Tx of asthma - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A school nurse is caring for a school aged child c/o shortness of breath with a pmhx of asthma. Which of the following findings in the school environment should the nurse identify as potential triggers for the school-aged child's diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWER Bus loading zone location Constructions Air freshener Cooking odors An occ health nurse is caring for a client, 65 year old male for a new employee physical exam with a hx of hypertension tx with antihypertensive medications. Af...

NURS 620 Adult 1 Exam 2 Maryville Questions and Answers Graded A+ Claudication is the classic presenting symptom associated with which of the following? arterial insufficiency Risk factors for chronic arterial insufficiency?- tobacco use You are using the CURB 65 clinical tool, for determining which patient dx with CAP should be hospitalized or treated at home. Mabel's score is 2- what should we do? Short inpatient stay; if she is relatively healthy, she could be closely supervised out...

potency is related to dose. Potency is greater when a dose is smaller efficacy is the maximum response of a drug regardless of dose What is first past effect? When orally administered drugs pass through the hepatic portal which reduces the amount effective drug. this requires large doses of a drug What drug administration route is used to deliver protein products? Subcutaneous The TB skin test is an example of what route of drug administration? Intradermal ...

Hypokalemia and lasix - Answer- If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - Answer- CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Answer- Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Answer- Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - Answer- daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, sam...

List 4 critical life functions - correct answers Ventilation Oxygenation Circulation Perfusion What life function is first priority? - correct answers Ventilation What assessments would determine how well a patient is ventilating? - correct answers -RR -Vt -Chest Movement -Breath Sounds -PaCo2 -EtCO2 How would the therapist determine if a patient has a problem with oxygenation? - correct answers -HR -Color -Sensorium -PaO2/SpO2 What information would help the therapist de...

PA Family Medicine EOR Questions and Answers 100% correct Deteriorating mental status/unconscious patient ABC's IOM's Airway security Breathing Circulation IV access O2 saturation Monitor vitals Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ↓ PaO2 and ↑ PaCO2 from fluid collapsing the alveoli MCC: 6-72 hrs s/p Sepsis Associated w/ Renal & Hepatic failure ↓ BP or shock w/ crackles, rales, wheezing Tx: Mechanical Vent w/ PEEP Anaphylaxis (Type 1 Hypersensitivity) Upper...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

AANP Adult gerontology primary care nurse practiotioner study guide Exam Review 2023 Pheochromocytoma - ANS-small vascular tumor of the adrenal medulla, causing irregular secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine, leading to attacks of raised blood pressure, palpitations, and headache. Tx with Alpha blockers Rovsing's Sign - ANS-Palpation in LLQ ilicits pain in RLQ indicates appendicitis NYHA classes of Heart Failure - ANS-I No limitation of physical activity. Ordinary physical ac...

NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+ What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? - Answer-- allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-...

CMN 568 Unit 3 Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers 2024/2025 What are the 3 characteristics of Asthma - Correct Answer Bronchoconstriction Airway Inflammation Reversible airflow limitation Which inhaled anticholinergic is best used for asthma pt. w/an intolerance to beta agonist or w/ bronchospasms due to beta blocker meds? - Correct Answer Ipratropium Bromide What is the primary tx for pt. w/moderate to severe asthma exacerbations who do not respond promptly and completely to ...