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NUR 265 EXAM 3 EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2024 – 2025 ALREADY GRADED A+

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NUR 265 EXAM 3 EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2024 –
2025 ALREADY GRADED A+



What is septic shock? - ANSWERS-complex type of distributive shock that begins
as a bacterial or fungal infection



What causes septic shock? - ANSWERS-immunocompromised

bacterial infection

indwelling IV/FC

clotting cascade is initiated (DIC)



What is add'l s/s for septic shock? - ANSWERS-FEVER



What is used to dx encephalitis? - ANSWERS-lumbar puncture

EEG

,CT (looks for mass)



What are N/I for encephalitis? - ANSWERS-Neuro checks

Monitor for s/s of ICP

Suction only resp compromised

HOB 30-45

Decrease stimuli



What is the tx for encephalitis? - ANSWERS-acyclovir



What are complications from encephalitis? - ANSWERS-ICP that leads to
herniation of brain tissue or death



What is myasthenia gravis? - ANSWERS-Autoimmune disorder that is
characterized by weakness in the muscles



What causes myasthenia gravis? - ANSWERS-lack of Ach receptor sites, leads to
lack of nerve impulses



What are s/s of myasthenia gravis? - ANSWERS-difficulty holding up head or
brushing teeth

double vision

ptosis

,dysphagia

loss of bowel & bladder control

decrease sense of smell & taste



How is myasthenia gravis diagnosed? - ANSWERS-tensillon test.

s/s improve with Edrophonium .



How does edrophonium work? - ANSWERS-w/in 30-60sec of 1st dose, most show
lots of improvement, lasts 4-5mins



What are n/i for myasthenia gravis? - ANSWERS-assess adls, speech & facial
weakness

resp support

keep oxygen equipment & suction at bedside for r/f of resp distress

promote mobility




What is encephalitis? - ANSWERS-inflammation or infection of the brain



What causes encephalitis? - ANSWERS-West Nile Virus

Herpes

, What are the s/s of encephalitis? - ANSWERS-High fever, N/V, stiff neck

Flu like symptoms

change in LOC

photophobia

pupil changes (dilate & less responsive to light)




What is tx for myasthenia gravis? - ANSWERS-plasmapherisis

anticholinesterases (pyridostigmine) immunosuppressants



What is cholinergic crisis? - ANSWERS-too much cholinesterase inhibitor drug



What are s/s of cholinergic crisis? - ANSWERS-fasciculations

hypersalivation

sweating

bronchospasms

increase bronchial secretions

bradycardia



What is tx for cholinergic crisis? - ANSWERS-atropine

DO NOT GIVE ANTICHOLINESTERASE

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