Milestone Exam 1 Fundamentals, Milestone Exam 1 Health
Assessment, Milestone Exam 1 Pharmacology
30 Correct Answers Before assessing BP in the arm, be sure
the patient is calm and relaxed and has not eaten, smoked, or
exercised for ___minutes before the measurement. minutes
before the measurement.
5 Correct Answers It is best to allow the patient to rest for at
least __minutes before assessing BP
A dull sound indicates Correct Answers the presence of a solid
mass under the surface
Abdominal inspection Correct Answers - skin
- contour
- muscle tone & symmetry
- umbilicus
- visible peristalsis
- pulsations
- signs of pain
Abdominal palpation Correct Answers one finger, light, deep,
masses, rebound with quick release, CVA tenderness
ACE Inhibitors Correct Answers -Blocks ACE
-Reduce levels of angiotensin II
-Increase levels of bradykinin (vasodilator)
,ACE INHIBITORS Correct Answers lower the levels of
aldosterone, thereby promoting potassium retention in the
kidneys and bloodstream.
ACE Inhibitors Correct Answers Monitor renal function with
this.
ACE most common s/e Correct Answers Cough
ACE most dangerous s/e Correct Answers Angioedema
ADL assessment Correct Answers Typically assesses tasks
including shopping, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry,
managing finances, taking medications and using transportation
Albumin Level-- normal range Correct Answers 3.5-5.0 g/dL
Alchohol Correct Answers 7 cals per gram
Allergic reaction Correct Answers -Immune response
-Determined primarily by the degree of sensitization of the
immune system rather than by drug dosage
-Patient's sensitivity to a drug can change over time
Allergic reaction Correct Answers Document throat swelling
and difficulty breathing as an
Allergies Assessment Correct Answers essential to note the
type of response, such as rash, throat swelling, difficulty
breathing, or anaphylactic shock
,Ambulation Tolerance Correct Answers The ability to the act,
action, or an instance of moving about or walking
Aminotransferases or transaminases Correct Answers group of
enzymes that catalyze the interconversion of amino acids and
oxoacids by transfer of amino groups. When high can cause
liver damage
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors Correct Answers
ACE
Antihistamine-action Correct Answers H1 and H2 antagonist
Antihypertensive Orthostatic Hypotension Correct Answers -
Beta Blockers,
-Calcium Channel Blockers,
-ACE inhibitors,
-Diuretics.
-Nitrates
-α-Receptor Blockers
-β-Blockers
Antitussive Evaluation Correct Answers Ensure that the drug is
not taken any longer than recommended to prevent serious
adverse effects and severity respiratory tract problems. Assess
underlying problems
Assess Pulse Correct Answers rate, rhythm, force
Atony Correct Answers Lack of normal muscle tone or
strength
, Auscultate the carotid artery Purpose Correct Answers Enables
the hearing of bruits
Barrel chest Correct Answers a condition characterized by
increased anterior-posterior chest diameter caused by increased
functional residual capacity due to air trapping from small
airway collapse. A barrel chest is frequently seen in patients
with COPD, such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
benzodiazepines pregnancy Correct Answers ‣ mainly
pregnancy category D.
‣ contraindicated except for rare exceptions when their benefits
outweigh fetal & neonatal risks.
‣ May ↑ed risk of oral cleft, preterm labor, & fetal growth
restriction. "Floppy baby syndrome" (lack of tone, sluggishness,
& difficulty w/ the sucking reflex) immediately after birth &
newborn withdrawal up to three months are concerns as well.
‣ Long-term effects of exposure on child & adult development
are unknown & should be avoided.
Braden Scale Correct Answers -Sensory perception, moisture,
activity, mobility, nutrition, friction and shear
-The higher the number the greater the risk
Bright-red sanguineous Correct Answers drainage is indicative
of fresh bleeding, whereas darker drainage indicates older
bleeding.
