Most common causes of cap - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

- Temp/warmth - Low/High CBC - Increased HR - Low BP - Increased respiratory rate - Redness - Answer- Infection S/S - Rotate patient every 2 hours - Reposition - Padding - PROM - Barrier cream - Keep dry - Move using a lifting device - Answer- Nursing interventions to decrease risk of pressure injuries CD4 will be lower not less than 200 CD8 will be normal - Answer- HIV labs CD4 will be less than 200 CD8 will be increased. - Answer- AIDS labs - Prevents the virus from mu...

Advanced Pharmacology Exam 1 Once you graduate from an NP program, in order to prescribe you'll need: - ANSWER -Advanced nurse prescriber license -DEA # What is the purpose of a DEA #? - ANSWER Needed to prescribed scheduled drugs Rules for prescribing Schedule II drugs: - ANSWER -Written script needed -1 month supply only -No refills What is the PDMP? - ANSWER ...

Tutorial:Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 Module:The Neurological System (Part 1) Case Study Questions #1: 1. Which of the following assessments of this client is most important immediately following the administration of intravenous diazepam? A. ECG B. Seizure Activity C. Blood Pressure D. Respiratory Rate 2. The healthcare professional is about to administer a loading dose of phenytoin IV. Which of the following is essential for the health care professional to do before administering pheny...

Maryville NURS 615- Exam V/ EXAM 5 What assessments should be made before prescribing any antihypertensive agent? - ANSWER BP, RF, and head to toe assessment. Assess diet, sodium intake, electrolytes, and potassium levels. Prior to prescribing any antihypertensives, creatinine and BUN levels should be evaluated. Confirmation of elevated BP at 3 different times. Children over 3 years old should be assessed at least once at every visit-prefer...

CAP caused by Viruses vs Bacteria? Which is more common in adults? Which is more common in kids? - correct answer Adults - Bacterial Peds - Viral HERF BBB Most common viral cause of CAP - correct answer Influenza HERF BBB Common symptoms of CAP - correct answer + Cough, with our without sputum production + Fever, chills, rigor, sweats + Dyspnea + Chest/ pleuritic pain + Nausea, anorexia, diarrhea + Headache, myalgias + Fatigue + Patients appear acutely ill HERF BBB ...

NSG 6420 MIDTERM LATEST UPDATE 100% PASS COPD Stage I MILD FEV1/FVC <70% FEV1</80% *Chronic cough/sputum production *Pt unaware lung function is abnormal COPD Stage II MODERATE FEV1/FVC <70% FEV1 50-80% SOB with exertion Cough and sputum production present COPD Stage III SEVERE FEV1/FVC < 70% FEV1 30-50% Greater SOB Reduced exercise capacity Fatigue Repeated exacerbations with impact on QOL COPD Stage IV VERY SEVERE FEV1/FVC<70% FEV1<30% Resp. ...

CAP is the ___________ infectious ds in the US and the ______________ leading cause of death. - Most deadly - 8th What normally prevents the development of lower respiratory tract infections following aspiration of oropharyngeal secretions containing bacteria or inhalation of infected aerosols? Pulmonary defense mechanisms (cough reflex, mucociliary clearance system, immune responses) CAP occurs when _________________ . There is a defect in 1 or more of the normal defense mechanisms (cou...

Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) Questions and Answers Already Passed CAP is the ___________ infectious ds in the US and the ______________ leading cause of death. - Most deadly - 8th What normally prevents the development of lower respiratory tract infections following aspiration of oropharyngeal secretions containing bacteria or inhalation of infected aerosols? Pulmonary defense mechanisms (cough reflex, mucociliary clearance system, immune responses) CAP occurs when _________...

Advanced Pharmacology Exam 1 Qs&As 2024 A+ Review Once you graduate from an NP program, in order to prescribe you'll need: - ANS--Advanced nurse prescriber license -DEA # What is the purpose of a DEA #? - ANS-Needed to prescribed scheduled drugs Rules for prescribing Schedule II drugs: - ANS--Written script needed -1 month supply only -No refills What is the PDMP? - ANS-Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Used to effectively track patient's controlled substance uses across different ...

A 24-year old, otherwise healthy college student presents with c/o cough x 6 weeks. She has tried several OTC cough meds with no improvement. What is the most important information to consider when building your differential diagnoses? A) Her age B) Family hx C) Ineffectiveness of OTC cough medicines D) Length of time she has been coughing - ANSWER-D) Length of time she has been coughing Why? This information helps you build your ddx Acute cough < 3 weeks: bronchitis, sinusitis, PND,...