Galucoma - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Epinephrine MOA - ANSWER stimulates alpha, beta1, and beta2 adrenergic receptors; causes pupil dilation, bronchodilation, increased HR, vasoconstriction, urinary retention Epinephrine Contraindications - ANSWER Galucoma, MAOI Epinephrine extravasation - ANSWER Phentolamine mesylate Prazosin: class, use, contraindication - ANSWER Alpha Blocker; hypertension; additive effect with beta blockers (causes hypotension) Doxazosin: class, use, contraindication - ANSWER Alpha Blocker; hypertension;...

1. Treat first any immediate threats to a patient's survival or safety. Ex. obstructed airway, loss of consciousness, psychological episode or anxiety attack. ABC's. 2. Next, treat actual problems. Ex. nausea, full bowel or bladder, comfort measures. 3. Then, treat relatively urgent actual or potential problems that the patient or family does not recognize. Ex. Monitoring for post-op complications, anticipating teaching needs of a patient that may be unaware of side effects of meds. ...

3P QB questions. Pharmacology. eye, ear, nose and throat Questions with correct Answers Ocular steroids indicated for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis can be used in patients with: -ocular hypertension -epithelial herpes -herpes zoster keratitis -open-angle glaucoma -herpes zoster keratitis Ocular steroids indicated for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis can be used in patients with: -ocular hypertension -epithelial herpes simplex -herpes zoster keratitis -open-ang...

Epinephrine MOA - ANSWER stimulates alpha, beta1, and beta2 adrenergic receptors; causes pupil dilation, bronchodilation, increased HR, vasoconstriction, urinary retention Epinephrine Contraindications - ANSWER Galucoma, MAOI Epinephrine extravasation - ANSWER Phentolamine mesylate Prazosin: class, use, contraindication - ANSWER Alpha Blocker; hypertension; additive effect with beta blockers (causes hypotension) Doxazosin: class, use, contraindication - ANSWER Alpha Blocker; hypertension;...

systemic lupus erythematosus - ANS-chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease of collagen in skin, joints, and internal organs -involves periods of remission and flare ups -causes direct damage to organs ***most attracted to the glomeruli of kidneys which leads to lupus nephritis and is the leading cause of death you're caring for a patient with HIV and their viral load has tripled accompanied by a sudden decline in health status. what would be your first nursing action? - ANS-ask if the...

CWB 8 Special Senses extrinsic eye muscles - correct answer External Eye Muscles that are attached to the eye and allow us to direct our eyes toward a moving object Eyelids - correct answer protect the anterior surface of the eye, with the help of eyelashes Tarsal Glands - correct answer Secrete oil that helps lubricate the eyes Conjunctivitis - correct answer Inflammation of the mucosa lining the eyelids and covering the anterior part of the eyeball Pathway of lacrimal gland secret...

Epinephrine MOA - ANSWER stimulates alpha, beta1, and beta2 adrenergic receptors; causes pupil dilation, bronchodilation, increased HR, vasoconstriction, urinary retention Epinephrine Contraindications - ANSWER Galucoma, MAOI Epinephrine extravasation - ANSWER Phentolamine mesylate Prazosin: class, use, contraindication - ANSWER Alpha Blocker; hypertension; additive effect with beta blockers (causes hypotension) Doxazosin: class, use, contraindication - ANSWER Alpha Blocker; hypertension;...

What are the 5 senses? - ANSWERSSight Hearing Smell Taste Touch What is a cataract? - ANSWERSclouding of the lens What is the treatment for cataracts? - ANSWERSreplace the lens with an artificial lens in surgery What are the 2 forms of Macular Degenerative Disease? - ANSWERS1. Dry Macular Degenerative Disease 2. Wet macular Degenerative Disease What is dry macular degenerative disease? - ANSWERScenter of retina is deteriorated What are the sign and symptoms of cataracts? -...

Medical Medical -Surgical Nursing Surgical Nursing Surgical Nursing What is hypermetropia? - long sitedness, whereby light ray convergence at a point after the retina, and therfore out of focus. Nearby objects apphear blurry while distant objects are clearer what is myopia? - near/short sightedness, close is clear, far is blurry -usual starts in puberty and gets worse untill eye is fully grown. also in very young children. conditions associated with myopia? - squint- childhood eyes point in ...

ATI Comprehensive/ NCLEX Review 195 Questions with Verified Answers Endometiral infection usually occurs - CORRECT ANSWER with a prolonged rupture of membranes, not vacuum-assisted births. Intenstinal gas is a common side effect of - CORRECT ANSWER clients following a cesarean birth Cervical lacerations are common complications from - CORRECT ANSWER vacuum-assisted birth are rare but can include perineal, vaginal, or cervical lacerations When a client is experiencing a wound eviscera...