Narcolepsy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is caring for a client who has narcolepsy (NT1) with cataplexy. The nurse should identify that this condition is caused by a lack of which of the following hormones? a. Hypocretin b. Melatonin c. Estrogen d. Insulin - a. Hypocretin A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client who was admitted with insomnia and recent weight gain. Which of the following is a benefit of increased sleep that could help prevent further weight gain for the client? a. Increased ghrelin productio...

ABDSM | LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | FULL TESTBANK 2023/24 Which of the following statements is true regarding a modified mallampati classification of the oral pharynx? A. Mallampati II allows visualization of only the hard palate B. Malampati III allows visualization of only the hard palate C. Malampati classifications are taken with the patient sedated and reclined D. Mallampati classifications of IV have greater odds ratio than Mallampati classifications of I for severe OSA - D. M...

Narcolepsy Recurrent periods of an irrepressible need to sleep, lapsing into sleep, or napping occurring within the same day, at least three times per week over the past three months. Cataplexy Brief episodes of sudden bilateral loss of muscle tone with maintained consciousness, precipitated by laughter or joking. Hypocretin Deficiency Low levels of Hypocretin-1 (orexin-A) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), not observed in acute brain injury, inflammation, or infection. Polysomnograp...

Acute anxiety First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised. Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur anxiety disorders psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety anxiety disorders treatment -non-activating an...

29. What monitoring parameters should be followed in a 10-year-old initiated on fluoxetine for SAD? A. Suicidal Ideation B. School performance C. Anxiety Symptoms D. Nausea, headache, stomach ache E. All of the above: E 30. Which of the following GAD patients is most likely to be a CYP 2C19 poor metabolizer and will have an exaggerated response to diazepam 5 mg three times daily with increased sedation and CNS and cognitive side effects? A. 25-year-old white woman B. 25-year-old black...

NRNP 6670 Final Exam Practice Questions Latest 2023/2024 (Verified). Collette is a 23-year-old female who presented for emergency care with her mother because her behavior has become increasingly erratic and caused her to lose her job. Her mother reports that she had never done anything like this in the past, but about 3 months ago, her boyfriend of 3 years broke up with her, and Collette began to express unrealistic beliefs that her boyfriend wanted to drive her crazy and hurt her. A gentle...

A 26-year-old female patient with nicotine dependence and a history of anxiety presents with symptoms of attention de cit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Based on the assessment, what does the PMHNP consider? Selected d. Answer: ADHD is often not the focus of treatment in adults with comorbid conditions. Question 3 0 out of 1 points Molly is a 52-year-old female that has a diagnosis of bromyalgia. She complains of fatigue and cognitive di culties. Which medication is the PMHNP most likely...

DOT practice questions and Answers 2023 Fatigue is a major concern. What do current FMCSA regulations allow from drivers? -Correct Answer 60 hours on the road over a 7 day period, or 70 hours over 8 days (also 14 hours on the road at a stretch if given 8 hours off to rest between) driver presents with a heart attack 1 month previous. He is following up with his MD again in 1 week. He is unsure of his prescriptions, but is asymptomatic. Should he be certified today? -Correct Answer No. There ...

Week 11 N676 Narcolepsy Presentation LATEST EDITION 2024Narcolepsy Definition: Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that is often misunderstood. It is characterized by severe and persistent daytime sleepiness that can cause impairments in school, work, and social settings as well as heighten the risk of serious accidents and injuries (Suni, 2021). Screening parameters: Narcolepsy usually starts during the teen years or early adulthood and continues throughout life. Narcolepsy may cause: ● Sud...

__% of patients with epilepsy will have seizures at night - 20 __% of patients with epilepsy will have seizures at night - 20 __% of people will have seizures at night - 0.17 __% of people will have seizures at night - 0.17 __% of people with insomnia have a diagnosiable psychiatric disorder - 40 __% of people with insomnia have a diagnosiable psychiatric disorder - 40 ** How do you figure sleep stage % - # of epochs of sleep stage / 2 = # of min in sleep stage # of min / TST x 100 = % ti...