 5 g or more of unoxyg...
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Add to cartWhich laboratory tests should the nurse review to confirm anemia? Select all that apply. 
A. Serum electrolytes 
B. Hematocrit 
C. Hemoglobin 
D. Cardiac enzymes 
E. Blood sugar correct answer: Answers: B, C 
In order to exhibit cyanosis, the client's blood must contain about 5 g or more of unoxyg...
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What is another name for an adrenergic drug? correct answer: Sympathomimetic drug 
 
The nurse is administering an adrenergic drug and will monitor for which possible side effect? correct answer: Tachycardia 
 
The nurse is aware that adrenergic drugs may be used to treat which conditions? correct...
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Add to cartWhat is another name for an adrenergic drug? correct answer: Sympathomimetic drug 
 
The nurse is administering an adrenergic drug and will monitor for which possible side effect? correct answer: Tachycardia 
 
The nurse is aware that adrenergic drugs may be used to treat which conditions? correct...
Depression s/sx Sleep disturbances 
Low self-worht 
hopelessness 
weight loss or gain 
Anhedonia 
Impaired concentration 
Anergy 
Apethetic 
vague somatic symptoms 
*Rule out medical causes* 
 
Define anhedonia Loss of interest/pleasure in activities 
 
Define Anergy Tired upon waking 
Fati...
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Add to cartDepression s/sx Sleep disturbances 
Low self-worht 
hopelessness 
weight loss or gain 
Anhedonia 
Impaired concentration 
Anergy 
Apethetic 
vague somatic symptoms 
*Rule out medical causes* 
 
Define anhedonia Loss of interest/pleasure in activities 
 
Define Anergy Tired upon waking 
Fati...
s/s depression -lack of energy, sleep disturbance, anxious distress 
-abnormal eating patterns, psychomotor retardation or agitation. 
-feelings of despair, guilt, hopelessness. 
-impaired concentration and decision making 
-suicidal ideation 
-anhedonia, insomnia, hypersomnia, anergy, sexual d...
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Add to carts/s depression -lack of energy, sleep disturbance, anxious distress 
-abnormal eating patterns, psychomotor retardation or agitation. 
-feelings of despair, guilt, hopelessness. 
-impaired concentration and decision making 
-suicidal ideation 
-anhedonia, insomnia, hypersomnia, anergy, sexual d...
NUR 138 Exam 3 (Intracranial regulation, mobility, stress, coping, and mental health) Questions With Complete Solutions
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PTSD -one of a group of trauma or stressor-related disorders 
-formerly classified as anxiety disorder 
-evolves after exposure to traumatic event 
 
PTSD Etiology -more likely to occur, longer lasting when stressor is intentional human action 
-flashbacks, often triggered by daily events 
-ca...
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Add to cartPTSD -one of a group of trauma or stressor-related disorders 
-formerly classified as anxiety disorder 
-evolves after exposure to traumatic event 
 
PTSD Etiology -more likely to occur, longer lasting when stressor is intentional human action 
-flashbacks, often triggered by daily events 
-ca...
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