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Adv. Patho Exam 3 UTMB Module 5.1 Latest Update Graded A+ Seizure disorder (epilepsy) Patho: Normally there is a balance of stimulation and inhibition stimuli within the brain. Seizure activity occurs when too much excitation or too little inhibition causes a group of brain neurons to discharge excessively or randomly. Generalized seizures occur when both sides of the brain are affected. Partial seizures occur when only one side of the brain is affected. A partial seizure may spread t...

Nitroprusside purpose - Answer- decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action - Answer- contractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - Answer- 0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose - Answer- 4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose - Answer- greater than 10mcg/kg/min vasoconstriction and increases BP Dopamine and Levophed inf...

SAEM Quick Review Questions and Answers Rated A+ Management of Large Subungual Hematoma Drainage (18-Gauge) or Hot Micro-Cauterization Reason to Avoid Suction in Ear Foreign Body Removal Perforation of Tympanic Membrane Management of Skin Abscess Linear Incision for Non-Face vs. Needle Drainage for Face Catheter for Bartholin Cyst Word Grading of Laryngeal Opening Cormack-Lehane Preferred Induction Agent in Reactive Airway Disease for Dilation Effects Ketamine Induction Agent Avoided in Se...

ARDS: PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, RATED A+ 1. It will be most important for the nurse to check pulse oximetry for which of these patients? a. A patient with emphysema and a respiratory rate of 16 b. A patient with massive obesity who is refusing to get out of bed c. A patient with pneumonia who has just been admitted to the unit d. A patient who has just received morphine sulfate for postoperative pain C Rationale: Hypoxemia and hypoxemic respiratory failure are caused by disorder...

PA Family Medicine EOR Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) Deteriorating mental status/unconscious patient ABC's IOM's - answer*A*irway security *B*reathing *C*irculation *I*V access *O*2 saturation *M*onitor vitals Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - answer↓ 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* Anaphylax...

NRSG 421 Exam 2 Questions With Verified Answers Placental abruption can lead to - answerPost-partum hemorrhage Hypovolemic Respiratory Failure (Type 1) - answerPAO2 < 60, despite increasing FIO2 * refractory hypoxemia hypercapnic respiratory failure (type 2) - answerPaCO2> 50 with PH < 7.35. Acidosis Ventilation - answermovement of air in and out of the lungs Perfusion - answerBlood flow through pulmonary circulatory system Diffusion - answerExchange of 02 and CO2 within alveol...

4 Critical Life Functions (in order) - correct answer Ventilation, Oxygenation, Circulation, Perfusion Signs vs Symptoms - correct answer Signs are objective, symptoms are subjective Pack Year Formula - correct answer # packs per day x # years smoked = pack year history Advance Directives: Living Will vs Durable Power of Attorney - correct answer ...

CEN RESPIRATORY EXAM |184| QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION Which respiratory emergency presents with fever, cough, pleuritic chest pain, and crackles that do not clear with coughing? Asthma, pulmonary edema, chronic bronchitis OR Pneumonia ANS-Pneumonia Pneumonia presents with fever, cough, pleuritic chest pain, and lung sounds (such as crackles) that do not usually clear with coughing.. Which respiratory emergency causes permanent abnormal enlargement of the air spaces? Asthma, pulmona...

NURS 6501 Mod 1-4 Questions & Answers Solved 100% Correct!! Why is HDL considered good cholesterol? It's able to remove cholesterol from artery plaques and recycle it back to the liver. Why is HDL consider good cholesterol HDL is considered good cholesterol because it collects excess cholesterol in the body cells and transports it to the liver where it is excreted. HDL carries 20 to 25% of total plasma cholesterol. Explain the role inflammation has in the development of atherosclerosis ...

CCRN Barrons Respiratory Concepts Exam Questions and Answers 100% pass Rely on mild hypoxemia for ventilator drive. if the PaO2 Is corrected to normal, this may result in a decreased drive to breathe - Answer- Chronic PaCO2 retainers What is the clinical indicator of ventilation - Answer- PaCO2 What is minute ventilation - Answer- tidal volume x respiratory rate +normal ventilation is about 4L/min an increase in minute ventilation = - Answer- an increase in work of breathing Primary musc...