Pain vs elderly - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR601 Midterm Exam 2 6mo ago an elderly pt was dx'd w/subclinical hypothyroidism. Today the pt returns and has TSH of 11 and c/o fatigue. He has taken Synthroid 25mcg daily as prescribed. What is the best course of action? - Double the dose 43yo hispanic male has audible diastolic murmur best heard at the mitral point. No audible click. He has been monitored for 2yrs. What is the most likely murmur? a. Mitral valve prolapse b. Acute mitral regurgitation c. Chronic mitral regurgi...

NSG 6340 PREDICTOR STUDY GUIDE 2 1. A 37-year-old female patient with a history of a single episode of depression and frequent complaints of PMS is being treated for hypothyroidism. Today she complains of poor concentration and fatigue. Initially, the NP should: a. Question her further 3. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention? a. Annual influenza vaccination 7. A 35-year old female with a history of mitral valve prolapse is scheduled for routine dental cleaning. Accor...

Factors that Influence symptoms - Answer-- Individual differences/personality - Cultural differences - Situational factors - Stress - Mood Schema (illness representation) - Answer-A patients own beliefs about their illnesses; what they know about their disease/symptoms - helps them to explain. Five components of illness schemas - Answer-- Identity (label) - Consequences - Causes - Duration - Cure Models of illness - Answer-Most individuals have 3 models of illness: - Acute illness ...

NR 565 MIDTERM EXAM FINALS (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) What are medication examples of Schedule II drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER--Ativan & Valium -Fentanyl -Oxycodone -Methadone What medications are Schedule III drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER--Xanax -Tramadol -anabolic steroids -<90mg of codeine What medications are Schedule IV drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER--Ativan -Tramadol -Methadone -Adderall Which schedule drugs can APRNs prescribe? - CORRECT ANSWER-Schedule II through Schedule IV examples ...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

NACE Foundations of Nursing Questions and Answers with Certified Solutions Proper PPE for contact precaution [, wounds, etc] Gown and gloves Proper PPE for droplet precaution Surgical mask within 3 ft of pt Proper PPE for airborne precaution [TB] respirator (N95) and negative pressure room Illnesses requiring droplet precautions Pertussis, influenza, diphtheria, pneumonia, bacterial meningitis Illnesses requiring airborne precautions Measles, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Varicel...

TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Questions and Answers 100% Pass A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patient? Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? a pertinent medical hx is crucial Following a...

naloxone MOA: Pure opioid antagonist that competes and displaces opioids at opioid receptor sites. methadone, buprenorphine, buprenorphine+naloxone Treatments for opioid use disorder. buprenorphine+naloxone Treatment for opioid use disorder with comorbid pain. opioids Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled pain? tablet, injectable, implant Naltrexone delivery methods. implant Form of naltrexone limited to inpatient use. bupr...

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...

BSN 225 - HESI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 The nurse is caring for a client on hospice who was started on a 25 mcg/hr Fentanyl patch yesterday at 0800. The nurse completes an assessment today at 2000 and reviews the following assessment data: Yesterday 0800 BP 98/60 HR 110 RR 24 O2SAT 94% PAIN 6/10 INTERVENTIONS Fentanyl patch 25mcg/hr applied Yesterday 2000 100/55 100 20 95% 2/10 Reposition, visiting with family Today 0800 92/40 104 24 92% 4/10 Ice ...